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1957 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton, Shortbox, Stepside Pickup, Nice Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:78430 Color: Gray /
 Gray
Location:

Carroll, Iowa, United States

Carroll, Iowa, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:6 cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3A57J120945 Year: 1957
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: 3100
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 2-wheel, rear
Mileage: 78,430
Sub Model: 3100
Exterior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"has a few underlying imperfections under the paint, paint is good, body prep for paint could have been better"

I have for sale a good running and driving 1957 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton, shortbed, stepside pickup.  It has a non-original 6 cylinder engine that runs and sounds good.  The original 3-speed manual was replaced by a 2-speed powerglide by a previous owner.  The truck is very solid and I have not found any rust other than some very minor surface rust underneath.  The wood bed is in great shape.  Brakes are good.  Pretty smooth ride for a '57 Pickup.  The radial tires are in great shape and has classy modern rims.  The paint is metallic grey and looks great.  Very close inspection reveals the underlying prep for paint could have been better.  The interior was nicely redone in grey cloth and the dash and doors painted.  There is a towing ball on the rear bumper.  The following all are working:  radio/cassette, wipers, all lights, horn, heat/defrost fan, guages(amp, oil press, fuel ga), windows and vent windows operate well, trans shifts good.  These are not working: turn signals(trying to diagnose that), temp ga.   This truck has a near new gas tank.

As you can see in the photos, this is a very nice looking and very solid '57 Chevy truck.  The truck can be driven right away. 

Please feel free to ask any questions.  Personal inspection is encouraged.  Sold in As-IS condition.

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