383-Powered 1940 Chevrolet Stepside Pickup 6-Speed

Description

Pre-war Chevrolet pickups have transformed from modest work trucks into important examples of early Chevy history. Produced as part of its KC Series, the 1940 Chevy “Light Delivery” half-ton truck wore a restyled body featuring distinct rounded panels, a prominent chrome grille with horizontal bars and “Chevrolet” script, chrome bumpers, a 6 ½-foot bed, and oval taillights. Inside, the reengineered cab featured a car-like instrument panel and a more comfortable bench seat than before

From the factory, Chevy’s “Light Delivery” trucks were powered by the durable if rather light-on-pep 85-horsepower, 216ci “Stovebolt” six-cylinder engine, and backed by a three-speed manual transmission. These KC Series trucks were popular then, and are highly regarded now among vintage truck enthusiasts and collectors for their timeless styling.

This 1940 Chevrolet Pickup features numerous modifications, starting with its black cherry exterior paint and six-board stained maple bed floor, which give way to a tan leather bench seat. Underhood, a 383ci stroker V8 with aluminum heads is fed by a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and it's also equipped with an Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold. A Richmond 6-speed manual transmission powers the rear wheels through a limited-slip 10-bolt General Motors rear differential. The truck rides on a Heidts front suspension with tubular A-arms paired with a rear leaf-spring setup. Additional convenience items include power windows, a tilt steering column, and a modern air conditioning unit.

This 1940 Chevrolet Pickup is now offered by the selling dealer with Connecticut registration and a Bill of Sale.

Highlights

• ’40 Chevy Stepside with stroker V8 power

• Refinished in black cherry paint

• Reupholstered tan leather interior

• Vintage Air air conditioning

• 15” painted wheels now wearing BFGoodrich Silvertown radial whitewall tires

• Maple wood bed with polished aluminum slats

• Reportedly rebuilt and modified 383ci Chevrolet V8

• Richmond 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive and Hurst shifter

Factory Equipment

• “Light Delivery” ½-ton body

• Final-year KC Series styling

• 113-inch wheelbase

• 6 ½-foot bed

Modifications

• Body:

  • Reportedly 2-stage base/clear PPG paint, with pinstripe matching interior color

  • Triple-chromed trim

  • Halogen headlights

  • Glass, moldings, and rubber said to have been replaced

• Bed:

  • Mahogany-stained 6-plank maple with stainless strips

  • Hidden circular plank cutout to access fuel tank cap

  • Chain-less tailgate with hidden hinges and airbrushed “Chevrolet” script

• Interior:

  • Body-color interior paint

  • Hand-stitched bench seat

  • Custom headliner, back panel, and door panels

  • inner door handles replaced

  • Ididit tilt steering column with Grant wheel

  • Classic Instruments modern gauges in stock location

  • Power windows with door-mounted switches

  • Sony head unit, battery, fuses, and relays mounted behind the seat back

• Engine:

  • Reportedly machined, bored, stroked and assembled by Precision Engine

  • Replacement parts:

    • Crankshaft, rods, pistons, and piston rings

    • Bearings, freeze plugs, oil pump, and timing set

    • 14” air cleaner and valve covers, both with body-color paint and hand-painted Chevrolet lettering

  • Holley 4-barrel carburetor with dual fuel inlets, electric choke, and vacuum secondaries

  • Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold with era-correct front oil fill tube

  • Aluminum cylinder heads

  • Performance camshaft and lifters

  • Shorty-style ceramic-coated headers

  • Custom 2.5” dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers and Magnaflow chrome tips

  • GM HEI distributor with integrated coil, and aftermarket spark plug wires

  • Aluminum water pump and radiator with electric fan

  • March chrome alternator, aluminum drive pulleys, and brackets

• Drivetrain:

  • Clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing replaced

  • Driveshaft and U-joints replaced

  • 10-bolt GM rear end with positraction

• Chassis/Suspension/Brakes:

  • Frame painted black and new fuel tank mounted

  • Heidts front with tubular A-arms, leaf rear suspension

  • Rack and pinion steering

  • Front disc, rear drum brakes with frame-mounted power brake booster and master cylinder

  • Brake lines and hoses replaced

Ownership History

This 1940 Chevrolet Stepside Pickup was acquired by the selling dealer in Connecticut. It will be sold on registration only, as Connecticut does not issue titles for vehicles 20 model years or older.