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General Information

Year
1955
Make
Chevrolet
Model
3100 Pickup
Color
Pearl White Metallic
History
Purchased this truck from Lindale Texas, found by my niece and her family. Shipped to Louisville Kentucky with the original 235 CI 6 CYL and three on the tree. Converted to a Street Rod Truck over the past 5 years.
1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup (Pearl White Metallic)

Modifications

Drivetrain
Chevrolet Performance Parts 350/290 HP crate engine. Inglese 8 stack fuel injection with FAST controller. MSD Distributer, Ignition Box and Coil, Sanderson Headers, PRC Radiator and Fans, Vintage Air Front Runner System and AC.
Interior
Interior by Sewn Tight Custom Interiors. Shane and Jessica Lile do great work at a fair price.
Audio
Antique Automobile Radio in dash. Looks stock but has all the options of a late model system, Bluetooth, phone connectivity etc. 4 speakers and one sub woffer with amp rocks the interior.
Suspension
TCI Mustang II front suspension with coil over shocks dropped spindles and rack and pinion non power steering. Moser 12 bolt chevy rear end with TCI leaf spring kit with 2 inch drop.

Future plans are to put a C-4 Corvette Rear suspension assembly in the back to improve handling.
Wheel and Tire
Wheel Smith smoothie wheels powered coated red with chrome trim rings and Chevrolet caps. Coker 205 radials on all four corners. 7 inch wide front 8 inch wide rear.

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