Vehicle Description
You just won't find many classic vehicles that can match the
combination of outstanding vintage styling, exceptional curb appeal
and the historical impact of this 1942 Chevrolet 3100 pickup. It
would be a fitting inclusion in any time capsule large enough to
contain it, though its absence from the road would be sorely
missed, as while most of the world was in upheaval when it began
its noble service, this impressively well-restored workhorse was
holding down the fort at home, helping to keep American commerce
rolling along as it bore its loads and performed its duties.
Decked out in a two-tone paint job that sees the black of the
fenders, wheelhouses and running boards transition into ensign blue
- an actual Chevy color option at the time - this 3100 cuts an
impressive appearance. The paint is in really nice condition,
shining convincingly beneath its clearcoat, and it's ornamented by
extensive chrome trim that's been meticulously refurbished. With
its tapered hood, generously-proportioned fenders and running
boards and curved, compact cab, it exudes vintage style. Prominent
front grilles always seem to be part and parcel with classic
trucks, but the way the chrome trim on the sides merges with the
horizontal bars of the grille at the front of the hood, before
transitioning into vertical bars directly below, really amplifies
its visual impact. It's a very finished looking vehicle, as well,
with carefully aligned and flush fitting panels, very clear glass
and new looking seals. A pair of wipers, as opposed to the more
commonly seen single, extend down from the roof of the cab to clear
the windshield for both driver and passenger and, seeing as this
truck is perfectly capable of handling frequent driving, it's a
nice upgrade.
The interior has been thoroughly brought back to life while still
retaining a period-correct appearance. The gray vinyl and cloth
bench seat may be more opulently padded for comfort than in its
original state, and the very well-fitted door panels more ornate,
but both are very much in keeping with early '40s styling
sensibility. The original shifter beckons the driver as it extends
up from the floor, and a similarly vintage steering wheel sits just
in front of the dash area, an expanse of gray steel that features a
fully restored instrument cluster and ivory-colored knobs on its
control switches. Sitting just a bit lower is an underdash air
conditioning system - one of the very few deviations from stock
configuration and certainly a nice benefit for driver and passenger
alike. The bed area in back is in great condition, with no dings on
its walls and stainless steel slats interspersed with newly treated
wood lining its floor.
As much as this venerable truck gives off the vibe of a museum
exhibit, it's undeniably road worthy, as well. A 235-cubic inch
inline 6 cylinder engine sits underneath the tapered hood and,
equipped with a manual choke, it's running well and more than up to
the task of driving you around town as you pass admiring onlookers.
It's mated with a 4-speed manual transmission that shifts very
securely to further inspire confidence. As an added measure of
modern-day dependability, its original electrical system has been
upgraded to a more modern 12 volt system. This unusually
well-restored and nostalgia-inducing pickup sits on a set of
vintage stock Chevy wheels, outfitted with Bridgestone Insignia
blackwalls.
Looking for a truly unique classic truck that would be equally at
home drawing crowds at car shows as it would be turning heads while
driving around town? You really have to see this 1942 Chevrolet
3100 pickup. Call today!