This 1946 Chevrolet C.O.E (Cab Over Engine) Custom Truck is a true one-off masterpiece, built over three years by R Concepts Engineering at Pinewood Studios. The eBay LISTING is packed with info on this amazing truck.
Sitting on a Jaguar XJ8 chassis with air ride suspension, it combines the raw presence of a vintage American truck with the handling and comfort of a modern vehicle. Power comes from a Chevrolet LS6 5.7L V8, pushing 500bhp, paired with a 4-speed automatic 4L60E transmission and a Tiptronic shift kit. Finished in BMW Sparkling Graphite Raptor liner, with a fully custom marine-grade aluminum bed, this truck is a true work of engineering art.
The bespoke red leather interior features heated, electric seats, a digital dash, billet aluminum accents, and a high-end Sony audio system. It boasts remote start, air ride lift, electric door poppers, and LED lighting, making it as advanced as it is eye-catching. The gearbox and torque converter now need rebuilding, but once sorted, this will be an unstoppable street machine. A passionate build with no expense spared, now reluctantly priced to sell. For sale on eBay, serious buyers are encouraged to view in person.
EXCERPT FROM ADVERT:
“he truck is an absolute work of art and will be an absolute beast when finished and really needs very little. The original builder had been using as it is. However I feel that the gearbox and torque converter need pulling and rebuilding. The truck pulls against the brakes when put in drive / reverse and can die (stall) if you don’t keep the revs up.
If seriously interested I strongly urge you to came and take a look
Original advert…..
Chevrolet C.O.E (cab over engine) 1946 (registered 1947)
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This Chevrolet C.O.E was custom built over 3 years by R Concepts Engineering based at Pinewood Studios.
A full ground up build from bare chassis and cab, there is full documentation of the build available online at request and supporting paperwork to match. “There is a page on Facebook dedicated to the build of the truck”
The vehicle runs on the original V5 and Chassis. Converted to RHD
The vehicle is a rare post war American truck that has been brought back to life using modern components these include suspension, steering, engine, transmission, front clip and rear axle all electrical, cooling and heating systems are also new.
A nearly 80 year old truck that drives like a new one with all the comfort, reliability and performance of a modern car.
Body work –
The original cab was dismantled fully and sandblasted, the minor metal work repairs were done, and the body was left true not to hide its identity as a vintage truck. At this point the handles were shaved and unused body fixings were removed.
The cab and fenders were then treated to primer and Raptor tint able bed liner, the tint is BMW sparkling graphite – B39
The front bumper is the original front bumper, but it has been stretched vertically to add more of a statement and to fit the 4 x fog lights, the number plate recess was then built in. “I have since removed 4″ out of the height of the bumper to give a more balanced look, see last photos. Bumper now repainted and fitted back on the truck”
The rear bed, side panels and side skirts were all custom fabricated in marine grade aluminum, these were blasted then powder coated before being sprayed with matching Raptor bed liner.
The front windscreen was rebuilt in an aviator style out of marine grade aluminum, the front windowpanes were then glazed with scratch resistant polycarbonate for safety.
The window visor was added and matched in black Raptor bed liner.
Cab floor replaced with marine grade aluminum. Firewall cleaned up and holes removed.
Where possible marine grade stainless nuts bolts and machine screws have been used
Chassis –
The original chassis was sandblasted back to bare metal then additional metal work was installed.
New engine brackets, Transmission mounts, front clip (axle)supports, rear axle/subframe brackets, lowered cab mounts, bumper brackets and side skirt mounts.
New suspension mounts were created to accommodate a universal Air lift Kit and Land rover long throw performance shock absorbers.
The chassis was then primed and given three coats of black chassis paint.
Engine, Transmission and running gear-
The engine is a Chevrolet LS6 5.7L V8 Petrol, this …… ” READ MORE …
