1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pick Up | Classic Hot Rodded Truck
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Here's another vehicle my friend Mike from Always Evolving Pythons owns and it's another cool one. We shot his 21 window VW bus a while back and here's his 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pick up truck that is an old school hot rod all day.
Come along for a walk through and a ride with us...
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It is not a 55. It has a split windshield. The bed sides are not flat. It has the wrong grill and No wing windows. Looks like a 1949. I absolutely love this truck. If it was a early 55 model I would still like it very much.
You’re right. It was our mistake. It’s a ‘51. Sorry about that
Ok, fact check , it’s a pre 1955 pu, the split windshield and the lack of vent windows puts it pre 51. Nice truck
I blew it on the Year...it is a 1951. Sorry about that
Yes. The ribbed grill ended 54
There is definitely something to be said for a great oldschool “blue collar” build. Seeing so many over the top restomods with a ls swap, 4 link rear etc. this is a breath of fresh air lol
Raymond Johansen yeah I don’t really like ls swaps keep the old carbureted engine in it
I like the distressed looking flames...
Very cool , but that's not a 55 , first series 55 did not have a split front windshield. 1953 maybe , but very cool truck ...!
The red wheels are really old school and about perfect with the bullet centers. A/C, yep. I like coils over air but that's just me. Cool toy
not a 55.They have a single piece windshield and a different grill.They also have different bed sides.
Badass man. My first truck was a 67' small window c-10. One of these days I'll own a 55
Very cool truck.
My suggestions for the make over:
- Remove the flames and go with a very simplistic red and white pinstripe down the sides.
- Dark glossy wooden rear deck.
- Stay away from that air ride nonsense.
Good ideas and I’ve already talked them out of air ride 👊
That's a badass truck, I hope he went with red flames to tie everything together
Liked the flames to start with when i thought they were a patina, until you see them up close and yeah, kitchen counter worktop.
Absolutely the flames is that unique! Love this truck!👏👍💪
Beautiful truck!!!! I would build one for my wife as well. A family that plays together, stays together.
That is not a 55 my friend that could only be 50-53. I would say 51 from the video. The 55-57 is a completely different front end and only came with a small window or big window not a 5 window.
Yep. I missed in this one. It’s a ‘51. Sorry for the screw up
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No biggie just a typo I love these trucks and have owned a few. Keep the trucks coming. Love your videos
And it's a 5 window cab too! Those are hard to find.
Yeah, those flames really clash. They've got to go.
My list - Swap a Tremec 5 speed into it, Scat buckets and a custom centre console painted to match the dash & rims.
As for suspension? I don't know. For cost? Coilovers. Bit more? Airbag it.
While I personally dig the flames, I cracked up when you said they look like a tabletop counter which is very true. 🤣🤣🤣 Very simplistic yet badass truck nonetheless. 👌❤❤
Too bad his wife stole it from him,lol......
Too bad that they wanted to change the flames. I think having them that "countertop" coloring is quite unique, and would maybe it stand out at a car show.😎
This is serious truck art 🖼 incredible!
I love it and soon it’ll get a lot better
Gotta love an old Chevy pickup truck. I agree about the flames? I would make it all matte black.with red.pinstriping.
Cool project truck, doesn’t require a ton of money 💯👊💯
Agreed...very little needed at this point
Not a truck lover but that one is very neat. Flames can go. All black would be fine.
Take good care of the car drive safe
Always loved this body style! Sounds great too. Great video 👍
Such a cool little truck!
Cool truck, my brother is just doing one up these days. I was going to sell him a LS motor swap, but he to has gone with a small black 350.
I’ll show him this for gettin it Done ! Cheers Shawn !!
I think the small block is plenty in this truck personally
AutotopiaLA Your bringing on some killer cars/trucks, in such a down to earth way. Looks like lots of hard work for you, so cheers Shawn !!
Love the truck! I think for a daily driver something like a terminator efi system on that engine would be a great setup.
EFI would be nice on this one
Humm yes sooo good cars the 3100 the disegn soo kool
Very nice truck
Cool project, and that would be a hell of a daily driver for a lady.. Very cool
Saw the truck and had to check it out, if he is going to stay with the red wheels I would keep the truck black. Maybe a gloss finish but if they decide to Change up the wheels I say go maroon or burgundy with a matte finish. Accent it with bronze or white, a set of white steelies with a chrome center cap and those white wall tires. It would have a retro flare to it, an odd ball look that you can't seem to hate 🤔. I feel like if he adds bags he might do a radical build later, something like the 3100 F1 truck.
Sounds good ! has the traditional Block hunger headers that are pretty much the go to for SBC's in most HOTROD Chassis configurations. Rear discs, adj. Proportioning valve, bigger master cylinder. Dropped spindles for a smoother ride height up front &
I would definitely put a standard parallel 4 link design & a mini C notch on that sucker to smooth out the bounces, WOW it brings me back ! AccuAir ride control or a good set of fully adjustable coil overs & that old truck & it will be riding really nice. Carburetors are cool but a modern fuel injection system from fast that Bolts on to that existing intake manifold would be choice mpg, hp, & a good piece of mind. Serpentine belt system, a RestomodAir Air conditioning is a must, it will help you to keep from sweating your face off, LoL
Love the videos guys keep em coming,
Great hotrod feel to this one.
wow that´s a really great old Pick up !! I love it !! MORE !!!!! Gretting from Germany -love your Autotopia :-))
Love it
love the shift on it!!!
Cool truck, I love these 3100👍There’s no way my wife would get to use it as a daily if it were mine, I’d want to be driving it 😂 but great that she into it.Thanks for sharing 😊
You have the best job
Wow fantastict ok👍👍
Another beauty Shawn.
Cool truck! A neighbour of mine had one for sale a few years ago but I couldn't pull the trigger on it. It wasn't as nice as this one, it had a lot of work to be done.
I think the flames need work (the granit countertop is hilarious) not only color/texture but also the geometry of the flames are off for me. Can´t really tell what it is. Agree on the rear lights.
I'd pick up coilovers and ditch the bags idea. The rest is fine.
Such a cool build bro
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Really nice truck ...love it !
Super clean and cool ! Love how simple it is! Super dope channel btw! Can’t wait to be able to bring my 69fbird out to You sometime to see if it’s video ready !
Truck looks nice! My only knock on 3100's is the turn signals look horrible set in the grill. Grill would look much cleaner if they were repositioned under the headlights with a smaller circular light. YMMV
You are really good on camera, your knowledge, enthusiasm and passion shows through. I have a question Shawn; once you and the owner discuss the rebuild plan do you deal with getting all the work completed as the project supervisor, based on the owner’s game plan. I need to come out there and see the California car scene.
Great truck love the red Steele’s with wide whites and spider caps, it fits. Keep the flat primer look, I would either redo the flames ghosted or real old school red yellow white faded and and I would keep the small block and give it a once over, maybe add fuel injection, definitely AC it seems to have a lot of suspension bounce, I would upgrade to 4wheel discs and coil over rear.
Keep the videos coming !
Coils and rear discs with aircon job done .. then just use it
Agreed all the way!
nice job!! very cool!! badass truck!! amazing!!
What the hell is a magna flow collector?
Bag it, I dig the front flames needs different taillights
Nice truck
That is not a 55, It is between 49 and 53. I'm not sure of the minor details on these years
51 had a wine glass was first year ,,53 had totally different grill and dash ,, in June of 54 was total body change two body styles for. 1955 model year,,,I had them all me and my family ..
Round taillights on the back. The stone flames SUCK, I think you should go all flat black but do some pinstriping in white on the hood and fenders but light 👌
I wouldn't bag it, just lower the springs or lower extending the lips of the fenders
I would add disk brakes,... Air bags,...ac,... Hidden roll cage,....so she can have over the shoulder seat belts,..... And a new paint job....👍
Awesome Chevy 👍
I would make it as uncomfortable as possible so i could keep it to myself lol
That has a split windsheld so its 53 or older
The guy might have that truck titled as a 1955 (First Series). But there is absolutely nothing about any bit of the body panels that are from a 1955. 1950, yes. But not First Series 1955.
Oh shit what a coincidence I watch a lot of Mike's Ball Python vidoes.. sml world
All I can say is that Pick Up is BAD TO THE BONE.......Yes the Flames need to be changed, but the sound of the drivers door when it shuts has that period correct sound to it. Looks sweet and I do like the interior.....It is Cool , "Slick" to be honest. As for as the ride leave it alone. It is OLD SCHOOL, 50-60s style......
Again that is not a 55 Chevy it's a 50 and back because 51 was the first year for the wing,glass ,,I know because I've had many Chevy's and it has the wrong grill and dash for 1955 , Chevy had two Chevy trucks that year s half year change look it up !!!
Finally someone says its not a 55
Hou much money cost this Beautiful pick up
I think he sold it for $26K
That's a 47-53 pickup 🛻.. 55's look completely different...
Hi about died. I love that truck. All good till the f,in snake. Yucky
I adore the flames as is. Not granite. Looks like a solar flare honestly. Would black out the windshield chrome and change the tail lights as you mentioned. Will enjoy following u. 🥰🇺🇸
Let me know when Mike's wife is done with it... I want it!
It doesn't need disc brakes in the rear. Unless you just want to but a waste of money in my view. I am all for the A/C naturally and the air bags not my thing but I get where he is going with it. Not to be a prick but I hate those flames. So many better choices if you want flames in my opinion.
His wife has good taste........
Love pic cup
No bags!!! Too cliché w/bags. Put some coil overs in the rear with a 4 link, adjust the brakes and put fuel injection on it for your wife, since it will be a daily driver.
Agreed. Not a fan of bags personally.
That’s not a 55 ! That generation goes from 48 to 53
You are correct that it's not a '55 (either version). However...the Chevy Advance Design trucks ran from '47 (began halfway through the year) through the first half of '55, which are referred to as First Series '55. The First Series '55 was basically a continuation of the '54, other than having different side hood emblems and being the first year for an open driveline in GM trucks (instead of the torque tube design).
That not a 1955 chevy truck no way!
I do NOT like that chrome rear view mirror ...very distracting ...looks like a cross ...not that I am anti religious but it is too much. So what do you call those star plate chrome wheel covers?? I want some
I don't know 😕 about anybody else. But this is not a 1955 truck..
That's not a 55 that's a 57 the 55 didn't come with that many windows.
Idm man I'm pretty sure that a '53