AutoHunter Spotlight: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside

Featured on AutoHunter.com, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside. It received a frame-off restoration and is powered by a Thriftmaster 235ci I6, which is paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Finished in Tropical Turqiouse and India Ivory over a custom white and turquoise vinyl interior, this Chevrolet pickup is now offered by a private seller with manuals, service records, and a clear title. 

As part of the frame-off restoration, the body was repainted Tropical Turquoise with hand-painted pinstripes and the back and top of the cab were repainted India Ivory. Features include chrome bumpers, a wrap-around windshield, dual side mirrors, and a Stepside bed with red oak slats.  

This Chevrolet pickup rides on a set of 15-inch body-color wheels wrapped in 6.70-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall bias-ply tires, which were installed in 2017. 

The single cab’s interior is fitted with a bench seat covered in custom white and turquoise vinyl, a coordinating headliner, and pleated turquoise door panel inserts. Equipment includes manual windows, power steering, a column-mounted manual shifter, and an overhead light. 

Vehicle instrumentation consists of a 100-mph speedometer and gauges for the temperature, amperage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The odometer shows 71 miles, reflecting the mileage accrued since the restoration was completed. 

Under the hood is a Thriftmaster 235ci I6 that was rated at 140 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. The engine is equipped with 8.0:1 compression, a high-lift camshaft, a custom valve cover, and an oil-bath air cleaner. It comes paired with a three-speed synchromesh manual gearbox. According to the seller, the following services were performed between 2017 and 2018: 

• Engine rewired 
• 3rd gear linkage repaired 
• OEM and aftermarket parts installed   

Engine output is delivered to the road through a differential with 3.07:1 gears. Manual drum brakes bring this truck to a stop. 

The seller notes the following issues with the vehicle: 

• Radio missing 
• Small oil leaks from the engine  
• Minimal leaks from the rear differential 

Manuals and service records will come along with the purchase of the truck. 

The auction for this 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside ends on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).          

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