Ripped straight from the pages of Hemmings is a beautifully restored and restomodded 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup finished in a lovely shade of red. It's jam packed with a number of trick features, a powerful engine combination and all the modern amenities anyone could ask for. Let's check out this beautiful '52 and see what makes is so special.
The Build
The truck itself is the result of over $100k invested in parts and 2,200 hours of labor by Cook Performance of Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. It starts with the 3100 body finished in a Crystal Red Pearl around a custom Heidts chassis. The grille is a custom charcoal unit with polished cross bars with a nipped and tucked front bumper. The cowl has been worked with electronic wipers, a one-piece windshield and smoked backlights. Drip rails have been smoothed, doors matched, and mirrors gently worked into the sides. And to fit those massive tires, the fenders have been widened.
The Drivetrain
Under the hood sits a 6 liter Gen 4 GM LS engine with 423 rear-wheel hp and 364 lb.-ft. of torque. The all-aluminum mill is fitted with K-N custom filter cones and air tubes fed into a FiTech fuel injection system. The aluminum GM heads are outfitted with a beefy set of rockers, pushrods and race springs. It's also got an MSD electronic set up, stainless steel shorty headers and a COMP LSR Series hydraulic roller camshaft. It's also equipped with a CVF Racing accessory drive, polished alternator, and vintage AC compressor. Taking care of cooling duties is an electric pusher fan and Be Cool radiator.
The Interior
On the inside is a custom Tobacco leather interior with TMI bench seat, 3-point safety belts and matching TMI door panels. A color matched dash blends the outside color and its houses a Dakota Digital VHX telemetry kit, Kenwood audio system and Dakota Digital control system. American Autowire wiring is used throughout and connects all the electronic gear and the underhood components.
Interested?
Of course you're interested, but this level of quality and customization surely doesn't come cheap. But with it's old school street rod looks, modern powertrain, and high tech kit inside, maybe $189,900 isn't too much to ask? I'll let you be the judge. Buckle up.
Source: Hemmings