1953 Chevy 3100 Becomes Custom Restyled Road Tripper

Classic Car Studio gave a 1953 Chevy 3100 truck a top to bottom custom restyling to build a couple’s road trip dream truck.

Full-Build Photo Recap

This photo recap of the full build is from season 2 of the shop’s TV show, “Speed is the New Black” — Full build specs below…

Powertrain

• LS V8 408ci Stroker
• Dart Cathedral Port Heads
• Inglese Stack Injection
• Custom Stainless CCS Exhaust
• Holley Dominator EFI
• Vintage Air Inc – Air Conditioning
• Gearstar 4L80E Transmission
• Ford 9″ Posi Rearend w/ 4.10’s
• Wilwood Disc Brakes
• RideTech Coilovers
• Modified Stock Chassis w/ IFS
• Budnik Wheels – 18″ Fronts, 20″ Rears

Paint & Body

• BASF Glasurit Paint & Clear
• Custom Pinstriping by VanGogh at Bauers Studios
• Cab was stretched 4″
• Stretched Rear Fenders
• Custom Tailgate w/ License Plate Opening
• Modified Front Bumper for Fog Lights
• Modified Rear Bumper w/ Cadillac CTS-V Exhaust Tips
• Pros-Picks Bed & Tonneau Cover
• Shaved Firewall
• Shaved & Smoothed Hood
• Custom Running Boards
• Flush Mount Glass by All Car Auto Glass

Interior

• Classic Instruments Gauges
• Budnik Steering Wheel
• Custom Dash & Door Panels
• Custom Center Console
• Kicker Q-Series Speakers
• Relicate Leather
• One Piece Leather Headliner

Noah Alexander and his team build and restore cars at Classic Car Studio in St. Louis, Missouri.