1976 CHEVROLET CUSTOM HOT ROD

1976 Chevrolet Custom Pro Build 1 of 1 Description:

VERY RARE CUSTOM PRO BUILD : ONE OF ONE
THIS CUSTOM BUILD STARTED OUT AS A 1976 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT. IT'S A STREET LEGAL VEHICLE AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED AS A CUSTOM CLASSIC IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA. THE BUILD WAS DESIGNED FOR RUGGED OFF ROADING THE SAND DUNES AND GREAT FOR MUD BOGGING. IN FACT, TOM REESE, OWNER OF SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THIS UNIQUE MAD MAX VEHICLE, LICENSE PLATE WAS REGISTERED “MUD GUN”. THE BUILD STARTED WITH THE IH SCOUT FRAME USED FOR IT’S RUGGED COMPACT DESIGN UTILIZING THE DANA 44’S FRONT AND REAR. THE BUILD THEN INCORPORATED A FULL ROLL BAR CAGE FROM FRONT TO REAR MAKING THIS VEHICLE VERY UNIQUE YET COMFORTABLE FOR UP TO FOUR OCCUPANTS. THE DRIVE TRAIN INCLUDES A CHEVROLET ENGINE, TURBO 350 TRANSMISSION AND A GM SOLID GEAR TRANSFER CASE. NOW CONSIDER THE ENGINE---CHEVROLET VORTEC 350 CI PROFESSIONALLY BUILT BY TRIPLE R PERFORMANCE ENGINES IN ILLINOIS. THE 350 WAS CONVERTED INTO THE POWERHOUSE 383 STROKER BLOWER MOTOR. THERE'S APPROXIMATELY 3K MILES ON THE NEW ENGINE. RECEIPTS FROM TRIPLE R PERFORMANCE ARE CLOSE TO $9.K AWESOME OVER 525HP !!!!SPECS, PARTS, ACCESSORIES INCLUDE:

• WEIAND 144 ROOTS BLOWER
• SERPENTINE BELT SYSTEM, HOLLY 700 CFM BLOWER CARB
• BDS SCOOP, KN FILTER
• HEADMAN SHORT HEADERS, 2.5" FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS, DUAL EXHAUST, CHROME REAR EXTENSIONS
• CYLINDER HEADS ON STUDS
• TURBO 350 TRANS, MILD SHIFT KIT
• 8 QT CHROME B&M PAN, B&M 3 SPEED PRO RATCHET SHIFT LEVER (CONSOLE MOUNTED)
• EXTERNAL TRANS COOLER
• ALL MSD IGNITION, DISTRIBUTOR & COIL WITH 7K RPM CHIP
• CHROME TIMING COVER
• ALUMINUM RADIATOR WITH SHROUD, 180 DEGREE THERMOSTAT
• RUSSEL FUEL LINES
• HIGH TORQUE STARTER, ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP 7 PSI
• EXTERNAL EMERGENCY BATTERY SHUT OFF
• WARN FRONT LOCKING HUBS
• ALL NEW FRAME/BODY BUSHINGS
• MICKEY THOMPSON 39IN BAJA TIRES ON AMERICAN RACING 15X12 RIMS
• AUTO METER GUAGES, LED BRAKE LIGHTS, FIVE OFF ROAD K-C LAMPS
• AUTHENTIC TRAIN HORN WITH ON BOARD COMPRESSOR
• 18 GALLON POLISHED ALUMINUM FUEL TANK
• ROOF MOUNTED CB RADIO FIRE EXTINGUISHER CAB MOUNTED
• CUSTOM MADE BLK/YELLOW BIKINI TOP, COLORS ON BOTH SIDES
• TRAILER HITCH/WIRED
• ARMY AMMO BOX CONSOLE MOUNTED WITH LOCK
• REMOVABLE ENGINE BODY COVER WITH 4 SAFETY PINS
• POLISHED DIAMOND PLATING FLOOR, FENDERS, ETC

VEHICLE TROPHIES, MODIFICATIONS LIST (3 PAGES) & SHOW BOARD USED AT EXHIBITS & SHOWS INCLUDED. THIS "ONE OF ONE" CUSTOM BUILD CAN BE ENJOYED AT CLASSIC, VINTAGE & CUSTOM CAR SHOWS OR DRIVEN OFF ROAD JUST ABOUT ANY TERRAIN OR ANY CHALLENGE YOU FIND. IT'S RECENT SERVICED, ALWAYS GARAGED & ON TRICKLE CHARGE. CURRENT OWNER ENJOYS THE HOT ROD AND CLASSIC CAR CIRCUITS.
* SELLER RESERVES RIGHT TO CLOSE AUCTION EARLY AS THIS VEHICLE IS LISTED FOR LOCAL SALE AS WELL.