Chevy pick up 1955 - 1959 custom & mild custom

Je commence par The Watusi de Ricky Valles

This 1957 Custom Step Side 3100 is a very strong running, reliable, complete, turn-key driver...ready to cruise, burn-out, show & bar hop.


Engine:


It has a pumped up big block 70's Chevy 454 motor that runs great and starts without problem. This thing is strong!
Brand new high crank battery, 2 gauge wiring & Jegs race starter handle the hottest starts and an aluminum radiator w/custom electric fans New installed (3 months ago)
It has headers, a big cam, 454 high flow intake...great sound & lopey idle w/small glass pack turn down exhaust.


Transmission:


It has a 3-speed turbo 400 automatic transmission from a 70's truck ...it was just flushed & sealed up 1,300 k miles ago.
Awesome super tall Lokar floor shifter w/boot & polished knob...it's paired with a chrome spoon gas pedal.


Additional:


Truck has a low mile Camaro 12-bolt rear-end w/411 gearing and POSI-traction also flushed & sealed 1,300 k miles ago
...the combo is scary. It’s a real “Balls Out” hot rod...easy to light up.
Engine bay is matte black and nothing special...




Exterior:


...all trim, handles, mirrors, fuel filler, are shaved.
No door poppers...reach in thru the vent windows and open...Door Poppers are inexpensive and on my list of to do’s if I keep her.
Flat Matte Red paint is in great shape with gloss white accents on cab, grill, and flipped front bumper (Gives a lower/frown look). There is an approximate very light 1 inch scratch on the front hood, It’s not noticeable unless you’re right on top of it. I just want to disclose
The body is super straight and smooth.
Frame is true...
The matte finish, natural body lines, and smoothness from the shave are kiler and make this truck really stand out.
The running light lenses have been painted white as well....the headlights are yellow glass and it has blue dot tear drop taillights.
The truck has no turn signals.


Pin stripping: Custom gloss red & white 1-shot by Lefty out of Sacramento on hood and back fenders.
The paint matched steel visor and louvered roll pan finish off the look.
The bed walls are also paint matched and the custom lifted bed itself was just refinished (actual tongue & groove flooring) to resemble an old saloon bar top.
The running boards are a bit beat up from normal life as a truck, as are the bed walls and tailgate, but nothing crazy.
This truck t has a show look, but still a driver and usable truck...it's damn sure not a garage queen and NO it is NOT a rat rod! But its close.
There are very minor small rush spots in the normal areas (wheel wells/door sills) but for me, not worth messing with on this style truck.
Both doors and hood have rubber stops & spacers in place with fresh cowl seal and door jams.
No wipers or motor...has paint matched bolt deletes for smooth clean look.


Interior:


The Interior was fully gone thru and completed about 3k miles ago.
Gloss black cab, running boards, and door jams were fully re-sprayed.
All new green side glass, rubbers, guides, vent seals, and even fuzzies.
The original clear glass gangster window has real metal venetian blinds mounted in the OG crème color.
Brand new green glass windshield w/shade & new gasket.
The Bench has authentic serape Mexican blanket custom upholstery. It’s a truly wrapped bench seat w/custom made matching door cards.
Brand new molded black loop carpet kit was installed as well but not perfectly tucked behind the dash.
The aftermarket gauge cluster was painted wrinkle black as was the window trim and door cards.
all gauges works (oil/water/volts/fuel AND Speedo) and are backlit...along with working interior dome light, headlights, rear running lights, and brake lights.

No stereo...No heater or A/C
Brand new Horn with button installed.
New interior visors & chrome hardware, handles, gauge bezel, steering wheel, rocket knobs, traffic viewer, rearview mirror, glove box, hardware, etc.
The original key cylinder for ignition AND glove box match..
The “roulette table felt headliner” is a big hit, as is the tall boy PBR can horn filler...
The suspension is the last big portion of the truck and where most of the money was spent.
The truck has a brand new set of 15" chrome Steelies w/chrome baby moons...
They were just wrapped with fresh Coker classic bias ply L78's, their largest tire w/a true 4" whitewall...they really pop. They have about 2,500 miles on them.
They are ~29.5" tires so it also helps with freeway speeds, helping mellow out the 411 gearing a bit.
Full front & back drum brake job, with upgraded Camaro rear drums w/powder coated backing plates & new wheel cylinders all around.
New brake lines as well with a flush 1,500 k miles ago.
Up front there is an oldschool mor-drop 6" stretched front axle paired with mono leaf springs to get it sitting right.
All new tie rod ends, bushings, kingpins, etc...The original steering box was also rebuilt.
The rear frame was c-notched (why the bed was lifted) and was slammed down with mono leafs in back too...
The truck is dead nuts level, w/custom rear shackles to nail it even...this was an important look for me; no rake, no sag.
The shocks were repositioned to get the most out of their travel...it rides exceptionally smooth & very straight considering its old school, straight axle nature.
The steering geometry was adjusted best it can be with great improvement from the initial modification, however the front left wheel rubs when it is turned to far left.
The turning radius is less than desirable as a result to the slammed stance paired with a much taller/wider tires but it is what it is...drive her everywhere without issue.




Also on my “to-do” list would be to install a Mustang II Front clip. This would add front disk brakes, rack and pinion steering and solve the rubbing of the left front wheel when turned all the way. I just had this estimated at $4,200 installed.

Summary


Power train


454 big block motor
Cam
Headers
Eldebrock carb
Turbo 400 3speed automatic
Camaro 12 bolt 411 posi rear-end
Tall Lokar floor shifter and knob
Glass pack straight pipe , turn down exhaust past the cab
Chrome spoon throttle


Suspension


Mono leaf front & rear springs
Mor drop stretched front axle, re-machined , honed & trued
C-notched rear frame
Extended shackles
Repositioned front and rear shocks


Wheels


15x6 chrome Steelies
Baby moon caps
L78 Coker classic wide whites






Interior


Gloss black Cab re-spray
Chrome trim pieces & rocket caps
Green slide glass
Green shaded window
Traffic light viewer
Serape seat & color card upholstery
Black carpet kit
Black dual dolphin quad gauge & bezel kit


Exterior


Shaved handles, trim fuel filler and nose
Matte red paint
Steel louvered roll-pan
White flipped front bumper & Grill,
Side makers and cab back
Pin striping
Lifted bed
Refinished salon bar top style tongue & grove bed boards
Yellow glass headlights
Blue dot ford taillights
Steel visor


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Just added:
New Eldelbrock 500 Carburetor.
New Horns - all wiring loomed
New electric fans installed
New radiator - over flow stainless steel.
New Shocks installed
New seat belts installed
New spark plugs and wires
Oil change
Fluids changed
New master Cylinder

Un panel pour changer