Vintage 1955 Dodge "Job Rated" V8 Short Bed Truck with Beautiful Patina

Dodge Other 1955 Description

I purchased this from a local seller in Ventura County. He said that it was formerly a ranch truck from Atascadero, here it had operated since it was originally purchased. It had been sitting in a scrap yard after she left the ranch. The prior Owner loved this truck and carefully prepared it for restoration, fter be trailered it from the scrap yard to his workshop. It is very clean, nd all of the parts which haven't been installed yet are boxed and come with the purchase. At the time, really felt that I could handle the project, ut I have decided that, ven if I were to restore it, y lifestyle isn't suited to operating and maintaining a vintage vehicle, nd so I would like to sell this beautiful truck to someone who will retain her original character in a restoration. Clear coating the patina would be a lovely option, think.

This truck is partially registered, nd just needs to be weighed and trailered down to the DMV for new plates. I paid for the registration already.

Here are some of the marketing points from the prior Seller's brochure:

Special Original Features:

• · Largely original engine, ody, nd parts.
• ·Big wraparound front and rear windows in mint condition
• · 259ci ploy super red RAM V8 engine
• · 4 barrel manifold with a f barrel Carter carburetor
• · Heavy-duty drive shaft
• · Original dealership upgrade rear bumper
• · “V8” badge over grill
• · “Job Rated” badges on fenders
• · Side-Step plates.

Truck Condition:

• · The distinctive "Wrap" Windows are in tact, n approximate $3,000 value. The side windows are boxed up in the vehicle, ut it needs a new channel system and installation.
• · 1955 Vintage Dodge Truck ½ ton short bed: Original 259ci
• · V8 runs, -Speed on the floor
• · Clean-solid body with great patina
• · Complete brake overhaul – everything in the brake system was represented to be new upon purchase from prior Owner
• · Per prior Owner, as new: wheel seals, ingpins, ater pump, elt, oses, ings and head-gaskets, ebuilt 4 barrel carburetor, C-45 spark plugs, ap, oints, otor, uel pump and reconditioned fuel tank, ew door window channel and felts, nd new muffler.
• · Per prior Owner, emaining to be done: minor engine, uspension, iring, nd exhaust work. New tires are also needed, long with the installation of the windows (windows included with sale, ut channels needed), nterior restoration, xterior clear coat (please don’t paint this beauty), nd rear bed wood installation.

This truck starts up and drives, ut driving it is not recommended, ecause it still needs engine work and tires. I have a list of that work needing to be completed if you message me. If you decide to purchase it, ou would need to bring a trailer for pickup.