1936 Chevrolet FB 1/2 Ton Pickup
Chevrolet produced only passenger cars through 1917. The company introduced its first truck models in January of 1918 when they came out with two different four cylinder trucks. This was also the year that Chevrolet became a part of General Motors. Since that time Chevrolet has always been a top contender in the American truck market. Another important note is that Chevrolet did not build the finished pickup truck between 1918 and 1928. The company provided the buyer with only the chassis and cowl. A coach maker would be required to complete the truck body. Buyers would purchase and install aftermarket bodies during this era. During the middle of the Great Depression, both Chevrolet and Ford battled it out in the passenger truck category. In the year 1936 there weren't a great many people able to buy a new car or truck. Just like during any severe financial downturn, people drove what they had for as long as they could. In many cases this lasted quite a long time.
For consignment, purchased by our consignor in 1995 and the beneficiary of a 30 year long restoration, nicely painted, and looking like a show piece as well as being a reliable driver we proudly offer this early piece of Chevrolet truck history to you. Powered by a 216.5ci Chevrolet inline 6 cylinder, this nimble mind 30's truck is a nice find, and we are pleased to have it taking up space in our Hallowed former outlet mall Halls. We give you the 1936 Chevrolet FB 1/2 Ton pickup showing 3,967 non-verifiable miles on the odometer. Here, utility and Art Deco meet up.
Exterior
A two tone color paint job is always adding interest to these exterior fender vehicles, and this one is definitely an eye catcher. With its calming blue surrounded shield styled vertical ribbed grille and curvaceous undulating exterior mounted black fenders connected by a convenient running board, it gives access to the sides of the bed. These black fenders frame blackwall wrapped artillery style wheels painted blue with a Art Deco styled Chevrolet chromed moon cap in the center. Behind the blue surrounded grille is a blue painted cowled hood with side venting and missing badging. This is the first year of the lower roof cab design, and has a clear view out of the glass and has exposed door hinges and pristine entry handles. A steel sided rolled bed with the fenders and is nearly perfect in its presentation. Lining the bed is nice warm oak with black metal mounting dividers and a solid steel tailgate and twin bowtie emblazoned tail lights hovering just outboard of the black wooden bumper. Overall the paint remains very nice with good shine and depth, but there are areas of hazing, scuffs, inclusions and bubbling of the finish.
Interior
In keeping with the excellent yet utilitarian theme, a simple black vinyl and cloth bench is sitting on a black steel frame. Ribbed black rubber mats make up the flooring and smooth taupe steel creates the simple and functional inner doors. This creates a nice field for the door actuator and window crank to play within and show off their shine. A simple taupe metal dash has a trio of gauges in the center and these are original that have a very nice aged warm tone to them. The big bakelite steering wheel is fronting this dash, meanwhile covering the pillars and headlining is brown cardboard lining that is looking just fine.
Drivetrain
Under the cowls is a beautifully restored but lightly soiled industrial gray block making up the consignor stated 216.5ci inline 6 cylinder engine. This mill has a light patina and has a small chrome open element air cleaner covering the single 1-barrel carburetor, and the gray painted intake manifold on the side of the block. An original 3-speed manual transmission is on, and this throws power rearward to a 4.11 axle.
Undercarriage
The restoration has yielded a very nice undercarriage with lightly patinaed metal framing, body hangers, and suspension parts all with some light road dirt from usage. All bathed in a semi gloss black we note leaf spring suspension fore and aft along with drum brakes. Simplicity in its C-channel frame design, the cab floors and the underside of the wood bed along with the running board mounts are all looking very good.
Drive-Ability
This truck started quickly, and ran like a champion good looking award winning truck it truly purports to be. Good handling, and the drums are strong stoppers. Smooth effortless shifting gives the driver that 30's wonderful transmission whine you get when accelerating up through the gears. The only flaw to note was our consignor stating not to engage the parking brake as it needs a new cable. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
A great looker, simple but elegant interior, beautiful looking and running drivetrain, and near perfect oak lined bed, what else can I say but get here fast, as a truck in this condition will not be here very long!
5FB07711737
5-Kansas City, KS Assy Plant
FB-1/2 Ton Pickup
07-July Build
11737-Sequential Unit Number
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