1955 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Restomod

Description

At the conclusion of World War II, Chevy resumed civilian truck production in August 1945, but it really got rolling in May 1947 with its new “Advance Design” light-duty pickups. Wider, longer, and lower than the prewar leftovers that were marketed in 1946, the Advance Design models looked thoroughly modern, received a larger cab, and were powered by a 216-cubic-inch “Stovebolt” six-cylinder engine. 

The first and only major Advance Design styling and engineering changes occurred with the 1954 models and carried over to 1955. These models — which came in 1/2 -, 3/4 -, and 1-ton versions — featured a one-piece windshield, an all-new grille, new parking lights, and a new steering wheel and instrument panel. Chevrolet sold the 1955 models until 25 March 1955, when it launched the all-new, V8-powered Task Force pickup series. 

Through the years, the significant popularity of the stylish Task Force line made the earlier 1947-55 Advance Design Chevy pickups more affordable, and they are frequent targets of engine-swapping custom builders. This 1955 1/2-ton (3100 Series) pickup is a prime example. 

Highlights 

• Chevrolet Performance fuel-injected 350-cu-in Ram Jet V8 crate engine generating 345 horsepower 

• 750R Monster Transmission with lock outs 

• Finished in burgundy metallic paint over cream interior 

• GPS mobile tracking system 

• Late-model, power leatherette bucket seats 

• U.S. Mags with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires 

• Front-hinged, color-matching bed lid with hydraulic lift arms and dual locks 

• Shaved door handles 

• Dual exhaust 

• Offered with 2,580 miles; however, the true mileage is unknown   

  Features 

• 3100 Series stepside pickup 

• Custom woodgrain steering wheel with Corvette badge 

• C5/C6 Corvette console, altered to fit the truck 

• Custom padded dash with woodgrain grab bar above glovebox 

• AutoMeter gauges: 

• Speedometer  

• Tachometer 

• Water temperature 

• Fuel level 

• Voltage 

• Oil pressure  

• Oil temperature 

• Transmission temperature 

• Air conditioning and heat 

• Power seats 

• Chrome Chevrolet lettering on each side of the hood and on tailgate 

• Chrome bow-tie step plates on running boards 

• Carpeted floor 

• Carpeted bed 

 Known Imperfections 

• Small paint scratch on nose of hood 

• Small paint scratch on roof 

9Included 

• Soft cover for indoor storage 

• Weatherproof cover 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this chopped/shaved 1955 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup did all of the work himself, a job that he completed in 2017.