So in my early years ive been into the minitruck scene mostly imports . ive branched off to to others 96 chevy 1500 with air ride and everything. And then i had a 72 gmc 3/4ton suburban with a 402 . anyhow I liked the suburban but ive always been drawn to the 53 chevy 3100s every since Codys roadhouse steakhouse put them outside.Id always want to sit outside so i can look at them (ugly rusty old trucks) as my wife calls them haha.so ive sold the suburban and passing the minitruck onto my teenage son when he gets old enough to drive . 2 more yrs. Ive been going to shows all over for the last 25yrs. Ive been eyeing every 47-54 3100 i can find. Problem is im not much of a body man.More of a motor guy if you know what i mean.so today i bought a left rear fender that is in pretty good shape for 25.00.and a front left fender for 20.00 gotta love the last day of the turkey rod run deals.Ya i dont have a truck yet but i will hopefully soon.im looking to put it on a s10 chassis for now but we will see what happens once i get one. i have one about 50 miles from me that a guy is doing a frame off and he has enough to build 2 trucks.Here's what will be left over when he gets done with his build that i have a chance to buy.
The good. A 53 cab has typical rust cab corners ,doors are pretty good. someone has fiberglassed the driver and pass floorboards, a good running 235 and floorshift trans ,a 51 3100 chevy frame,
The BAD ,bed is really bad , pass fender has lots of bondo on it. needs door and back glass, door panels, needs rewired , hood needs a litle work . I can buy all this for 2100.00 what do you guys think? Is it worth it? or should i keep looking
