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umwtnt · 05-03-2010, 06:26 PM

Does anyone remember the name of the company that was selling a turnkey 47-52 chevy trucks. They could come with ford or chevy drivetrains. It seems like they were Southern Comfort trucks or something like that. They were supposed to have them on the market I believe last year. There was an article in Classic Trucks or its sister magazine a couple of years ago. Thanks for the help.

Kabwe · 05-03-2010, 06:46 PM

Southern Motor Company at 864-843-0988

MrTucker · 05-03-2010, 07:39 PM

http://www.southernmotorcompany.com/

$68k :crapmypantssmilie:

omarsphatt · 05-03-2010, 10:09 PM

Nice site... You'd think for the price of the trucks they'd be able to get somebody to check their punctuation & grammar.

OrrieG · 05-03-2010, 11:09 PM

Read the fine print, thats 68 large withOUT the engine and transmission.

solidaxel · 05-03-2010, 11:58 PM

Has anyone ever seen one of these, or driven one ?

I haven't heard much in the last few years from them.

Has anyone ever seen there "factory"?

Scott52 · 05-04-2010, 09:12 AM

arn't these the same guys that were doing muclecars about 10 years ago, putting new crate motors and updating the brakes and charging lots of money for a clone car

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 05-04-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott52

arn't these the same guys that were doing muclecars about 10 years ago, putting new crate motors and updating the brakes and charging lots of money for a clone car

Nope, they are currently on hold due to the economy. I know a guy who put down a deposit. He asked for his back and got it with interest earned. Hope things improve, I have seen the prototype, and may have a deal to produce some parts for the production vehicle. Jay

solidaxel · 05-05-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Nope, they are currently on hold due to the economy. I know a guy who put down a deposit. He asked for his back and got it with interest earned. Hope things improve, I have seen the prototype, and may have a deal to produce some parts for the production vehicle. Jay

...W O W, a reel post that the company does exist!!

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 05-05-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

...W O W, a reel post that the company does exist!!

? huh? Jay

wyomech · 05-06-2010, 05:45 PM

I would like to know where I can get some tailgate latches like they used?

OrrieG · 05-06-2010, 07:50 PM

They are called a "draw latch". Looking quick on line I could not find that model but if you search deep enough you can probably find one like it. It might be a marine application for holding down hatches.

solidaxel · 05-07-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

? huh? Jay

I sent them a letter several years ago and never received a reply from them.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 05-08-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

I sent them a letter several years ago and never received a reply from them.

Thats unusual, Kaplan doesn't strike me as that type of guy, and he has put in a wad of his own money into this project. All of the deposits that were taken are being held and not used as capital for the project. The prototype was built abut 60 miles from me by some guys I know. We have a tentative deal to provide bed wood,strips and bolts to Southern. They were in the process of epa certifying the power train before they slowed the project. I hope they get back on track when things pick up. Jay

05-03-2010, 06:26 PM	#1
umwtnt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 226	Turn key truck 47-52 Does anyone remember the name of the company that was selling a turnkey 47-52 chevy trucks. They could come with ford or chevy drivetrains. It seems like they were Southern Comfort trucks or something like that. They were supposed to have them on the market I believe last year. There was an article in Classic Trucks or its sister magazine a couple of years ago. Thanks for the help. __________________ The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know. 69 Chevy SWB w/67 front end 4 wheel discs 468 BB 700R4 Bagged Coming around slowly

05-03-2010, 06:46 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 Southern Motor Company at 864-843-0988

05-03-2010, 07:39 PM	#3
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 http://www.southernmotorcompany.com/ $68k :crapmypantssmilie: __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649 Last edited by MrTucker; 05-03-2010 at 07:39 PM.

05-03-2010, 10:09 PM	#4
omarsphatt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 14	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 Nice site... You'd think for the price of the trucks they'd be able to get somebody to check their punctuation & grammar. __________________ '41 Chevy Special Deluxe Coupe '49 Chevy 3100 Flatbed '52 Chevy Styleline 2dr Sedan '61 Corvair Loadside '63 Pontiac Catalina Safari 9 passenger '65 Mustang Coupe '72 Chevy K10

05-03-2010, 11:09 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 Read the fine print, thats 68 large withOUT the engine and transmission. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-03-2010, 11:58 PM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 Has anyone ever seen one of these, or driven one ? I haven't heard much in the last few years from them. Has anyone ever seen there "factory"? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-04-2010, 09:12 AM	#7
Scott52 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: hamilton, ontario, canada Posts: 36	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 arn't these the same guys that were doing muclecars about 10 years ago, putting new crate motors and updating the brakes and charging lots of money for a clone car

05-06-2010, 05:45 PM	#11
wyomech Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wheatland wyo Posts: 103	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 I would like to know where I can get some tailgate latches like they used?

05-06-2010, 07:50 PM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Turn key truck 47-52 They are called a "draw latch". Looking quick on line I could not find that model but if you search deep enough you can probably find one like it. It might be a marine application for holding down hatches. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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