Vehicle Description
The right mix of a terrific vintage appearance with subtle modern
upgrades makes this restored 1951 Chevrolet 3100 five-window
shining time capsule that's also easy to enjoy today.
You can tell the full restoration on this truck was a true labor of
love. The Signal Red paint has an outstanding shine, and there's a
terrifically smooth feeling as you run your hands over the curvy
front fenders. In fact, the whole body shows the look and fit of
extra time taken for quality. And when a truck looks this shiny and
smooth, only the best brightwork will do on places like the
bumpers, wheel covers, and that iconic art deco grille. It's a
truly nostalgic machine from the whitewall tires to the real lumber
in the truck bed. And while this one really does look like you just
brought it home from the Chevy dealer in 1951, there are a few
well-integrated upgrades. The crystal-clear headlights illuminate
the way better and look awesome next to all the shining chrome on
the front end. In the rear, there are blue-dot taillights, and the
fuel filler is in the bed because the gas tank was relocated to a
more ideal placement underneath.
The desirable five-window cab means you get more light inside, and
so it's get to have such a well-done interior. The new tan bench
seat, smooth dash, excellent headliner, and clean door panels with
armrest make this feel quite nice. The factory gauges look
well-kept, and the heater is ideal for those easy mornings on the
way to Car and Coffee. And while the radio looks like it's a
classic AM unit, this one actually gives you provisions for AM/FM
and Bluetooth. In fact, everything here was given a good refresh
except for one piece: the steering wheel. By leaving it original,
you get to feel the generations of workmen who came before you.
There was plenty more attention to detail under the hood. You have
a clean look with the bold block, and everything is looking
correct, right down to the AC decal on the air cleaner. The
3100-series trucks famously relied on the Chevy's trusty inline-six
motor, and that tradition continues here...but with some nice
additions. First, this is a 235 cubic-inch engine, which is larger
than anything that was offered in pickups for '51. Plus, the
Williams exhaust manifolds give you a true dual exhaust. Not only
does it make a sweet sound with the glasspack mufflers, but also
you'll love seeing their path in the exceptionally fresh
undercarriage photos. This one really gives you the classic truck
feel, right down to the four-speed maul transmission with the
ultra-low granny gear firs for the real pickup experience.
The sale comes with a binder of build receipts/info and restoration
photos. You're looking at the ideal vintage setup for showing off
and enjoying a meandering Sunday drive. Such a nice all-around
classic pickup is a package we're all looking for, so don't miss
out. Call today!!!