West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1940 Chevrolet 1/2 ton KC model pick up, a highly celebrated as a pre-war classic truck. It represents the final full model year before Chevrolet transitioned into the "Art Deco" AK Series in 1941, shifting manufacturing priorities toward World War II production.
This particular example is a very striking and 50 year rust free barn find that drives as good as it looks! This superbly straight and honest unmolested truck has a new clutch and fuel pump.
Engine & Performance:
Engine Type: Inline 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled "Stovebolt Six" (also known as the "Valve-in-Head" engine).
Displacement: 216.5 cubic inches (3.5 liters).
Horsepower: 78 to 85 gross horsepower
Fuel System: Single-barrel carburetor.
Electrical System: 6-volt negative-ground system.
Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission with a single dry-plate clutch.
Brakes: 4-wheel manual hydraulic 11-inch drum brakes.
Suspension: Rigid front and live rear axle configuration hanging from longitudinal semi-elliptic steel leaf springs, supported by single-acting hydraulic shock absorbers.
Frame: Robust steel ladder-frame chassis
Physical Dimensions & Capacities:
Wheelbase: 113 inches (Note: 3/4-ton models sat on a 123.75-inch wheelbase).
Overall Length: 195.25 inches.
Curb Weight: Approximately 2,980 lbs.
Cargo Bed Length: 78 inches with a 6-plank wooden bed floor design.
The 1940 variant featured notable aesthetic improvements, including headlamps directly built into the front fenders, newly styled truck-specific bumpers (departing from passenger car parts), a split windshield, and a distinct vertical-slat grille.
