Vehicle Description
The all-new late-1955 Chevrolet "Task Force" pickups were a hit
with the new truck buying public and they remain very popular even
in the 21st century. This bright red 1955 Chevy 3100 Big Back
Window truck has that classic look we all know and love and
features beefy 350 V8 power, an overdrive transmission, an upgraded
suspension, and a custom TMI interior that all combine into what is
arguably the best-looking truck of the era, coupled with choice
modern conveniences that make it a pleasure to drive today.
Bright red always works on vintage pickups, but this isn't some
faded old farm truck, as the Cardinal Red (or close facsimile)
finish on this big girl is quite the head turner. With that great
curb appeal, this one seems to have led an easy life showing off
its crisp, clean lines that are covered with layer-upon-layer of
deep, shiny paint that was professionally applied during the
truck's comprehensive restoration (started in 2008 and completed in
2012). It's not a perfect show queen, although it's pretty darn
close and you'll be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about
in this even, uniform application, short of a tiny imperfection or
two that can only be seen up close as possible. Regardless, this
truck wasn't built just to compete in the beauty circuit, but
rather as a top driver-quality rig meant to be enjoyed, with
nothing incorporated into the build that takes away from the killer
look of the original 3100 design. It's easy to see why these trucks
were a hit the moment they were introduced, with the forward-canted
fenders that make it look fast even sitting still (not that pickup
trucks needed to be fast in 1955, but it's still a great look) and
a handsome egg crate chrome grille that linked Chevy's truck line
with their automotive offerings. The sharp body crease that runs
from the headlights to the back of the cab and is picked up again
in the rear fenders is incredibly well-defined and we especially
like the custom look of the Black-and-Gold 'Chevrolet'
block-lettering on the tailgate. Other custom touches include a
trio of vents on either side of the big hood, chrome step-plates at
the profiles punctuated with shiny oval exhaust tips underneath,
and a louvered roll-pan out back that takes the place of the
original rear bumper. As is customary with a high-end vintage
pickup, the bed has been finished with what appear to be pine
boards (or possibly oak; sorry, we're not lumberjacks), shiny
chrome rub strips, capped bed rails, and a black vinyl tonneau
cover that protects the gorgeous dance floor from the elements.
Glistening chrome on the front bumper, grille insert, and light and
glass surrounds look substantial and have been polished up to a
blinding shine that works well against the hot-red finish.
The interior mostly sticks fairly close to the factory theme,
albeit with a host of new and upgraded components that catapult it
into the 21st century. A sculpted, split-back TMI bench seat is
covered in gorgeous Dark Charcoal hides and red stitching that
bring a lot of style to the mix without being overwhelming, and the
bespoke door card were finished to match. The black-and-red color
combination looks great inside the cabin, with beautiful red paint
on all the exposed steel that matches the exterior, and plush
carpets and heavy-duty vinyl floormats match the theme of the bench
seat. With all that added power in the drivetrain accurate
monitoring is a must, and the Dolphin gauges in the billet bezel
ahead of the driver work in concert with a pair of AutoMeter
auxiliary gauges installed in the center of the dash and a big,
SunPro tachometer mounted just above that keeps an eye on the revs.
A big, vintage-style Classic steering wheel atop a polished tilt
column provides ample room for the driver, the B&M shifter in
the floorboard works with the gear indicator plate to the left of
the wheel, and the gauge just below monitors the PSI for the
adjustable rear air shocks. Options include an R134a A/C unit that
blows ice cold, power windows, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit
that powers upgraded speakers neatly installed behind the bench
seat. It was all restored and executed to a very high level, so the
cabin is an incredibly comfortable place in which to spend some
time.
You could certainly get a V8 in your 1955 Chevy, but the 350 cubic
incher that's in there now is a lot more powerful than anything
they were building back then. It is, however, dressed beautifully
with Chevy Orange enamel on the block, Edelbrock finned valve
covers, and an AWESOME Cadillac-style air cleaner with custom
pinstripe work adorning the top and two giant snorkels jutting out
front that rush huge gulps of air into the engine. It's a beautiful
engine bay presentation, with new components neatly organized and
detailed up against the custom finished firewall and inner fenders.
A performance intake manifold and QuickFuel 4-barrel carburetor
help build power up top, and Hooker headers feed a set of Xlerator
mufflers that give this old Chevy a fantastic sound. A giant
radiator keeps the small block cool in all conditions, while power
rack-and-pinion steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes tremendously
improve the driving experience. A TCI 700R4 automatic transmission
handles the 350's torque and power with ease, and it spins a
hotrodder's favorite Quick-Change rear end out back that's
incredibly versatile. The suspension's been upgraded with
heavy-duty sway bars fore and aft and adjustable rear air shocks
that set the stance atop a set of slick American Racing Torque
Thrusts wrapped in 235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/As that finish the look
perfectly.
Look around and you won't find a whole lot of these trucks finished
to this level. Popularity (and pricing) is only increasing, so make
this one yours by calling today!
