1951 Chevrolet 3100

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Five-Window Restomod LS V8 4L60 Automatic Body-Off Build Vintage Air Custom Saddle Leather Highlights 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Five-Window Pickup Three-Year Custom Build Body-Off-Chassis Restoration LS-Series V8 Engine 4L60 Automatic Overdrive Transmission Aluminum Radiator Electric Cooling Fans Power Steering Power Brakes Vintage Air Conditioning and Heat Vintage VHX Digital Instrumentation New Painless Wiring Harness from Front to Rear Bluetooth JVC Audio System Custom Saddle-Brown Leather Bench Seat Diamond-Quilted Leather Inserts Matching Custom Leather Door Panels Integrated Stainless-Steel Cupholders Vintage-Style Power Windows Deep Green Exterior Finish Body Blocked and Sanded Four Times Three Coats of Color Two-Stage Clearcoat Finish Painted and Detailed Engine Compartment Custom Bronze-Finished Engine Accessories Painted and Smoothed Retro-Gray Chassis 20-Inch American Racing Salt Flat Wheels Custom Finished Wood Bed Floor Polished Bed Strips and Hardware New or Rechromed Brightwork Throughout Five-Window Cab Excellent Highway Manners Proven Cooling Performance with Air Conditioning Operating Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta is proud to present this extensively built 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Five-Window Restomod, a three-year custom project combining the unmistakable shape of Chevrolet's Advance-Design pickup with modern LS power, overdrive performance, updated suspension, air conditioning, power accessories, and a beautifully coordinated interior. The body was removed from the chassis during the build, allowing the truck to be refinished from the ground up. Its deep green exterior was prepared through an intensive paint process that included blocking and sanding the body four times before three coats of color were applied. Two stages of clear were then laid over the finish, producing the deep gloss and mirror-like reflections visible throughout the truck. The classic five-window cab, rounded fenders, running boards, split windshield, chrome grille, Chevrolet hood emblem, and embossed tailgate preserve the character that makes these trucks so desirable. According to the supplied information, every exterior component was either replaced with new hardware or rechromed during the build. The chrome grille, bumpers, handles, mirrors, trim, and lighting provide an excellent contrast against the dark green paint. Power comes from an LS-series V8 paired with a 4L60 automatic overdrive transmission. This combination provides modern starting, smooth power delivery, and relaxed highway cruising while retaining the classic appearance of the 1951 body. The engine compartment is fully painted and detailed, with the engine cover and accessory components finished in a custom bronze color that coordinates with the interior. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator and electric fans. The builder reports that the truck can remain in traffic for extended periods with the air conditioning operating without running hot. Power steering and power brakes make the Chevrolet considerably easier to operate than a stock 1951 pickup, while the overdrive transmission helps provide comfortable highway performance. The truck is described as tracking confidently at speed and requiring very little steering effort. The chassis was painted and smoothed in a contrasting retro gray finish rather than coated with basic aerosol paint. The underside photographs show a cleanly presented frame, independent front suspension, automatic transmission, dual exhaust, rear leaf-spring suspension, and a modern driveshaft arrangement. The stance is completed by polished 20-inch American Racing Salt Flat wheels wrapped in modern radial tires. Their machined finish works well with the truck's chrome exterior trim while maintaining a clean, traditional hot-rod appearance. Inside, the cab has been completely redesigned in saddle-brown leather. The custom bench seat features distre