350-Powered 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1925, Ford became the first of the Big Three to enter the pickup market, but it was Chevrolet that stood tall as Detroit's top truck seller by the time World War II began — and maintained that position long after. Chevy resumed civilian truck production in August 1945 and introduced its new “Advance Design” pickups in May 1947. Wider, longer, and lower than the prewar leftovers marketed in ’46, the Advance Design models looked thoroughly modern and featured an equally modern “alligator” hood that was hinged at the rear. Beneath it was Chevy's proven 216-cid “Stovebolt” six-cylinder engine. 

There were few changes as the Advance Design trucks rolled into the 1950s, but Chevy continued to sell more trucks than all rivals — even with Ford's new F-series models on the market after 1948. Early updates included vent windows added to the doors in 1951. Advance Design production continued briefly into 1955 before the era came to a close when Chevy’s new “Task Force” trucks were launched. 

Advance Design models are highly prized by collectors today. Power swaps are common, and this 1952 3100 half ton is now powered by a BluePrint GM compatible 350 cu-in V8 crate engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, along with other upgrades.

Highlights 

• Finished in dark blue paint over brown vinyl and beige cloth interior 

• Upgrades under current ownership: 

  • BluePrint 350 cu-in V8 crate engine with Holley carburetor 

  • Muncie four-speed manual transmission with floor shifter  

  • Front disc brakes 

  • Front drop axle 

  • Rear lowering springs 

  • Aluminum radiator with an electric fan   

  • 2.5 inch stainless exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers that extend to the rear 

• Wood-plank cargo bed floor and side rails 

• RetroSound stereo

• The chassis number (5KPJ22719) decodes as: 

  • 5 – Kansas City assembly plant 

  • K – 1952 model year 

  • P – 3100 half ton 116-inch wheelbase 

  • J – October build month 

  • 22719 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Power steering 

• Front disc brakes  

• Dakota digital gauges: 120 mph speedometer and odometer, gasoline level, water temperature, oil pressure, and battery

• Shoulder belts 

• 15 inch steel wheels 

• Falken Wildpeak A/T 235/75R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint chips, scratches, and scuffs, including peeling paint just below the windshield and scraped paint on tailgate 

• Driver's side window sticks when rolling it down 

Included 

• Side-mounted spare tire 

• Lockable wooden tool chest with jack, tire iron, and jumper cables 

• New regulator for driver’s side window 

• Additional spare parts including replacement 18-inch chrome exhaust tips and a replacement cowl 

• Owner's manual

• Two sets of keys

Ownership History 

The consignor of this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup has owned it since 2020.