Vehicle Description
The Advance Design pickups are on the radar with enthusiasts, and
if you've been holding off waiting for a deal, here's a newsflash:
they will not be getting cheaper. The good news is that you can own
this beautifully built 1953 Chevy 3100, not for $35,000, but quite
a bit less.
OK, we'll admit it: EVERYTHING looks good in black paint,
particularly vintage vehicles with lots of curves. Accentuated with
charcoal gray details, it really lets all those great '40s shapes
stand out without making it look excessively modern. With straight
bodywork that's uncommon on old trucks, it gets a ton of attention
on the street and a lot of folks fall in love at first sight. Sure,
it's been driven over the past few years, but who could resist?
Today it's a great-looking example of a show-and-go pickup that's
fully sorted and nicely turned out. The beautiful wood bed gives it
an upscale appeal that will make you think twice about returning it
to service duty and it includes a set of matching wood stake sides
that look great. Chrome bumpers with oversized bumper guards,
nice-looking grille inserts, and custom step plates add a little
brightwork. It's not perfect, but the look is right.
Inside it's still basic and simple, but carries enough details to
give it a purposeful and upscale look. The bench seat now wears
black upholstery with white piping and pleated for a period look.
We'll admit the chain-style steering wheel isn't for everyone, but
it does work with the lowrider theme going on throughout the truck.
The original gauges remain in the dash and a set of auxiliary dials
are fitted underneath in the usual fashion. This is also one of the
rare vintage pickups that seem to have been equipped with a radio
when it was new, although it's now a digital AM/FM unit. There's a
tilt steering column that makes it a lot easier to get comfortable
and the rear window slats are not only a cool period accessory, but
they help keep the interior cool on sunny days. And if this were my
truck, I'd spend an hour on a Saturday afternoon tidying up the
wiring under the dash; not a big deal, but style matters.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8, which is a big step up
over the original Stovebolt Six that lived there in 1953.With an
Edelbrock intake manifold, a 4-barrel carburetor, and a bright
chrome air cleaner, it has a dressed-up look that doesn't upset its
work-ready demeanor. Power steering and power disc brakes were
added during the build, both of which came with the GM subframe
that was grafted on. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is
rugged and reliable, giving this truck the ability to still haul
some gear, and the 10-bolt rear hangs on stock leaf springs with
lowering blocks that help with that slammed stance. A dual exhaust
system sounds racy and the frame is in good overall shape, so no
worries about a compromised foundation. The suspension is obviously
lowered quite a bit, and it has a traditional lowrider look,
especially with those chrome wire wheels and 5.20-13 wide
whites.
A unique truck that's ready to enjoy immediately, offering a lot of
potential and a great foundation for future builds. Enjoy it now,
because prices are only going up from here. Call today!