Vehicle Description
This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup is one of the most impressive
vehicles we've seen in a long time. Not just an impressive truck,
but an impressive ANYTHING. With late-model LS power, high-quality
paint, and all the luxuries of a modern machine, it's the ultimate
mid-50s hauler that really can do it all.
Out in the sun, this dark green pickup shimmers and glows form
within and our photo studio just can't quite capture the impressive
quality of the paint. The things you can see, however, are the
ultra-straight bodywork, the awesome gaps, and the deep shine, all
of which are only possible with fairly large chunks of cash and a
lot of time. The 1955 Chevy trucks were arguably as revolutionary
as the cars, with modern looks that were stylish as well as
practical, and this one doesn't remove one bit of the awesomeness
that was built into every one. All the factory trim remains,
including the egg crate grille, both bumpers, and the cool side
emblems on the fenders, and all of it has been painted off-white to
give it an old-school look that's really appealing. The bed is
filled with lovely wood planks and painted rub strips, so its
hauling days are probably over, and the floor matches the custom
stake sides that add some charm.
Inside they tried to keep the soul of the original alive, and that
means a simple black bucket seat with nice white piping to dress it
up. Matching painted door panels were created that give the spartan
Chevy a more finished feel and the plain black carpets certainly
help with the NVH. The factory dash was restored and filled with
modern Dolphin instruments in a custom panel that looks like it
belongs there while all the secondary knobs and controls remain
intact. The original radio has been replaced by an AM/FM/cassette
unit that fits neatly in the original slot and the factory heater
controls now manage a Vintage Air HVAC system that uses reasonably
subtle vents under the dash to keep things cool inside. A polished
aluminum tilt column with a custom wood-rimmed wheel gives it a
slightly custom vibe inside, but no truck in 1955 was anywhere near
this luxurious.
They weren't nearly this fast, either. Packing the full drivetrain
from a late-model GM vehicle, this pretty pickup seems to have the
heart of a muscle car. The 5.3-liter Vortec Max V8 engine is both
lightweight and durable, and its performance credentials are
well-established. It's a neat fit in the 3100's engine bay and in
many ways looks just like the factory might have done it. All the
factory accessories were included in the swap, including power
steering and the aforementioned A/C. There's an A-arm front
suspension replacing the original I-beam axle, so it rides and
handles like a car, not a vintage truck, and out back a set of
highway-friendly gears in an 8.5-inch rear end make it an easy
cruiser. This truck also received a GM 4L60E 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission plus a set of custom headers and a rumbling
Flowmaster exhaust system. The stance is just right, neither too
low nor to high, and the chrome Torque Thrust wheels with 205/65/15
front and 225/60/16 rear Michelin Pilot radials fill the fenders
perfectly.
Trucks are red hot right now and if we had to choose just one to
keep for ourselves, this 1955 Chevy would be the one. Come see it,
you'll definitely be impressed. Call now!