Vehicle Description
Known as "Glossy," this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window custom pickup
is equipped with a LM7 V8 engine, 4L60 automatic transmission and
modified chassis. As the original VIN number indicates, this
example was originally built in December at the St. Louis, MO,
factory as a 3100 model. It was built by Rob and Kieran Hemminger
of Katy, TX. This father and son team started the build in 2017 and
finished it in 2019, when it debuted at Houston Autorama. Since
completion it's been driven 850 miles. Everything on this truck was
restored or replaced to high show-quality standards. It retains all
of its original sheet metal, with exception of the floors,
firewall, front fenders and bed sides. The body is extremely
straight with excellent panel fitment. It was refinished in a
custom color referenced as Midnight Blue Pearl, which is electric.
The show-quality paint looks wet, hence the nick name "Glossy." All
five windows were replaced with new tinted glass. A custom-made
piece was added under the large chrome front grille to fill the
gap, and the front bumper was tucked. A custom-made piece was added
to the rear so the bumper could be higher and tucked. It's equipped
with United Pacific LED headlights with daytime running lights and
LED taillights. The truck has great stance on Coy C5 polished
forged 18- and 20-inch wheels with Hankook Ventus tires. The bed
pockets were filled, smoothed and dressed with stainless Allen
screws. It was outfitted with new dark wood floors and brushed
aluminum slats. It's equipped with a Legens fuel filler concealment
kit, which electronically lifts one of the wood pieces to access
the fuel tank. The tailgate chains were covered with brown leather
to prevent scratching. The interior dash was slightly modified by
filling in the original radio location and a custom panel was added
to the lower section. The cabin was painted body color to match the
exterior. The headliner, sun visors, kick panels, door panels, arm
rests and bench seat were upholstered with two-tone brown leather.
Some interior custom features include a Guard Dog Keyless Go system
with push-button start, Chevrolet Bowtie engraved door sill plates,
Ididit polished tilt steering column with Lokar shifter, Billet
Specialties Interceptor steering with burl walnut wrap, Dakota
Digital VHX gauges, a Vintage Air system, Infinity Bluetooth
receiver, Infinity amplifier, Alpine speakers and Lokar emergency
brake handle. The Ron Francis wiring and additional wiring was
meticulously placed neatly under the seat with labels for easy
access. The painted engine compartment is highly detailed
throughout. The firewall, inner fenders and radiator support were
fabricated. The truck is powered by a GM LS based LM7 5.3-liter
Vortec 5300 V8 engine, which runs excellent. The engine is setup
with a Brian Tooley cam, Velocity brushed intake, polished intake
tube, Chevrolet orange-finned valve covers and TSP pulley system.
The engine is cooled by an aluminum radiator with electric fan and
billet overfill canister. The engine breathes through Sanderson
ceramic headers and a stainless dual-exhaust system with Pypes
Performance mufflers with electronic cutouts. The engine is coupled
to a 4L60 automatic transmission with a Circle D torque converter.
The power is transferred to the 8.2-inch Eaton posi-traction rear
end. The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout. The
original chassis was boxed front and rear for additional strength.
The Optima Red Top battery was added to the chassis, and it was
outfitted with a stainless fuel tank. It has a complete TCI front
and rear suspension system. Some of the components include power
rack & pinion steering, upper and lower control arms, 4-link and
RideTech coilover shocks. It has Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes with
red calipers. This truck has been completely serviced and detailed,
which is documented with an invoice that's included. This is the
first time it's been marketed for sale. From the MS CLASSIC CARS
Collection.