1947 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup 502-Powered
Vintage trucks, especially Chevrolets, have been gaining popularity with collectors, to the point they are rivaling muscle cars. What’s interesting is collectors are looking for very different vehicles: The most collectible muscle cars are numbers-matching survivors; the most sought-after vintage trucks are full custom builds, and buyers are looking for both unique design elements and high-quality craftsmanship.
This 1947 Chevrolet 3100 pickup has been modified and refurbished. The body has been chopped, shaved, and finished in two-tone silver and blue paint with accent stripes, the custom interior was retrimmed in two-tone upholstery, and a fuel-injected 502ci V8 was installed and mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional modifications include a limited-slip differential, Heidts front suspension components.
Staggered-width 15″ Billet Specialties wheels feature knockoff-style covers and are fitted with BFGoodrich tires measuring 235/60 in the front and 275/60 at the rear. Corvette-specification disc brakes are fitted at all four corners, and the vehicle is also equipped with adjustable air suspension.
The interior was redone by Razzle Dazzle Upholstery of Phoenix, Arizona, and features a bench seat trimmed in two-tone upholstery and equipped with lap belts for two occupants. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a CD player, power windows, and a suspension height adjuster mounted behind a custom flip-down dashboard panel. Hot Rods by Boyd-sourced gauges are housed within an engine-turned instrument panel and consist of a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges.
Chevrolet trucks have changed a lot over the years, with each model year and generation offering unique features that helped them redefine what a pickup was capable of. Classic Industries is committed to supplying owners of these timeless pickups with restoration parts, but we’re also committed to preserving their legacy.
