Skyway Classics FL
10420 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup — Professional Restomod Build with GM ZZ-3 Crate EngineWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup sits at the center of what collectors and builders have chased for decades. Chevrolet introduced the redesigned Advance-Design truck series in 1947, and by 1951 it had matured into one of the most produced and widely recognized light-duty trucks in American history. The 3100 designation identified the half-ton variant, and it outsold nearly everything else in its class throughout that era. The cab-over-hood styling, the five-bar horizontal chrome grille, and the wide, rounded fenders gave these trucks a presence that holds up more than seventy years later. What you have here is not a trailer queen or a parts-swapped weekend project. This is a documented professional restomod with over $85,000 invested in the build, executed by a professional restoration shop from the ground up. Every major system has been replaced or upgraded, and the choices made throughout this build reflect the kind of judgment that comes from building trucks to be driven, not just displayed.Features ListGM ZZ-3 small block crate engineStainless headers with 2.5-inch mandrel-bent dual exhaustChrome air cleanerAluminum radiatorMustang II power rack-and-pinion steering12-bolt rear end sourced from a late-model ChevelleLOKAR floor shifterAmerican AutoWire complete wiring harnessClassic Instruments gauge clusterLED dash indicator lightsHID headlightsLED tail lightsRain gear wiper systemDynomat sound deadening throughoutResto Sound stereo systemFull custom vinyl interior by M&M InteriorsTan and black two-tone interior treatmentAll new tinted glassAll new stainless trimAll stainless hex-head fasteners throughoutSteel smoothie wheelsLMC bed kitLMC tailgate and rear filler panelLMC let-down spare tire kitLMC relocated gas tank and relocation kitChrome grilleChrome front and rear bumpersMatte blue exterior finishLow miles since completion of buildMechanicalThe engine in this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 is a GM ZZ-3 small block crate engine, which is a factory-assembled 350 cubic inch unit that GM Performance Parts built to deliver reliable, street-ready power with a hydraulic roller camshaft and a carbureted induction setup. It produces around 345 horsepower in stock form and is designed to drop into classic GM vehicles without the fabrication headaches that come with aftermarket alternatives. The ZZ-3 was a popular and proven choice for restomod builds precisely because it carries factory warranty support when new and is easy to service anywhere in the country. Here it breathes through stainless headers that feed into a 2.5-inch mandrel-bent dual exhaust system, which preserves flow throughout the bends rather than crimping the pipe like a conventional press-bent setup would. The chrome air cleaner tops the carb cleanly, and the aluminum radiator handles cooling more efficiently than the original copper-brass unit ever could.The drivetrain upgrades go well beyond the engine. The rear axle is a 12-bolt unit pulled from a late-model Chevelle, which is a significant upgrade over the original 3100 rear end. The GM 12-bolt was introduced in 1965 and quickly became the preferred axle for performance and restomod applications because of its strength, its wide selection of available gear ratios, and its compatibility with modern brake components. Steering has been converted to a Mustang II power rack-and-pinion setup, which is the industry-standard suspension and steering upgrade for trucks of this era. The Mustang II front clip is used extensively in the custom truck world because it dramatically improves turning radius, reduces steering effort, and brings the front suspension geometry into a range that works well with modern tires. The entire electrical system has been replaced with an American AutoWire harness, which eliminates the risk and frustration of aging factory wiring while providing a clea
| Year: | 1951 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3100 |
| Mileage: | 3470 |
| Exterior Color: | Matte Blue |
| Interior Color: | Tan And Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Utility-Service Truck |
| Stock: | SN3349 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | 3-Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 8JPD-9152 |
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