This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 is a half-ton pickup that was acquired by the seller in 2020 and has since received a repaint, suspension modifications, power steering, a floor-mounted shifter, and a refreshed interior. The truck is finished in charcoal over a black interior and is powered by a 235ci inline-six paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Features include an electric fuel pump, a high energy ignition system, a 12-volt electrical system, an aftermarket push-button radio, independent front…
This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 is a half-ton pickup that was acquired by the seller in 2020 and has since received a repaint, suspension modifications, power steering, a floor-mounted shifter, and a refreshed interior. The truck is finished in charcoal over a black interior and is powered by a 235ci inline-six paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Features include an electric fuel pump, a high energy ignition system, a 12-volt electrical system, an aftermarket push-button radio, independent front suspension with coilovers, a lowered rear leaf-sprung suspension, LED lighting, cross-drilled front brake rotors, and 18″ Ridler wheels.
Previously finished in cream, the body was disassembled and repainted in its current shade of charcoal following dent repairs by the seller. Replacement glass and weatherstripping was installed at that time, and exterior features include a cowl vent, LED lighting, body-colored bumpers and running boards, an oak-lined bed, and a black powder-coated grille, hood ornament, headlamp surrounds, door handles, tailgate chains, and badging.
Chrome 18″ Ridler wheels are mounted with 245/40 Sumitomo HTR Z5 tires. Drilled and slotted rotors have been fitted up front, and additional work performed by the seller included the installation of independent front suspension with coilovers, power steering, and a lowered leaf sprung rear suspension.
The bench seat is trimmed in black vinyl, and the cabin has been fitted with a matching headliner and door panels. The turn signal stalk was replaced and an Autosound push-button radio with Bluetooth connectivity was added.
A three-spoke steering wheel mounted on a tilting column sits ahead of an 80-mph speedometer and a combination auxiliary gauge. A digital tachometer has been added below the dash. The five-digit odometer indicates 30k miles.
The 235ci straight-six is equipped with a Blue Flame-branded valve cover, electric fuel pump, high energy ignition system, 12-volt electrical system with onboard monitoring, and a PCV system with stainless steel lines.
The three-speed manual transmission has been fitted with a floor-mounted shifter and delivers power to the rear wheels through a 3.53:1 rear differential The seller notes the frame was recently undercoated.