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1951 Chevrolet 3100 Five-Window Pickup
Three-Year Custom Build
Body-Off-Chassis Restoration
LS-Series V8 Engine
4L60 Automatic Overdrive Transmission
Aluminum Radiator
Electric Cooling Fans
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Vintage Air Conditioning and Heat
Vintage VHX Digital Instrumentation
New Painless Wiring Harness from Front to Rear
Bluetooth JVC Audio System
Custom Saddle-Brown Leather Bench Seat
Diamond-Quilted Leather Inserts
Matching Custom Leather Door Panels
Integrated Stainless-Steel Cupholders
Vintage-Style Power Windows
Deep Green Exterior Finish
Body Blocked and Sanded Four Times
Three Coats of Color
Two-Stage Clearcoat Finish
Painted and Detailed Engine Compartment
Custom Bronze-Finished Engine Accessories
Painted and Smoothed Retro-Gray Chassis
20-Inch American Racing Salt Flat Wheels
Custom Finished Wood Bed Floor
Polished Bed Strips and Hardware
New or Rechromed Brightwork Throughout
Five-Window Cab
Excellent Highway Manners
Proven Cooling Performance with Air Conditioning Operating
Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta is proud to present this
extensively built 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Five-Window Restomod, a
three-year custom project combining the unmistakable shape of
Chevrolet's Advance-Design pickup with modern LS power, overdrive
performance, updated suspension, air conditioning, power
accessories, and a beautifully coordinated interior.
The body was removed from the chassis during the build, allowing
the truck to be refinished from the ground up. Its deep green
exterior was prepared through an intensive paint process that
included blocking and sanding the body four times before three
coats of color were applied. Two stages of clear were then laid
over the finish, producing the deep gloss and mirror-like
reflections visible throughout the truck.
The classic five-window cab, rounded fenders, running boards, split
windshield, chrome grille, Chevrolet hood emblem, and embossed
tailgate preserve the character that makes these trucks so
desirable. According to the supplied information, every exterior
component was either replaced with new hardware or rechromed during
the build. The chrome grille, bumpers, handles, mirrors, trim, and
lighting provide an excellent contrast against the dark green
paint.
Power comes from an LS-series V8 paired with a 4L60 automatic
overdrive transmission. This combination provides modern starting,
smooth power delivery, and relaxed highway cruising while retaining
the classic appearance of the 1951 body. The engine compartment is
fully painted and detailed, with the engine cover and accessory
components finished in a custom bronze color that coordinates with
the interior.
Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator and electric fans. The
builder reports that the truck can remain in traffic for extended
periods with the air conditioning operating without running hot.
Power steering and power brakes make the Chevrolet considerably
easier to operate than a stock 1951 pickup, while the overdrive
transmission helps provide comfortable highway performance. The
truck is described as tracking confidently at speed and requiring
very little steering effort.
The chassis was painted and smoothed in a contrasting retro gray
finish rather than coated with basic aerosol paint. The underside
photographs show a cleanly presented frame, independent front
suspension, automatic transmission, dual exhaust, rear leaf-spring
suspension, and a modern driveshaft arrangement.
The stance is completed by polished 20-inch American Racing Salt
Flat wheels wrapped in modern radial tires. Their machined finish
works well with the truck's chrome exterior trim while maintaining
a clean, traditional hot-rod appearance.
Inside, the cab has been completely redesigned in saddle-brown
leather. The custom bench seat features distressed-style leather,
sculpted bolsters, and diamond-quilted inserts. Matching leather
door panels carry the same stitching pattern, while the seat
incorporates dual stainless-steel cupholders for added
convenience.
Vintage VHX instrumentation places modern electronic gauges into
the redesigned dashboard, providing a clear speedometer,
tachometer, fuel level, temperature, oil-pressure, and voltage
readouts. A custom steering wheel, tilt column, power-window
switches, Vintage Air controls, and a Bluetooth-equipped JVC stereo
add modern usability without taking away from the truck's vintage
character.
A new Painless wiring harness was installed from front to rear,
providing a modern electrical foundation for the upgraded
drivetrain, gauges, climate controls, lighting, stereo, and power
accessories.
The bed is another standout feature. Finished wood planks are
separated by polished metal strips and secured with bright
hardware, creating a show-ready presentation that complements the
green body and polished wheels. The painted inner bedsides, wheel
tubs, chains, and embossed Chevrolet tailgate continue the same
level of detail found throughout the rest of the build.
This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 is far more than a cosmetic restoration.
It is a complete body-off restomod featuring LS power, an overdrive
transmission, power steering, power brakes, modern wiring,
effective cooling, Vintage Air, digital instrumentation, custom
leather upholstery, polished wheels, and a fully finished wood
bed.
With its five-window cab, deep mirror-finish paint, saddle-leather
interior, detailed chassis, and proven road manners, this Green
Machine offers the classic presence of an early Chevrolet pickup
with the comfort and drivability expected from a modern custom
build.
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