Chevrolet Panel 3100
Built: 1955-1957 · Series: PANEL
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Chevrolet Panel – enclosed van body on the half-ton 3100/3105 chassis, six- and eight-cylinder engines from 3.2 to 5.7 litres, gross weight up to 3.5 tonnes
Panel at Chevrolet does not denote a range of its own, but an enclosed van body without side windows, built on the chassis of Chevrolet's light pickups of the 1940s to 1960s. The type numbers 3100 and 3105 come from Chevrolet's model nomenclature of the time for the half-ton range, from which the later C/K series with the C-10 designation descended. Panel Truck and Panel Van are the English umbrella terms for the same body style: an enclosed delivery body with no windows in the load area, used by trades and delivery services.
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The register lists 7 versions with six- and eight-cylinder engines of 3,222 to 5,700 cm³. Unladen weight ranges from 1,600 to 2,400 kg, gross vehicle weight from 2,160 to 3,500 kg. Width runs from 1,870 to 2,000 mm.
As an enclosed delivery vehicle with no side windows, the panel body served trades, courier firms and public authorities needing a weatherproof, theft-resistant load space on a sturdy pickup chassis, standing in the same tradition as comparable bodies from Ford and Dodge on their half-ton chassis. The range's simple, service-friendly engineering also made it a popular basis for later conversions and restorations.
On an example from these model years, checking the frame and body panels for rust-through comes first, particularly around the wheel arches and in the load-area floor. The six- or eight-cylinder engine is considered robust and mechanically simple, but the carburettor, distributor and braking system should be checked for a condition appropriate to the vehicle's age. Spare parts for the drivetrain and chassis remain well supplied through the active American classic-vehicle scene, while body panels specific to the panel version are scarcer than those for the open pickup version.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Chevrolet Panel, Chevrolet (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 210 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 3,222 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,960 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,910 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,753 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,268 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 119.8 kW/t (210 kW / 1.8 t)
Stronger than 98% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chevrolet Panel 3100 have?
The Chevrolet Panel 3100 delivers 210 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet Panel 3100 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,753 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet Panel 3100?
2,268 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet Panel 3100 have?
6 cylinders, 3,222 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet Panel 3100?
4,960 mm × 1,910 mm.
When was the Chevrolet Panel 3100 built?
Production years: 1955-1957.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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