The purpose of this page is to help indentify the 195559 gmc pickup trucks. The 1955 chevrolet truck models offered an impressive total of 75 taskforce models on 15 different wheelbases designed for everything from light delivery to overtheroad hauling. It will show you how to replace and improve every major component on these old trucks and make them run like new again. Rare drop dead gorgeous 1955 chevrolet cameo 3100 big back window pickup painted in deep dark burgu. Media in category 1955 chevrolet trucks the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total.
If your truck cab is rottedout and beyond replacing individual panels, or you simply want to build an entire truck, then this cab assembly is for you. The full automatic hydramatic transmission became an option for lightduty trucks. The data book sometimes called a selling manual published by the chevrolet division was written to help the chevrolet salesman to show why the chevrolet was better than the automotive competition. Manuals, brochures, books and other literature for your classic chevy truck or car. My 1955 gmc 100 was locally purchased in 1995 immediately after buying the. Owners manuals and other literature for classic chevy truck parts. Chevrolet infotainment system functionality varies by model. Chevrolet 1981 light duty truck series 1035 service manual 1157 pages trucks chevrolet 10 series 1968 service manual. Initially, the trucks were much the same as in 54, but at midyear the company introduced a new generation, featuring updated lines with a scalloped hood, wraparound windshield, hooded headlights and. Chevrolet chevy truck dealer albums, data books, interior. Ls9 376 ci 638 hp chevy special order crate dry sump 4l85e automatic transmission tci custom. Original salesmans data book listing all information on this model years trucks.
Advancedesign was a light and medium duty truck series by chevrolet, their first major redesign after wwii. Redesign of the entire chevrolet truck line for 1955. This book provides up to date information on how to restore 19471955 chevrolet trucks. The book was skewed towards more modern pickup trucks. You will find out the dealers inside information that is far more detailed than a sales brochure. While this is a still a very good book, i was disappointed in the coverage of the 8899 ck trucks, other than the 454ss truck and a few pictures of trucks from the late 90s ck, no real in depth discussion on probably the best overall series of trucks chevrolet has produced, there are only about 7 pages dedicated to mostly the 8899. Gmc made fleet and commercial trucks that had different parts than the regular trucks and had a different appearance. Requires compatible iphone and data plan rates apply. History of the 19551957 chevrolet 210 chevrolet marketed its midpriced line as the 210 series from 1953 to 1957. Data or facts the most detailed information on standard and optional equipment, combinations of equipment, specifications, dimensions, accessories, and trim packages. The first series was a carryover, the new models were the second series. Chevrolet has produced full sized pickup trucks under many nameplates and platforms. The vintage vehicle show goes to issaquah, washington as host lance lambert talks to the owners of this 1955 chevy truck.
Comprehensive history of 19471955 1st series advance design. I am a mechanic and was surprised how excellent the condi. Inside, youll find sections on suspensions, brakes, lowering, engine buildups, steering upgrades, custom bodywork, accessories, and much, much more. For sale by classic car deals cadillac, michigan 6. Clear illustrations and photos show exploded views as well as component details, plus specifications on engine data, engine torque, carburetion, and more.
House of kolor sunburst orange professionally built 383. Chassis 7 pages trucks chevrolet 1969 cs10704 data book 125 pages trucks chevrolet 1980 light duty truck service manual. The advance design era 1947 1955 has been overlooked for long enough and deve krehbiel, a wellknown restoration expert from who specializes in these trucks, puts his 40 years of experience restoring nothing but advance design trucks into a very extensive and very complete single. This is an exact copy of the 1949 and 1954 books but most items pertain to all 19471954 trucks, as well.
This fully restored 1955 chevrolet 3100 pickup truck is offered to you for sale by scottsdale autos. It was billed as a larger, stronger, and sleeker design in comparison to the earlier ak series. The 57 210 shared bright bodyside trim with the topoftheline bel air, but lacked its goldtone accents and ribbed aluminum bodyside wedges. You are looking at a 1955 chevrolet that is a pretty solid body, there is no engine, trans or interior but a pretty solid 2door sedan body to start your. It was very helpful since i have a 1947 chevrolet panel truck. All, all chevy truck, 19341946 truck parts, 1947 1954 truck parts, 19551959 truck parts, 19601966 truck parts, 19671972. The 1955 chevys legacy as an automotive icon is unique, in that it the 1955 chevys legacy as an automotive icon is unique, in that its design can be modern, retro and timeless at the same time. See more ideas about chevy trucks, chevy pickups and chevy. First available on saturday june 28, 1947, these trucks were sold with various minor changes over the years until march 25, 1955, when the task force. User manuals, chevrolet trucks operating guides and service manuals. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
Total ratings 3, chevrolet 230 250 292 194 inline 6 engine manual book rebuild six cylinder chevy. Price highest first price lowest first 1955 chevrolet bel air 2door sedan. This information was taken from original gmc parts books. Our focus here, though, will be on the lightduty lines rated up to one ton. Jim carters old chevy trucks your biggest source for chevy and gmc truck parts 1934 to 1972. See more ideas about chevy, chevy trucks and 1955 chevy. Vehicle user interface is a product of apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. In 1955 the truck line was vastly improved, with totally new sheet metal gracing all models. For the first time in chevrolets truck range light duty and medium duty trucks received different styling. This model was a turning point for chevrolet, as it proved to be the first successful chevrolet with a v8. This black 1955 chevy pickup recently underwent a highend restoration and the end result is stun. Pictures and data from scott golding, stratton, ne.
I located this car being stored in a barn near danville virginia 8 years ago. These trucks continued into 1955 and remained on sale until march 25, 1955 when chevrolet announced allnew early v8 pickup trucks. I was also hoping for more comprehensive coverage of all chevy truck specifications and appearance over the years, and more coverage of chevrolet truck engines. Other for 1955 chevrolet truck manuals and literature for sale ebay. It was usually divided into a separate section for each of that years models. Isuzu amigo, pickups, rodeo and trooper, 19811996 by nicholschilton staff 1999, paperback 3. This is a reprint of the confidential manual written by chevrolet engineering staff to train salespeople on the features of 1955 second series chevrolet trucks. Gives pictures, features, options accessories and detail technical data for each truck body style sold that year. I wish i had this book when i first started i would have saved a lot of money.