eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Frame Off Restored 3100 Pickup 216 Dual Carb Straight 6 3 Speed Manual Oak Bed Year: 1953 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Burgundy Mileage: 3905 Transmission type: 3 Speed Manual Engine: 216 I6 Interior color: Gray Vehicle Info SUMMARYFrame-off restoration completed in 2009Upgraded 216 cubic inch Thriftmaster 6-cylinder / Dual Weber carburetorsMuncie 3-speed manual transmissionSale includes restoration photos. restoration receipts and a cam card15-inch chrome wheelsThe vast majority of classic trucks that attend magazine shoots and national shows sport lists of modifications that are longer than the third volume of War and Peace. But. while those extensively customized rigs are always cool to look at. this 1953 Chevrolet 3100 manages to carry the same level of appeal without any major gimmicks. That's because. as we've stated numerous times. old school pickups are timeless slices of Americana that'll likely never fall out of fashion. The recipient of a concours-style. frame-off restoration. this Chevy exhibits a level of quality that was simply unobtainable on 1950s assembly lines. Pairing a 216 cubic inch 6-cylinder with a 3-speed manual transmission and striking Burgundy paint. it's sure to turn heads. And. if you're in the market for some sweet collector metal that can be driven. shown and fully enjoyed. it's exactly the ride you've been looking for!BODYWORK/TRIMAfter World War II. GM rolled out its Advance Design pickups nearly a full year ahead of its revised passenger cars. Why? Well. most agree that. because truck production continued throughout the war. the General's body dies were getting worn and needed replaced. It's a simple answer. and the kind of thinking you'd probably expect behind such a wonderfully uncomplicated machine. Naturally. this 3100's appeal begins on the outside where all-steel lines. memorable enough to inspire the Chevy HHR and SSR. are coated in a fantastic layer of Burgundy 2-stage. That paint. detailed with a Charcoal pinstripe. presents well from any angle. remaining a true testament to rock-solid bodywork that was conducted during the truck's no-holds-barred restoration. And everything adds up to one crisp and clean classic that's been finished to 100% show worthy standards!One of the best attributes of Advance Design pickups is their straightforward ornamentation. Not decorated to the hilt like most '40s and '50s cars. these blue-collar runabouts illustrate how solid design can remain fresh almost 70 years after it was introduced. At the front of this Chevy. a show-quality grille rides between a fresh chrome bumper. clean halogen headlights and a correctly trimmed hood. Behind that hood. a stainless-trimmed windshield leads a smoked greenhouse that's framed in bright. stainless wipers and a small driver's mirror. Beneath that mirror. a polished and bowtie-branded fuel filler floats amid stylized door handles and painted running boards. Between those boards. a spectacular Oak bed is detailed with stainless skid strips and bowtie-branded rail plugs. And beneath those plugs. a "CHEVROLET" branded tailgate reflects sleeved chains. polished tail lamps. a second chrome bumper and polished exhaust pipes. ENGINEPeer in to the truck's body-matched engine bay and you'll find a 216 cubic inch Thriftmaster 6-cylinder that was professionally rebuilt by Greeley Automotive Machine of Greeley. Colorado. Introduced for use in large platforms. and regarded as one of the all-time great Chevrolet powerplants. this "LBA" branded mill is a favorite among vintage GM truck buyers because of its simple design. adequate power and excellent durability. At the top of the block. painted Weber carburetors mix wind. supplied by satin-finish air cleaners. with fuel that's piped through braided lines and high quality XRP fittings. Those carbs ride on a clean Fenton intake. which floats above cast Fenton exhaust manifolds. Opposite those manifolds. a fresh distributor. which sequences fire between MSD Heli-Core Solid Suppression wires and a polished. 12-volt alternator. twists on a tough Comp camshaft. A beefy radiator provides cooling with the help of a large pusher fan and polished cap. And items like a Delco-Remy starter. a silver. "Chevrolet" branded valve cover and a polished oil cap ensure the bright blue powerplant is very impressive to look at. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONCrawling under this classy bowtie reveals body-matched floors and a powder-coated frame that have never seen the slightest hint of inclement weather. Power meets the pavement through a traditional Muncie 3-speed. which is tied to a 10-bolt. highway-friendly rear end. Correct leaf springs and big drum brakes occupy all four corners of the chassis. mixing rugged road prowess with firm and solid stops. A polished. dual-pipe exhaust system. which is wired to a polished Patrick's muffler. runs the entire length of the truck. Everything rolls on chrome steel wheels. which turn 245/60R15 Goodyear Eagle STs around "CHEVROLET" branded hubcaps. And details like a silver oil pan. stainless fluid lines. a fresh brake booster. a silver flywheel cover and an Optima gel cell battery round out an impressive restoration. INTERIOROne part vintage and one part modern. this pickup's warm and welcoming interior looks straight out of an old school Hot Rod magazine. At the front of the cockpit. a glossy Burgundy dash hangs classy Haneline gauges opposite an old school locking glovebox. In front of that dash. a cushy seat features "CHEVROLET 53" branded lap belts. At the bottom of that seat. clean carpet frames factory foot pedals. Opposite that carpet. a fresh-looking headliner flows from a polished rearview mirror to a simple dome lamp. At the sides of the passengers. body-matched doors feature minimalist upholstery and traditional chrome handles. And in front of the driver. a half-wrapped Billet Specialties steering wheel laps a factory shifter and chrome turn signal switch. OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONA small binder of restoration photosA stack of restoration receiptsA cam cardA stack of paperwork for the truck's high quality componentryIf you're looking for a unique classic that mixes a world-class restoration with unmatched style and unparalleled fun. this truck deserves your full attention. It's spectacular from every angle. It plays to nostalgia and Americana that everyone can appreciate. And it's a highly drivable piece that actually FEELS like vintage hardware. So. what are you waiting for? Grab the phone. park this Chevy in your garage and get ready for years of carefree cruising! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)413-4665. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)413-4665. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)413-4665. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. 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