1956 Chevrolet 3100

Description

What if you could have a truck that looks like 1956 but drives like an updated muscle car? Well, here's the answer to your question, a spectacular 1956 Chevy 3100 pickup with a high-powered 350 V8 crate motor under the hood, a cabin full of luxury options, and a custom two-tone paint job that we like to a call a 'neck-snapper' in the hobby due to all the people that rubberneck to get a good look at it. Talk about having your cake and eating it too!

Painted in a deep and lustrous Burnt Orange Metallic over Silver paint scheme, this uber-slick pickup represents an updated version of the first 'Task Force' series trucks that were actually styled by designers rather than merely engineered for utility. As a result, these second series 3100s carry a lot of automotive-inspired design cues, and if you see a little bit of Shoebox Chevy in the design, the coincidence is purely intentional. Of course, the fact that it was finished to today's standards certainly helps, and there's hardly a ripple, dent, pockmark, or dent anywhere on the beautiful surface of this truck. Both paint colors are about a mile deep, and have been rubbed and buffed to a wonderful shine, and yes, you're seeing hand-laid pinstriping split the two body colors and on the tailgate outlining the 'Chevrolet' script. Don't get us wrong, this isn't a SEMA truck that will only see a trailer it's entire life, it was purpose built to be driven and has been enjoyed since the completion of the restoration, but any minor imperfections that may be found upon closer inspection (and that's exactly what it takes to find fault in this truck) can easily be reconciled at this price point. It simply doesn't get much better than this for this kind of money. Enhancing the polished look is a beautifully finished and slightly rustic oak bed with polished stainless strips that tie in with the bright chrome bumpers and brilliantly restored grille. Both custom LED and old-school taillights flank the tailgate, adding a slightly custom look, and you'll dig the fit and finish of the tailgate and its chain catches.

Open those big doors and you'll quickly see that everything was updated inside as well, with the original bench seat replaced by what appear to be buckets from a late-model. Wrapped in luxurious, soft leather, the seats are virtually unmarked, as are the custom matching door panels that flank them. There's also a custom-made center console wrapped in the same material as the seats that looks like it always belonged there, and it adds the practicality of a pair of cup holders and place to mount the monitor for the exterior cameras. Even with the restoration it retains a '50s sensibility inside the cab, but the modern materials will definitely attract more than their fair share of appreciative nods at shows. The door panels were also covered on the bottom with the same carpet found on the floors, beautifully bound carpets that soften the interior considerably and help control noise and temperature inside. The beautiful dash was painted to match the exterior paint scheme, and uses a full set of pretty digital gauges in a custom panel designed to mimic the original, and A/C vents have been discreetly tucked underneath. A tilt wheel with a custom leather-wrapped billet wheel adds to the 21st century feel, as well as the retro-style AM/FM/AUX stereo head unit in the dash, with speakers scattered throughout the cab.

Underneath that beautiful two-tone sheetmetal, you'll find a rather OEM-looking chassis, albeit featuring plenty of modern upgrades and a clean presentation. Up front there's a crate 350 cubic inch V8 that looks very much like a factory installation with Chevy Orange on the block and a satin black firewall and inner fenders. Instead of flash, you get function and reliability, along with easy serviceability. The wonders of the small block Chevy motor mean it looks right between the vintage truck's wheel wells, and a few dress-up items give it some eye appeal when you pop the hood. Power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes make this truck a pleasure to drive, and an A-arm and rack-and-pinion custom front subframe gives it agile handling, particularly for a pickup. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission clicks through the gears, feeding a GM 10-bolt rear hanging on a set of stout leaf springs and upgraded rear shocks that mean this truck can still work for a living. A Flowmaster dual exhaust system gives it the perfect amount of rumble, but it doesn't intrude, making this truck an easy long-distance hauler. Polished Supreme wheels brighten up the exterior quite a bit and wear 225/75/15 white-wall radials that finish off the custom look.

This is a no-compromises truck built to very high standards, and you'll be proud to call it your own. Call today!