Turning a blind eye to cost and bearing only quality in mind, over $70,000 was spent restoring this 1951 Chevy 3100. It now presents in beautiful show condition with just under 900 miles since all the work was completed.
The body has been soda blasted down to bare metal and the frame, well it’s been removed from the body and coated in epoxy primer before a refinish in shiny, durable black paint. While the frame was off the body there was no better opportunity to properly restore all of the suspension and brake components back to new condition. The body of the truck is dead-on straight and the chrome grill and front/rear bumpers are in new condition. All of the trim and rubber on the truck is as-new and all of the glass appears new as well.
Under the hood, the engine compartment appears stock, save for the conversion to an alternator from the stock generator. All of the new paint shows a glossy finish with no signs or either fluid leaks or corrosion. All wiring under the dash is correctly bundled in period-correct casing and all hoses, belts, and plug wires are new. The 235 CI engine has been rebuilt and, as a properly-sorted straight 6 should, it runs as smooth as silk. Start-up is extremely easy and the motor immediately hums away, quiet enough where you might miss the fact that it is running at all.
The Chevrolet is equipped as follows: 235 CI six cylinder engine, 4 speed manual transmission, in-dash custom AM/FM cassette stereo, functioning heater, chrome day-night mirror, dome lamp, carpeted floor mats, chrome turn signal lever, door arm-rests, tinted cab rear windwos, dual chrome mirrors, chrome wiper arms, chrome gas cap, chrome braided wire over and rear tail light covers, dual horns, and running boards. Also included are the "Owners Service Policy" and original manual.
The bed of the truck features fresh oak and stainless divider strips. There are no visible nicks or scuffs. Needless to say, the bed has never been used. The undercarriage appears in stock form and completely restored condition. All components have either been painted to match the interior or are painted in gloss black. All chassis hardware on the truck appears to be new stainless without any visible original bolts to speak of.The exhaust is new from front to rear and the white wall tires are virtually new.
Inside the Chevrolet the interior is stock except for mild custom seat covers and door covers. Present is a new cardboard headliner and visors. The chrome dashboard, control switches and levers are all in as-new condition. The locking glove box is in new condition. The stock steering wheel is in very nice shape and even the frame for the seat has been completely restored. Under the dash, one would find all new wiring with accompanying modern fuse box and all electrical components are functioning correctly.
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