Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet 3200 Pickup
The Chevrolet Task Force was Chevrolet's successor to the Advance
Design series. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second
series) through 1959. At GMC dealers, it was called the Blue Chip
Series. Designed by Ned Jordan, Chevrolet's Task Force pickups
blurred the line between passenger cars and trucks. They were more
comfortable and roomier than previous Chevy trucks, and they
offered stylish features like a wraparound windshield, hooded
headlights, and an egg-crate grille.
For consignment, a nicely buttoned up 3200 Pickup from Chevrolet
and right out of 1957. A few changes in the powertrain, some
convenience options added to the interior, and a pale pink hue
covering most of it. Appearing from the side view as a mild custom
but retaining all the factory body lines. A customized truck, with
decent paint and the ability to rip it up a bit and haul some stuff
or just some ass!
Exterior
Presenting in a pale pink but showing signs of cracking, crazing,
bodywork, and rust peeking through especially on the tailgate. A
white roof with a matching white visor set off the lower sea of
pink and make for a great 1950's paint scheme. Hooded hi output
headlights flank either side of the chrome horizontal and
vertically barred grille and bumper below. All trimmings of chrome
have long since been removed except for the door handles and
mirrors. A bulbous hood sans badges or ornamentation now sports a
teal and orange flourish in pinstripe form. These same colors work
on both front fenders with a "'57 Chevrolet" callout and swoop
pinstripe. For the back of the truck, it's all bed in styleside
form with the obligatory chrome exhaust pipes peeking out in front
of the rear tires. Mahogany stained boards make up the bed floor
and are separated by stainless ribbing. More of the pinstriping
surrounds the Chevrolet embossed tailgate with heavy paint wear
showing on the V, R, and O. 15-inch chrome 5 spoke wheels are all
around with Cooper Cobra raised white letter rubber.
Interior
A complete redux with tweed broadcloth and white vinyl for the door
panels with shiny handles and nonfunctional power window switches,
hint, they're still crank style. Inside a refreshed bench with more
gray tweed and white vinyl and both sides with an embroidered
Chevrolet bowtie. This seat is very clean and floats in an ocean of
black carpeting. Fronting this is an original laid out dash in pale
pink and ivory, with the original knobs and pulls but with the
added bonus of a Vintage Air heater/AC panel. A later model
steering column with a 3 spoke black vinyl rimmed wheel is seen.
Above is a custom headliner in dark charcoal with a small square
pattern in broadcloth.
Drivetrain
A flip of the big bulbous hood and floating in the center of a
cavernous black engine bay is a consignor-stated 327ci V8 with a
4-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake manifold on top. A TH350
transmission is on back and it is a 3-speed automatic which pushes
power rearward to the rear tires via a 12-bolt rear axle. Power
steering is on as are power brakes. Keeping it all cool is an
aluminum radiator with accordian texture polished hoses.
Undercarriage
A strong rust free frame gives support to all the underside
components. Independent coil springs for the front suspension and
leaf springs provide the ride in the rear. We note some prior
repairs on the cab corners and underside of the cab steps. Some
invasive rust is rearing its head in these areas again and should
be tended to. Dual exhaust sends spent gasses past Cherrybomb
mufflers before exiting in front of the rear wheels. Power front
disc brakes in the front and power drums in the rear provide the
Whooah factor.
Drive-Ability
This truck roared to a start and accelerated like it was on fire to
the test track and on it as well. It handled beautifully and came
to a quick stop thanks to the upgraded brakes. The recovered seat
is almost heavenly, and the gauges galore always want to draw your
eyes to the dash.
A nice build showing some age in areas but nothing horrible. A
newer era engine, power accessories, and a comfy interior. A neat
looker and a hot cooker, we give you the 1957 Chevrolet 3200
pickup, ready to haul your car show gear or ass!
VIN DECODE
3B57B105019
3B-3200 Series
57-1957
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
105019-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.