First series 1955 chevy truck

A friend of mine is looking at a 1955 chevy truck that is for sale and i thought i knew what a 55 chevy truck looks like but i am at at loss. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. This information is for research and the promotion of the preservation of older chevys. For sale in our atlanta showroom is a 1955 chevrolet 3100.

Especially the 1955 first series pickup commands a premium among enthusiasts. General motors first major redesign postworld war ii, the advance design series was billed as a bigger, stronger, and sleeker design. This truck has a manual transmission and is in great condit. The full automatic hydramatic transmission became an option for lightduty trucks. Chevy truck genii vintage air conditioning kit, 19471955. If you want your 1955 1959 chevy short box truck to drive like a modern vehicle but dont want to spend thousands of dollars for an aftermarket frame, our bolton s10 chassis upgrade conversion could be just what you are looking for.

Powering this 1955 chevrolet truck for sale is a 350 cubic inch small block chevy v8 engine. The 1954 and first series 55 trucks are easiest to spot because they used onepiece windshields and bold crosshairshaped grilles. Almost all chevrolet branded vehicles were also available under the gmc brand as well. The new advanced design pickups led the way in sales through their entire era, which lasted into 1955 in the 3100 first series, a holdover that was produced for three months, making it one of the rarest of all chevrolet pickup series. These repair panels will work for models from the years of 1947 1955. Powering this 1955 chevrolet truck for sale is a 350. Besides styling changes, the new trucks saw the addition of a v8 engine option and the switch to a 12volt electrical system. May 4, 2014 chevrolet advance design general motors first major redesign postworld war ii, the advance design series was billed as a bigger, stronger, and.

Chevy resumed civilian truck production in august 1945, and really got back to business in may 1947 with its new advance design pickups. The best i can find, on internet, is about 22,000 of the 1st series trucks were built. This has led to the first series and second series monikers you often see when reading about 1955 chevrolet trucks. Find 1955 chevrolet 3100s for sale on oodle classifieds. Parts for 1955 chevrolet and gmc truck parts 1955 truck parts. This truck has been sold but we have more rare trucks available, contact lmm1225 at gmail dot com for more info. Napco serial numbers on front axle and transfer case match. The first group of trucks, known as the first series, was produced until the second series debuted on march 25, 1955. So, the carryover 1954 chevrolet trucks were released in october, 1954, as 1955 models, while the allnew trucks the true 1955 models debuted in march of 55. Shop 19471954 1955 1st series rear roll pans for your classic chevy truck at. Frameoff restored 1955 chevrolet 3100 series early, first series truck, 12 ton, short wheelba.

This 19541955 1st series chevy truck gas tank features steel construction and is zinc coated to prevent rust. Rare rare rare 1955 chevrolet 1st series 5 window napco. The second series, however, introduced the chevrolet task force. This may be the only first series napco 5 window that youll see in your lifetime. Chevrolet has produced full sized pickup trucks under many nameplates and platforms. Maybe it is when your hormones are starting to develo. The 1955 1st series info in the chevrolet restoration pac listd the 16 wheels on 12 ton trucks with deluxe quipment as have body color wheels and the striping is in black. Its rare to find a pickup like this in such great condition, so dont drag your feet on this one. This chevy 3100 for sale is a cool custom, built to drive and hit up the local shows. The tank comes fully baffled and comes with all the mounting hardware necessary to mount the tank under the bed. Advancedesign was a pickup truck series by chevrolet, their first major redesign after wwii. These trucks continued into 1955 and remained on sale until march 25, 1955 when chevrolet announced allnew early v8 pickup trucks. Black exterior custom interior scarlet w silver velor. With production starting in may of 1947, chevrolets new truck series were gms first new postwar.

The first series was basically dentical to the previous model year, except redesigned hoodside emblems and modern open driveshaft in place of enclosed torque tube. Camaro front frame clip, camaro 250 straight 6, with 350 auto, ps, pb, camaro 10 bolt rear end, runs and drives great, number of new parts. Heirloom truck i purchased my 1955 first series chevrolet in 1985 before kids. Chevrolet pickups were number one in sales during every year of the advance design era. Shop 19471954 1955 1st series bed mounting for your classic chevy truck at. Raybuck proudly offers repair panels for the first series gm pickup.

I have always had a place in my heart for the advanced design, since the first engine i built was in. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment. See more ideas about chevy trucks, chevrolet trucks and chevy. The truck in the photo looks more like the earlier series 1 4854,did chevrolet have a mid year body style change. Serial numbers locations engine transmission v8 numbers top of right hand bank at the front. Not exactly stock 1955 chevy 150 series 2 door business sedan. Whats odd to me is that the truck is titled and registered with its frame number, not its vin. These iconic trucks are more popular now than ever, and we have the repair panels to help restore yours. Absolutely one of the finest 55 1st series trucks around, very well appointed, and accessorized with options. I drove it every day, all year round, for five years. Whether youre young or old, at some point you will experience skin issues that will drive you crazy. First available on saturday june 28, 1947, these trucks were sold with various minor changes over the years until march 25, 1955, when the task force series trucks replaced the aging advance design model.

Greatlooking, very solid and rare short bed gmc pickup. From 1947 until 1955, chevrolet trucks were number one in sales in the united states. Chevrolet truck frame with boxed rails, radiator support crossmember, tubular xmember with automatic transmission mount, front cab mounts spot welded in place, rear cab mounts supplied, rear coilover crossmember and bumper mounting holes. Stock 1955 chevrolet 3200 classic truck equipped with a factory straight 6 cylinder engine with a 3 speed. More old online chevy info webcounter says that you are visitor number. My son actually has one for sale on ebay right now. Decoding the chevrolet truck vin model years 1947 1955 serial number location. The first series was a carryover, the new models were the second series. My truck is a 1955 chevrolet 3100 first series deluxe cab. An alloriginal 1955 chevy stepside shortbed pickup. In 1925, ford was the first of the big three to enter the pickup market, but it was chevrolet that stood tall as detroits top truckseller by the time of world war ii. Last of the classic design, first to have an open driveshaft instead of a torque tube, the final first series fiftyfives were built on march 25, 1955, when the allnew early v8 pickup trucks were announced by chevrolet.

Prepare to drop jaws in this beautiful 1955 chevy first series 12 ton pickup truck. Last of the classic design, first to have an open driveshaft. All auto interiors is a division of hydroelectric, who has. Chevy truck genii vintage air conditioning kit, 1947 1955 1st series. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1955 chevrolet truck parts, including 1955 chevrolet truck interior parts and soft trim, 1955 chevrolet truck exterior sheet metal, 1955 chevrolet truck moldings, 1955 chevrolet truck emblems, 1955 chevrolet truck weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Comprehensive history of 19471955 1st series advance design. And if optioned right the biggest difference cant be seen. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1955 chevrolet 3100 classics for sale near you. Any idea wherewhat source i can learn about vintage chevy truck frame numbers.

My wife used to ride in this truck as a girl in the late 1950s. You are correct about that 3100series 19551st truck being the 7000th truck all series models out of atlanta for that years models. Find 1955 chevrolet trucks for sale on oodle classifieds. This truck has its original numbers matching napco 4wd kit. This months 1949vintage feature truck is owned by mary corrington of eugene, oregon. Door panel fastening screws, zinc, enough for both door panels, works for chevy or gmc trucks, for 1955. Frame number 1955 3100 first series the stovebolt forums.