For Sale: Hot Rod Truck #138 -- SOLD

[edwardb]

I hinted (not so subtly) in my build thread that I was thinking of selling my recently completed truck build. After further consideration, I’m going to list it here. I discussed the reasons in my build thread, so I won’t repeat them here. I’m very happy with how it turned out and for the right person who likes it but doesn’t want to do a build, this would be a great option. Easy and fun to drive. Runs great. Everything works. Rides decently. Gets a lot of attention everywhere it goes. Hasn't been to a lot of shows, but already has received a best in show award.

Summary:
Delivered January 5, 2021. Completed and legal April 11, 2023. Highly optioned with LS3 crate motor, power steering, Wilwood power brakes, automatic with sport shifter, Vintage Air heat and A/C, cruise control, tilt wheel, power windows, chrome spoke wheels, < 1000 miles. Non-donor build with all new parts. Very high quality build by award winning 5-time Factory Five builder. Complete build thread here. Full disclosure: This is not the stretched cab version Factory Five released last summer. I'm 5'9" and 180(ish) and fit OK. My wife is much less and fits comfortably. If you're on the larger or taller side, it could be made better with different seats. But there's a limit...

Located in Lake Orion, MI. Clear Michigan title as a 1935 Ford Replica Pickup. Willing to talk about delivery if a reasonable distance.

Details:
• All body options including fenders, running boards, engine side covers, and hood.
• Frame and all panels Alesta FF Super Silver II powder coat. PPG DP90 epoxy on front suspension components.
• Chevrolet Performance 19370416 LS3 6.2L 376 C.I.D 430 HP crate motor, cast-aluminum with 6-bolt, cross-bolted main caps and 19354328 LS3 engine controller kit.
• Vintage Air Frontrunner Drive System with 170-amp single wire alternator, Sanden A/C compressor, ATI Super Damper harmonic balancer.
• Holly Oil Pan and Valve Covers with COP wiring clean-up, Hooker Headers.
• Gearstar Performance GM 4L65E Performance Transmission Level 3. Rated for 500 HP, 500 torque, Precision Industries Torque Converter, 3200 – 3400 stall speed.
• HGM Compushift Sport Transmission Controller with paddle shift option, Bluetooth connectivity, Lokar Electronic Sport Shifter. Uses paddle shift function on demand.
• Griffin radiator, Derale 16 row powered transmission cooler under bed.
• Pro-M Racing High Flow fuel pump hanger, Walbro 190 lph pump, Aeromotive regulator, Trick Flow fuel filter, Aeroquip TFE Racing braided stainless steel fuel lines, all -6 AN fittings.
• Moser 8.8 3.55 Rear Axle/Diff, 3-Link suspension, Koni coilovers with 250# Eibach springs.
• Independent front suspension, Koni coilovers with 400# springs.
• Wilwood 6-piston front brakes, Wilwood single piston rear brakes with e-brake.
• Wilwood dual master cylinder with vacuum power assist and proportioning valve.
• Electric power steering, IDIDIT chrome tilt steering column and steering wheel.
• Ron Francis wiring harness, IDIDIT switching relay headlight controller.
• Dakota Digital DBW cruise control. Switches on turn signal stalk.
• All LED external lighting including front DRL’s.
• Autometer gauges plus added matching clock.
• Vintage Air Gen II ComPac A/C and heat. With Gen II Streamline control panel.
• Specialty Power Windows windshield wiper mechanism with billet arms.
• Chase Bays windshield washer reservoir and pump.
• Ball's Rod and Kustom power windows.
• Smokey Road Rod Shop vinyl covered aluminum bed wood system.
• Custom Wheel Smith 18 x 8 chrome hot rod 52 spoke wire wheels (four corners).
• Continental Contisportcontact 2 245/45ZR18 tires (four corners).
• U-POL Raptor undercoat complete body, fenders, interior.
• Completely insulated with Second Skin Damplifier Pro and Dynamat Dynaliner. The floor is double panel with insulation between.
• Custom bucket seats from Wise Guy Seats. On sliders plus back tilts back and forward to access storage behind seats.
• Custom center console with armrest and lit storage compartment. Under dash courtesy lights. Aux and USB ports.
• Sikkens base coat red 408E5 and 4 coats of clear, sanded and polished.

Lots of pictures in the build thread. Here are a few:

[edwardb]

Here's a video of the interior FWIW. Build wasn't quite complete at that point. But interior was done.

[GoDadGo]

Good Luck Paul!

[rthomas98]

From seeing the build a couple of times myself in person (most recently this last weekend). I can truely attest to the quality of this truck is bar none. Someone will be very lucky to get this truck.

[edwardb]

Video of cold start. Something I've seen posted in other for sale ads. Can't beat modern EFI.

[edwardb]

Video of brief drive down the road. Nothing exciting. But shows the truck in action.



With that, I've posted/updated as much as I'm going to on this thread. Unless there are specific questions or comments of course. I'm fully aware I'm asking a premium price for the truck. Plus takes the right buyer who's looking for something like it. Checked my build records one more time, and can confirm the parts alone cost more than I'm asking. And that's mostly two year old (or more) prices. I've checked a handful, and (no surprise) most are higher now. Plus I scored a very reasonable paint job. I had quotes for 2-3 times more. I've got a couple more channels to pursue, including BaT. But willing to be patient for now. Thanks for looking.

[edwardb]

Now listed at Bring a Trailer: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...truck-replica/

[edwardb]

Truck is sold and headed to Texas. Loaded into a trailer today and away it went. Semi-sad to see it go. It was a fun project. But on to the next one.

[Jeff Kleiner]

I find the BAT results for yours and Ron's very surprising but I guess it speaks about the '35 pickup resale market.

Jeff

[edwardb]

I find the BAT results for yours and Ron's very surprising but I guess it speaks about the '35 pickup resale market.

Jeff

I explored several channels and all came in about the same. I suspect the extended cab version might do better. A lot of folks don't fit in the original version like this one and it definitely cuts out some maybe interested buyers. I also found quite a few (maybe especially the older crowd...) that turned up their noses at fiberglass as compared to an all metal version. Seems that metal bodies, especially original, would do better.

I see the same thing (somewhat low return) with 818's, GTM's, etc. In the end, as we always say, the value is what the market pays. I think we're a little spoiled with the Roadsters (Cobras) and Type 65 Coupes. They do seem to hold their value better, e.g. return more of their original cost, than your typical hobby car.