1951 Chevrolet 3100

As Honest As It Gets A Survivor from Americas BackboneThis 1951 Chevrolet 3100 -ton pickup is pure, honest Americana. Wearing its patina proudly, this Advance Design-era Chevy truck is powered by its original 216ci Thriftmaster inline-6, backed by a 3-speed column-shift manual transmission (3-on-the-tree).Finished in factory-style Green over Brown vinyl, this truck features factory gauges, weathered but working gauges, and a bench seat that feels like 1951 all over again. An original service booklet with hand-written entries dating back to 1968 accompanies the sale offering a rare glimpse into its lived-in story.Whether you want to preserve, patina-paint, or resto-mod, this '51 Chevy is a worthy canvas with soul. Specifications:216 cubic inch Inline-6 Thriftmaster (original, non-pressurized oiling system)3-Speed Column-Shift Manual84,003 Original Miles (odometer & book-supported)Green Paint with Patina FinishBrown Vinyl Bench Seat InteriorAll-Steel Body, Split Windshield, Original GaugesManual Steering & Brakes6-Volt Electrical System Trivia & Notes:1951 was part of the Advance Design series (1947 1955), Chevrolets first postwar truck redesign.The trucks 216ci Thriftmaster engine made around 92 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque.These trucks had torque-tube driveshafts and non-synchro 1st gear, making driving a skilled, mechanical experience.Known as a five-window or three-window depending on cab this one is the classic three-window.Perfect for a preservation build, patina resto-mod, or classic farm-truck style restoration, this 3100 features all the hallmark characteristics: steel cab, split windshield, vinyl bench interior, and honest Midwestern charm. www.frankmanmotors.com Call (605) 250-8776 Stock #: UKK156321951 Chevrolet 3100 for sale, Advance Design Chevy truck, Chevy Thriftmaster 216, patina classic truck, column shift Chevy pickup, 1950s Chevrolet pickup, survivor classic truck, Frankman Motors classic truck, 1951 Chevy short bed, vintage farm truck, three window 3100, classic Chevy truck for restoration, 1951 pickup original, straight 6 Chevy truck, 1951 -ton ChevroletGreen 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Manuel 6 CYL*Prices shown include all incentives - See dealer for Details; Frankman Motor Company started in 1988 as a small family business that has grown from an acreage with a converted 2 stall garage as the office to the largest independent used car dealership in a 5 state area with almost 50,000 vehicles sold and over 50 employees. *See Dealer for Details.