Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally straight
and rust free and older frame off restored example of this 1953
Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Stepside Short Bed Pick Up Truck with
a rebuilt 235 c.i. straight 6 cylinder engine which is very
powerful for this truck and its original 3 on the tree manual
column shift transmission. The truck is a beautiful example of a
completely rust free and a beautiful, only few years old with very
few miles, frame off restoration!This truck is a true survivor and
a super striking daily driver or promotional truck! The truck had
recently come out of storage and is simply stunning and beautifully
presented in 'Cobalt Blue' paint with a 'Brown amp; Light Gray'
interior! This great daily driving 1953 Chevrolet 3100 series
Stepside Pick Up is a turn key ready daily driver for any classic
truck enthusiast. The 1/2 ton Chevrolet/GMC pick up was renamed the
3100 in the 1940's and they were outselling the Ford's with a 33.8%
market share in 1949 compared to Ford's 21.6%. But Chevy couldn't
afford to be complacent and by 1950 there were several welcome
improvements such as double acting all around shock absorbers and a
circuit-braking lighting system. The Thriftmaster six offered
slightly more power due to a Rochester power jet down draft
carburetor, larger valves and a straight through muffler. By the
year 1955 the Thriftmaster engine was increased to 235 c.i.
(3851cc) with an increase in both bore and stroke. GMC as a marque
produced a straight six and later a V8. The last GMC straight six
engine was the 270 c.i. 4.4L and it was a raised-deck engine
produced from 1940 through 1962 and was an OHV/pushrod engine. In
1958 these trucks became known as the Full size C Series for
Chevrolet and the 100 Series for GMC. This particular truck boasts
a 235 c.i. 'Thriftmaster' engine which runs strong and sounds
absolutely magnificent and the truck drives really well - must be
driven to be appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no
strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily
driver!This is a very rare opportunity to own a great daily driving
and frame off restored example of a very desirable and collectible
all American early 1950's Pick Up ready for any classic American
truck, collector or enthusiast to enjoy or collect today!