1951 Chevrolet 3100

This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck is an absolutely gorgeous, all steel example with a superb-looking stock appearance! Dating back to 1918, Chevrolet has had a long and storied history and reputation for producing some of the most iconic American-made pickup trucks. In the early years, Chevys pickup trucks were commercial vehicles used by professionals to haul all sorts of commercial goods and equipment. From its start in 1918 through the early 1940s, Chevrolet continued to produce fantastic trucks but American automotive production shut down due to World War II with Americas automakers production capacity being shifted entirely to assist with the War effort. After the conclusion of the War, Chevrolet along with its American counterparts resumed production in 1946, largely re-using pre-war designs that were re-badged as 1946 models. However, in 1947, Chevrolet introduced its newly redesigned truck models to the market under the Advanced-Design moniker. The new Advanced Design trucks were more stylish and the interior layout began to place a greater focus on driver comfort. This of course was sign that customers were beginning to drive their trucks for uses besides traditional work, and that customers were turning to their pickup trucks for daily driving. These new-look Chevy trucks were a huge hit with American consumers and the GM marque more than a quarter million new pickup trucks, and this early success was not just a flash in the pan but rather a sign of the good times that would follow. Even though the Advance-Design trucks largely retained a similar design motif during the remainder of the 40s and into the early 1950s, the subtle year-to-year refinements seemed to satisfy Chevrolets growing customer base and consumers continued purchasing Advance Design trucks in droves. Debuting in January 1951, the 1951 model year light-duty trucks saw modest updates including the addition of vent windows along with the removal of the left side cowl ventilator that made for a more streamlined look. Across its entire lighter duty truck lines, Chevrolet produced over 350,000 trucks and while that number was staggering for the time, today, one must question the survival rate of these trucks as they were primarily used and abused, which makes it difficult to find nice clean stock examples such as this particular example. Under the hood on this 51 Chevy Pickup is an upgraded 235 cubic inch Thriftmaster Inline 6 cylinder engine fed by a single 2 barrel carburetor. The smooth 235 straight 6 is backed by a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted with a column-mounted 3-on-the-tree shifter. Exhaust exits the mighty 6 cylinder power plant via a a dual exhaust setup that generates a terrific throaty sound out of the rear tailpipes. For a utilitarian work truck, this restored 1/2 ton Chevy pickup is nicely optioned and upgraded for a better cruising experience! The chrome grille and chrome half-moon headlight shields, along with dual chrome bumper guards on the front bumper add a pizzaz to the front end look of this stepside Chevrolet pickup. From the back, this 51 Chevrolet half ton pickup is equally elevated with the addition of dual chrome bumper guards on the chrome rear bumper as well. Dual chrome outside mirrors are another wonderful addition to any vintage 50s pickup truck since they make it much easier to squeeze into a tight parking space and help with the occasional lane changes while cruising on a nice summer day. The electrical system on this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup has been upgraded to 12 volt which greatly improves startup, along with overall electrical system performance and reliability. The steel pickup box and wood-trimmed bed are in fantastic condition, perhaps too nice to even consider hauling cargo beyond perhaps your plastic cooler and lawn chair to the local car show. Riding on a set of whitewall tires mounted on painted steel wheels, and accented with chrome hubcaps and beauty rings, this 1951 Chevy truck has a superb look whether parked or driving the open road. The steel body of this 51 Chevrolet 3100 has been refinished in a beautiful Cherry Red paint that is sure to grab everyones attention. The interior of this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup is absolutely gorgeous! The bench seat has been reupholstered in beautiful, period-correct tan fabric. The door panels, armrests, painted and chrome-trimmed dash, and steering wheel all appear to be in fantastic condition and all retain a beautiful stock appearance. Instrumentation includes a 80 MPH speedometer, battery gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is finished off with an upgraded retro-style AM/FM radio with integrated chrome-trimmed speaker, chrome-trimmed sliding ash tray, and a chrome-trimmed locking glovebox. Whether youre buying your very first classic pickup truck or youre looking to add another cream puff to your existing collection, this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingsons a call today at 763-428-7337!