Vehicle Description
The Advance Design pickups are on the radar with enthusiasts, and
if you've been holding off waiting for a deal, here's a newsflash:
they will not be getting cheaper. The good news is that you can own
this beautifully built 1950 Chevy 3100 3-Window, not for $75,000 or
$65,000, but quite a bit less. A powerful 350 V8 Crate motor,
automatic overdrive transmission, and a custom suspension
punctuated with power front-wheel disc brakes - all wrapped in a
slick two-tone presentation that turns heads everywhere it goes.
This dialed-in 3100 is a super-cool, custom street machine that's
ready to run right now, and with a pedigree like this it won't last
long.
It's hard not to get drawn in by an interesting pickup like this
one. Finished in Eggshell White over Orange and done to a high
standard, this 71+ year old has a serious dose of timeless
attitude. Custom touches like the front bumper delete, rear roll
pan, shaved handles, and side-exit exhaust give this beauty a look
that stands out from the crowd. Finished a few years back, the
two-tone paint job is incredibly unique, and although it's no
longer a perfect show queen and does show some minor imperfections,
the driver-quality finish still has great depth and luster, with a
smooth shine thanks to the gallons of clearcoat that were laid down
on top of the urethane. The Creamsicle-style paint scheme also
draws plenty of attention to the bright five-bar grille that is an
artistic icon today, and the color-matched fiberglass bed cover
lifts up to reveal a beautiful bed, expertly crafted with oak wood
and chrome slats. The outside of the bed is an aesthetic marvel as
well, with capped rails and lots of smoothed angles, and even the
tailgate was beautifully designed and adorned with orange
'Chevrolet' script. The raked stance is wicked, with stock-style
dog dish hubcaps and beauty ring accents giving wonderful contrast
to the orange steelies, which tuck in nicely under the fat fenders
of this 3100.
More beautiful custom work is evident the moment you open the
truck's big doors. The original bench seat was swapped in favor of
ultra-roomy captain's seats adorned with high-end vinyl and durable
cloth inserts, and a custom center console made from scratch ushers
in both functionality and added style. Power seats and power
windows highlight the options list, a JVC AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth stereo
manages the tunes through a custom stereo, and an R134a A/C system
installed under the dash are all improvements over the stock '50s
cab. The vintage feel is still alive and well thanks to that
beautifully finished Art Deco dash that was painted Eggshell White,
adorned with brightwork, and filled with modern digital/analog
Omega Kustom Instrument Co. gauges that keep a closer eye on the
motor and work in concert with the auxiliary units inside the
center console. Matching door panels at the flanks continue the
theme of the seat upholstery, as does the perforated-style
headliner above, and the plush carpets and protective floor mats
insulate the cabin from the outside world and give the truck a very
completed look and feel. Slip behind the padded 3-spoke steering
wheel affixed to a chrome tilt column, grab the bright shifter that
manages the AOD transmission, and settle into the comfortable
bucket seats for a long, enjoyable cruise.
Under the hood is a slick presentation radiating with color-matched
inner fenders and a smoothed firewall, shiny Edelbrock valve
covers, ceramic-coated headers, and a matching Edelbrock air
cleaner. The crate 350 cubic-inch V8 has been fitted with aluminum
heads and is topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock
aluminum intake, and a giant aluminum radiator w/electric fan that
keeps the whole show nice and cool. It's a motor that allows you to
see and feel it's extra kick of power, with the added reliability
of modern design and hardware. And the ceramic coated, long-tube
headers that feed that Magnaflow dual exhaust system underneath
lets you hear that power up and down the throttle, with just enough
throaty goodness to scare off the neighbors. This is a great V8 for
the streets, and it only gets better when married to a 700R4
four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive,
spinning the 10-bolt rear end out back. Plus, there's power
steering, an upgraded Mustang II front suspension, updated shocks
throughout, and the superior stopping prowess of power front-wheel
disc brakes. Orange steelies adorned with 'Baby Moon' hubcaps and
beauty rings are the perfect complement to the truck, and they're
wrapped with thick 215/70/15 front and 225/70/15 rear performance
radials.
With a completed frame-off restoration, this is the classic pickup
that has the look of a street machine and all the right investments
to back it up, too. Nice custom builds like this never stay with us
long, so don't miss your chance to own a real winner. Call
today!
