This 1954 Chevrolet 3100 is looking for a job. Willing to put in long hours, arry heavy loads, nd look good doing it. On the other hand, ith its super-nice restoration, his is also a great-driving vehicle with a comfortable ride and reasonable power in addition to those timeless good looks. Capture the best of both worlds with a hobby vehicle that you can use as Chevrolet intended without worry, nd still drive it to the local cruise night where it'll draw a crowd.Dark Hunter Green is always a great choice on a vintage pickup truck, nd thanks to the wonders of modern paint finishes, his one looks far better than it did when it was new. It was refinished nearly 20 years ago, ut thanks to expert care and maintenance, t still looks fantastic. The Advance Design pickups are a favorite among truck enthusiasts, nd they were one of the first trucks to take into account that just maybe all those farmers and carpenters wanted something that was stylish and comfortable as well as durable and versatile. Fit and finish are quite good and unlike so many of these trucks, t managed to keep all its original trim for that old-school simplicity that is a big part of the truck's charm. Up front there's a painted grille that's in great shape, nd all the body panels appear to be OEM. The bed's full of fresh lumber but it's painted black like they did it at the factory, ot refinished like a dance floor. Simple painted bumpers bumpers add some contrast and this is one of the last vehicles to use factory-installed running boards, hich are always a welcome feature. I don't know, aybe it's just too nice, ut this truck still seems to want to work.The interior covers the basics, nd that's part of the truck's charm. The bench seat will accommodate three, nd has been reupholstered in brown vinyl. All the original instruments work and have bright crisp markings inside two big round pods, nd the steel dashboard is a handsome design that's functional, oo. Like many trucks of this era, here was no radio when it was new, ut it does have a heater/defroster unit which was likewise optional in 1954. Three-on-the-tree shifting is easy thanks to the large diameter steering wheel, nd there's an aftermarket turn signal unit mounted on the column and seat belts for safety. It's not exactly luxurious, ut it's a great place to experience life in the slow lane.Chevy's 235 cubic inch "Stovebolt Six" is under the hood doing its job, nd if you've ever driven a vehicle with one of these engines, ou know they're smooth and torquey. The industrial gray paint is correct, nd the family resemblance to the "Blue Flame" six found in the Corvette is definitely there. It fires up quickly and idles well, nd moves the stocky little truck easily, mpty or loaded. Maintenance is easy, nd keeping these running is never a chore, nd the original equipment such as a generator, owndraft carburetor, nd oil bath air cleaner make it authentic. On this one, he hoses, elts, lugs, ires, tarter, nd fuel pump appear to be recent, nd the wiring harness was brand new when the truck was restored. It only has about 6200 miles on the rebuild, o it's fresh and runs strong. It's solid underneath, oo, ith painted floors, atin black suspension components, nd 3.90 gears out back that make it a decent 60 MPH cruiser. Stock steel wheels with bias-ply blackwalls and dog dish hubcaps complete the blue-collar look.Fun hobby vehicles don't get much more attractive than this, nd when they're also useful the argument is easy to make. Call today and give this truck a job!