Custom LS3-Powered 1957 Chevrolet Pickup
Presentation
This 1957 Chevrolet Stepside pickup was the subject of a custom build before being purchased by the seller in 2019 and later featured in Street Trucks magazine. The build was completed by Nostalgia Hot Rods in Henderson, Nevada, and involved mounting the cab and bed on a TCI chassis as well as finishing the body in metallic silver after the door handles, drip rails, emblems, and mirrors were shaved. Power is provided by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 linked to a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear end. The chassis features a Mustang II-style front suspension setup, a rear four-link assembly, and adjustable Ridetech airbags as well as power rack-and-pinion steering and power-assisted Wilwood disc brakes. The bed has a custom raised floor and inner fenders as well as a smoothed tailgate, and the exterior features LED lighting, a body-color grille, and smoothed and tucked bumpers with mesh exhaust outlets in the rear bumper. A custom interior by HRH Designs features bolstered seats, a custom center console, and fabricated door panels trimmed in red leather accompanied by Vintage Air climate control, a Budnik steering wheel, Dakota Digital gauges, and an Apple iPad to control the audio system. This custom Task Force pickup is now offered with a Texas title in the seller’s name.
The body was painted in PPG Atomic Silver after the trim and emblems were removed, and the door handles, drip rails, and mirrors were shaved. Additional equipment includes a body-color grille, LED headlights, LED taillight strips below the tailgate, a smoothed and tucked front bumper, and mesh exhaust cutouts in the rear bumper. A paint chip is noted on the front bumper.
The bed was customized with a raised steel floor along with custom inner wheel houses and a smoothed tailgate with a release handle on the inside. The fuel filler has been moved to the center of the bed floor, and the bedsides have been capped at the rear.
The TCI chassis features a Mustang II-style front suspension with tubular control arms and power rack-and-pinion steering as well as a rear four-link setup and adjustable Ridetech airbags at all four corners.
The 20×9″ front and 20×13″ rear Budnik Gasser wheels are wrapped in staggered Continental tires and mounted over power-assisted Wilwood disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors.
The custom-trimmed cab by HRH Design features bolstered low-back seats trimmed in red leather along with coordinated door panels. The fabricated center console is trimmed to match and extends to the rear cab panel, and it houses a storage compartment, a B&M shifter, buttons for the door poppers, and a molded insert for the iPad used to control the audio system. Additional appointments include Vintage Air climate control, Lokar pedals, and power windows.
Bids & Comments
Dschumm18 0
Oct 27, 2026 · 18:09
I've seen this truck in person and I can attest that it is flawless. Beautiful build.
Oct 27, 2026 · 12:14
outstanding build ! few can afford a truck this nice...
Oct 27, 2026 · 03:19
@ChetJr
My badd didn’t want to 👍 on conversation. There should be a way to retract. If your intention is to use like a NEW fully equipped truck just buy a new truck. These are 60+
personality it silly you would ask.
Seller’’’ it’s a BEAUTIFUL pice of work.
I have my 59’ n absolutely love it, Good Luck
My badd didn’t want to 👍 on conversation. There should be a way to retract. If your intention is to use like a NEW fully equipped truck just buy a new truck. These are 60+
personality it silly you would ask.
Seller’’’ it’s a BEAUTIFUL pice of work.
I have my 59’ n absolutely love it, Good Luck
Oct 27, 2026 · 03:14
Oct 27, 2026 · 03:11
@ChetJr
👎🏼
👎🏼
Schunnyman (The Seller)
Oct 27, 2026 · 02:25
@chetjr see responses below….
Any damage or issues from past accidents, flood, etc.? NO
Rear end ratio or tach at 60? NO IDEA ON RATIO. TACH STILL UNDER 2k @ 60 mph
Do you have the engine build specs like cam, compression, etc. NO
Are the trans and torque converter stock? NOTHING IS STOCK ON THE BUILD
Tire age? TIRES ARE FROM BUILD DATE 2018
Bed dimensions including depth? SEE ALT COMMENTS BELOW
Is the bed floor a heavy enough gauge to allow hauling a 600 lb bike? WITH ALL DUE RESPECT THIS IS NOT A TRUCK YOU'RE GOIING TO HAUL ANYTHING BUT A55 IN. THERE ARE NO HOOKS, LOOPS, STRAPS OR OTHER TO TIE DOWN ANYTHING.
Any reason the truck couldn’t be used for light towing with the addition of a tow bar? YOU'RE NOT SERIOUS? TOWING WITH THIS TRUCK IS COMPARABLE TO TAKING A SANDWICH TO A BUFFET….YOU SIMPLY WOULD’NT DO IT.
Are you agreeable to an inspection of the truck if timing can be worked out? TRUCK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
IM TRULY NOT TRYING TO BE A OFFENSIVE IN MY REPLIES. I WOULD BE REMISS IF I DIDN'T POINT OUT YOU HAVE ASKED SIMILAR QUESTIONS LIKE THIS ON PAST AUCTIONS (OF SAME TYPE BUILDS) AND IM NOT SURE WHY. THERE ARE MANY GREAT VEHICLES CURRENTLY BEING AUCTIONED THAT WOULD MORE SUITABLY FIT WHAT I THINK YOU'RE LOOKING FOR. I SUGGEST LOOKING UP F150, F250, 1500, 2500, RAM ETC.
Any damage or issues from past accidents, flood, etc.? NO
Rear end ratio or tach at 60? NO IDEA ON RATIO. TACH STILL UNDER 2k @ 60 mph
Do you have the engine build specs like cam, compression, etc. NO
Are the trans and torque converter stock? NOTHING IS STOCK ON THE BUILD
Tire age? TIRES ARE FROM BUILD DATE 2018
Bed dimensions including depth? SEE ALT COMMENTS BELOW
Is the bed floor a heavy enough gauge to allow hauling a 600 lb bike? WITH ALL DUE RESPECT THIS IS NOT A TRUCK YOU'RE GOIING TO HAUL ANYTHING BUT A55 IN. THERE ARE NO HOOKS, LOOPS, STRAPS OR OTHER TO TIE DOWN ANYTHING.
Any reason the truck couldn’t be used for light towing with the addition of a tow bar? YOU'RE NOT SERIOUS? TOWING WITH THIS TRUCK IS COMPARABLE TO TAKING A SANDWICH TO A BUFFET….YOU SIMPLY WOULD’NT DO IT.
Are you agreeable to an inspection of the truck if timing can be worked out? TRUCK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
IM TRULY NOT TRYING TO BE A OFFENSIVE IN MY REPLIES. I WOULD BE REMISS IF I DIDN'T POINT OUT YOU HAVE ASKED SIMILAR QUESTIONS LIKE THIS ON PAST AUCTIONS (OF SAME TYPE BUILDS) AND IM NOT SURE WHY. THERE ARE MANY GREAT VEHICLES CURRENTLY BEING AUCTIONED THAT WOULD MORE SUITABLY FIT WHAT I THINK YOU'RE LOOKING FOR. I SUGGEST LOOKING UP F150, F250, 1500, 2500, RAM ETC.
Speedbumpspike
Bid
Oct 27, 2026 · 01:56
Bid in the amount of $55,000
Oct 27, 2026 · 01:43
Truck looks great in the pics!
Several basic questions-
Any damage or issues from past accidents, flood, etc.?
Rear end ratio or tach at 60?
Do you have the engine build specs like cam, compression, etc.
Are the trans and torque converter stock?
Tire age?
Bed dimensions including depth?
Is the bed floor a heavy enough gauge to allow hauling a 600 lb bike?
Any reason the truck couldn’t be used for light towing with the addition of a tow bar?
Are you agreeable to an inspection of the truck if timing can be worked out?
Thanks
Very interested.
Chet
Several basic questions-
Any damage or issues from past accidents, flood, etc.?
Rear end ratio or tach at 60?
Do you have the engine build specs like cam, compression, etc.
Are the trans and torque converter stock?
Tire age?
Bed dimensions including depth?
Is the bed floor a heavy enough gauge to allow hauling a 600 lb bike?
Any reason the truck couldn’t be used for light towing with the addition of a tow bar?
Are you agreeable to an inspection of the truck if timing can be worked out?
Thanks
Very interested.
Chet
Schunnyman (The Seller)
Oct 26, 2026 · 19:35
@dthompsonrts11 TY for the kind words my friend!
Oct 26, 2026 · 19:21
Schunnyman is one heck of a guy.... I won the last auction of his on here and could not be happier with the vehicle and his communication throughout the process. A car guy's car guy! Good luck to seller and all bidders with auction, such a beautiful truck.
DLUCIANO
Bid
Oct 26, 2026 · 17:52
Bid in the amount of $52,345
Schunnyman (The Seller)
Oct 26, 2026 · 13:26
@CrustyPolecat TY sir!
Oct 26, 2026 · 13:19
@seller Outstanding build on this amazing looking custom truck.
Oct 26, 2026 · 00:18
Uh, ya. What's not to like. Amazing build!
Speedbumpspike
Bid
Oct 25, 2026 · 23:30
Bid in the amount of $50,500
Schunnyman (The Seller)
Oct 25, 2026 · 04:44
Happy Monday! Link to Street Trucks Magazine article on build
https://www.streettrucksmag.com/atomic-57-a-bomb-chevy-build-courtesy-of-nostalgia-hot-rods/
https://www.streettrucksmag.com/atomic-57-a-bomb-chevy-build-courtesy-of-nostalgia-hot-rods/
Schunnyman (The Seller)
Oct 25, 2026 · 03:20
@DDHarris you would have to jump battery to power the release. Battery disconnect switch is installed to preserve battery
Oct 21, 2026 · 18:27
Looks like a labour of love ( & dollars ). Beautifully executed inside, outside & underneath.
Oct 21, 2026 · 15:21
How do you get in if the battery is dead?
medaquip1
Bid
Oct 21, 2026 · 13:03
Bid in the amount of $50,000
Oct 21, 2026 · 07:55
That thing is awesome - WOW....! GLWTA....
Speedbumpspike
Bid
Oct 21, 2026 · 03:25
Bid in the amount of $10,000
IESP
Bid
Oct 21, 2026 · 02:18
Bid in the amount of $9,500
Mjfender
Bid
Oct 21, 2026 · 02:16
Bid in the amount of $4,445
Schunnyman (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 00:46
@jwhboomer
Thank you!
Thank you!
Oct 20, 2026 · 22:49
Beautiful Chevy Pickup Build! No corners were cut and no money spared on this one! GLWTA.
thatotherguy1
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 22:28
Bid in the amount of $3,345
Streetsign
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 21:22
Bid in the amount of $2,100
Thos390
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 17:52
Bid in the amount of $1,957
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