Vehicle Description
What if you could have a truck that looks like 1956 but drives like
an updated muscle car? Well, here's the answer to your question, a
spectacular 1956 Chevy 3100 pickup with a high-powered 350 V8 crate
motor under the hood, a cabin full of luxury options, and a custom
two-tone paint job that we like to a call a 'neck-snapper' in the
hobby due to all the people that rubberneck to get a good look at
it. Talk about having your cake and eating it too!
Painted in a deep and lustrous Burnt Orange Metallic over Silver
paint scheme, this uber-slick pickup represents an updated version
of the first 'Task Force' series trucks that were actually styled
by designers rather than merely engineered for utility. As a
result, these second series 3100s carry a lot of
automotive-inspired design cues, and if you see a little bit of
Shoebox Chevy in the design, the coincidence is purely intentional.
Of course, the fact that it was finished to today's standards
certainly helps, and there's hardly a ripple, dent, pockmark, or
dent anywhere on the beautiful surface of this truck. Both paint
colors are about a mile deep, and have been rubbed and buffed to a
wonderful shine, and yes, you're seeing hand-laid pinstriping split
the two body colors and on the tailgate outlining the 'Chevrolet'
script. Don't get us wrong, this isn't a SEMA truck that will only
see a trailer it's entire life, it was purpose built to be driven
and has been enjoyed since the completion of the restoration, but
any minor imperfections that may be found upon closer inspection
(and that's exactly what it takes to find fault in this truck) can
easily be reconciled at this price point. It simply doesn't get
much better than this for this kind of money. Enhancing the
polished look is a beautifully finished and slightly rustic oak bed
with polished stainless strips that tie in with the bright chrome
bumpers and brilliantly restored grille. Both custom LED and
old-school taillights flank the tailgate, adding a slightly custom
look, and you'll dig the fit and finish of the tailgate and its
chain catches.
Open those big doors and you'll quickly see that everything was
updated inside as well, with the original bench seat replaced by
what appear to be buckets from a late-model. Wrapped in luxurious,
soft leather, the seats are virtually unmarked, as are the custom
matching door panels that flank them. There's also a custom-made
center console wrapped in the same material as the seats that looks
like it always belonged there, and it adds the practicality of a
pair of cup holders and place to mount the monitor for the exterior
cameras. Even with the restoration it retains a '50s sensibility
inside the cab, but the modern materials will definitely attract
more than their fair share of appreciative nods at shows. The door
panels were also covered on the bottom with the same carpet found
on the floors, beautifully bound carpets that soften the interior
considerably and help control noise and temperature inside. The
beautiful dash was painted to match the exterior paint scheme, and
uses a full set of pretty digital gauges in a custom panel designed
to mimic the original, and A/C vents have been discreetly tucked
underneath. A tilt wheel with a custom leather-wrapped billet wheel
adds to the 21st century feel, as well as the retro-style AM/FM/AUX
stereo head unit in the dash, with speakers scattered throughout
the cab.
Underneath that beautiful two-tone sheetmetal, you'll find a rather
OEM-looking chassis, albeit featuring plenty of modern upgrades and
a clean presentation. Up front there's a crate 350 cubic inch V8
that looks very much like a factory installation with Chevy Orange
on the block and a satin black firewall and inner fenders. Instead
of flash, you get function and reliability, along with easy
serviceability. The wonders of the small block Chevy motor mean it
looks right between the vintage truck's wheel wells, and a few
dress-up items give it some eye appeal when you pop the hood. Power
steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes make this truck a pleasure
to drive, and an A-arm and rack-and-pinion custom front subframe
gives it agile handling, particularly for a pickup. A TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission clicks through the gears, feeding a GM
10-bolt rear hanging on a set of stout leaf springs and upgraded
rear shocks that mean this truck can still work for a living. A
Flowmaster dual exhaust system gives it the perfect amount of
rumble, but it doesn't intrude, making this truck an easy
long-distance hauler. Polished Supreme wheels brighten up the
exterior quite a bit and wear 225/75/15 white-wall radials that
finish off the custom look.
This is a no-compromises truck built to very high standards, and
you'll be proud to call it your own. Call today!
