This is a 1957 Chevrolet 3100. It came from Waco, Texas and was purchased new in Corsicana, Texas. The family said the truck was last driven in 1968 when that owner passed away.
My Dad purchased the truck in late 80's from the original owner and he was still driving. When Dad got the truck, he took it to a body shop in West Texas and had some work done. He had it primed and it was put in a barn at my Dad's ranch covered with a tarp. He wanted to do but never got the chance to. It sat there for 30 years until his passing.
My son and I drove from Michigan and brought it home with us to Texas. The intention was to finish it as it once was. I really wanted to use as much as I could. With a lot of research on this site, we completed the restoration this year. It is a stock truck so it is a town cruiser.
Original color was Indian Turquoise and Bombay White. All Drivetrain was rebuilt using same parts. A 327 v8 installed since the motor was just to far gone to continue/ From that long sitting. it was more cost effective to install a motor that I already had reconditioned.
We had the correct bellhousing already so was able to retain 3-speed column shift.
Now the truck drives really well with little to no noises. It holds the road well . It's not going to win any races or stop on a dime. Dad would have liked it this way.
Took two years to get it on the road with all work was done myself so it was not a fortune poured into this truck.
Funny thing my son and I talked about was this thing was full of mice and a Bull snake. Must have fallen out on the way to Michigan.
Had a good ride back home and some time together and made a few memories.
Just wanted to say thanks to all for the info on this site making this possible.
First welcome to the bolt! Amazing transformation and I’m sure your Dad was looking over your shoulder while you were working on the truck. Great job!
We would love it, if you could tell us a bit about more your truck and its history. We also love to see pictures, so please post some more!
Last edited by Phak1; 07/22/202412:01 PM.
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Awesome looking truck Mike Lee!!! It is such a great thing to keep a truck in the family. You've done some outstanding work and we are definitely looking forward to seeing more pictures and the story that goes along with it. Welcome back and don't be stranger.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/22/20244:25 PM. Reason: No stealing Otto?? :(
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
I added some more images of Mike's Task Force. Good-looking truck. Looks like Task Force trucks are on the rise in Stovebolt Lane. Like Phak1, sure would like to hear of the story of the restoration. I like the shot with the lift in the background.
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/27/20248:12 PM.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "Success comes in 'cans' ..."
Beautiful Apache if i do say so. I like seeing completions as im at the opposite end on my 58. Seeing yours helps motivate me. We have 3 days of rain comin. I’ll be in the shop working on a cab corner installation. If i reach my goal and get all the drivers side metal in, i will be one happy camper.
This is a 1957 Chevrolet 3100. It came from Waco, Texas and was purchased new in Corsicana, Texas. The family said the truck was last driven in 1968 when that owner passed away.
It is such a great thing to keep a truck in the family. You've done some outstanding work and we are definitely looking forward to seeing more pictures and the story that goes along with it. Welcome back and don't be stranger. 