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1946 GMC Pick-Up 'Rat Rod'

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1946 GMC Pick-Up 'Rat Rod'

Lot Number: 774

1946 GMC Pick-Up 'Rat Rod'

Based on the 1946 GMC Pick-Up and finished in the style of Steve Darnell's WelderUp creations, this splendid 5.7-litre 'Rat Rod' would be great on the show circuit or would look equally at home outside Tesco collecting the weekend's shopping!

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.30am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

BODY COLOUR
Bare Metal
DRIVE
Only_LHD
REG NUMBER
YXG 678
ODOMETER READING
1680 Miles

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Based on a 1946 GMC E-Series Pick-up, this 'Rat Rod' looks like it's led a hard life delivering Moonshine for The Skull Duggery Haulage Company or would equally look at home on the set of Deliverance
Imported from San Francisco, retaining its original all steel bodywork throughout with a chassis and underside as clean as the exterior
Subtly chopped roofline, So Cal suspension all round and disc brakes to the front
New chassis supporting a Chevrolet 350ci (5.7-litre) small block crated engine rated at 330bhp, with only c.1,700 miles covered since installation
Equipped with a 4-barrel Holley carburettor and chrome Edelbrock top-mount air intake
Heavy-duty TH400 automatic transmission with recently fitted oil cooler
Fully serviced very recently – engine oil and filter, gearbox oil and filter, rear differential oil, plus new gaskets fitted throughout
New timber bed liner and large capacity fuel tank fitted neatly in the bed
Despite the bodywork looking like it had survived a Tornado in Kansas, it was professionally finished in clear coat within Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 paint booth at Mercedes-AMG Petronas in Brackley
Aircraft-inspired bomber seats fabricated in metal – surprisingly comfortable – with key-start and electronic ignition
Sensibly guided considering what it would cost to replicate
We appreciate that this 'Rod' will not be to everyone's taste but, if you get it, you get it. There’s cool and then there’s this!

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 774
Make: GMC
Model: PICK UP
Variant: Rat Rod
Registration Number: YXG 678
Chassis Number: 4210
Transmission: TBC
Body Colour: Bare Metal

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

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SCORE:

124 / 135

Exterior

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Remarks

All bodywork is in great condition, it is designed to look like a Rat Rod but there is no rust, it is all patina to give the correct impression. All chassis is matt clear coat and the body is gloss clear coat. 100% reliable and can be driven big distances if required with no issues.

Interior

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As it is a Rat Rod it does not have carpets or headlining, but the interior is solid, no rust on the floors or door panels. Presents like it should look.

Engine

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Engine is a new GM crate motor, has done 1650 miles approx from new. Has additional chrome elements for rocker covers, sump etc. Is 100% reliable.

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Vehicle has a rebuilt TH400 heavy duty transmission and gearbox oil cooler, the TH400 can run much higher power than the 330hp it has on this application. Has a pistol grip for the overall effect of the vehicle. Selects gears perfectly, runs and shifts perfectly.

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All items were new when built, there are no issues with anything mechanically in this section. Everything works correctly. Wheels are special order for this application.

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All electrics work as they should, recent service added new interior light bulbs to the dashboard so they now illuminate with the main car lights.

Vehicle History

Remarks

I serviced the engine oil myself in 2020. It has just had a major service

Restoration Notes

Has been repainted and clear coated. 5.7 litre Chevrolet small block crate engine. So cal suspension. 8ËÇ¥ rear diff, TH400 automatic transmission.

Import Notes

Imported into the uk from San Francisco.

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 10th November. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.

If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 10th November, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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