Hey All!,
I am contemplating my first truck(s).. a '51 chevy 3100... or a '54 3100... the first is a "mutt" .. it has a 51 body on a 67 Camaro frame with the small block 302 and auto transmission.... thats all i know so far... body of the truck is solid with minimal rust... no damage and the bed is still intact... the owner wants 2500 for it...currently not running.
the other is a "54 that has been poorly redone but all original... the bodywork (bondo) is showing cracks and the cowel vent has been bondo overed... its price is 5K more...has a few dents in the running boards and rear fender.. looks good from a distance but up close its... lacking..a lot.
my question is this.. would the 51 be easier to get back on the road and be more reliable in the long run with the later engine and under carrage...
or is the 54 a better deal since it all original but still need re-re done...
give me your thoughts...
oldwreck...
Last edited by Peggy M; 06/02/2023 3:53 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
