Vehicle Description
Trucks as nice as this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 aren't going to be this
affordable for much longer, so take a good look, compare this one
to the others on the market, and watch as an old farm truck turns
into a smart investment.
It costs just as much to restore a truck as it does a car, but very
few get the full treatment like this lovely 3100 simply because the
values don't justify it. It's obvious this one was done for love,
because it's quite well done without the usual "upgrades" that take
away from the vintage feel. The bright metallic green paint is just
right, shiny but not flashy, practical and forever stylish, and
just right for the conservative early '50s. The Advance Design
trucks are some of the best-looking of all old pickups and this one
gets everything right, from the shiny chrome grille to the
beautifully restored chrome bumpers to the big, white CHEVROLET
lettering on the tailgate. And speaking of the tailgate, drop it
down and you'll find a wood bed that has a bit of patina that makes
this Chevy particularly appealing. Other details include painted
running boards, new weather seals, and factory-style emblems for
just the right period look.
The interior is basic, no doubt about that, but that's also a big
part of an old pickup truck's charm. The original bench seat is
wrapped in a fresh tan vinyl seat cover that adds a few pleats for
interest. Contrasting dark brown door inserts break up the
otherwise all-steel panels and original-style rubber floor mats
mean that getting a little dirt inside is no big deal. The original
gauges are quite nicely finished with bright numbers and clear
lenses and the dash and steering column are painted to match the
interior. There's no radio, because such things were still optional
in 1951, but there is an under-dash heater that's remarkably
effective should you need it and three-on-the-tree shifting feels
light and easy to manage. The big steering wheel offers plenty of
leverage on the unassisted steering, so it even feels reasonably
nimble in traffic or, say, the parking lot at the local home
center.
Chevy's smooth and utterly reliable "stovebolt" six engine
displaces 216 cubic inches and it's powerful enough to make it fun
to drive without spoiling the vintage feel. It's quite nicely
detailed with black paint on the engine itself, a Chevy Orange
valve cover, a correct downdraft carburetor, and a 12-volt
electrical system that makes the HEI distributor possible. It
starts easily with a great trucky grumble from the single exhaust
pipe, and you'll probably find that it goes about its business with
a minimum of fuss. The chassis got a good cleaning, too, with
original equipment throughout, from the rigid front axle to the
3-speed manual gearbox, to the 4-wheel drum brakes that are
perfectly adequate given the truck's modest performance. It's
really quite nice under there with no surprises awaiting a new
owner and with fresh Toyo radials on chrome steel wheels, it
definitely has an old school look.
You absolutely will not see trucks this nice being this affordable
for very much longer. A great opportunity for a great truck. Call
now!