350-Powered 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Pickup

Description

The 1955 Chevrolet 3100 was part of Chevrolet’s groundbreaking “Task Force” series, which replaced the Advance Design trucks that had dominated the market since 1947. Introduced mid-year in 1955, the 3100 marked a major shift in styling and engineering for Chevrolet pickups. It featured a more modern, car-like design with a wraparound windshield, integrated headlights, and a sleeker profile that appealed to both work and leisure buyers. 

This 1955 3100 is a Stepside pickup that was recently refurbished. The work included installing a 350ci V8 engine with multiple upgrades mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and a late-model rear end. The truck is finished in beige primer and rides on a lowered suspension and 20” Ridler wheels. The re-trimmed interior features late-model bucket seats, aftermarket instrumentation, and painted metal surfaces.

This upgraded 3100 is now offered with a binder of service records and manufacturer's literature and an Arizona title in the seller’s name that lists “Not Actual” under the odometer reading section. 

Highlights 

• 350ci V8-powered 3100 Stepside pickup 

• TH400 three-speed automatic transmission

• Late-model rear end 

• Body painted in beige primer   

Factory Equipment 

• Chrome-finished front bumper 

• Bright trim 

• Stepside bed 

• The chassis number (H255L015630) decodes as:  

  • H – 3100 series   

  • 255 – 1955 model year   

  • L – Los Angeles, California, final assembly plant   

  • 015630 – Sequential production number 

Modifications 

• Engine 

  • Headman headers 

  • Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and performance intake 

  • Four-core aluminum radiator 

  • Fabricated dual exhaust with Flowmaster Super 10 mufflers 

  • Air cleaner with dual cone-style air filters 

  • Optima battery 

• Mechanical 

  • Rear end reportedly sourced from a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 

  • Late-model brakes 

  • Power steering 

  • Aftermarket fuel tank 

• Exterior 

  • Staggered-width 20” RIdler wheels mounted with 255/35 tires 

  • Diamond plate-lined bed  

  • LED headlights 

• Interior 

  • Late-model bucket seats upholstered in black leather with gray cloth inserts 

  • Floor-mounted gear selector 

  • Aftermarket instrumentation with auxiliary gauge pod 

  • Wood-rimmed steering wheel mounted to tilting column 

  • Alarm system 

Servicing & Documentation  

• Binder of service records and manufacturers’ literature included

Known Imperfections  

• Digital odometer is inoperative 

• Exterior painted in beige primer 

Ownership History 

The modifications to this 1955 3100 pickup, as listed above, were completed under previous ownership. The seller acquired the truck in November 2023 and reports that it has been driven approximately 500 miles since the engine was installed.  

Included Items 

• Binder of service records and manufacturers’ literature

• Removed rear bumper 

• Non-matching spare wheel