@tssracing14: All these trucks had corner windows available as an option. It was innovative for the time and relatively inexpensive so many people opted for it. There are many little clues you can use to identify the years of these trucks: hand-pulled emergency brake, 1947; gas filler on the side of the bed 47-48; vent windows in door glass 1951 and later; push-button door handles 52-54; one-piece windshield, 1954.
Very cool! Our uncle, who lived on a farm near Onaga KS. had a truck like this, not sure what the year was, but it was a neat old yellow one. He called it the "Yellasonuvabitch." - which makes me think it might not have run quite so well.?? Ha ha Anyway, great truck! Nice work!
With the 235, especially if it is a '54 to '62, it would have a pressurized lubrication system with a pump, unlike the 216 which was a babbit type which had slingers to splish, splash the oil inside the motor. I once had a '51 3/4 ton Chevy with a 235 from a '56 Chevy in it.
@sethagreen So true! There are a few things on the truck that arn't totally original, but I did keep everything in case I ever do a full resto. Thanks for looking.
That is one of the cleanest, most pristine original trucks that I have seen in many years. I just subbed, hopefully we will see more of this fine truck.
That sure is a pretty truck. Im 16 years old and just got a 1951 Chevrolet just like it. It sat out in my barn for years, but belonged to another lady. It has the origional 216. All the mechanics are fine on it, but the body needs work. Iv been trying to decide what color I should paint it. I can't get past the classic black.
I couldn't help but notice that yours is not completely original. It has an alternator instead of a generator, and probably has been converted to 12V. Nice truck!
@sethagreen It's good to hear that a 16 year old is interested in these old trucks! If you get the 216 running, just make sure to keep it cool, mine overheated. I switched to 12V because my 235 came with the alternator. The 6v works okay, but you will never get stranded with 12v running that starter.
Black looks good on these trucks, off white too, but dark green was the standard color and is most common
very nice pick up .nice to see an orginal truck , i have a 3100 1953 ,red with black fenders , it is original californian truck and mine maxes out at 95 mph but seems better at around 50 mph
what gears are you running in the rear. I am about to put in the 255's. I hope it does the trick. I would like to go freeway speeds. You have a good looking truck. I have a five window 1950 3100 and love it.
Im gonna keep the ring and pinion. Patricks sells the whole set up, but you half to wait a while to get it in the mail. I waited almost a year. I still have the closed drive shaft and all. I wanna throw in the saginaw tranny and new gears. I heard that it will cruise at 75 with both. I have the same set up as you with the 4 speed in the floor. Also the metal brackets that line the inside of your window are real keepers. Those are super hard to find!
I added the belts because my kids love to ride in the truck. The trucks blue color is also a little lighter than it was originally. You can see the factory paint color on the firewall.
Ok that's what I thought, I have a GMC 3/4 ton 51 also no seat belts, personally I could live with out but my little sister likes to ride in it so I may put some in how much did your pain job cost?
Here in CA we have a seatbelt law. You are exempt if they were not originally equipped, but when you put them in you have to use them or get a ticket. Not sure how much the paint job cost. My grandfather had the truck painted in the 70's. I hope to repaint it back to the original blue for about $5,000.
I still have the original 216, it overheated and the head cracked. The babbitted engines are so expensive to rebuild that I decided to put in 235 instead. It was a tough decision because all other running gear is factory original.
motor purrs like a kitten
abbycici 1 month ago
what year did they not have the corner windows in the cab im trying to date mine thats been in our shop for 15 years
tssracing14 2 months ago
@tssracing14: All these trucks had corner windows available as an option. It was innovative for the time and relatively inexpensive so many people opted for it. There are many little clues you can use to identify the years of these trucks: hand-pulled emergency brake, 1947; gas filler on the side of the bed 47-48; vent windows in door glass 1951 and later; push-button door handles 52-54; one-piece windshield, 1954.
oldblue1951 2 months ago
Very cool! Our uncle, who lived on a farm near Onaga KS. had a truck like this, not sure what the year was, but it was a neat old yellow one. He called it the "Yellasonuvabitch." - which makes me think it might not have run quite so well.?? Ha ha Anyway, great truck! Nice work!
susiefromomaha 3 months ago
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susiefromomaha 3 months ago
With the 235, especially if it is a '54 to '62, it would have a pressurized lubrication system with a pump, unlike the 216 which was a babbit type which had slingers to splish, splash the oil inside the motor. I once had a '51 3/4 ton Chevy with a 235 from a '56 Chevy in it.
garywayne1966 5 months ago
i want these wheels i cant find them used anywhere have two need two or some close to these .. cool truck man very nice
TheFordsforme 6 months ago
WOW .. beautiful, you are a lucky man brother!
nappydawg006 6 months ago
how much would u sell it kuz it turns me on
gollo714 7 months ago
looks like crap
Swartz1120 8 months ago
If you put a 235 in it, then it is not original. However, it is still a beautiful truck, very nice!
sethagreen 9 months ago
@sethagreen So true! There are a few things on the truck that arn't totally original, but I did keep everything in case I ever do a full resto. Thanks for looking.
oldblue1951 7 months ago
Very Nice!
lasalleman 9 months ago
I would personal shake your hand and thank you for keeping it original. Not destroying it and making a low rider out of it.
TheGarrettDressler 10 months ago
Blue Chip Truck !
cartoonist1975 11 months ago
Would you consider selling it?
MyRodvideos 1 year ago
Simply wonderful!
migedu1 1 year ago
What a beautiful truck, take good care of it. Very Nice!!
ilivensoca 1 year ago
Thats Beautiful....
8314425157 1 year ago
This is my 51 chevy what a classic!
BlackBeltMaster789 1 year ago
Beautiful truck in original condition. Nice to see one that's not hot-rodded or chopped. Gorgeous!
TexasMan77 1 year ago
That is one of the cleanest, most pristine original trucks that I have seen in many years. I just subbed, hopefully we will see more of this fine truck.
mongo5888 1 year ago
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kanellos09 1 year ago
well done my friend, art and history mixed up perfectly!!
kanellos09 1 year ago
Cool truck . Thanks for the video .
d44lee 1 year ago
chevy's sure as hell made the best cars in the 50's and 60's.
Wishably 1 year ago
That sure is a pretty truck. Im 16 years old and just got a 1951 Chevrolet just like it. It sat out in my barn for years, but belonged to another lady. It has the origional 216. All the mechanics are fine on it, but the body needs work. Iv been trying to decide what color I should paint it. I can't get past the classic black.
I couldn't help but notice that yours is not completely original. It has an alternator instead of a generator, and probably has been converted to 12V. Nice truck!
sethagreen 1 year ago
@sethagreen It's good to hear that a 16 year old is interested in these old trucks! If you get the 216 running, just make sure to keep it cool, mine overheated. I switched to 12V because my 235 came with the alternator. The 6v works okay, but you will never get stranded with 12v running that starter.
Black looks good on these trucks, off white too, but dark green was the standard color and is most common
oldblue1951 1 year ago
@oldblue1951 I thought black was standard and green was the option?
LeviMan2001 1 year ago
@wchworld It was not by choice, the 216 overheated and either the head cracked or it blew a head gasket. The 235 is a much better engine.
oldblue1951 1 year ago
This truck is not 1951, the truck 51 has no spare wheel next to the fenders, is until 1952 when it has the spare wheel
TheVaquero93 1 year ago
que preciosidad de pick-up, una joya...
pacok11 1 year ago
you should show more videos of the truck. I is really interesting to see these
fartie9 2 years ago
thats a bad ass truck not for its looks but for its history too and its looks
lionelnut69 2 years ago 3
I wish I had that! I have always loved chev trucks and want one that is that nice. To bad the 216 died. Thats sorry to hear!
Motorfordtoyota 2 years ago
Wow, that's a beauty. Do your grandfather proud and take good care of it. Its pristine!
RaleTheBlade 2 years ago 5
very nice pick up .nice to see an orginal truck , i have a 3100 1953 ,red with black fenders , it is original californian truck and mine maxes out at 95 mph but seems better at around 50 mph
ineeddollars 2 years ago
damn!
scandishredder 2 years ago
what gears are you running in the rear. I am about to put in the 255's. I hope it does the trick. I would like to go freeway speeds. You have a good looking truck. I have a five window 1950 3100 and love it.
henpa1 2 years ago
It still has the 410 gears. It maxes out at 45 or 50; the 255's are a great idea. Are you changing the rearend or just the ring and pinion?
oldblue1951 2 years ago
Im gonna keep the ring and pinion. Patricks sells the whole set up, but you half to wait a while to get it in the mail. I waited almost a year. I still have the closed drive shaft and all. I wanna throw in the saginaw tranny and new gears. I heard that it will cruise at 75 with both. I have the same set up as you with the 4 speed in the floor. Also the metal brackets that line the inside of your window are real keepers. Those are super hard to find!
henpa1 2 years ago
"have" sorry for the spelling error
henpa1 2 years ago
paint it yourself for less than $1000. It's really a lot of fun.
barthmonster 2 years ago
i have a 69 goat and get 8 mpg .. what do these early inline 6's get?
thanks, Mike.
MesaLX666 2 years ago
asking that because i own the same truck, and i am STUMPED. i know its not seized, i just havent the slightest as to how it ignites...ugh
Midnightsnack456 2 years ago
and pray tell, hoping that the ignition is original, how do you start it????
Midnightsnack456 2 years ago
Simple, just turn the key on and step on the foot starter to the right of the gas pedal.
oldblue1951 2 years ago
i have a 51 4x4 same body(5 window) check it out
cdab1985 2 years ago
Nice looking truck but just to be picky you know that the side mounted spare didn't come out until 1953.
minnesauke 2 years ago
NICE!
MCaperoon 3 years ago
How could it be original with seat belts?
MooseBaker 3 years ago
I added the belts because my kids love to ride in the truck. The trucks blue color is also a little lighter than it was originally. You can see the factory paint color on the firewall.
oldblue1951 3 years ago
Ok that's what I thought, I have a GMC 3/4 ton 51 also no seat belts, personally I could live with out but my little sister likes to ride in it so I may put some in how much did your pain job cost?
MooseBaker 3 years ago
Here in CA we have a seatbelt law. You are exempt if they were not originally equipped, but when you put them in you have to use them or get a ticket. Not sure how much the paint job cost. My grandfather had the truck painted in the 70's. I hope to repaint it back to the original blue for about $5,000.
oldblue1951 3 years ago
That's the price I was thinking, mine was also a blue. I don't have the spare tire thing though. What kind of wood is the bed, do you know?
MooseBaker 2 years ago
The wood is the original yellow pine, but some of it has dry rot.
oldblue1951 2 years ago
How long has the wood been in? Sence the 70's? How long has the dry rot been around?
MooseBaker 2 years ago
kewl im restoring a 51 chevy pickup into a restorod
schist990 3 years ago
Wow, very clean. What happened to the original 216? That 235 is CLEAN!! awesome. Check out my 52.
rockabillyshaun 3 years ago
I still have the original 216, it overheated and the head cracked. The babbitted engines are so expensive to rebuild that I decided to put in 235 instead. It was a tough decision because all other running gear is factory original.
oldblue1951 3 years ago
Great Truck,Im Restoring a 1961 Chevy Truck to all original, thanks for posting!!
novmad67 3 years ago