Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration that's logged
only 1,194 miles
5.7 liter GM V8
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Customized leather interior / Modern air conditioning / Modern
audio
No Limit Engineering chassis and suspension
Currie 9-inch rear axle
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
15-inch steel wheels
Sale includes restoration photos
Here's a challenge: Name one generation of Chevrolet trucks that
can't be transformed into crowd-pleasing head turners with little
more than common bolt-on hardware. The answer? There isn't one.
From Task Force beauties to venerable S-10s, Chevrolet has spent
the last hundred years consistently delivering universally
appealing fodder for purists and hot rodders alike. This clean 3100
is a great example of a solid slice of Americana that's benefitted
from plenty of cool upgrades. The recipient of a frame-off
restoration that's logged just under 1,200 miles, the truck
features vivid aesthetics, an air conditioned cockpit, a modern
drivetrain and a proven GM small block that's guaranteed to haul
plenty of, well, whatever you need to haul. Ready for a pickup
you'll be proud to show off? Take a close look at this awesome
Chevy!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Fully sorted and ready to roll, this super cool classic recently
received a roof-to-rocker makeover that's set off by a smooth coat
of Metallic Blue 2-stage. Under that high-quality pigment, an
incredibly straight fuselage hangs solid panels that are
supplemented with a bit of fresh sheetmetal. That massaged profile
features better-than-factory alignment that's seated in even planes
and tight gaps. And that carefully finished body presents very
well, supplementing timeless blue collar aesthetics with serious
street rod swagger.
Naturally, the truck's high-dollar rebuild included a roster of
fresh bolt-ons. At the front of its body, a familiar chrome grille
hangs clear parking lamps between a polished bumper, halogen
headlights and a Chevrolet-branded hood. Behind that bonnet, a
split windshield leads a tinted, 3-window greenhouse that's traced
in two polished wipers and two polished mirrors. Beneath those
mirrors, painted running boards frame chrome door handles. And
behind those handles, a massaged bed centers fresh planks and a
polished fuel filler between a chainless gate, LED lights, a custom
pan and a second polished bumper.
ENGINE
In the name of performance and reliability, it's common practice
for somewhat traditional street rods to employ souped-up versions
of proven powertrains. With that in mind, this Chevy's restorer
sourced a modern GM small block that twists big horsepower in to
impressive torque! At the top of that sorted mill, a polished air
cleaner fronts a polished throttle body, which fronts a polished
intake manifold. At the base of that intake, polished fuel rails
utilize a liquid-filled Street & Performance pressure gauge to
regulate a steady stream of fossils. Those fossils combust in GM
Performance Parts Vortec heads, which prop a polished MQQN
Equipment breather opposite a polished oil cap. Beneath that cap,
long-tube headers snake around thick MSD plug wires, which snap
onto a traditional, points-style distributor. Charge is provided by
a polished Billet Specialties Tru Trac accessory drive, which spins
an Edelbrock water pump between a polished compressor, a polished
alternator and modern power steering. And cooling comes courtesy of
a tall aluminum radiator that's complete with a polished cap and
large electric puller fan. Aesthetically, the body-matched engine
compartment highlights a roster of great accessories, like braided
hoses, billet hose looms, trick dipsticks and polished fluid
reservoirs. And the net result is a buttery smooth, muscle-bound V8
that, through its distinctive rumble, foretells the truck's true
hot rod nature.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
A mere 1,194 miles removed from the restoration shop, the bottom of
this 3100 is every bit as nice as one might expect. That said, it's
very clear the truck was built to be driven, as proven components
and durable finishes create a chassis that's virtually unfazed by
bouts of inclement weather. The spry 350 sends power to a dressed
700R4 4-speed, which spins a 9-inch Currie axle that's finished
with a polished center section. That tough drivetrain pushes a full
No Limit Engineering chassis, which mixes tubular, flame-themed
control arms with adjustable, QA-1 coil-overs. Tracking is provided
by power rack-and-pinion steering. Quick stops are a cinch thanks
to polished, power-assisted calipers, which squeeze drilled and
slotted rotors. Undercoated floors lead widened wheel tubs. At the
center of those floors, Mandrel-bent exhaust pipes make excellent
use of an H-shaped crossover and Flowmaster dual-chamber mufflers.
At the corners of the chassis, stainless-trimmed steelies twist
205/65R15 Firestone Firehawk Indies in front of 255/70R15 Firestone
Firehawk Indies. And everything, from the truck's polished starter
to its fabricated fuel tank, is ready to pound the pavement!
INTERIOR
When you pop this pickup's doors, you'll find a comfortable leather
cockpit that's simple yet stylish. Top dead center, a painted and
stainless-trimmed dash hangs simple Classic Instruments telemetry
above controls for cool air conditioning and a cool MQQN Equipment
tach. The passengers park on a broad bench seat, which features a
large, color-keyed armrest. Under that seat, tweed carpet floats
piped floor mats beneath an Alpine CD player, an Alpine CD changer,
a polished spoon accelerator and a stainless-trimmed brake pedal.
At the sides of that flooring, ornate door panels hang small
armrests and traditional handles beneath polished window frames.
Above those frames, a billet mirror leads a tweed headliner. And in
front of the driver, a polished, "CHEVROLET" branded steering wheel
spins a half-wrapped rim around tilting column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration photos
Component literature
Combining handsome looks and stout small block power with a smooth
driveline and an air conditioned cockpit, this pickup is as
desirable as it is reliable. Fully finished and well-executed, the
only thing it needs is a proud new owner who will gladly cruise it
to the next big show. If that sounds like a job you're qualified
for, give us a call and sign the title to this fine 3100!