Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
3200 Long Bed
Year:
1955
Mileage:
51302
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Colorado
City:
Denver , CO
Zip:
80219
1955 Chevrolet 3200 Long Bed Truck Restored 6 Cylinder Manual
Introduced in March of 1955, The Second Series was by design revolutionary. GM had a number of firsts on the '55 truck line beyond the new body and chassis redesign. Smooth, rounded sheet metal replaced the old pontoon-style fenders, and large, wrap-around windshield glass (called "Sweep-Sight") for a more contemporary look. Other important style points went to the egg-crate grille styling shared with '55 Chevy passenger cars, running boards concealed behind the cab doors, as well as a choice of small or expansive wrap-around rear glass.
Mechanically, the base six-cylinder engine was the same, but the electrical system received an upgrade from the 6-volt to a 12-volt system. Improved cranking power, brighter headlights and more efficient accessory support were immediately evident in the upgrade.
An improved ride came from a wider six-cross member frame, allowing longer front and rear leaf springs. Significant to the1955, was that is was the only year for a 7-foot long bed. This bed came with a 123" wheelbase vs. the previous 114" wheelbase that was standard on the half-ton 3100 Chevy Truck.
Introduced in March of 1955, The Second Series was by design revolutionary. GM had a number of firsts on the '55 truck line beyond the new body and chassis redesign. Smooth, rounded sheet metal replaced the old pontoon-style fenders, and large, wrap-around windshield glass (called "Sweep-Sight") for a more contemporary look. Other important style points went to the egg-crate grille styling shared with '55 Chevy passenger cars, running boards concealed behind the cab doors, as well as a choice of small or expansive wrap-around rear glass.
Mechanically, the base six-cylinder engine was the same, but the electrical system received an upgrade from the 6-volt to a 12-volt system. Improved cranking power, brighter headlights and more efficient accessory support were immediately evident in the upgrade.
An improved ride came from a wider six-cross member frame, allowing longer front and rear leaf springs. Significant to the1955, was that is was the only year for a 7-foot long bed. This bed came with a 123" wheelbase vs. the previous 114" wheelbase that was standard on the half-ton 3100 Chevy Truck.
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