Found on Hagerty14 photos1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2 Ton
Specifications
- Year
- 1956
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Series 3100
- Trim
- 1/2 Ton
- Engine
- Ram Jet 502ci V8
- Exterior color
- Custom Battleship grey
- Interior color
- Black seats and carpeting
- Seller type
- Private seller
Description
The mid‑1950s Chevrolet Task Force range of trucks offered sleek lines, good ride quality, and a wide range of body configurations tailored to both commercial and personal use. Available as pickups, Suburbans, and various commercial chassis formats, the platform also included the panel truck—an enclosed, steel‑bodied cargo hauler designed for tradespeople and businesses needing covered transport storage. The panel variant stood out for its smooth, windowless sides, dual rear doors, and expansive cargo area, making it one of the most versatile work vehicles of the period.
This modified 1956 Chevrolet Panel Truck is now powered by a Ramjet 502ci big-block V8 paired to a 4L80E four-speed overdrive automatic transmission controlled by an EZ‑TCU system. The truck features numerous modern updates including upgraded suspension components, contemporary audio equipment, improved cooling, and air conditioning.
