Featuring a vintage Thriftmaster motor, a liquid smooth body and a fully restored original-style interior, this slick 1957 Chevrolet 3100 combines rock solid drivability with awesome 50s style!
As the beneficiary of a recent high quality frame-off restoration; every aspect of this '57 Chevy Task Force truck has been meticulously restored to both preserve the appeal of its original design and create a more roadworthy drive. The trucks expressive body panels have been stripped, massaged until they're straighter than anything that came out of a GM factory in 1957, and then bathed in a rich coat of dark green paint. Once the killer paint dried, a protective coat of clear was meticulously applied and buffed to an impressive wet-look shine.
Raise the hood on this cool '57 Chevy 3100 and you'll find a correct 235 cubic inch Thriftmaster inline six cylinder. Introduced for use in large trucks, and regarded as one of the all-time great Chevrolet engines, the Thriftmaster is a favorite among vintage GM truck buyers because of its simple design, adequate power and excellent durability. At the top of the motor, a correctly decaled gloss black air cleaner sits on a correct Rochester 1-barrel carburetor which is fed by both stainless and braided fuel lines. Below the carburetor, a chrome "Thriftmaster" branded valve cover rides above a fresh points distributor which sends fire from a fresh coil to factory replacement plug wires. On the left side of the motor, coated intake and exhaust manifolds breathe through the engines unique siamesed ports; and in front of the engine, a modern alternator and a correct black fan spin behind a correct, polished radiator. Under hood detailing is extensive as glossy green paint flows down the smooth firewall to provide an excellent contrast to prerequisite satin black fenders. And all new belts and hoses combine with fresh wiring and a new reproduction Delco battery to create a truck which is ready to be reliably driven to any show or weekend cruise night.
Crawling underneath this solid old Chevy reveals a clean undercarriage that is free from both damage caused by Mother Nature and run-ins with other cars. The Thriftmasters power flows from a standard equipment 4-speed manual transmission to a solid driveshaft which turns a sturdy rear end. That rear end pushes the truck on correct solid axles which are shackled to restored leaf springs and fresh shocks. Steering is provided by a manual rack which provides as much authenticity as your biceps can handle. And quick stops and solid calf muscles come courtesy of factory equipped manual drum brakes. At the center of the truck, a mandrel bent factory replacement exhaust system breathes through a polished bullet style muffler and a mirror-like stainless tip. And at the corners of the truck, 15 inch painted steel wheels spin pristine Chevrolet center caps inside of bright gold pinstripes, fresh stainless trim rings and 235/75 Multi-Mile Matrix wide whitewall tires.
Inside the truck, a fully restored and extremely inviting soft gray interior takes you right back to the simpler days of the 1950s. The two-tone dash, which is finished in a combination of gloss and satin finish gray paint, hangs a crystal clear gauge pod with a turquoise speedometer needle next to new chrome knobs, a correct AM radio and a glove box mounted Sony CD player. In front of that dash, a firm vinyl and cloth bench seat wears an attractive gray pattern which is mimicked on both the headliner and door panels to add a bit of luxury to an otherwise utilitarian design. And under the dash, like-new gray carpet props color-matched floor mats next to traditional rubber padded pedals and a floor mounted starter switch. Modern three-point seatbelts have been installed for greater safety; and pristine chrome door and window handles combine with an original 4-speed shifter and a slick black painted and red detailed steering wheel to connect the driver to the road.
Don't miss this chance to own an iconic piece of automotive Americana which is sure to be a big hit wherever it goes! Call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information on this awesome truck!
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132827 / 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversaryby rkmotorscharlotte284 views
Perfection!
GerryK61 1 month ago
Nice piece
alross18058 1 month ago