Vehicle Description
1931 Chevrolet Universal 1 � Ton Truck
"From every angle, Chevrolet six cylinder trucks meet every truck
requirement" proclaims the 1931 truck brochure from Chevy, a work
of art with five brightly illustrated vignettes showing various
truck configurations in their "natural habitat" and wearing the
painted names of businesses that would likely use them. Prices
started at $440 for a pickup truck with a commercial chassis and if
you wanted bumpers, that would be extra!
For consignment, a 1931 Chevrolet Universal 1 � ton truck with a
title verified 16,238 actual miles, lovingly restored over the past
20 years with careful attention to original specs and original
condition. This is a dramatic classic truck that would be right at
home driving through an episode of The Waltons delivering goods to
ol' Ike Godsey's General Store.
Exterior
This tall truck starts with a high bumper at the end of a beefy
black chassis with headlights set inside the glossy black fenders
and in front of a black grille. And that's where the body begins,
painted bright red. Based on the color brochure, this is an
entirely likely available color. The louvered engine covers, window
frames, doors, windshield visor, and entire cab shine in red, a
dramatic contrast to the black fenders, running board, and visible
chassis. 20-inch black wheels keep the bottom third of the truck
monochromatically hued while the tall stakes are constructed of
beautiful honey colored planks attached with stainless hardware and
black latches. The bed itself, an alternating series of coated
planks and stainless braces, is in perfect condition. In fact, we
could not find any exterior flaws on this work truck.
Interior
The professionally restored interior begins with beige vinyl panels
on the doors, simple and smooth and framed by a stitched edge. The
thickly padded bench seat has wide stitched panels, upright and
clean. The rest of the interior is as simple as could be with a 3
spoke steering wheel fronting a red metal dashboard housing four
gauges and four knobs including choke and throttle in contrasting
black, just like the exterior! A bowtie embossed rubber mat covers
the floor from which a tall shifter and handbrake rises. It's all
in spectacular condition.
Drivetrain
More mint like conditions are found in the engine compartment where
a blue blocked 194ci inline 6 cylinder sits pretty and showroom
clean. There's a 1-barrel carburetor onboard and a 3-speed manual
transmission that sends the 50 horsepower to the rear axle with
6.33 gears in dually configured wheels. Drum brakes are at both
ends of the truck.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with minimal surface rust and dry conditions. A
single exhaust flows from the engine to encounter a stock style
muffler before exiting under the truck bed. Leaf springs take care
of suspension on this big rig, front and rear.
Drive-Ability
Having been built at the Buffalo, New York assembly plant, it's not
out of the realm of possibility that this truck may have passed
through Morgantown before, in 1932. So, we won't call it a maiden
voyage, but we step up to the cab, adjust throttle and choke, and
start this better than new stake bed and did a quick loop to test
functionality. The ride is smooth on newer tires and while the
cabin is car sized, the height and width of the truck must be kept
in mind when turning corners and entering garages. No problem! And
everything worked as it should including lights, gauges, brakes,
and transmission. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Perhaps the most interesting bit of information in our consignor's
notes is that this truck has never been entered in a show! Perhaps
there was no time due to the devotion given to getting this truck
right. And the next steward may or may not take this into the
public forum. But it's a fantastic period piece that is also
emblematic of an industrious time in America, so whether museum,
collection, or show circuit, it will ultimately be enjoyed by
someone, most especially the next buyer. Make the call, then say
Goodnight, John Boy.
12LS3099
12-Buffalo, NY Assy Plant
LS-1930 Universal 1 1/2 Ton Truck
3099-Sequential Unit Number
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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