1957 Chevrolet 3100 Panel Truck

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Please call Joshua @ 407-279-1818 to schedule an appointment. Where is the dazzling beauty I've been searching for all my life (American Graffiti, 1973)? That beauty is right in front of you! This 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Panel Truck is a fully FRAME-OFF Restored ALL STEEL (ZERO-BONDO) Street Truck Cruiser! A build that started as a forgotten work truck, stranded in the middle of Apple Valley, California. Until a man came along, dug it out of the dirt and brought to is NASCAR Workshop in Modesto, California. This Build take 6-Years to complete ... and the finished product is a "DAZZLING BEAUTY"!! 

The owner/builder of this Panel Truck has a history of building extreme air-cooled dune-buggies. This was is first out-of the norm (to him) build. All of the Exterior rust was cut and replaced with steel. Zero bondo. The Front Fenders, Dual Fin Hood & Passenger were replaced and after sanding years of repaints & chipping rust, the original color was discovered. Surf Green, a soft pastel mint green inspired by the foamy color of the ocean waves. Show-Quality chrome bumpers, grille and trim was added along with a Sun visor. The Wheels are a custom ordered American Racing Torq Thrusts with BRAND NEW 2026 Radial All Season Tires. 

To make this Panel Truck stand out a little more, if taken to a cruise-In or Car Show, the Hood actually tilts forward to help fully expose the 365-Horsepower 5.7L 350ci ZZ4 Chevrolet Crate Motor. At the time, the owner work on a NASCAR Stock Car Racing Team, and with the help of his Workshop, this Motor and Suspension was built to the fullest. A more aggressive feel to the engine dress-up with Matte Black Intake Manifold, Valve Covers & Cermaic Coated Block Hugger Headers. Of Course Fitted with Powered Steering & 4-Wheel Disc Brakes. This V8 is mated to a Rebuilt TH350 Automatic with a TCI Street Fighter Kit. 

As for the Suspension, the Frame has been Boxed-Steel with a Fat-Man's Mustang II IFS & Helix Suspension. C-Notched Rear with an extra set of Leaf Springs for a smooth ride and lowered stance look. The Rear End is a Ford 8.8in from a Ford Explorer. 

 The interior was built for comfort, by Castillo Upholstery (Modesto, CA). Custom Leather Door Panels, Seating, Headliner & New Carpeting. Everything in the interior is NEW ... Except for the Original Wood Rear Paneling. A Polished Ididit Tilt Steering, Auto Meter Gauges & Vintage Air A/C for Easy Cruising. 

 This build took 6-Years to complete from Rusting away in Apple Valley, CA to being completed in 2015 in Hernando, FL. With just 3K miles on the build this is a Rare Panel Truck, built with High-Quality parts. However, there is a few flaws in the build. The paint has some discoloration not the driver's side paneling and rear of the hood. This was painted in a home-built paint booth where the temperature conditions & air were not controlled, but this truck stands out! Important Frame-Off Restoration Highlights...
 All Steel Exterior: 
 - Factory Surf Green 
- Show-Quality Chrome Bumpers, Grille & Trim 
 - Front Tilt-Opening Hood 
- Windshield Sun-Visor w/ New Glass 
- Dual Rear Taillights w/ Chrome Trim 
- 17in American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels (Custom Order) 
- 2026 General Max Radial All Season Tires 

 Interior By Castello Upholstery (Modesto, CA): 
- Heat / Sound Barrier Flooring 
- Custom Beige & Light Gray Leather Door Panels
- Specialty Power Electric Windows 
- Full Power+Plus Wiring Harness Kit 
- Polished Ididit Tilt Steering Column 
- Power Wipers 
 
- Custom Touch-Screen Monitor & Audio System 
 - Vintage Air A/C & Heat 
- Lokar Shifter - Original Wood Rear Paneling 
- Leather Headliner with LED Lighting 365-HP Performance:
 - Chevrolet Crate 5.7L (350ci) "ZZ4" V8 
- Edelbrock 4BBL Carburetor 
- Edelbrock Intake Manifold 
- Matte Black Chevrolet Center-Bolt Valve Covers 
- Ceramic-Coated Block-Hugger Headers 
- Dual Exhaust w/ Mufflers 
- Power Rack-n-Pinion Steering 
- Mechanical Fuel Pump 
- Aluminum Radiator w/ Drive-Belt Aluminum Fan - Rebuilt TH350 Automatic Transmission w/ TCI Street-Fighter Kit 
- Ford 8.8" Rear End (Ford Explorer) 
- Boxed-Steel Frame 
- Mustang II IFS w/ Helix Suspension & Sway Bar 
- Polished Wildwood Disc Brakes (FRONT) 
- Drilled/Slotted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes 
- C-Notched Rear Frame w/ Extra Leaf Spring 

Please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com for additional photos, information, and a video. This vehicle is available for viewing in Hernando, Florida by appointment only. 
Please call Joshua @ 407-279-1818 to schedule an appointment.