This is a 1950 Chevy 3100 series truck built by Tom Barnes who kindly agreed to have it painted in our company colours - and even allowed us to add some "period" signwriting.
The truck has been restored to retain an original appearance, but updated to provide a truly usable vehicle. Here are some details
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Frame......................... |
Stock |
Suspension................ |
Stock |
Brakes........................ |
Stock |
Steering Box.............. |
Stock, relocated to clear engine |
Front Wheels.............. |
Wheel Vintiques "Rallye" 15" x 6" |
Rear Wheels.............. |
Wheel Vintiques "Rallye" 15" x 8" |
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Engine type............... |
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Displacement........... |
350CID (5.7L) |
Camshaft.................. |
GM, hydraulic |
Manifold.................... |
Edelbrock Performer |
Carburetor................ |
Holley 600cfm vacuum secondary |
Ignition....................... |
GM HEI |
Headers.................... |
84 Corvette |
Exhaust system........ |
Custom built - USAutomotive |
Mufflers...................... |
IPC "Turbo" |
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Type........................... |
GM Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
Shifter........................ |
Stock, column |
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Body style................. |
Chevrolet 3100 series pickup |
Material..................... |
All steel |
Bed floor................... |
Wood/stainless |
Restoration parts..... |
Mostly from Chevy Duty ** |
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Dashboard.............. |
Stock, restored |
Gauges.................... |
Restored, Chevy Duty |
Seat......................... |
Stock bench |
Upholstery............... |
Black, diamond pleated |
| ** Most of the restoration parts for Tom's project were sourced from Chevy Duty. They offer a wide range of components for Chevy & GMC pickups from 1947 to 1972. Please contact US for information and pricing. |
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