Vehicle Description
Quality older build. 427 Corvette engine, TH400 transmission,
Camaro subframe with power steering, independent front suspension,
and power disc brakes. Comfortable interior with late-model seat. A
cool hauler that's ready to rumble today.If there's one vehicle
that we can point to that's red hot in today's market, it's Chevy's
Advance Design pickups. Handsome, practical, and easy to modify,
they offer everything an enthusiast wants in a hobby vehicle. This
particular 1952 Chevy 3100 pickup has a traditional look with
nothing shaved, chopped or modified and the color combination is
just beautifully done. Two-tone wasn't common in 1952 but there's
no denying that it looks great on the Advance Design curves, with
silver fenders accentuating the gunmetal gray bodywork. And
speaking of bodywork, it's quite nicely done with straight
sheetmetal, good gaps, and lots of block sanding to get that
wave-free finish. The build was finished perhaps 15 years ago, so
it's not perfect but there are no notable dings or scratches and
you'll be able to show this one with pride just about anywhere you
go. There's also a lot of new chrome and stainless trim, including
the grille, bumpers, door handles, and taillights, giving the truck
a polished look. And while pickups are working machines, the
beautiful oak floor in this one probably means its days of hauling
gravel and other heavy stuff are over. It's just too pretty!The
interior has been neatly upgraded with a bench seat from a late
model tastefully upholstered in durable gray cloth and vinyl. The
original dash is still there, including the beautiful chrome center
stack and glove box lid, but the gauges are modern dials from
Classic Instruments. There's also a tilt steering column, a Grant
GT steering wheel, and a B&M shifter for the TH400 3-speed
automatic underneath. And dig the custom cut-out in the seat to
clear the shifter-nice detail! The radio is a modern digital AM/FM
unit that looks right at home in the original AM radio's spot, and
it powers a pair of speakers hidden behind the original grille.
Overhead there's a well-fitted gray cloth headliner that offers a
bit more insulation than the original cardboard piece and all the
weather seals appear to be new. It's a comfortable place to spend
your time.Mechanically, this truck brings the thunder in the form
of a big block Chevy V8 reportedly donated by a late-'60s Corvette.
All signs point to it being a 427 and it certainly runs like a big
horsepower engine-a nasty bark when you start it and the kind of
effortless torque that only cubic inches can deliver. On top
there's an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold,
augmented by a mild camshaft inside so it idles nicely and doesn't
have any bad habits. There's a giant aluminum radiator up front
with an electric fan to keep it cool and chrome valve covers and
matching air cleaner dress up the engine bay. All-new wiring, power
steering and power brakes, and thoughtful details like an overflow
tank and custom aluminum accessory brackets suggest someone was
really sweating the details when this one went together. The engine
is backed by a bulletproof TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and
what appears to be the original rear end. The front end appears to
be from a '70s Camaro, offering independent front suspension, power
steering, disc brakes, and significantly improved ride comfort over
the original leaf springs and beam axle. A dual exhaust system
features both Flowmaster and glasspack-style mufflers, so it's
mellow but muscular. Note that the floors and cab corners are in
excellent condition, suggesting that this truck has never spent
time in a harsh environment, and the stance is perfect-not too low
but a bit aggressive. Part of that is due to the rolling stock,
which consists of 17-inch chrome wheels with baby moon hubcaps and
staggered 225/55/17 front and 235/55/17 rear blackwall
radials.Nicely finished, easy to drive, and very entertaining to
drive, this is one of the better Advance Design pickups we've
featured. It does everything well without asking for any special
attention and it always draws a crowd when we take it out. These
trucks are beloved, so take this opportunity to own a good one
already done and ready to rock. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.