1957 Chevrolet 3100

Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this 1957 Chevrolet 3100. Just last year this truck was treated to $92K in restoration work (we have the receipts) and it has only been driven 200 miles since! The restoration results in a great-looking 68-year-old truck that offers modern handling & ride quality, power to cruise down the highway in the fast lane, amenities like cold A/C & a comfortable interior, a modern braking system, and even electronic fuel injection. The list of upgrades and improvements to this truck is staggering, to say the least. Let's dive a little deeper into this spectacular '57 Chevy... This 3100 comes to us dressed in good driver-quality Grey paint that looks great at five feet, but a closer inspection reveals some small imperfections. Up front is the iconic 1-year-only large, open, gleaming chrome grille that makes these '57s stand out in a crowd. Above the grille on the leading edge of the hood is a chrome badge with a black bowtie at the center. The grille is new and sports a mirror-finish but the hood badge appears original and is showing some light pitting. Flanking the grille are single-round headlights in bright bezels and domed turn signal indicators with bright trim rings. A chrome bumper hovers beneath to complete the cool look. The view from the side of the truck is just as awesome as the front end. Both fenders wear chrome Chevrolet 3100 spear-style badges in good condition and bright touches like dual chrome side mirrors, chrome door handles, and vent window trim really pop against the grey paint. Both the wrap-around windshield and the rear window feature brand-new black seals. The original gas fill still resides on the rear corner of the driver's side of the cab, but it is just for looks as the gas tank has been relocated to under the bed and the fill is now on the bed floor. The wheel and tire treatment couldn't be more perfect - 20 black painted steel smoothie wheels accented with beauty rings and cool center caps all wrapped in NittoNT555 G2 tires. The step-side bed boasts a new oak wood floor with stainless steel strips that look fantastic. The tailgate has CHEVROLET lettering across the rear and it has hook & chain closures. Beneath the gate is another chrome bumper with chrome exhaust tips poking out from underneath. Take a peek underneath this truck and feel your heartbeat quicken! This 3100 is sitting on a brand new custom Heidts chassis that cost almost $17K! The excitement doesn't end there though - you'll also find a new EFI under-bed fuel tank with an in-tank fuel pump module added. The rear end is now set up with a 4-link suspension including a Panhard kit and coil-over shocks while the front end features new control arms and a set of coil-overs. New brake lines lead to a fresh set of 4-wheel disc brakes and a new rear parking brake kit has also been installed. The undercarriage is so impeccably clean that you'll want to take some mirrors with you to the car shows so that you can show it off! Lift the hood to reveal a clean, organized, and impressive engine bay. Black side panels and a grey firewall surround a new Chevrolet 350ci V-8 that is topped off with aluminum valve covers, a Weiand Street Warrior intake manifold, a Holley Sniper fuel injection system, and a Billet Specialties chrome air cleaner. Ahead of the V-8 is a new SBC front-runner system ($2,800!) that includes power steering and a compressor for the Vintage Air system with 134A refrigerant. Keeping things running cool is a new Griffin aluminum radiator with an electric fan and a transmission cooler as well. Exhaust travels through Sanderson headers, new pipes, and new mufflers to exit the rear with a rumble that will surely put a smile on your face. The V-8 is mated up to a new 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a 30-spline 2000 stall convertor and a Ford 9 positraction rear axle. This drivetrain combo offers modern power, reliability, and the ability to excel in any driving situation. I