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| | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 | Just watched a 1948 3100 restored original sell for $38000 on mecum with a stock 235 engine.......
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Most likely it was not a "stock original" 1948 truck/engine with a 235 in a 3100. (If my truckin' friend cletis was around, he would have argued/stated that the truck was neither original, nor restored to "original". I make this post in memory/honor of Charlie.) The 235 engine was not a factory option in a 3100 truck in 1948. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/4886.htmNonetheless, it most likely is a very nicely "restored" truck. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 135 | Lol. That was pretty much my point, fully frame off restored with the optional air conditioning. And the 235 lol
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | The so called “Experts” on these Auction shows don’t have a clue what restored is. Spray a new coat of paint and it’s restored. As Tim said, our dear friend Charlie “Cletis” Hardin would turn over in his grave if we didn’t defend his point of view. RIP Cletis, we got your back brother.ðŸ›
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,588 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,588 | I agree, do some research.
235's were only put in 1-1/2 or 2-Tons until the about 53.
Factory AC, no way?
A heater was an option then also.
Edit: And I miss Charlies input also!
Don
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1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 |
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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