1947 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup
Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to offer this stunning, 1947 Chevrolet 3100 custom pickup. This is a one of a kind that blends two classic beloved body styles together into one seamless custom truck. You’ve got the cab of a 1947 with its smooth body lined and curves molded into the front clip and bed of a 90s Chevrolet short bed truck. This restomod truck was the work of a body shop showing off their skills, and did they ever!
The drivetrain consist of a completely rebuilt 350cid Chevrolet engine with new chrome alternator, chrome pulleys, Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake, 600 CFM Edelbrock carburetor with electric choke, custom aluminum valve covers and air cleaner, new HPS powder coated headers, polished air conditioning compressor, Vintage Air system, new fuel lines, fuel pump, poly fuel tank with stainless steel fittings, Afco aluminum radiator with electric fan, new exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and stainless tips. The transmission is a rebuilt 350 Turbo automatic connected to a 10-bolt rear end with 3.08 gears, new Chassis Engineering rear suspension, shocks, brackets and sway bar.
The interior features a bench seat sourced from a later-model truck and upholstered in gray leather, along with rubber floor coverings and custom door panels with chain-link door pulls. Equipment includes a factory-style steering wheel adapted to a late-model tilt column, a Hurst shifter handle, and retractable lap belts.
AutoMeter Pro-Comp instrumentation consists of a 10k-rpm tachometer and a 160-mph speedometer ahead of the driver, as well as gauges in the center of the dashboard showing fuel level, battery voltage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. Additional instrumentation includes an Air Ride system pressure gauge and an AEM boost-pressure gauge.
Gas tank is now located under the front bed section. Nine bed wood planks. Truck name stamped in tailgate. Bed is now approximately 3” wider than prior style. Vacuum wiper moved under dash from above windshield. Hood emblem on late 1947 is die cast metal. Windlace around door is black rubber and secured with metal strips screwed in place. Headliner center bow screwed in place. Hood side emblems say CHEVROLET & THRIFTMASTER. All 1947 trucks use non-synchromesh three or four speed transmissions without external linkage and floor shifters. Emergency brake handle is on the right hand side of the floor shifter.
1947 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup is truly a stunning truck that’s ready for your local car show or cruise night! Any collector or enthusiast would love to own this Chevy 3100 and it won’t last long!
