Vehicle Description
Advanced Design Chevy trucks seem to be one of the hottest vintage
pickups going because they combine an upright tough appearance with
the sleek lines that make other GM products iconic in the 1950s. So
we're always excited to have a 1951 Chevrolet 3100 truck like this
one that perfectly blends old style with new amenities like A/C, a
hot V8, and overdrive transmission.
Funny how the classic silhouettes wear contemporary colors so well.
You could get red from Chevrolet in 1951, but would have never been
as striking as this. Merlot Jewel is a late-model GM color, and so
the deeper metallic hue gives this pickup an instant impression of
sophistication. It also has been nicely customized in areas like
the shaved door handles (with remote door openers) to give the
modern clearcoat more room to show off its slick presentation. And
speaking of smooth, the sheetmeal looks amazing, which is a small
miracle considering these were original purchased to be workhorses.
The brilliant chrome and trim remains right where Chevy designers
intended, including on that tall grille that looks like an Art Deco
skyscraper. But as you look over the whole pickup, you see great
additions, too. This includes the bright trim outlining the
fenders, diamond plate truck bed, and those large 17-inch Body
Coddington alloys.
Inside is a nice blend of vintage and new worlds. The black leather
bucket seats give you the kind of long-haul comfort that you could
never get from a '50s machine, and the center console in between
maximizes this luxury feeling. Plus, other upgrades like the
AM/FM/CD stereo and ice-cold R134a air conditioning are the kind of
pieces that really make this classic an easy choice to enjoy
anytime. But when you sit in the driver's seat, the
exterior-matching dash still retains that classic Chevy 3100 shape.
It even keeps the placement for the gauges, but now you get much
more info thanks to a full set of modern Dolphin readouts. And once
you grab the three-spoke sports steering wheel and B&M shifter,
you know there's far more power in your hands than the Stovebolts
that originally came in these pickups.
Before you open the hood, you might want to grab your sunglasses.
The engine bay is just as show-ready as the rest of the truck
thanks to smooth painted fender walls and firewall that help
showcase a tidy V8 that has had nearly every possible component
polished to a mirror-like shine. You really can see how thoughtful
the build was in all the details. For example, the wires are hidden
and the steering shaft was painted to match the exterior. It also
doesn't hurt that it looks so fresh considering there's only about
750 miles on this Chevy since it was built. And when you look
beyond the style, you'll see the substance of a 350 cubic-inch V8
with performance upgrades such as a Holley four-barrel carburetor
and headers that feed a wicked rumbling dual exhaust. But with a
presentation like this you know there is far more here than just a
pure power package. An upgraded tubular A-arm front suspension,
front disc brakes, and power steering give this one a far superior
feeling on the road. In fact, it can provide a daily driver level
of comfort thanks to great features like the 700R4 four-speed
automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive. Also, the
aluminum radiator and electric fan are there so your truck can stay
cool even when you're in traffic with the A/C pumping.
So is this the best all-around pickup for the show, or the coolest
commuter machine around? The answer to both can be "yes!" But you
can only say that if you're quick enough to grab this custom build.
Call today!!!