1957 Chevrolet Other Pickups

Series 3100-3A5 Step Side Short Bed Pick up Truck

8 cylinder

Automatic

3A57B123100

Clear

Gasoline

Classic 1957 Chevrolet 1/2 ton step side pickup truck Series 3100. 43,900 miles is stated on the title of the vehicle as actual miles however I cannot confirm this due to not knowing the prior history of vehicle. Exterior color is a red maroon with an interior color grey. Cloth seats in good condition. No real noticeable signs of rust. Small chips of paint on door and possibly other areas of the truck but nothing that is very noticeable. Wood bed of truck is lightly stained and peeling and could easily be refinished. I spent around $4,000.00 on parts for this truck alone at Classic Industries. I've owned this truck for 7 years which was stored in a climate control garage. The only thing I was able to do with this truck was put on the front bumper and grill. Coming with this truck is chrome back bumper with brackets, reproduction steering wheel with horn cap, new chrome, inside and outside door handles, new left and right hand side view mirror arms with gaskets, new stainless steel tailgate chains, new left and right chrome tail lights with wiring and brackets. When I bought the truck, previous owner gave me new shifter that he planned on installing which is included. Unfortunately I am selling this truck due to a new business endeavor that I started 9 years ago and have been busy since and do not see any time that I will be able to play and enjoy this truck any time soon. Recently had gas tank completely drained and cleaned. Recently had Holly 2 Barrel carburator rebuilt. New battery, new alternator. Recently took to my mechanic, who is a car enthusiast, who told me it was an automatic turbo 350 transmission. Also noticed that heater core was leaking so we by-passed it and will need to be replaced if wanting to use for heat. I asked about the originality of the frame, and was told the back and front look original to him with the exception of the cross member on front being removed for the v-8 engine. Steers rough due to worn king pins that need to be replaced. Mechanic believes that all panels are original because of the thickness. With the exception of the 2 front fenders which I was told was fiberglass. Also upon mechanic driving truck, he said the transmission shifted smoothly and truck brakes well. Must have had new tires prior to me buying the vehical because the needle like nubs are still on the tires and the tread looks good. I have rolled the tires in the last 7 years so the tires would not get flat spots. Must have shorts in the wiring because it drains a new battery within a day. Able start truck in gear. Hood needs to be aligned on the passenger side as shown in the picture. Must open driver door from the outside. However, it does come with new inside and outside door handles. Gauges seem to work but perhaps not accurately including the speedometer. Temperature gauge does not work at all. Somebody has cut out part of dash for gauges as shown in picture. Engine runs strong with the codes T0305D. I looked this up a few months ago on the internet and it stood for: T=made in Tonawanda, 03=March, 05=the 5th day, and D=either a 1958 or 1960 283 V-8. Engine has headers with mufflers and exhaust pipe ending just behind the cab. You are more than welcome to inspect and drive the truck before you bid. All final payments must be received and cleared through bank before personal pickup or any alternative shipping means. $2,000.00 Deposit amount is required within 48 hours of auction close. Any questions or pictures requested please text or call Larry at 937-768-5693. Any additional pictures requested will have to be done through text as I am not internet savvy.