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Very sharp 1955 Chevy short bed pick up.
Has 235 cu in 6 cylinder engine and
manual 3 speed transmission, and big
back window. Also has chrome grille and
bumpers. Solid truck with nice floor
pans and undercarriage. Very sharp 1955
second series wraparound windshield,
side spare short bed with various
upgrades. Kept inside most of its
restored life. Imron paint applied in
1990 No rust through was present on
repainting. Front bumper rechromed in
90, a couple of small rust spots present
now, but the rear bumper is nearly
perfect. Wood bed box replaced with
correct yellow pine (Jim Carter) in
1990, one board (correct rabbeted piece)
replaced this year (see picture). Cherry
stain varnish will darken and age to
match other boards but this takes a year
or so. Gas tank went to Gas Tank Renu in
Indiana, two yrs ago, not rusted thru,
but wanted any trash out, and it is
warranted for life. Master cylinder
sleeved and rebuilt, along with new
wheel cylinders, and all new brake
hardware, shoes, etc. and all lines,
three yrs ago, silicone fluid, and some
lines are stainless. New fuel pump,
lines, and two inline filters. New
plugs, plug wires, and HEI ignition
setup from Stovebolt. Rebuilt Rochester
carb two yrs ago. NOS backup light assy,
installed, and factory turn signals
work. Factory correct heater.
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