Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet 3100 pickup isn't over-the-top aggressive, but
it has the right look to get all kinds of attention at shows and on
the street. There's also a great-running small block V8 under the
hood and an upgraded suspension that makes it feel far more agile
than you'd expect for a pickup truck. If you want a cool custom
hauler you can drive anywhere, this is a fantastic choice.
Chevy took a very big step forward with their all-new pickups,
giving them car-like good looks without losing the toughness that
made their pickups famous. The result was a styling home-run that's
still gorgeous today, a perfect '50s look that actually makes an
old pickup truck look fast. The finish is very nicely done, needing
nothing to really wow 'em at shows, and if you look closely you'll
see just a hint of metallic that really makes it stand out. Oh,
sure, there are a few custom touches like the shaved emblems up
front, flush-fitting fuel door, and LED taillights, all of which
contribute to this truck's awesome look. As you'd expect, the bed
is beautifully refinished with lovely honey-colored oak and
stainless rub strips, and we're pretty sure it hasn't worked for a
living for a long, long time. Big chrome bumpers look like they
come from the automotive line as well, and if it's shiny, it's been
polished to a high shine, making this truck look sharply
dressed.
The interior has been skillfully updated with black leather buckets
from a late-model truck. The bright, airy cabin is helped by those
big windows, and like the exterior, it's a fantastic combination of
black and shiny trim. Dakota Digital gauges fill the instrument
panel, which looks like it has a lot in common with the '57 Bel
Air, and the center of the dash has been modified to handle the
HVAC controls and a pair of power outlets. A tilt steering column
is topped by a Grant steering wheel with a performance look, and it
almost perfectly frames the V-shaped instrument pod. Black carpets
help control noise and heat and look great, giving the interior a
more upscale vibe that it lacked when it was new. It's also got a
modern AM/FM/CD stereo stashed in the glove box and managed by
remote so the dash didn't have to be cut up. It isn't fancy and
retains its truck-like utility, but the softened edges inside make
it an easy place to spend some time.
You could buy these trucks with small block V8s in them from the
factory, so the 350 cubic inch crate motor that's in there now is a
perfect fit. It looks fantastic with a few chrome and billet
aluminum dress-up pieces like the ball-milled air cleaner and valve
covers, and someone obviously put in some extra time hiding the
wiring and plumbing in the fender wells. Chevy Orange paint always
looks right in an old Chevy, and there's a serpentine belt drive
system for the accessories, so it's reliable and stylish. With the
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission, it's a breeze to drive around
town and fantastic on the highway, even with the original rear end
out back. A custom stainless steel dual exhaust system has a great
V8 sound without being annoying, and thanks to a modern A-arm
suspension up front, this truck has power rack-and-pinion steering
and 4-wheel Wilwood power disc brakes. 17-inch custom wheels wear a
bright polish job and 245/65/17 Goodyear radials.
A neat old truck that has been sensibly modified for today's world
without forgetting that the charm of an old vehicle is in reliving
the past. Call today!