The first major redesign for Chevy trucks after WWII were first
available to the public in June of 1947. These were known as the
"Advance Design" series. They were advertised as being both larger
and stronger than previous designs but also sleeker in comparison
to the AK series. Up until 1955, when a new series was introduced,
these Chevy trucks were number 1 in sales in the US. Clearly the
public wanted transportation that could also be put to work. This
very nicely built '48 is a 3100 meaning it is the 1/2 ton model. It
was purchased by the current owner in 2021 and ever since has had
meticulous records kept of everything that has been done to it down
to the exact date. The all steel body is very solid and all rust
free. It is painted in a Porsche Amaranth Violet and Graphite Gray
custom two tone paint job with a thin Orange pinstripe separating
them. Up front it has a nicely chromed bumper and the grill has
been painted Violet to match. In the rear however a custom roll pan
was made and houses the the custom tail lights. That's not all
though because the tailgate has been shaved of any handles and the
bedside ends modified as well to be covered. The tinted glass on
the truck is all in good shape and it is a 5 window which is more
desirable and designed to provide better visibility for the driver.
The doors have been shaved and it now opens via electric door
poppers. One feature modern trucks miss out on are the beautiful
wood beds with stainless runners which are always a highlight on
these classic pickups. Under all four corners sit new 17 inch
Ridler Charcoal wheels with Falken Pro G5 CSV tires.
The engine compartment of the truck is very worthy of showing off
and houses a 350ci Chevy small block motor that runs great. The
block/heads are painted to match the body and fitted with nice
chrome Chevrolet valve covers, a chrome triangle air cleaner,
chrome alternator, purple Taylor spark plug wires and an Edelbrock
4 barrel carburetor. The engine compartment itself even looks good
with a custom smoothed/painted firewall and painted inner fenders.
Cooling is provided via the aluminum radiator and large electric
fan with shroud. The truck has a really nice sound with headers
into dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers. Paired with the motor
is a TH350 automatic transferring power back to the 10 bolt rear
end. Disc brakes have been added up front as well as a power rack &
pinion steering system making the truck a breeze to cruise around
in. It really is a nice driver and will get you wherever you need
to go in style.
The inside of it is all custom and has a custom bench seat with
folding center arm rest. It has nice Gray upholstery on the seat
with a combo of Gray and Purple used on the custom door panels.
Look up and you will see that Purple/Gray theme is also featured on
the headliner. It is very well done and in great condition. The
dash is nicely painted and houses the custom mounted VDO gauges in
billet bezels. Under the dash is an Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo along
with an aftermarket AC/Heat system. In the drivers seat you will be
greeted with a Gray leather wrapped LeCarra steering wheel on top
of a tilt column with column shift to take you on your journey.
Other nice features include the power windows with chrome switches
and billet pedals.
This is a very well done truck that has no problem getting
attention and it runs great. Plus with such detailed records you
can tell it was well cared for. For example, a 30 amp fuse was
replaced in October 2021, the peep mirrors were replaced in
February of 2022, the rear shocks were replaced in March of 2024,
and that's just to name a few items. It has a good clear Texas
title and is ready for a new home.
Hop in it and go for $55,500.00!
Vehicle Details
1948 Chevrolet 3100
Listing ID:CC-1834564
Price:$55,500
Location:Arlington, Texas
Year:1948
Make:Chevrolet
Model:3100
Exterior Color:Purple
Odometer:31816
Stock Number:2442
VIN:20714560
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