1952 Chevrolet 3800 1 Ton Panel Van, Must See to Appreciate!

1952 Chevrolet Panel Additional Info:

Up For Sale today we have a 1952 Chevrolet 3800 1 Ton Panel Van, it was Originally in Service at the Frankfort Hill Vol. Fire Dept. in New York till its Retirement in 1987.The Current Mileage is 19,500, Transport would have to be arranged by the Buyer at the Conclusion of the Auction, Serious Buyers only! We are motivated to Sell this, We will Consider all Offers.
The exterior of this vehicle is very original and in good overall condition. The body does not exhibit any corrosion. It has some small dents from usage. The hood has a dent on the right rear: likely from an impact with the spotlight. The paint is faded. Based off the red paint with the factory marking “326J” on the firewall, this truck appears to have been painted red when assembled by General Motors and likely would be the color “Swift’s Red”. Exterior trim is complete and mostly free of corrosion. Bumpers are painted gray and have scrapes and wear. Rubber window trim is cracked and aged. The original 17” 3-piece wheels show multiple colors of white, gray and red. The outboard brake lights do not appear to be factory installed. The original brake light above the license plate is non-functional. The fire equipment installed on this vehicle consists of: spotlights on either side (passenger side does not work), light and siren on left front fender (light does not work), red lights on the front splash panel, beacon light on roof (works). Lettering for the “Frankfort Hill Vol. Fire Co” on the doors and a cross painted on each panel section. The inspector did not detect any previous collision damage.
The interior of this vehicle is in good overall condition. It wears its original gray paint. Every component is in serviceable condition. The seat upholstery could be original: driver’s seat as a split seam. Dash is in good condition with no corrosion on trim. The dash has clear markings for the installed fire equipment (siren lite, beacon, decal stating “CALLING KED550. THIS IS TRUCK 514 FRANKFORT HILL”). Floor mat is cracked. Door panels show wear. Paint is worn around glove box and the glove box latch does not always catch to close. The vehicle is equipped with an original Chevrolet heater. All components appear functional.
The underbody is clean with minor surface corrosion. All components appear serviceable. No collision damage was observed during this inspection.
Mechanicals: The engine compartment of this vehicle is very original. This vehicle has been maintained as necessary during Thomas Bufford’s ownership form 1987 to present. Recent repairs include relining the brake shoes, new battery, new voltage regulator. All belts and hoses appear to have been replaced and in good condition. Only the fuel filter appears to be a non-correct component (modern replacement). The current BF Goodrich Silvertown tires (7.00 x 17 size, replaced in 1996) are dry rotted and should be replaced. The vehicle starts with the proper application of fuel and manual chock. The driver slowly releases the choke as the engine warms up. The vehicle drove as expected during the test drive. No unusual noises or smells were observed.