Vehicle Description
This 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Big Window pickup is one of those builds
where you can see the attention to detail throughout. Not merely
assembled, but rather built with an eye towards making even the
little stuff look right, it's gorgeous to look at and wonderful to
drive. Fuel-injected 350 V8 power combined with a great color and
interior choice, makes this a slick hauler that can take home
trophies or cruise cross-country equally well.
This truck goes way beyond simple hauler, and even back in the
'50s, Chevy revolutionized the industry with the crazy idea that
workmen wanted attractive vehicles, too. So while a lot of them got
worked right into the ground, this handsome pickup received a full
rejuvenation that includes a few skillfully shaved bits and a lot
of hand work to make it smooth and shiny. Fit and finish are quite
good overall, and the slick orange paint was done a few years ago
and is still in good shape with only minor signs of use. A chrome
grille and smooth one-piece bumper were fitted up front, and who
can argue with how cool it looks? The big back window gives the
truck a fish-bowl view of everyone that will be gawking at you
driving by, and the bed is neatly finished with painted wood,
polished stainless rub rails, and a spray-in bedliner on the inner
walls, adding a bit of durability should you ever want to haul
something other than a car show lounger back there. Add in smooth
1-piece bumpers fore and aft, cool side trim on the fenders, and a
wicked stance atop those oversized rims, and you have a truck that
creates a stir everywhere it goes.
With the original truck sporting vinyl and rubber and steel
interior materials, the makeover gives it a much softer, friendlier
demeanor. A reshaped and very comfortable bench seat has been
wrapped in custom foam and smooth cream beige upholstery, which
uses a period pleated pattern to closely replicate a 1950s vibe.
Custom plush carpets look great and help control noise and heat and
the door panels are properly finished with body-colored paint and
bright door and window handles. The dashboard, even when it was
stock, was striking in a pickup truck and has now been painted to
match the exterior, with the original gauge bezel still in place,
augmented with a trio of auxiliary units to the left of the
steering wheel, and a classic AM/FM radio centered in the dash.
You'll also note custom tricks like the upholstered headliner up
top, aftermarket speakers in the kick panels, and a Grant GT
steering wheel atop an aftermarket tilt column. A/C is very
cleverly installed under the dash, with neatly integrated vents so
they don't attract a lot of attention. It's not perfect inside, but
as you can see, not many details were left to chance.
The engine is a powerful 350 cubic inch V8, with plenty of pop to
move all that '50s sheetmetal with ease in and out of the corners.
Additions include a Holley Sniper fuel injection up top, long-tube
headers, and, of course, those brightly chromed valve covers and
air cleaner. There's a big aluminum radiator up front to keep
things cool and the accessories are tucked in close to the block
and spun by a serpentine belt setup. Backed by a 2004R 3-speed
automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end out back, it's a
superlative highway cruiser that's still punchy around town. Up
front there's a giant sway bar and power front disc brakes, plus
power steering and a custom dual exhaust system with throaty
mufflers sounds suitably performance-oriented. The rear is
headlined by a 4-link set-up and QA1 adjustable coilovers, and the
stance is just about perfect, with a lot of the credit going to the
killer 18" and 20" US Mag wheels and staggered 245/40/18 front and
235/45/20 rear performance radials.
A gorgeous truck with a killer look, this beautifully built Chevy
3100 Big Window delivers in every sense of the word. Call
today!
