1955 Chevrolet 3600 TYPE 2 pick up truck
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Other Pickups |
SubModel: | 3600 |
Type: | Standard Cab Pickup |
Trim: | standard |
Year: | 1955 |
Mileage: | 88,255 |
Color: | mostly Yellow |
Engine: | 235 cu in Straight 6 cylinder |
Cylinders: | 6 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black and white |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Upland, California, United States |
Extras |
Cassette Player |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1955 Chevrolet Other Pickups 3600 |
Former Los Angeles County Roads Department 1955 Chevrolet 3600 Type 2 Truck Small Window Cab with 89 inch long bed 235 cu.in. inline 6 cylinder engine Offenhauser intake manifold w/2 model B Rochester carburetors w/original air filters Optional AC External Oil Filter Optional In-cab Manual Idle adjustment---Great for cold morning starts Manual Choke control Fenton cast iron dual exhaust manifold Manual 3 speed column shift transmission Manual Steering Floor Pedal Starter 1990's vintage GMC crate rear axle 3.07 gear ratio with self adjusting brakes Original Manual Hydraulic 12 inch front drum brakes New Carpet and Newly Upholstered Bench Seat Modern Seat belts for 3 Persons 16.5 in steel wheels with newish radial tires, hrome beauty rims and Original style Hubcaps Hella Halogen bulb style Headlamps Dealer Optional front and rear turn signal actuator Reproduction brake/parking lights Vintage Chevrolet Glove Box Door Wind-up Clock Glove Box Key Lock Under-dash Heater Defroster with Optional In-dash controls Optional Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray Vintage Exterior Windshield Sun Visor Stainless Steel Door Window Visors Optional Interior Sun Visors Reproduction Chrome bumpers front and rear Original Steering Wheel Optional 2 speed Electric Windshield Wipers Optional Driver and Passenger Door Key Locks Original style Jack and Folding Lug Wrench Locking Chrome Gas Cap After Market AM-FM Radio After Market Tachometer Factory Service Manual Factory Assembly Manual Owner/Operator Glove Box Manual This truck was originally sold by Los Angeles Chevrolet Dealership on Olympic Blvd to the Los Angeles County Roads Dept in March of 1955 included is the original 1955 California Operators Permit issued to LA Co Roads Dept and set of Vintage California Tax Exempt License Plates In 1960 this vehicle was sold at Auction to Ovanes Parazian who owned a local welding shop and operated the truck till I bought it from him in 2002 included are 50+ years of California Registration cards 40,000 mi. on truck since 2004 when the motor was rebuilt along with the front and rear suspension and a new rear axle installed All metal panels appear original except the tail gate which looks to have been replaced with a vintage correct one at some point and the left rear fender that was changed to accept the side mounting spare tire also vintage correct I have the original yellow left rear fender-- which is included in the sale panels are all solid with a few minor dings and scratches The bed has the original wood in it ---though it is pretty badly dry rotted and covered with a plywood sheet Drivers side window is cracked and the tinted windshield has some wiper scratches This truck has been been mildly Hot Rodded and gets down the road very nicely as my daily driver of many years Heater defroster works like gangbusters ---all fresh air vents work smoothly All the gauges work, hough the accuracy of the speedo is questionable Included is a box of misc spare parts---some original equipment and some after market A thick file of receipts for parts and service over the last 15 years Mileage is listed as 88,000+ but the odometer only goes to 99,999 so no telling how many actual miles this truck has gone in 60+ years It's time to pass this well patina'd truck on to someone else to have fun with This Truck is being sold with NO RESERVE PLEASE DON'T BID ON IT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR IT IF I DO NOT RECEIVE PAYMENT IN FULL WITH IN 72 HOURS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION THE VEHICLE WILL BE RELISTED FOR SALE THIS TRUCK IS LISTED FOR SALE LOCALLY AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME THIS TRUCK IS BEING SOLD AS IS ---NO WARRANTY IS GIVEN OR IMPLIED BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS |