1956 CHEVROLET 3100 STEPSIDE

OVERVIEW

This frame-off restored 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside is powered by a 235ci Thriftmaster 6-cylinder mated to a 3-speed Synchro-Mesh manual transmission. Finished in Tropical Turqiouse and India Ivory paint over a custom white and teal interior, this Chevrolet is now offered by a private seller with manuals, service records, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Frame-off restored
  • Driven 79 miles since
• Red Oak wood bed
• Nu-Flex bench seat
• High level ventilation
• Power steering

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Texas

EXTERIOR

• Two-tone paint (code 710)
  • Tropical Turquoise body (code 749)
  • India Ivory top (code 593)
• Hand painted pinstripes
  • Located around tailgate, cab, and doors
• Stepside bed
• Red Oak wood bed
• Chrome bumpers
• Antenna
• Dual side mirrors
• Panoramic windshield

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 15-inch color-matched Chevrolet stock wheels
  • Chevrolet-branded hubcap
•  6.70-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion Tubeless Whitewall bias ply ties

Service History Highlights:

• Tires installed in 2017

INTERIOR

• Custom white and teal vinyl upholstery
• Nu-Flex bench seat
• High level ventilation
• Concealed safety steps
• Column-mounted manual shifter
• Power steering
• Overhead cab light
• Manual windows
• Teal steering column
• Rearview mirror

INSTRUMENTS:

• Odometer shows 71 miles
  • Reportedly accurate 
• Gauges:
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • Temperature 
  • Amperage
  • Oil pressure
  • Fuel

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine:

• 235ci Thriftmaster 6-cylinder
  • Rated at:
    • 140-hp at 4,200-rpm
    • 210 ft-lbs. of torque at 2,000-rpm
  • 8.0 to 1 compression
  • High-lift camshaft
  • Custom valve covers
  • Oil-bath air cleaner 

Transmission:

• 3-speed Synchro-Mesh manual

Service History Highlights:

• Oil changed periodically and started weekly per seller
• Engine serviced and rewired
  • July 2018
• 3rd gear linkage repaired
  • June 2017
• OEM and aftermarket parts installed 
  • 2017

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• 3.07 gears
• Direct, double-acting shock absorbers
• Drum brakes

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS:

• Minimal leaks at rear differential
• Small oil leaks on engine
• Stereo missing 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Manuals
• Service records