Lot 3009
1948 Chevrolet 3100 Restomod
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With a Chevrolet Performance LS3 V8 engine producing 480 horsepower, and 4L60E 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Built on a boxed and filled Chassis Tech frame, with a "b" body front clip with a GM four link rear clip. Brakes and suspension are 1996 Buick Roadmaster replacement parts. An independant front suspension, with eleven inch disc brakes. The rear is a four link, 10 bolt rear, with eleven inch drum brakes, and air shocks with coil over springs. Axle ratio is 3.42:1. Also with Vintique 15"x 7" steel wheels with polished hubcaps, and Michelin tires.
Exterior with green paint, and black steps. All new laminated, tinted windows with new rubber is installed. The interior is finished with grey carpet, grey vinyl seats and headliner. With air conditioning by Old Air, gauges by Classic Instruments, and the dash was modified for the radio with four speakers mounted in the front and rear. Cruise control is also present. The door handles, and door jamb hardware is from a 1952 model, for the locking capabilities. The bed is finished in black textured liner.
Please note, bidders may be subject to a bidding limit. Please review your account and contact the front office for assistance with increasing a bid limit prior to the auction. This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 10% buyer's premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. LLA will process taxes, title, and registration for NC buyers. For out-of-state buyers, a third-party will handle the processing. Buyer's invoice will include tax, tag, and title fees, along with a document fee of $199 for NC and $399 out-of-state.
40 years of ownership, with a restoration performed between 1999-2006. Most of the original work was performed while in Redding, California. After completion, the truck was used as the primary daily transportation until present. It was driven from California to it current home in Youngsville, North Carolina. The new engine, and transmission were installed in 2023. Three books document the build, and receipts.
The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections.
In wonderful condition, with very few flaws; small chip to paint on tailgate, and small area lifting on center seam on hood; small area of carpet missing from previous floor mounted throttle pedal; no other apparent concerns.
