For Sale: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup

"Busy trade and bustling traffic call for these 1953 Chevrolet truck advantages. One of the toughest jobs any truck can tackle is moving America's goods from terminal to market. Tight loading schedules call for complete dependability. Ease of handling is a must. Stamina, power and economy are needed to make deliveries within close limits of time and cost. Now, in 1953, Chevrolet trucks are even better equipped to handle any job. For these are the ruggedest Chevrolet trucks ever built." From a 1953 print ad.

For consignment, a 1953 Chevrolet 3100 � ton pickup with a title verified 39,358 actual miles. We're told this was originally a Texas truck where the climate is dryer and judging from the underside, this truck is a beneficiary of that weather!

Exterior
We're told by our consignor that this is a clean driver, and looking at it, we have to agree. But that doesn't mean it's not nice! Mostly straight panels are bathed in single stage Windsor Blue paint and after all, straight panels are half the battle! The tailgate stands out as having the most patina and we'll get to the other flaws soon. Meanwhile, you're not going to need to rechrome anything as it's all in nice shape including the massive grille bars. A chevron shaped cowl vent contours to the split windshield and corner rear corner window flank that solid middle window overlooking a clean diamond steel bed painted black and housing a spare. 15-inch wheels are painted to match and include red bowtie caps and beauty rings; in profile, picked up visually by the chrome escutcheons and call out on the hood. Imperfections include chips, often accompanied by surface rust in place of paint, holes for missing trim or emblems, scratches, scuffs, painted over rust on the tailgate, edgewear, paint runs and under coverage on door bottom edge, cracks, and off color touch ups.

Interior
Gray door cards are mounted onto gray painted steel doors, both showing a touch of patina and use but opening up to a very clean gray vinyl bench seat that looks fresh. The black steering wheel wears a horn ring and gray spokes as it fronts the gray dashboard with its vintage gauges and clean chrome grille center and right. A ribbed rubber floor covering protects the floor and encircles the pedals while the black vinyl headliner appears a bit wavy.

Drivetrain
Taking up just part of the engine bay is a 235.5ci inline six cylinder rated at 115 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. It's mated to a 3-speed manual and power is routed to the rear axle with 4.11 gears. The truck runs on a 12 volt system.

Undercarriage
Some normal patina, a drop or two of oil, but otherwise remarkably clean conditions are found underneath. Like Ella sings, "She's from Texas, I can tell". The single exhaust splits into two and runs through glasspack style mufflers on its way to a chrome tipped exit out back. Drum brakes are on all four wheels and leaf springs are utilized front and rear.

Drive-Ability
The straight six starts and runs without issue as we truck our way around the test loop. The clean cabin is certainly a nice place to be and the 20 year old tires mean we keep things to a reasonable speed, which is fine since this isn't a muscle car. We note the left turn signal, brake lights, wipers and heater blower are not working but all other functions operate as they should and you'll find this nice driver in the truck room! 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.

You'll be two steppin' around the room after the purchase of this fine vintage truck with great bones, enormous potential, and a ready to go driving experience just as she sits. California and Texas rank as some of the best places to find vintage cars and trucks, and this is a rare opportunity to purchase a transplant here in the northeast!

H53B026411

H-3100 Series
53-1953
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
206411-Sequential Unit Number

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 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 www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us 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. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your state's titling and registration process.

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