Ebay item # 120220923318 ;
I'm sure someone been talking about this ebay truck; I'm not sold on the concept, but each to his or her own.

Mitch

 

Hadn't seen that, its kinda cool.

 

You are right , to each his/her own. But I think it looks just like what it is. It's a 50's front end stuck on a new truck. Remember when they used to put Monte Carlos on four wheel drive Chevy frames,and jack them all up. That's what this reminds me of. But, that's just my opinion. I wouldn't spend that much time on trying to make an old truck look new, nor would I spend the time making a new truck look old.

 

If you squint your eyes just enough, it looks like a late model dodge.

 

Yall know I'm a techtard, Please post a link

 

I am not much better at puters but try this link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120220923318

 

Sparky got computer game. LOL
I couldn't of figure out how to do that. I guess I'm lacking to face reality of the new world order.
Thanks;
Mitch

 

I think it looks good--but a chrome grille (56) and recessed headlights would be an improvement......I LIKE IT!!! Bill

 

If the car companys offered something like this insteade of the retro,T-bird,pt cruiser,srt,and such,they wold sell a bunch,How about a 57 t-bird with a modern drive train and suspention? Or how many 57 chevys would they sell.A 62 vette that rode and handled ? we can only dream.

 

I thought from the way yall were talking that is what it was. I saw it in '97 or '98 in Pigeon Forge TN at the Supernats. I kind of like it, but I'm kind of warped too? There was a local guy a few years ago who made a kit to put a fiberglass front end on a '90 or so T-Bird to make it look like a '49 Ford car. It was kind of cool, and had appeal? You could do that and a custom paint job even if you couldnt do anything else and have a real nice driver with all the amenities.


Like I said I kind of liked it.

 

I saw / read about a company making chexy trucks on a 48 or so chasis design called Southern Comfort in a past copy of Custom Classic Truck Magazine. All modern comforts with a old style look for around 40K.

Mitch

 

Customcab,

I saw the same truck. 48-53 Chevy Five Window with everything new and updated except the body style. Some of the guys on this website would love the fact that it's a Chevy body style running a FORD engine. I heard that Chevrolet let the company use their body style but wouldn't let them run a Chevy engine because they were worried that customers who bought the trucks from Southern Motors would take them to Chevy dealerships if there was a problem with them trying to get them fixed under a Chevy warranty. Don't know if that is true or not.

Shane

 

Shane; I guess I didn't pay that close of attention in engine; I thought it was chexy all the way. It was / is a sharp looking truck from Southern Motors; 1st company in my opinion to replicate a old classic.

Mitch

 

Customcab,

Here is what I found: (It is a awesome replica)

Beautifully designed to maintain a classic truck style, yet engineered to the highest modern standards, the Southern 358 offers power, comfort and inimitable style.

MSRP: $63,000

Powertrain
Engine: 4.6-liter SOHC 24-valve 300-plus horsepower Mustang V8
Transmissions:
*****5-speed manual transmission with overdrive (standard)
****5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (optional)
Drive System: Rear-wheel drive
Final-Drive Ratio: 3.73:1
Exhaust System: Dual stainless-steel exhausts
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.0 gallons

Optional Powertrain
Engine: 5.4-liter DOHC supercharged V8, 500 horsepower, 480 ft-lbs
Transmission:
*****6-speed manual transmission with overdrive (standard)

Suspension & Steering
Front Suspension: Short-and-long-arm sport suspension with coil springs and
******anti-sway bar
Rear Suspension: Solid axle with four links and coil springs
Steering: Power rack-and-pinion steering
Brakes: *Four-wheel disk brakes with ABS
Wheels: 17-inch chrome Cragar S/S wheels

Seating & Interior
Seating Capacity: Two
Seating Type: Power four-way adjustable bucket seats
Seating Surfaces & Door Trim: Leather
Headliner: Full cloth
Floor Trim: Color-keyed carpeting with carpeted floor mats

Dimensions & Capacities
Overall Length: 198.0 inches
Wheelbase: 124.0 inches
Overall Body Width: 77.0 inches
Overall Height: 72.0 inches
Turning Circle: 35 feet
Curb Weight: 3,600 pounds
Leg Room: 40.3 inches
Head Room: 40.8 inches
Cargo Bed Length: 74.0 inches (6 ft. 2 in.)
Cargo Bed Width: 52.0 inches (4 ft. 4 in.)
Maximum Cargo Volume: 40.0 cubic feet

Comfort & Convenience
Manual heating and air conditioning
AM/FM-stereo radio with in-dash CD player
Tilt steering column
Power windows
Keyless entry
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Twin cupholder

Safety Engineering
Dual front-impact airbags SRS*
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Center high-mount stop light
Side-impact beams

Warranty
Three-year/36,000-mile new-vehicle bumper-to-bumper limited warranty**