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Restored 1955 chevrolet stepside pickup bring a trailer. Chevy task force trucks 195559 history classic muscle. The result of a complete frame off restoration, this early series 1955 chevy truck has been driven just a few hundred test miles since completion. This blue 1955 chevy truck came to our shop for a full restoration. The 1955 chevrolet truck models offered an impressive total of 75 taskforce models on 15 different wheelbases designed for everything from light delivery to overtheroad hauling.
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Excellent inner fenders, rad cradle, grille, head light buckets, grill surround pieces. A 1955 chevrolet pick up that has been restored to a very high standard by griffeys hot rods and restorationsvery nice job. More old online chevy info webcounter says that you are visitor number. Wood bed panels and other bed parts for your classic chevy truck or car. Chevy truck timing gear set, six cylinder, 19471962.
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