1955 Chevrolet Other Pickups

Step side Long Horn 9 ft stepside bed ( Long Horn)

Thriftmaster 235

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

Our 1955 second series Chevy truck, In March 25, 1955 the new Task Force trucks (1955-1959) were introduced, told she's a very rare 1955 3800 1ton, special order with a 9 Ft step-side bed (only year offered). Between Chevy and G.M.C. only 27 to 34 were special ordered and delivered (told), these were dubbed " Long Horns", These 9 ft beds were the orig "Long Horns". Many of the 3800 that were sold / shipped with frame only for flatbed or cargo box and tow truck use, have read in a couple of other auctions only 2 or 3 are still on the road. Its Vin code # tells he was built in Oakland, Ca, 2nd series, 1955 , production / truck number off the line 001827 We call him Frankie after his orig owner, who's brother-in law is the person we got him from via an estate sale after Mr Frank had passed away , when his wife followed about 5 years later her brother handled their estate. From the time Mr Frank passed till she followed, Frankie sat in their garage in old town Seattle, only driven by their grand daughter during short visits. Mr Frank bought Frankie in 1955 and it was the only truck Mr Frank ever had. Frankie has just over 99,000 Orig miles, and runs like a fine tuned watch with his orig ' Thriftmaster 235 ' overhead valve six-cylinder engine offering 123 (gross) horsepower and a four-speed top loaded manual transmission with a granny gear that climbs like a goat, if your friend ask for help to move, wrap a chain around their house and tear it off the foundation and drag it where ever they want. He's all orig except his 16" 8 lug rims and nice tires (orig were 17" split rims and I've had a hard time trying to find them, but I suspect the danger of changing them was the cause behind the switch to 16") Still have the orig 17In spare , on it's orig spare tire hanger up under the rear. No odd noises , no wines in his tranny and the clutch shifts just fine, all gauges and warning light work as they should as do all the headlights , brake, turn signals, interior light, wipers, orig horn and heater/defrost. Hand brake works fine, and so does the foot starter. Frankie is not a show truck, but he is a get in a go truck as he is 99.99% orig. We sanded him down a while back and a friend primer , then painted him for me a Almond Satin as close orig as possible ( see orig picture of Frankie, the day Mr Frank bought him home.) the front color is a shade off, because he mis-match the primer a tad darker.I did not paint the interior , only the running board as Mr frank must had did handy man work, from the hand /spray paint job he gave his truck over the years ( see picture of Mr Fran and Frankie) aprox 1990. No rust in the floors, bottom of doors need some rust repair (classic plugged drain hole problem) doesn't seem to be much filler on her. New door seals, fuel sending unit installed, front seat is nice but has two small bits of vinyl pulling from webbing , Has a small square rust hole on rear passenger fender, frames solid, touch of rust under front fenders, easy patch , the bed looks pretty good and wood looks all orig and there from under side, top side has a sheet of plywood on it, works fine so we've left it. Needs nothing, just a new lifelong friend, selling to finish our 49 Willy's. Hagerty insured $15,000 agreed value, titled and licensed 1955 Historical plates, state of California. Orig owners manual and shop manual, orig owners notes , pictures too. Last two that have been on Ebay were listed at $75,000 (45,000 orig miles) and $18,000 semi restored, not orig. We were approached by a repair shop from the mid west that saw a post I did on some Chevy website and asked if we would sell them our orig 9 ft bed for $3,500 just for the bed, as they had a owner that had a truck that was rear ended and the 9 ft bed was too damage and expensive to repair. Drive it home ( slower, 1 ton geared) Sold were is , as is condition...Don't waste my and bidders time. NO reserve, starting bid is a more then fair price, or buy it now at $10,000 so lots of room to fully restorer or just enjoy an original shop truck, race truck. Don't low ball, no real need to sell, Can help load, (parked and locked in my shop) any questions call 916-276-6379 leave a question, I'll get back to ya..truck driver . 2,000 deposit with 48 end of auction, full payment within 72 hours. Bank cashiers check (cashed and cleared, before Frankie leaves. Check my feedback..NO neg , member since 1998. NOTE: Last three pictures are the Day he bought it and brought it home, The days he drove it and styled it over the years, and the garage he parked Frankie in, when he left this world, and where he sat till his wife joined him in death. Chevy, ford, truck, vintage, rare, custom L255O001827 ( Sent to me.. Thanks Norm.) 1955 Trucks 1500 Series 1508 Sedan Delivery 3100 Series (1/2 Ton) 3102 Chassis w/flat-face cowl1508 Sedan Delivery 3103 Chassis and cab ` 3104 Pickup 3105 Panel 3106 Carryall suburban w/panel type rear doors 3112 Chassis w/cowl and windshield 3116 Carryall suburban w/end-gate 3124 Suburbanite (Cameo) 3200 Series (1/2 Ton) 3204 Pickup 3600 Series (3/4 Ton) 3602 Chassis w/flat-face cowl 3603 Chassis and cab 3604 Pickup 3608 Chassis and cab w/platform body 3609 Chassis and cab w/stake body 3612 Chassis w/cowl and windshield 3800 Series (1 ton) 3802 Chassis w/flat-face cowl 3803 Chassis and cab 3804 Pickup 3805 Panel 3808 Platform 3809 Chassis and cab w/stake body 3812 Chassis w/cowl and windshield 1955 Sample Vehicle Identification Number is: D255A000001 D* Series: (D-1500, H-3100, M-3200, J-3600, L-3800) 2 Second Series 55 Last two digits of model year (55,56,57,58,59) A Assembly plant (A-Atlanta GA, B-Baltimore MD, F-Flint MI, J-Janesville WI, K-Kansas City MO, L-Los Angeles CA, N-Norwood OH, O-Oakland CA, S-St. Louis MO, T-Tarrytown NY) 000001 Consecutive Sequence Number * ("V" prefix indicates a V-8 engine) Decoding: 1500 Series Second Series 1955 Model year Built in Atlanta, Georgia The first car built On Feb-19-16 at 12:34:31 PST, seller added the following information: Sorry, My personal cell (number in add) is dead..I can be reached at 916-508 9611, or email questions to mydurant510@hotmail.com (no help sell offers etc, note this is a secured line and monitored . On Feb-20-16 at 14:27:11 PST, seller added the following information: Think I need to remind high bidder. of terms stated in and before auction started. These terms are not negotiable and are as stated in all y auctions and are within ebays policy's " bank wire or cashiers check within 2 days end of auction for whole amount of winning bid, $2000.00 paypal deposit within 2 days (yes, it says $2000.00 above,sorry don't bid, if this doesn't work for you. This deposit will/could be refunded once bank cashiers check or wire for FULL TOTAL amount of winning has cleared, overseas wire transfers ONLY with expedited over seas wire transfers, (it costs you about 25.00 more, but takes 5 days less)No exceptions,This does NOT leave my garage before". Direct emailed question. 1) Yes, floors are solid, no rust 2) All glass present, clear Not scratched, or cracked and windows goes up and down 3) Locks work 4) Manual choke works I reserve the right to end auction early or cancel a bid if you have neg feedback, that would consider un trustworthy. As mentioned I do not need to sell and know it's rarity. Thanks kool1, and thanks for the emails that have confirm a lot of infor to me, gotta kinda miss this one, kick to drive. cheers