Vehicle Description
Who doesn't like a Chevy task force era truck? They've got a ton of
personality, they're super popular at car shows, and they look like
they're raring to go even when they're parked. This turquoise 1956
Chevy 3100 has all of the charm and style with plenty of power and
some nice convenience items...sounds good to us!
Turquoise was the ideal 1950s color and you have to admit it looks
great here. The paint job was done a few years ago and it's holding
up great with a nice gloss that seems about right for a pickup. The
3100 was all-new in 1955, ostensibly to showcase the new small
block V8, so they didn't mess with a good thing in '56, and that
was the right choice. You'll note the grille has been painted white
in a nod to tradition, but much of the remaining trim has been
neatly shaved to give it a clean look without removing too much
personality. Gaps are good all around and the stepside bed gives it
a muscular look. Out back you'll find a tailgate with big Chevrolet
block letters, and both bumpers were similar to those found on
passenger cars to further tie the two together in consumers' minds.
The bed is lightly weathered oak and it looks great, with a vintage
look that has character.
Inside you'll sit on the original bench seat that's been wrapped in
a fresh black and turquoise seat cover that really lights up the
cabin. The dash was properly painted to match the exterior, as were
the doors and the rest of the interior. There's black carpet on the
floor and a late-model tilt steering column and steering wheel to
help you get comfortable. That seems to be the extent of the
modifications, however, as it still uses stock gauges in a
beautiful chevron-shaped pod (again, a nod to the passenger car
line), with auxiliary dials tucked in under the dash. A JVC
AM/FM/CD stereo head unit has been installed in the center of the
dash, replacing what was obviously a factory radio, and it's a
welcome improvement.
Pop the hood and check out the 305 cubic inch small block inside.
It's pretty mild but offers useful power that allows you to still
use this truck as a truck. It also looks pretty much the way you'd
expect when you open the hood of a truck like this. You could get a
small block motor in 1956, but it certainly didn't run or look this
good. There's an Edelbrock carburetor up top, a set of chrome valve
covers, and a new alternator makes plenty of electricity. Original
ram's horn exhaust manifolds feed a dual exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers, so it sounds racy enough, but the front
suspension remains a solid axle on leaf springs so it doesn't lose
its vintage truck feel. Power routes back through a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission and on to the original rear end. 15-inch
aluminum wheels hold a set of 225/75/15 blackwall tires, so it's
got a sturdy look that's ready to work or play.
If you're looking for a truck that can't be missed, pick up the
phone and give us a call today!