1955 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP

OVERVIEW

This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup is powered by a Corvette-sourced 350ci V8 mated to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in a green exposed-patina exterior over a new brown and teal vinyl interior, this classic stepside is now offered by the seller with the reportedly original radio, antenna, spotlight, new carb linkage, new accelerator pedal and a clear title.

Highlights

• Partial mechanical and cosmetic restoration completed
• Performance-enhanced driveline
• Newer dual exhaust system and front disc brakes
• Replacement bed planks and hardware
• Panoramic rear window option 

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Missouri 

EXTERIOR

• Green paint with hand-rubbed exposed patina 
• Chrome bumpers, grille, and headlight bezels
• Fender-mounted 3100 emblems
• Wrap-around windshield
• Stepside bed
  • Wood planks with stainless-steel hardware
• Big rear window 
• Embossed tailgate with chain retention hardware

Updates

• New
  • Grille
  • Bumpers
  • Headlight bezels
  • Side glass
  • Wind wings 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch wheels 
  • Polished trim rings
  • “4x4”-logo center caps (truck is 2WD)
• 255/70 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires 

Updates

• New wheels and tires 

INTERIOR

• Brown and teal vinyl upholstery
  • Bench seat
• Cocoa brown carpet 
• Power steering
  • Tilt steering column 
• Glove compartment
• Dome lamp

Updates

• New
  • Upholstery
  • Headliner
  • Carpet

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Coolant temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel level
• Odometer shows 88,213 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 350ci V8
  • Sourced from a Chevrolet Corvette
  • Four-barrel carburetor  
  • Chrome-finished air cleaner

Transmission

• 700R4 four-speed automatic

Service History Highlights

• Original transmission has been replaced 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Manual front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• New 
  • Brakes
  • Exhaust 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Some dings around the body
• Radio is missing 

• Note that some of the photos in the gallery show the pickup’s pre-restoration condition for reference
  • Original bench seat upholstery
  • Cracked driver side window
  • Cargo bed prior-to and during replacement

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Reportedly original radio
• Antenna
• Spotlight 
• New carburetor linkage
• New accelerator pedal

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video that shows driving footage which can be seen below