AutoHunter Spotlight: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside

Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside. It underwent a frame-off restoration and is powered by a Thriftmaster 235ci I6 mated to a three-speed manual transmission. Finished in Tropical Turqiouse and India Ivory with a custom white and turquoise vinyl interior, this Chevy pickup is now being sold by a private seller with manuals, service records, and a clear title.

As part of the frame-off restoration, the body was repainted in Tropical Turquoise with hand-painted pinstriping, and the rear and top of the cab were repainted in Indian Ivory. Features include chrome bumpers, a wraparound windshield, dual side mirrors, and a stepside bed with red oak slats.

This Chevy pickup truck rides on a set of 15-inch body-color wheels with 6.70-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion white-rimmed bias-ply tires installed in 2017.

The single cab’s interior features a custom white and turquoise vinyl-covered bench seat, a matching headliner, and pleated turquoise door panel inserts. Equipment includes manual windows, power steering, a column-mounted manual shifter, and a dome light.

Instrumentation includes a 100 mph speedometer and gauges for temperature, current, oil pressure, and fuel level. The odometer shows 71 miles, reflecting the mileage accumulated since the restoration was completed.

Under the hood is a Thriftmaster 235ci I6 engine rated at 140 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. The engine features an 8.0:1 compression ratio, a high-lift camshaft, custom valve covers, and an oil-bath air filter. It is mated to a three-speed synchronized manual transmission. According to the seller, the following services were performed between 2017 and 2018:

• Engine rewiring
• 3rd gear linkage repaired
• Install OEM and aftermarket parts

The engine output is transferred to the road through a 3.07:1 geared differential. Manual drum brakes bring the truck to a stop.

The seller states that the vehicle has the following issues:

• Radio lost
• Engine oil leak
• Minimal rear differential leakage

Manuals and service records come with your truck purchase.

The auction for this 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside will end on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM (PDT).

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