Vehicle Description
1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
There's just something about old school pickups that's universally
appealing. To us, they're clean, straightforward work vehicles
which have morphed into wildly popular classics. And it seems many
enthusiasts agree, as trucks like this original Chevy are some of
our hottest sellers...because they are trucks!
For consignment and your enjoyment, a very nicely restored
Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2-ton Pickup, retaining its original
styling just as it was on the showroom floor 66 years ago. The
advanced design, from Chevrolet was billed as stronger, larger and
sleeker, and the first re design since WW2. This truck is a short
wheelbase 1/2 ton 3100.
Exterior
Bathed in well done red lacquer, there is barely a flaw to be
found, or gap out of line on this truck. Originality was the
restorers key, and it has it from the front grille and bumper, to
the badging, to the 5-window setup cab, all the way through the bed
which is lined with near perfect oak. Black wall tires with
polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are adorning each
corner. A pair of contrasting black running boards flank each side
and are in unscathed condition. For work only on this great
example, although it is quite the shower!
Interior
Sprayed in warm cream color off white the full metal dash with its
pristine original gauge setup, simple vertical ribbed front dash,
restored steering wheel and shifter on the floor and we are
speaking utilitarian bling if you will. A large bench stretches
from metal door to metal door and is found with triangular tufted
and buttoned stitched pattern in black vinyl. The back sliding
style window is framed inside by pure metal and is sprayed with the
warm cream colored off white. Vintage air is hanging from the lower
dash.
Drivetrain
Opening the massive hood, we are met with a 235ci inline 6-cylinder
engine, which is very clean and matched the quality of the rest of
the truck. It sits in a very clean engine bay, has a 1-barrel
carburetor with an oil bath air cleaner attached to the top.
Backing this 92hp engine is a 4-speed manual transmission, that
shifts very smoothly.
Undercarriage
Appearing original it is covered with a wonderful patina of faded
paint, and minor surface rust. Structurally sound it takes on the
appearance of what an unpainted undercarriage would over time, but
time well spent in a garage or dry barn. Possibly new floorboards
were installed, but this has not been confirmed. A new exhaust
system has been installed, and disc brakes are in front drums on
the rear.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, smooth idle, and easy shifting through the 4 gears
of the manual transmission are noticed right away. Suspension felt
nice and tight with no sloppy ride lumbering around curves here,
this truck is a performer and is nice and tight.
Overall a wonderful restoration retaining the original
undercarriage, and meticulous attention to the above appearance.
Mechanically sound, this truck starts easily, and runs like its
1954 all over again.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.