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1951 Chevy 3100

November 1, 2020 By Gauge Magazine

1951 Chevy 3100 owned by Jimmy Soots

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Issue
November 2020
Owner
Jimmy Soots
Ride
Zack
(1951 Chevrolet 3100)
Meaning Behind the Name
For my son.
Photographer
Square One

Ride Details

Original Cost
$3000
Build Cost
$20000
What was the inspiration?
Father and son build.
How long did it take you to build?
One year.
How long have you been building?
Been building customs for 8 years.
Club Affiliations
No clubs.
Your future plans?
Life in paradise.
Vehicle history
Cutlass to custom!
Thanks to
God will always be first to thank for everything. My family and friends keep my life straight as an arrow. Opportunities like this are a blessing!
Previous Rides
1977 Cutlass, 1971 Chevelle, 1963 Chevy Impala, 1969 Buick Riviera, 1971 Chevy Nova, 1931 Ford Coupe, 1971 C10 Truck, 2000 Chevy Dually, 1966 VW Kombi bus, 1977 Bagged C10 service truck, 2000 Chevy Astro on hydro, 1972 Duece and 1/4, 1971 split bumper Camaro, 1960 El Camino.

Engine Details

Make
4.3 S10 motor 2002
Cylinders
6 cylinder
Chrome or polish
Paint

Chassis Details

Chassis
Chevy s10 chassis
Drop or lift inches
8 inch drop
Front Shocks
Regular
Rear Shocks
Regular
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Paint

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Chrome Torque Thrust

Rear Wheel Type
Chrome torque thrust
Front Wheel Size
20”
Rear Wheel Size
20”
Front Tire Size
8.5
Rear Tire Size
10

Paint Details

Color
Bare metal with airbrush patina
Paint Type
Clear
Graphics Description
Patina with custom fabrication metal art
Painted By
Jimmy Soots
Graphics By
Jimmy Soots

Body Details

Channeled
✅
Body Drop
✅
Hood
Original
Grille
Original
Bumpers
Custom back bumper, original front
Addon Accessories
Tool box, tie down tails, front hood latch, individual custom burnt and formed feathers on back driver side fender, acoustic guitar on passenger side
Body Mods
Ford fenders with extended bed.
Body Mods by
Jimmy Soots

Interior Details

Dashboard
Original
Gauges
Original
Steering Wheel
Chevy S10
Console
Original
Amps
Crunch
Speakers
Avalanche (2)12’s, (4) 6x9’s
Stereo Installed by
John Johns
Seats
2014 pick up truck

“Zack”

1951 Chevy 3100 owned by Jimmy Soots

Owned by: Jimmy Soots

Photos by: Jason Carroll


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Filed Under: Features, November 2020 Tagged With: 3100, chevy, custom, Feature


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