Potential Purchase of 57 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scott Chadderdon · 03-28-2002, 02:17 PM

I am a member of the 67-72 message board, owm a 70 CST10 Fleetside, but have a chance to buy a 1957 3100 with a 235 6cyl stepside for $2000. What should I look out for besides rust? Are the stepside boxes the same for 55-57? It needs rear fenders and a dash guage cluster, where do I find these? It runs and drive pretty well, is $2000 to much? This board is dead compared to the 67-72. Thanks for your advice. Scott

rico_bob · 03-28-2002, 08:37 PM

Welcome aboard!

As for the price of 2K, I would say it sounds a little high considering there are parts like the dash cluster missing? And the rear fenders (what missing or rusted out)? The fenders on stepsides are all the same from late (second series 55) all the way up to 1965. There are some fenders that have the spare tire cut out, those are not as popular for the "custom-look" stepside, but for a restorer that spare mount does not seem to matter much. As for the dash cluster, several places sell them new and used can be found. (I have several used clusters for sale) If new is what you want, use a search engine or try the most popular places i.e Golden State Pickups, Chevy Duty and on and on. I would try to get it for around $1200.00 if it is not needing many panel repairs. If floors are rusted out go for under 1K. Good Luck, rico_bob

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**68SWB4x4** · 03-29-2002, 12:50 AM

the price seems ok but id try to go a little lower as Rico said....
i have a couple stepside rear fenders for sale but im down in california,
the beds are the same from 55-66

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03-28-2002, 02:17 PM	#1
Scott Chadderdon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 15	Potential Purchase of 57 I am a member of the 67-72 message board, owm a 70 CST10 Fleetside, but have a chance to buy a 1957 3100 with a 235 6cyl stepside for $2000. What should I look out for besides rust? Are the stepside boxes the same for 55-57? It needs rear fenders and a dash guage cluster, where do I find these? It runs and drive pretty well, is $2000 to much? This board is dead compared to the 67-72. Thanks for your advice. Scott

03-28-2002, 08:37 PM	#2
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Welcome aboard! As for the price of 2K, I would say it sounds a little high considering there are parts like the dash cluster missing? And the rear fenders (what missing or rusted out)? The fenders on stepsides are all the same from late (second series 55) all the way up to 1965. There are some fenders that have the spare tire cut out, those are not as popular for the "custom-look" stepside, but for a restorer that spare mount does not seem to matter much. As for the dash cluster, several places sell them new and used can be found. (I have several used clusters for sale) If new is what you want, use a search engine or try the most popular places i.e Golden State Pickups, Chevy Duty and on and on. I would try to get it for around $1200.00 if it is not needing many panel repairs. If floors are rusted out go for under 1K. Good Luck, rico_bob ------------------ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Current project: 1957 Chevy Short Wheel Base Stepside, with '58 GMC Big Window Cab, w/327 camel heads, 350 TH Automatic, tilt wheel, and thinking of doing a IFS. [This message has been edited by rico_bob (edited March 28, 2002).] __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

03-29-2002, 12:50 AM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	the price seems ok but id try to go a little lower as Rico said.... i have a couple stepside rear fenders for sale but im down in california, the beds are the same from 55-66 ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

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