1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside

Power comes from a 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block V8 paired with a GM TH400 automatic transmission. A GM 10-bolt rear end with 3.36 gearing completes the drivetrain. The engine is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold, an Edelbrock 600 CFM four-barrel carburetor, HEI distributor, mechanical fuel pump, aluminum radiator, and belt-driven cooling fan.

Exterior

• Dark Blue exterior finish
• Contrasting silver pinstripe
• Classic two-door Stepside pickup body
• Sculpted front fenders
• Rounded 1950s Chevrolet cab design
• Chrome horizontal-bar front grille
• Chrome front bumper
• Chrome rear bumper
• Chrome exterior mirrors
• Painted running boards
• Stepside rear fenders
• Finished pickup bed
• 17-inch Ridler 645 Series wheels
• Lowered restomod-style stance

Interior

• Black interior
• Black vinyl upholstery
• Full-width bench seat
• Floor-mounted automatic shifter
• Pioneer CD player
• Traditional single-cab pickup layout
• Driver-focused restomod configuration
• Interior color contrasts cleanly with the Dark Blue exterior

Mechanics

• 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block V8
• Edelbrock intake manifold
• Edelbrock 600 CFM four-barrel carburetor
• HEI distributor
• OEM-style ignition system
• Mechanical fuel pump
• Aluminum radiator
• Belt-driven cooling fan
• Aluminum fuel cell
• GM TH400 automatic transmission
• Floor-shifted automatic configuration
• GM 10-bolt rear end
• 3.36 rear axle ratio
• Power steering
• Ford rack-and-pinion steering
• Power brakes
• Front disc brakes
• Rear drum brakes
• RideTech adjustable rear coilovers

Wheels and Tires

• 17-inch Ridler 645 Series wheels
• Polished five-spoke wheel design
• 225/60R17 Kenda Kenetica Touring A/S front tires
• 235/60R17 Kenda Kenetica Touring A/S rear tires
• Staggered front and rear tire sizes
• Wider rear tires enhance the truck’s stance
• Modern all-season radial tire setup

Summary

This 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside combines recognizable mid-century Chevrolet pickup styling with a practical restomod drivetrain. Its 350 small-block V8, TH400 automatic transmission, GM 10-bolt rear end, and 3.36 gearing provide a well-rounded configuration for street driving and cruising.

The Dark Blue exterior, silver pinstripe, black vinyl bench-seat interior, and polished Ridler wheels create a clean and cohesive appearance. Power steering, rack-and-pinion steering, power front disc brakes, adjustable rear coilovers, upgraded cooling, and a Pioneer audio system complete this thoughtfully modified classic pickup.