I bought this vintage truck, a 1950 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab, in 1993 for $1,200. It had a 283 and a granny 4 speed in it. It ran and drove really good.
Over the next several years, I installed a 350 trans, Nova rear end, HEI distributor, restored the original gauges, added an OG radio and heater. I also have a Fulton visor that is not shown in the pics.
I repainted the truck about three years ago (2006) in my garage and I'd say it looks pretty good.
My whole idea with this truck is to maintain as original a look as possible, even though it has updated drive train. UPDATE (6-28-2021) truck now has a 350 engine and 700r4 trans, disc brakes, and power steering. Currently I'm correcting details like painting the mirror arm and head black, painting the tailgate lettering, and trying to find an original seat to replace the incorrect one. Other future plans include painting the wheels black as well as the bed wood and strips. This truck and my 57 Chevy sedan are my daily drivers, heck the newest thing I own is a 64 Nova!
John Hawkins
Escalon CA
