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1957 Chevrolet 3100 Truck

Chevy introduced a new truck body style in mid-1955 that would remain in production
through the end of 1959. The new look was known as the Task Force style, according to
Tom Brownell, author of How to Restore Your Chevrolet Pickup. There were only a few
minor style changes to the design during its five-year run.

The Task Force design featured a new panoramic windshield, two-tone paint and Frenched
headlights, according to Brownell. Chevy introduced a few minor styling changes to the
1957 3100 series. A new grille incorporated an oval floating in the center, according to
PickupTruck.com. The steering wheel was lowered to help the driver see the instrument
panel easier.

In 1957, the fender emblems changed from two-piece to one-piece and were mounted
above the fender's horizontal line, according to the website Antique Chevy Trucks. The
emblem on the front hood remained unchanged from 1956, except the paint colors were
reversed. The V-8 283-cubic-inch engine was available as an option for the first time in
1957. Chevrolet also introduced the first four-wheel drive half-ton pickup trucks, according
to PickupTruck.com.