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Americanrider · 04-30-2005, 11:10 AM

I came across a '55 3600 dualy flatbed V-8 truck that seems to be in fair shape. I wanted to ask some experts if they are a rare item or common find. The pic is hijacked from another site {chevrolettruckservice.com/} just for an example and is not the truck I'm looking at. Thanks

bigblockguy · 04-30-2005, 07:38 PM

I know you purist restorers may not like this, but with a little bit of sheet metal work, that truck has potential to be a very cool street truck. No major modifications, just a custom bed and drop a few inches to catch the right stance (I'm not a fan of slammed) would give you one unique and classy truck. My .02

Norselander · 05-02-2005, 01:51 PM

These are not that common. But both the 3800 and 3600 were available in this configuration. 3600s could be had with 17.5" duals while the one tons (3800) could be fit with 19.5" ('57-59) duals.

It looks as though the one in your photo has a factory bed (ridged rub strips on side of the bed -- like this ).

rico_bob · 05-04-2005, 12:27 PM

Hey put a short box DUALLY on it from something in the 80's and some new wheels and tires ... and it would be "way cool" my 2 cents worth, rico

1-ton of fun · 05-04-2005, 05:30 PM

i persoanlly like the wooden flat bed. maybe replace the wood and stain the new wood.

Jeremy_5 · 05-18-2005, 02:08 AM

I don't know how rare they are but here is a picture of mine...

Norselander · 05-18-2005, 01:04 PM

Well, I see quite a few 3800 dually trucks (compared to the 3600). Although your variant is pretty unusual; you don't see many NAPCO equipped dually 3800s.

04-30-2005, 11:10 AM	#1
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	55 Dualy, RARE or not? I came across a '55 3600 dualy flatbed V-8 truck that seems to be in fair shape. I wanted to ask some experts if they are a rare item or common find. The pic is hijacked from another site {chevrolettruckservice.com/} just for an example and is not the truck I'm looking at. Thanks Attached Images

05-02-2005, 01:51 PM	#3
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	These are not that common. But both the 3800 and 3600 were available in this configuration. 3600s could be had with 17.5" duals while the one tons (3800) could be fit with 19.5" ('57-59) duals. Previously owned 3800 with later model wheels Aubrey's one ton with the factory wheels Recent Ebay 3800 Tractor It looks as though the one in your photo has a factory bed (ridged rub strips on side of the bed -- like this ). __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey Last edited by Norselander; 05-31-2007 at 01:01 PM.

05-04-2005, 12:27 PM	#4
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Hey put a short box DUALLY on it from something in the 80's and some new wheels and tires ... and it would be "way cool" my 2 cents worth, rico __________________ 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 Last edited by rico_bob; 05-04-2005 at 12:27 PM.

05-18-2005, 02:08 AM	#6
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	I don't know how rare they are but here is a picture of mine... Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

05-18-2005, 01:04 PM	#7
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	Well, I see quite a few 3800 dually trucks (compared to the 3600). Although your variant is pretty unusual; you don't see many NAPCO equipped dually 3800s. __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey

04-30-2005, 07:38 PM	#2
bigblockguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14	I know you purist restorers may not like this, but with a little bit of sheet metal work, that truck has potential to be a very cool street truck. No major modifications, just a custom bed and drop a few inches to catch the right stance (I'm not a fan of slammed) would give you one unique and classy truck. My .02

05-04-2005, 05:30 PM	#5
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	i persoanlly like the wooden flat bed. maybe replace the wood and stain the new wood.



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