Reserve Removed: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup

This 1946 Chevrolet pickup was the recipient of a restoration in 2016 that included a full repaint, an interior overhaul, and replacement of bed planks and hardware. Exterior treatment includes a waterfall-style chrome grille, wide whitewall tires, and scripted tailgate lettering. Power for this AK-Series pickup comes from a numbers-matching 216ci inline-six paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in two-tone green and black over a black vinyl interior, this pickup is now offered with a clear Florida title in the seller’s name.

From 1941 through 1947, Chevrolet light-duty trucks rode on General Motors’ A-platform which was shared with the Chevrolet Deluxe passenger car. This example from 1946 was restored in 2016 and repainted two-tone with a green body and light green cab stripe, offset by black fenders and running boards. The exterior is described as being rust-free per the seller, comprised of original steel sheetmetal with exception of the running boards and rear fenders which are fiberglass replacements. This pickup has been garage-kept throughout the seller’s seven years of ownership and displays a two-piece windshield, replacement wood planks and hardware in the cargo area, and good-condition brightwork for the bumpers, headlight rings, grille, and other exterior trim.

Color-matched 15” steel wheels with bright Chevrolet-branded caps are wrapped in wide whitewall tires. An un-mounted spare tire is included with the sale.

Seating is provided by a reupholstered black vinyl bench, with metal portions of the interior being color-matched in green while the flooring is covered in a rubber liner. All of the aforementioned materials received refurbishment as part of the 2016 restoration and are described as being in good condition.  

Instrumentation is framed within a chrome-trimmed rectangular bezel and includes a 100-mph speedometer and surrounding gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 90k miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown. The seller notes that the speedometer and gauges do not work. 

The original 216ci inline-six has received regular service, including maintenance in March 2021 which included a transmission fluid change, gasket replacement, and the installation of a new radiator. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission and a floor-mounted shift lever.

Photos showing the underside are available in the gallery.

The sale includes a spare tire that is not mounted to a wheel.