Vehicle Description
This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck is an absolutely gorgeous,
all steel example with a superb-looking stock appearance! Dating
back to 1918, Chevrolet has had a long and storied history and
reputation for producing some of the most iconic American-made
pickup trucks. In the early years, Chevy's pickup trucks were
commercial vehicles used by professionals to haul all sorts of
commercial goods and equipment. From its start in 1918 through the
early 1940s, Chevrolet continued to produce fantastic trucks but
American automotive production shut down due to World War II with
America's automakers' production capacity being shifted entirely to
assist with the War effort. After the conclusion of the War,
Chevrolet along with its American counterparts resumed production
in 1946, largely re-using pre-war designs that were re-badged as
1946 models. However, in 1947, Chevrolet introduced its newly
redesigned truck models to the market under the "Advanced-Design"
moniker. The new Advanced Design trucks were more stylish and the
interior layout began to place a greater focus on driver comfort.
This of course was sign that customers were beginning to drive
their trucks for uses besides traditional work, and that customers
were turning to their pickup trucks for "daily driving." These
new-look Chevy trucks were a huge hit with American consumers and
the GM marque more than a quarter million new pickup trucks, and
this early success was not just a "flash in the pan" but rather a
sign of the good times that would follow. Even though the
Advance-Design trucks largely retained a similar design motif
during the remainder of the 40s and into the early 1950s, the
subtle year-to-year refinements seemed to satisfy Chevrolet's
growing customer base and consumers continued purchasing Advance
Design trucks in droves. Debuting in January 1951, the 1951 model
year light-duty trucks saw modest updates including the addition of
vent windows along with the removal of the left side cowl
ventilator that made for a more streamlined look. Across its entire
lighter duty truck lines, Chevrolet produced over 350,000 trucks
and while that number was staggering for the time, today, one must
question the survival rate of these trucks as they were primarily
"used and abused," which makes it difficult to find nice clean
stock examples such as this particular example. Under the hood on
this '51 Chevy Pickup is an upgraded 235 cubic inch "Thriftmaster"
Inline 6 cylinder engine fed by a single 2 barrel carburetor. The
smooth 235 straight 6 is backed by a 3 speed manual transmission
that is shifted with a column-mounted "3-on-the-tree" shifter.
Exhaust exits the mighty 6 cylinder power plant via a a dual
exhaust setup that generates a terrific throaty sound out of the
rear tailpipes. For a utilitarian "work truck," this restored 1/2
ton Chevy pickup is nicely optioned and upgraded for a better
cruising experience! The chrome grille and chrome half-moon
headlight shields, along with dual chrome bumper guards on the
front bumper add a pizzaz to the front end look of this stepside
Chevrolet pickup. From the back, this '51 Chevrolet half ton pickup
is equally elevated with the addition of dual chrome bumper guards
on the chrome rear bumper as well. Dual chrome outside mirrors are
another wonderful addition to any vintage 50s pickup truck since
they make it much easier to squeeze into a tight parking space and
help with the occasional lane changes while cruising on a nice
summer day. The electrical system on this 1951 Chevrolet 3100
Pickup has been upgraded to 12 volt which greatly improves startup,
along with overall electrical system performance and reliability.
The steel pickup box and wood-trimmed bed are in fantastic
condition, perhaps too nice to even consider hauling cargo beyond
perhaps your plastic cooler and lawn chair to the local car show.
Riding on a set of whitewall tires mounted on painted steel wheels,
and accented with chrome hubcaps and beauty rings, this 1951 Chevy
truck has a superb look whether parked or driving the open road.
The steel body of this '51 Chevrolet 3100 has been refinished in a
beautiful Cherry Red paint that is sure to grab everyone's
attention. The interior of this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup
is absolutely gorgeous! The bench seat has been reupholstered in
beautiful, period-correct tan fabric. The door panels, armrests,
painted and chrome-trimmed dash, and steering wheel all appear to
be in fantastic condition and all retain a beautiful stock
appearance. Instrumentation includes a 80 MPH speedometer, battery
gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and fuel gauge. The
dash is finished off with an upgraded retro-style AM/FM radio with
integrated chrome-trimmed speaker, chrome-trimmed sliding ash tray,
and a chrome-trimmed locking glovebox. Whether you're buying your
very first classic pickup truck or you're looking to add another
cream puff to your existing collection, this 1951 Chevrolet 3100
1/2 Ton Pickup Truck would make an excellent choice. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*235 Cu. In. "Thriftmaster" Inline 6
*Single 2 Barrel Caburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Dual Exhaust
*12 Volt Electrical System
*Whitewall Tires on Painted Steel Wheels w/ Hubcaps
*Cherry Red Exterior
*Tan Cloth Bench Seat Interior
*Steel Pickup Box w/ Wooden Bed
*Retro-Style AM/FM Radio
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 68,425 Miles
