
This is not your
ordinary 1950 Sedan Delivery. It is not a hearse! It is
not a Suburban! Is is not a Ambulance. And it is
certainly not a homemade custom!
This great looking
"real"
Sedan Delivery began its life in service for the United States
Forestry Service. These special ordered vehicles originally
had plexiglass sliding windows installed from the factory in place
of the typical metal panels that you are use to seeing on a Sedan
Delivery. The plexglass windows have been replaced with fixed
glass windows in its current configuration. The interior
features great looking black leather seats and a custom cosole.
They is some of the nicest pin striping on the console as well as on
the exterior body of the special car.
It is propelled down the
road by a TPI LT-1 motor out of a IROC Camaro. The powerplant
is backed up by a 700R4 overdrive transmission and a 3:53 rear end.
So it has no problem cruising down the road where ever you would
want to go. And you would be goinf in style with its AC
blowing adn stereo providing just the right tunes. There is so
many customizations to this fine vehicle that I am consident that
some have been overlooked. But in an effort to provide you
with a complete understanding of how nice of a car this is,
the following is a partial listing.
Original
Vehicle Information
Manufactured at Terrytown, New York in January
1950. It was the 2384th vehicle off the assembly
line. Listed as a Style line “Special” Body Style 50-1271 (Fisher
Body #); Chevrolet corresponding No. 1508; Body Number CL-2064
“Commercial Line” 2064th vehicle in that sequence; Trim #
163 – Brown imitation leather interior; Paint # 423 – Black exterior
paint system; No Classification numbers for Top or Accessories;
216Ci. - Six-Cylinder Engine.
Modified
Vehicle Information
Frame: Front end is a sub-frame from a
1992 IROC Camaro. The remainder of the frame is from the original
sedan delivery
Suspension: Front end is Monroe
“Sensamatic” struts. Rear End is original leaf springs with Monroe
“Sensamatic” shocks.
Power Plant: 1992 - 350ci Tuned Port
Injection LT-1 motor. New replacement engine is a Jasper Engine and
Transmission Exchange and was installed by Bowtie Automotive,
Kenner Louisiana in September 03. The engine has 3800+ miles since
being installed. The cooling system is by Chevrolet (Camaro Set
up). Air filtration system is by K&N.
Air Conditioning System: Sanden 04508
R12 compressor/03747-VUC condenser with a Vintage Air evaporator and
blower (#55257-VUE-A). The system has a two(2) LBS
refrigeration capacity.
Exhaust System: Exhaust headers are
ceramic coated by Jet Hot in Pascagoula, Mississippi. 2 ¼” all
aluminum dual exhaust pipes with “Lifetime Guaranteed” Flowmaster
mufflers and Meg 12” rolled oval chrome tips. System installed by
Supreme Muffler Shop; Metairie, Louisiana
Drive Train: 700/R4 automatic
transmission with Lokar 12” high mushroom shifter with a 3:53 rear
end. (Lokar emergency brake package was included)
Wiring: The wiring harnesses are by Ron
Francis “Wire Works”. Tuned Port Harness is an FL: G TPI T S 88 GM
5.7 MD: TR: SS:N SP:C
Wheels: Front –18”X7” Boyd Coddington
“Magneato” wheels with 4 ½” set back, Rear -18”X8” Boyd Coddington
“Magneato” wheels with 4 ½” set back
Tires: Front – Bridgestone Potenza SO3 –
245/40/18, Rear – Bridgestone Potenza SO3 – 255/40/18
Brakes (4WDB): Front – BAER “Track” -
13” slot drilled zinc one-piece rotors, with powder-coated
red calipers. Rear - BAER “Sport” – 12” slot drilled
zinc one-piece rotors with powder-coated red calipers
Gauge Set: VDO five piece set –
Speedometer, oil pressure, fuel, volt, and temperature gauges.
Body and Paint: Body work and painting
was performed by Tully Automotive in Northport, New York. The purple
paint is PPG “Duracryl” Magenta. The silver paint is Dupont “Chroma
Base” Platinum.
Engine Detailing: Powder paint scheme
developed by myself and Mike Poupart, owner Bowtie Automotive,
Kenner Louisiana. No color touches itself with the exception of the
TPI, IE: the alternator starting at the belt is purple, chrome,
purple, black, purple followed with a black rubber end wire cap. The
powder paint was done by Kirkfields’ in Harahan, Louisiana. The
chrome brackets, fill lines, rails, etc. were chromed by “The Chrome
Shop” in Madisonville, Louisiana and the engine pin stripping was
created by KAL (Kal Smith) of Metairie, Louisiana.
Pin Stripping: The remainder of the pin
stripping and the Gecko on the console is the artistry of Mr. Joey
Hutson. Mr. Hutson resides in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Interior: The front seats with lumbar
adjustment are 1998 Infiniti. The jump seat, stitching, carpets, and
headliner were installed by Tully Automotive
Northport, New York. The hand made console was built out of
Louisiana Cypress dredged from brackish water lakes. The craftsman
who cut, shaved, and molded the wood is a professional
guitar maker, Vincent Guidroz/New Orleans Guitars, Inc. The leather
upholstery work and stitching on the console was done by Calamari’s
in New Orleans. The steering wheel is 14”LeCarra black leather and
chrome three spoke banjo style wheel.
Stereo System: The AM/FM Radio with tape
deck and remote 10 Discs CD player is a Prestige Model P-74. Mounted
under the dash are two(2) Kole 402 speakers with two Pioneer 9”
speakers mounted in the rear side walls
You simply won't see another
one pull up next to you at any car show.
If you want a special car with a unique history, this is you
chance!
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