For Sale: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 in Columbus, Ohio

$98,995

Cruisin Classics is proud to present to you this incredibly well-built 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Big Window Stepside Pickup. The story of this iconic "Task Force" series truck's restoration begins in California around 2014 with a solid truck and a dream to make it outstanding. The California owner started with a nice original body truck and brand new TCI chassis with independent front suspension ($9,015), and he got busy from there. He took the truck to Roseville Rod and Custom and spent $9,600 in body work, then it went to Ace Body Shop in Lincoln, CA, where it was treated to a stunning paint job in Mitsubishi Rotor Glow Orange Metallic (M08) that added $12,450 to the tab. He next added a fuel-injected 5.7-liter LS1V-8 and matching 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission that came out of a low-mileage '99 Corvette. Work continued for a couple of years until the unfortunate passing of the California owner. The truck was then purchased by a gentleman in Albuquerque, New Mexico, around 2018, and he decided to take this already stunning truck up to the next level with even more cosmetic and mechanical upgrades, including Vintage Air, American Racing Torq Thrust wheels, and a gorgeous interior (just to name a few). He enjoyed the finished truck for a few years, then sold it to a gentleman here in Ohio who went on to make yet more improvements like new shocks (all 4), a new battery, and a few more odds & ends. The end result of the efforts of these three owners is a show-quality '56 3100 Big Window truck that turns heads and gathers crowds wherever it goes. Let's dive into all of the finer details of this amazing truck...

This 3100 comes to us today dressed in a deep glossy coat of Rotor Glow Orange Metallic paint that beautifully accentuates the curved lines of the truck. Up front, the bulbous hood sports a clean look with no badging at the forward edge. Below is a mirror-finish chrome eggcrate grille flanked by round headlights in bright bezels and conical turn signal lights. An equally bright chrome bumper runs side to side beneath. Looking at the truck from the side, the wrap-around windshield and big rear window really come into view. A subtle silver pinstripe provides a nice accent as it encircles the side windows and rear window in one big loop. Bright touches gleam against the orange paint, including wiper arms, dual swan-neck side mirrors, door handles, and like-new "Chevrolet 3100" fender spears. This Chevy has a great stance as it sits atop 17" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels all shod with Nexen Npriz AH8 tires. Look through any of the wheels and find black Wilwood Calipers and drilled & slotted rotors. At the rear, the stepside bed floor has been redone with highly figured Red Oak and bright dividers. The gas tank has been relocated under the bed, and the fill is on the bed floor. Glance up at the rear window to find that an LED cat-eye third brake light has been added. The tailgate features spring-loaded latches and chrome "CHEVROLET" lettering on the backside. Flanking the tailgate are round 1937 Ford taillights that add to the vintage look. Below the tailgate is a new roll-pan, another chrome bumper, and down-turned chrome exhaust tips. Take a look underneath the truck to see that the undercarriage looks just as spectacular as the top side - this ride has obviously never been driven in the rain!

Lift the hood to reveal an engine bay that you'll be proud to show off at any car show. The inner fenders and the underside of the hood are painted flat black, and the clean smooth firewall is the same glossy orange as the body. At the center is the aforementioned 5.7 liter fuel-injected LT1 V-8 engine topped off with a black intake and black fuel rail covers with chrome "CHEVROLET" call-outs. Attached to the intake with polished tubing is a Spectre high performance air filter. Up front, a black top cover-plate hides the radiator beneath. That same radiator is equipped with GC Cooling dual electric fans and an aluminum overfow cannister. Other highlights include power steering, power brakes, Vintage Air A/C and heat system, ceramic-coated Sanderson headers, and a firewall-mounted oil dipstick. The V-8 is mated up to a 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission that sends power to the rear wheels via a 9" rear axle with 3.50 Positraction gears.

When you open the door and look into the cab, one word comes to mind - impressive! The tan and orange interior is a breathtakingly beautiful combination of high end materials and amenities. The full length door panels are dressed in tan vinyl with bright trim, armrests, and Billet door handles and window cranks. The doors appear to have crank windows, but a gentle push up or down with the "crank"activates the power actuators in the door and the windows glide quickly and effortlessly - a seriously cool upgrade! A Billet inner cab step cover welcomes you inside for a seat on the Glide Engineering bench seat that's covered in flawless tan leather. There are fresh new seatbelts and the seat has a fold-down center armrest for added comfort. Behind the seat, tan vinyl lines the cab wall under the big window. Overhead are a tan vinyl headliner that matches the style of the seat, tan visors, and a cab light at the rear. Underfoot is high-quality tan German square-weave wool carpet that is kept nice with rubber-backed light brown fiber floormats. On the floor at the drivers right is a handle for the Wilwood emergency brake and under the base of the seat in the center is a spring-loaded cupholder for two - yet more awesome upgrades. The driver is treated to an orange 3-spoke steering wheel with Chevy bowtie centercap. The wheel is on a chrome tilt column that is also home to an elegant chrome shifter for the automatic transmission. Ahead, the upper dash is orange-painted steel with a tan vinyl lower section. The steering wheel frames a V-shaped chrome trimmed Classic Instruments gauge cluster that contains an 8K tachometer, 140mph speedometer, and working gauges for temp, volts, oil, and fuel. The odometer reads 3,040 miles that the title says are non-actual. Also on the dash are controls for the working wipers, lights, and a simple 4-knob control unit for the Vintage Air system that blows cold A/C and Hot heat through 4 round chrome vents in the dash. Located in the lower tan vinyl section of the dash to the drivers left are a series of toggle switches for fuel pump, fans, ignition, and dome light, while on the right are some charging ports. Ahead of the passenger is a glovebox door, but there are only HVAC hoses behind it, no box. Under the dash on both sides are tan vinyl kick panels that match the design on the door cards, and on the drivers side a small fire extinguisher has been mounted. A battery cut-off has been hidden externally beneath the passenger door area on the frame. This stupendous '56 3100 comes with a collection of restoration photos and thick folders of receipts from the previous owners.

If you're looking for a classic 50's truck, this 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Big Window Stepside is one of the nicest examples you're going to find! It's a full frame-off build with super-slick paint, gleaming chrome, and only top-tier parts used! Whoever buys this truck is going to be the lucky recipient of the result of years of hard work and planning that went into building this superb Chevy! Chances to own a truck built to this level don't come around every day, so don't delay - give our friendly staff a call and make this beauty your own!

ENGINE
5.7liter fuel-injected LT1 V-8 (from a '99 Corvette)
Power Steering
Spectre Air Cleaner
Black Fuel Rail Covers with "CHEVROLET" Badging
Vintage Air
GC Coolin...for more information please contact the seller.