1940 Chevy Truck Restomod. Just purchased..........

Check this old gem out!! All the charm of the 40's with modern handling and Performance! Well except for the total lack of E brake.....
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[@robertmoffett3486]

It's nice to see her get a good truck, not another flipper disaster

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Exactly!! Quite a relief to not have to make "that phone call". 😎😁👍

[@488ci]

That's the nice thing about Chevrolet is the unlimited parts to keep the old trucks on the road. Nice truck and a very good buy.

[@stacetriebwasser6425]

Nice to see some good news and not another nightmare!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes!!! It's a breath of fresh air!!

[@SUPERJKJEEP]

Hi Kiwi ! From So. California 😊 I’ve been following you after watching Uncle Toms Garage. Thanks 👍

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Yes, my Auti Shop Teacher 21 years ago had a 1952 Chevrolet Pickup, it was the shop class project, he still has it which is awesome, my hands were in that thing when I was 14~18.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

We need a lot more auto shop teachers!!

[@franklincormorant8312]

Whoever built that deserves some praise. It's not easy to enhance an old vehicle while still keeping the unique "spirit" of the original design.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Agreed!!👍😎😁

[@sd9777]

I’m a Ford man, but thoroughly enjoyed that. Nice truck, nice video! I hope the owner really enjoys it!

[@paintucation]

Looks like a nice driver!!! Smiles per gallon right there!

[@PanAmRacer]

Nice truck! Well put together too. Looks like a winner!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It really is! It's hard to convey just how well it drove !

[@nickbruni8041]

Ya had me breathing a sigh of relief when ya seen how solid it was underneath!She gambled and WON ! Especially with the 🥝 stamp of approval 👌🏼

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You and me both!! It really is no fun telling someone they bought a dog. 😁😎👍

[@waynegilling6048]

you are a breath of fresh air sir; you did a great walk around, you only disassembled what was necessary to find the problem and you fixed the problem wit very little fuss and bother. you are more than welcome to work on my vehicles at any time. thank you for your honesty.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Well thanks man !!! And thanks for watching😎👍

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Beautiful truck,not a pig in a wedding dress. With all the slopped together crap out there it’s refreshing to see a solid genuine vehicle.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

A pig in wedding dress🤣😂. I couldn't agree more 😎👍

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Great daily driver! I would've put a bit more into the rear lights, but its all good. Respect to whoever built it. Good work! 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!

[@raidmagic]

Dang that's a nice truck. It was nice to see a well done one rather than all trashed.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

This one is a good one for sure

[@christianheidt5733]

Glad she got a good buy 😃, it certainly is extremely attractive, kudos to the builder!!

[@tomboone201]

Nice to see a vehicle was built and the new owner wasn't hurt .. minor stuff you expect.. we're only human after all and it's not a show truck not going to SEMA .. nice truck

[@fredflintstone8048]

She's a beauty. Love the way those front ends looked, the fenders, headlights and that amazing grill. If I had that truck I would drive it just as it is. Change nothing other than fix a few things it needs to have done. I would also look to move the battery to a more reasonable location, perhaps put in an automatic transmission.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

She's a pretty truck!!

[@TonyGeneseo]

Appreciate all the ups and downs that you share ! But any victory in life is a success story especially when it comes to these old beauties ! And a standard to boot …. Take care 🍺🍺

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Very cool ! 👀😎👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Mr B, glad you approve 😁😎👍

[@AlanSchildroth]

That reminds me, I have to look at one of mine (E-Brake)! 84 year old car! I hope I look that good at 84!!!

[@67L-88]

I always like ride along with Uncle Kiwi

[@duckhunter8387]

Good to see nice ones are still out there.

[@Mark-um7ey]

Looks like a fun little truck. Nice enough to take pride in it but not too nice to drive and enjoy. A few little fixes and possibly a aftermarket AC and roll.

[@robertwest3093]

I hate to see what that cost in today’s market 😳😳 But like they say it’s cheaper to buy one already finished than to try building one yourself from the ground up. Those old late ‘30s and early ‘40s trucks are surprisingly light weight. A small block in that 2500 lb vehicle probably scoots along quite nicely 😁😁

[@Broken_Yugo]

The only post 1940 parts I see that are definitely GM corporate are the engine/trans and steering column. IIRC the 2WD S10 front end is basically a a narrowed A/G body set up complete with Saginaw steering box and linkage, S10 rear was mostly 7.5 10 bolt, some 8.5 in 4.3L V6 stick trucks, all rear loaded with C clip axles. Whatever parts were used they do look fairly well put together, this one should clean up quick, as you said, what one hopes to buy.

[@gulfy09]

Very nice truck..kinda tight inside..

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes on both counts😁👍😎

[@vhp454]

I see it came from Pennsylvania , the pa inspection sticker on the windshield proves it.

[@alrui]

That was a well built truck I'd say!

[@petar443]

14:15 I like these test drives very much man.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

Yeah I love this body style on the early 40 Chevys. Thanks for sharing

[@GwynnOak1]

Looks to be a very nice truck! Solid body and frame, tastefully done, meant to be used. A pure delight compared to the horrors that often come into your shop. No idea about price, but at least money not wasted. I have a 38 I'd love to do!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Exactly! The 38 would be cool!!

[@robbieautrey3158]

Wow that was a very nice Chevy Truck Kiwi. Very cool knowing that it is a lady driving a 4 speed to.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes it is! To look at her you'd never dream that she could drive a stick let alone choose one😳 😎👍

[@bbarnett3469]

I said it before Kiwi, your standards are just too high! This truck is a cream-puff and what every buyer expects when they buy one of these, but rarely gets. If a buyer looking at the truck started cryin' about those little things you noticed and was offering thousands less than the asking price, I would simply thank him for stopping by and walk away!! I recently test drove one of these with a brand new Speedway drop-axle chassis and it was just wondering (typical) all over da road! It also had one of those cool-looking exterior sun-visors, never realized that ya can't see da stoplights at intersections when ya pull up. As for space, I'm 5'10" w/ size 9 shoe and I was cramped inside. TG it was an automatic! Kudos for this new owner for wanting/being able to drive a stick-shift, sounds like my Mom, @ 82! LOL Glad to see folks can still find some nice car/truck deals out there, too many of these types of videos usually showcase the very worst in our human natures. Nice vid. Good on you.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I hear what you're saying but nothing I found would justify offering thousands less than the asking price. In saying that often buyers have expectations that simply don't line up with their budget. 10k doesn't buy you a trouble free great driving classic.... This truck was a great buy based on its very minimal issues and pleasure to make a positive video about. It's always nice to tell someone they got a good one!!!

[@bbarnett3469]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 OMG!! If she only paid $10K fo' dat cream-puff please give her my contact information....I'll wait!! LOL

[@TAVOAu]

I quite like this one Kiwi. Not a great fan of mods on older jiggers, but this one has been done very tastefully. Easy fix this time around, gotta have a win sometimes 👍 "A little snug"? It looks like they moulded it around you 😂

[@claudehall7889]

The only two things I dont like are the tail lights and battery box. Very slick truck, though

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I'm ok with the tail lights but that battery box is a problem... thanks for watching

[@rheidtech]

Ive got that exact truck...i pieces. Lol. Future project. Great 2 c. Love the 40 front end.

[@ericuncapher9922]

Sounds good to... Refreshing to something without flowmasters!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

A great package in this truck!!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

So glad to see a good buy for once. It gets depressing seeing so many people getting ripped off. I would love to have an old truck. I think I would want something from the 60s to 80s though. They're a bit bigger inside and take less modification to make them a daily driver

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I agree, I would seriously have to extend the cab 12-18" to have it as a driver let alone a daily

[@mtut]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 There's something going on with the seat here and I can't quite figure it out unless the pedal location was also modded to bring them closer. There's not going to be a lot of extra head and shoulder room in a stock truck, especially how they would bounce with a solid axle. But there were 6' men even in 1940 and ... none of them own this truck today but it seems like they wouldn't have bought the truck if it was this tight of a fit in 1940. Whatever happened, the customer got a decent and suitable vehicle and there's hope.

[@DanEBoyd]

Like #400! VDO gauges were all the rage in the early '80s, from what I saw in Hot Rod Magazine at the time.

[@daviddykes3026]

What a nice truck!!!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yup!! There's still good ones out there!!

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Ouuuu that's a sweetheart of a truck

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

That was a real nice truck. She did all right on that beautiful. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@Jim-ic2of]

You too 😊.

[@timmcooper294]

Nice to see one on the original frame... So many "monkey see - monkey do" people think you must do a frame swap "upgrade" on these oldies.. Results are often wonky and slightly off.... And S-10 chassis are super flimsy behind the beefy, lumpy front section. This is a much cleaner solution. Sweet truck !!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Beautiful truck

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching

[@cisuris]

Great channel

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate 😎👍

[@davegallucci9327]

I'm glad she got a nice truck. Solid simple ride, it should last for many more years!😊

[@lessharratt8719]

A beautiful daily driver. Love it.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Me too! Thanks for watching!!

[@1911MikeinOregon]

That's a sweet old pickup. Whoever did the work did a nice job. Should be very reliable, and with that drivetrain it will be very easy to work on and parts are cheap. I'd drive that any day, except being 6'2" I'd have to explore some different seat options. You don't have to have a $100,000 car with an LS to have a nice one. It's actually really nice seeing an old school SBC instead of an LS... Everybody and their brother has one of those.

[@billywird]

Digging it.

[@lgude]

Even though cramped, it shows on the KZbin that it drives like a modern car. Getting an old car to drive this well is no easy task. Reengineering isn’t easy. Nice to see.

[@DontCryAboutIt]

The battery box is a a great way to get stranded

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah a little more thought on that would have probably paid off....

[@jefftoonstra5087]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160wasn’t there room under the hood?

[@kennethkarlsson7421]

Cool old truck!

[@oldtimerf7602]

Really sweet, I love that thing!❤

[@marcgendron6745]

Love the color , nice ride ✨️

[@jayweiss4378]

Great little truck….vey neat and goes well….

[@matzrat5006]

Truck is a beauty.

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Wow, refreshing

[@MrBaskins2010]

so clean

[@stephenalishaso]

Nice old truck

[@Alpha-ro8sc]

That is a sweet little truck.

[@Oldcarnut63]

Nice looking Truck.

[@Grandadsjunk]

What a beautiful example best part its manual absolute gem

[@Eero_V]

What a nice truck, and a big plus for the "four on the floor"! Rear lights are definetly not my cup of tea, and it needs another steering wheel!😂

[@user-cy6ph4ht5x]

Thats a nice truck

[@hippydippy]

Another Banger Kiwi. She bought a good one!

[@bulrack66]

Cool truck Kiwi, thanks for sharing it with us!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks for watching!!

[@KennethBrackett]

Really nice condition. Very well done.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Not a rat rod, not a show truck just nicely inbetween👍😎😁

[@1998dodgejd]

Noice and tidy. You think that;s small try my buddy 1932 Ford pick up.😆

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

Pretty nice INDEED !...I'd be VERY Happy with that Truck....it's everything I'd ever want it to be. Lucky old lady...👍

[@Jim-ic2of]

Nice truck .😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes it is!! Thanks for watching!

[@fishgeralding9224]

Nice old "Crampolet" truck! 👍🤣

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Good name for it 🤣😂😎

[@bluejacketsfan60]

Nice to see you get one in thats good news - gives me some hope that there's honest people out there somewhere! Like that its not overdone and its something that you don't have to be afraid to drive for fear of scratching the paint or something like that! And to answer your question yes people were a little smaller back then but I don't think that modern seat is helping the situation with room either!😁

[@jeffogden2982]

I have a 37 and those cans are small,I am going to do some.mofofications to see if I can fit in it better but might get padded to s younger and thinner member of the family soon.

[@robertchall8576]

That's a nice truck not to fancy you are just use to marg.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Exactly. Not too fancy but benefiting from some smart upgrades !!

[@geraldscott4302]

I have a '72 Ford Pinto wagon with no E brake. the handle broke, and I can't find the parts to fix it with. I's a 4 speed, and I just leave it parked in reverse. I like those old wheels. Not really a fan of independent front suspension on an old truck, or any truck really. A solid front axle with leaf springs is a lot stronger, and you don't have problems with caster and camber alignment. Looks like it's in great overall condition. I'm 6' 240, I doubt I'd fit in it. I have a 383 powered '93 S-10 standard cab, and it's a pretty tight fit.

[@mtut]

Looks pretty good and sort of a relief there's a lot of decent or at least well-intentioned craftsmanship. I'm not sure i remember those cabs being quite that tight but you're probably 6' tall (which my grandpa was when he'd have driven something like this; he was a Ford guy but he drove himself to the hospital in about 1950 after he fell off a scaffold and broke his back) and I'm not. Could it be that the seat was swapped out for a later frame that had more recline and padding built into it? It's hard to tell but it doesn't obviously look like they shortened the cab longitudinally. So the seat would be the first guess. Might have been mounted ahead to account for the recline and then ... whatever else happened. Original seat would have been kind of thin with an upright back, probably. If the owner fits behind the wheel it's probably not a biggie, but talking S-10 I was afraid someone might have shrunk the cab to fit an S-10 frame - it's apparently been done. Looks much more like the S-10 connection is the front suspension, which is fine on a driver. Would be interesting to compare some specs on the measurements. But I think it's the seat or where it's mounted. I'm 5'10" and these older cabs aren't as roomy as a 1970s truck but I don't remember having any notable problems with legroom but I was a lot younger the last time I drove something this old. Glad it worked out.

[@Roo0ooD]

its good to see a nice car after some of the shitboxes u n tony show us all

[@lamppostwillie]

Beautiful truck.... for tiny people. I couldn't even get a leg in. Are they all like that?

[@barrycuda3769]

I don't think Iv'e ever seen a small farmer.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Seems they weren't that big here in the 40's

[@rheidtech]

Not diggin the s10 steering wheel. Like to see a period 3 spoke.🎩

[@442olds7]

Wheres Tony? Or did he get put in the corner hehe.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I haven't heard from him, that ship appears to have sailed 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

He making video about old distributor.

[@kelvinrf]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I've had friends like that. They turn up, become part of your life, somethings pisses them off, and away they go, never to be seen again. 🤣

[@442olds7]

@@kelvinrf I have had friends that I wish would have done that lol.

[@derekhobbs1102]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I wouldn't know about your shop without Tony, hopefully things settle again.

[@billywird]

Yes sir, those vehicles were not that big. People were not that big and of course the design of the truck cabs and car bodies were not that wide. Growing up in the fifties and sixties (1952-present) these vehicles were quite large to a little tyke (Granddaddy had a 40 Chevrolet 4dr sedan, my Dad had a 1951 Pontiac and a 1955 International 3/4 ton) In later years I have acquired a 1946 GMC 11/2 ton truck (no where near as nice as this truck) The GMC has a 307 engine with the TH 400 transmission. It would be a squeeze to put more than two people in that truck. I viewed a 40 Chevrolet coupe that a friend of mine was doing some paint work on and it had been so long since when my Granddaddy had that 40 it hit me at how small these cars really were. This truck is on the order of the Lincoln that you profiled in an earlier video as it is a modified vehicle meant to drive and who ever did this truck obviously made sure everything was square and done properly. I am really not that much of a fan of the complete S10 frames up under these trucks but putting that S10 clip up front just like the Mopar set-up in the Lincoln is OK by me as long as it is done safely. This is of course a vehicle made for use and not a trailer queen.🥸👍👍👍👍👍

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

Oh crap. I really hope this one's done right....

[@timothyproksch2915]

That’s what I’m talking about

[@TheBrokenLife]

That _could_ be an S10 front end, but I'm pretty sure it isn't. They're not rack and pinion and they wouldn't have the extremely factory looking guard around where the pinion portion of the rack is hanging out. They _do_ have an extremely factory looking bit like that, dead center, to protect the tie rod. Given the probable age of the build, I would have bet money on a Mustang II setup... but it doesn't look that either. 🤔

[@Broken_Yugo]

Fiero maybe?

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@Broken_Yugo I thought the same... Nope. Not even close.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's not mustang ll, those I know.....🤔

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I've never actually seen a real Mustang II suspension before. Just kits. 😂

[@drudgenemo7030]

So what was with the zip tied thing beside the trans? Nice solid well done truck

[@thomasforthe9274]

I looked at getting a 35 { I think} chevy truck once, but I'm 6'5" and could not get in the cab. not even a little bit.

[@SSgt-]

Chevy truck with what appears to be a Ford 9” rear axle.

[@michaelteasdale2919]

I hope the owner doesn’t see this….You called her old about 17 times 😂😂😂

[@waynebuzzell2483]

Nice truck. Got a great intake noise thru the front window. Speaking of knees, how are yours doing?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Knees are pretty good really, tight quarters can be a problem but all in all, pretty good

[@forthwithtx5852]

Did you straighten out that kinda dorky 80’s vintage steering wheel?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah I did, it's a tilt column and wheel from something. It does give a little more room😬

[@boilerroomed3682]

That battery box location ruined it for me! How do you change it out on the side of the road? No matter, I couldn't get "shoehorned" into the seat anyway....

[@stelitejet]

The old GM product drive a bit better than the Ford's😏😉😂

[@strokermaverick]

Kiwi, what's the rear differential, out of? Is, it S10 also?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I think so yes!

[@Broken_Yugo]

Pretty sure S10s all used the corporate 7.5/8.5 "ten bolt" axle that assembles from the back. Without looking it up I'd assume Ford 9 inch or maybe 8, just because that's the axle to have in your street car with too many race parts, e.g. driveshaft hoop in a mild 350 swapped truck.

[@tabbott429]

Definitely small interiors, Thats about as good as youd ever "need" on a truck like that. Modern suspension and steering with basic drivetrain.

[@needmetal3221]

Im 6'2. The cab is painful to look at lol

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah, I'd have to extend the cab to do any real driving in it!!

[@steveo3002]

i bet she paid some $$$$ for that and yes its nice , but shouldnt a dealer have looked over the brakes and basics before sale?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

In an ideal world yes!!

[@DontCryAboutIt]

She's a bit tight

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

And not in good way...😁😎👍

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

​@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Oy, mate. 😉

[@stevenmihalic7887]

Very cool, dont like the steering wheel, looks like it came out of a Hiace.

[@dutchvoornik6401]

Where is the master cylinder? No vacuum assist?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Master cylinder is under the floor and no vacuum assist.

[@jeffgroves6280]

Not a Ford! Thank you! 😂😂😂