Vehicle Description
1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Advance-Design was a pickup truck series by Chevrolet, their first
major redesign after WWII. Its GMC counterpart was the GMC New
Design. It was billed as a larger, stronger, and sleeker design in
comparison to the earlier AK Series. First available on Saturday
June 28, 1947, these trucks were sold with various minor changes
over the years until March 25, 1955, when the Task Force Series
trucks replaced the aging Advance-Design model.
For consignment a mere 2 owners have driven and loved this truck
throughout its lifetime. A worker bee truck, not perfect, but runs
great, and has an updated interior. Exterior has a few scratches
but no rust, and just a few battle scars in the form of dings.
Exterior
This curvaceous truck is bathed in green on its with its straight
steel rust free panels, and curving fenders. Upfront a grille which
curves to match the hood above is also painted green and has some
chromed flat inserts that match the curve atop each of the 4
horizontal ribs. Below is a chromed curved single bumper and a
large Chevrolet badge which undulates around the rounded hood.
Single headlights on the front of rounded over bump out fenders,
have orange turn signal lights atop of them, and remember this was
an option in 1950! The large hood rests up to the solid windshield
with near perfect glass, and a nicely rounded over single door cab
sits behind the hood. Below this cab, and behind the front fender
right at the rocker is a black metal running board/step up which
extends into the rear pickup bed for access to the front of the
bed. Behind this is another nicely rounded fender which flanks
either side of the straight steel bed. Sides of the bed have some
dents and dings as does the rear tailgate but expected because this
truck was used for work! The bed is lined with white plastic, and
the sides have metal square stock posts to put whatever you want on
the top to cover the bed. Taillights and a single chrome bumper
hang from the sides and back on this truck. Black wall tires are
all around and have chromed moon caps in the centers of black steel
wheels.
Interior
Brown vinyl mixes with taupe colored metal for the doors, dash, and
headliner. A brown bench seat which is newer, stretches from door
to door and has no tears or holes. The original metal sprayed dash
showing some nice wear, also in taupe color, sports its dual round
gauge cluster and speedometer in front of the big steering wheel. A
central chromed horizontal ribbed speaker cover, and inserted
ashtray and passenger glove box, has an AM radio above, and a
chrome Chevrolet badge band. Black rubber weatherproof and dirt
free floors are seen as well as a lighter tan felt headliner
above.
Drivetrain
Flipping the hood, we are greeted with a beautifully aged "machine
age" oil and patina engine which is a 216ci Inline 6 cylinder. We
are not sure if it is original to the truck due to its casting
number of 3835263 (1942-1953 216ci) and AGCM360648 (1949 Series
3600-3800 216ci I6). A 1-barrel carburetor sits below and oil bath
air cleaner system, and a 3-speed manual transmission is on back.
Overall, the engine bay is mostly original well detailed and taken
care of but looking wonderfully used.
Undercarriage
All coated with a light spray of surface rust, she's all
structurally sound underneath. Floorpans body hangers, rockers and
frame are all coated with the light rust patina but are sound and
looking good. Weathered planks of wood can be seen as the original
bed dealing from below, and leaf spring suspension is all around.
Drum brakes present on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
A fine and nicely preserved working truck is always a pleasure to
drive, as it has a worn and broken in quality that always brings a
smile to my face. This truck did not disappoint on the performance
front with smooth acceleration, good easy shifting, and it got me
down the road. All functions were in working order.
2 original owners makes it even more special, some respray on the
paint, and newer interior, she's ready for the next round, and
leaving you with the ability to keep on trucking' and lookin' good!
Let's go to work!
VIN DECODE
14HPE10896
14-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
H-1950
P-3100 Series 1/2 Ton 116" WB
E-May
10896-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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
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