The vehicle featured in this article is a beautifully restored 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Series Half-Ton Pickup Truck. As you can see with these photos, the truck is a real head turner and a true classic.
Chevy Advanced Design
The truck’s design really dates back a few years to 1947 when Chevy came out with a new model of pickup truck which they termed the ‘Advanced Design‘ .You can call it an entirely new truck body design. A comparison between the 1946 Chevy truck and the Advanced design 1947 model show two entirely different looking trucks.
This change ushered in many significant changes and upgrades. For instance, standard equipment included a heater and a defroster. This was an obvious significant upgrade.
The cab was enlarged by eight inches and was seven inches taller. This allowed for seating for three. The windshield was made larger and was cut into two pieces. Visibility was improved. Changes were made to the front of the truck body. The grille now had a horizontal design and recessed headlamps. The fenders became rounder which made for a smoother looking body and overall better aerodynamics.
