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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
|---|---|
| Also called |
3100 3200 3600 31 50 100 Apache Cameo Viking Spartan |
| Production | 1955-1960 |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Advance Design |
| Successor | C/K Series |
| Class | Pickup truck |
| Body style(s) | 2-door truck |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) |
235 cu in (3.9 L) I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 283 cu in (4.6 L) V8 |
| Transmission(s) |
3 or 4 speed manual Hydramatic |
| Wheelbase |
114.0 in (2896 mm) 123.0 in (3124 mm) |
The successor to the venerable Advance Design trucks, the Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second series) through 1959.
The 1955 second series offered standard options and add-ons such as 12 volt electrical systems, the first V8 (the 265 cubic inch), and fleet-side 6 foot, 7 foot, and 8 foot length beds.
Differences[]
1955 Second Series - First year for new body style. New "wrap-around" windshield - a truck industry first[1] - and optional wrap-around rear window on Deluxe cabs.[2] Power steering and power brakes are now available for the first time on GM trucks (after-Chevrolet Series 490 Light Delivery, Chevrolet Superior, Chevrolet Series AA Capitol, Chevrolet Series AB National, Chevrolet Series AC International, Chevrolet Series AD Universal, Chevrolet Series AE Independence, Chevrolet Series BA Confederate, Chevrolet Series CA Eagle / Master, Chevrolet G/S, Chevrolet H/T, Chevrolet AK Series, and Chevrolet Advance Design). Electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volts. Only year for 7 foot bed length. Fenders have single headlights and one-piece emblem is mounted below horizontal line on fender.[3]
1956 - Wider hood emblem. Two-piece fender emblems are now mounted above horizontal fender line. Last year for egg crate grille.
1957 - Only year for more open grille. Hood is flatter with two spears on top, similar to the 1957 Bel Air. Fender emblems are still above fender line, but are now oval-shaped, as opposed to previous versions in script.
1958 - First year for fleetside bed, significant redesign of front end. All ⅓-ton trucks are now called Apaches. Truck now has four headlights instead of the previous two and features a shorter, wider grille running the width of the front end. Parking lights are now in the grille instead of being in the front of the fender and the hood is similar to 1955/1956 models, but with a flat "valley" in the middle. First year for factory-equipped air conditioning.
1959 - Minimal changes from 1958. The last year that the NAPCO (Northwestern Auto Parts Company) "Powr-Pak" four-wheel drive conversion could be factory ordered.
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Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series[]
The Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series is a big rig truck, LCF means Low Cab Forward.
References[]
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- ↑ Bunn, Don. "Segment Five: 1955-1959 Early V8 Pickups", Pickuptruck.com. Retrieved on July 2, 2008.
- ↑ "LMC Truck Catalog", Winter 2007/2008
- ↑ "What Year is My Truck?", Classicparts.com. Retrieved on July 2, 2008.
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