1950 Chevrolet 3100

1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Restomod LS V8 4L60E Wilwood 6-Piston Brakes $250K Build Highlights 1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Professionally built full custom restomod Build stated to have exceeded $250,000 Previously sold at Mecum Auctions for $143,000; bill of sale accompanies the truck GM LS-series V8 engine 4L60E 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission TCI Mustang II independent front suspension Power rack-and-pinion steering Ford 8.8-inch rear axle 3.73 rear gearing Wilwood 6-piston front disc brakes Cross-drilled brake rotors Vintage Air air conditioning American Autowire wiring harness Tanks Inc. fuel tank Raingear electric windshield wipers Ididit tilt steering column LeCarra wood-rim steering wheel Dolphin instrumentation Custom RetroSound stereo system JBL speakers Custom leather interior reportedly representing approximately $30,000 of the build PPG basecoat/clearcoat paint Full-body clear protective wrap New glass Gloss-black 20-inch Chevrolet wheels 245/40R20 tires shown in photos Custom wood-look bed floor with American eagle/flag artwork Dual exhaust Approximately two years invested in the build This 1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window is far removed from a stock Advance-Design pickup. Built as a comprehensive restomod, the truck combines the unmistakable lines of Chevrolet's early postwar pickup with modern V8 power, overdrive, independent front suspension, power steering, upgraded brakes, air conditioning and a fully customized interior. According to the documentation accompanying the truck, the professional build represented more than $250,000 and approximately two years of work. The same documentation states that the truck previously sold through Mecum Auctions for $143,000, with the corresponding bill of sale included. Engine & Drivetrain Under the hood is a GM LS-series V8, paired with a 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission. The combination provides the dependability and drivability expected from a modern GM powertrain while keeping the truck Chevrolet-powered. Out back is a Ford 8.8-inch rear axle with 3.73 gearing. The undercarriage photographs show a clean, thoughtfully assembled drivetrain installation along with a dual exhaust system. Suspension, Steering & Brakes The original-style front suspension has been replaced with a TCI Mustang II independent front suspension, incorporating power rack-and-pinion steering. This is one of the major upgrades that separates a properly engineered restomod from a cosmetically updated vintage pickup. Stopping power is equally substantial. The truck is fitted with Wilwood six-piston disc brakes, visible behind the black wheels with bright red calipers and cross-drilled rotors. Exterior The body is finished in a subtle sage/olive green that complements the rounded lines of the 1950 Chevrolet exceptionally well. According to the build information, the body was finished in PPG basecoat/clearcoat paint and subsequently protected with a full-body clear wrap. The exterior retains the important classic styling cues, including: - Five-window cab - Chrome horizontal-bar Chevrolet grille - Chrome front bumper - Hood center trim and Chevrolet emblem - Chevrolet 3100 side badging - Dual exterior mirrors - Traditional running boards - Chrome windshield and window trim - Modernized headlights The stance is considerably more contemporary, with the body sitting low over gloss-black 20-inch Chevrolet wheels. The tire photographs show 245/40R20 rubber. Custom Bed One of the most distinctive areas of the build is the bed. Rather than a conventional painted or plain wood floor, it features a custom wood-look design incorporating an American bald eagle and flowing American flag artwork. Polished bed strips divide the individual sections and give the rear of the truck a genuine show-quality presentation. Interior The cabin received the same level of attention as the exterior. The documentation describes t