Featured Build · Frame-Off Restoration
1956 Utility Truck 4WD
A complete frame-off restoration of an L-6 226 4WD Utility Truck for Tim in California — one of our most photographed builds. Every component was inspected, documented, and either restored or replaced with NOS or correct-spec parts.
From the original 226 cubic-inch Super Hurricane inline-six rebuild to the final two-tone refinish, this truck left our Cazadero shop ready to drive, work, and outlast another fifty years.
Build Highlights
What This Restoration Included
Frame Stripped & Sandblasted
Complete teardown to bare frame — sandblasted, inspected, and refinished in chassis-grade enamel.
L-6 226 Engine Rebuild
Super Hurricane inline-six rebuilt to factory spec — bored, balanced, new bearings, valves, and gaskets throughout.
Two-Tone Refinish
Original-spec two-tone paint scheme applied over fresh body work — correct color codes, period-correct trim.
Full Road Test & Sign-Off
Multi-day shakedown, drivetrain alignment, and final delivery walk-through with the owner.
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