Stolen - 1955 Chevy 3100 4x4

[Classic 1st Timer]

Greetings all,

As you can tell by my handle - I'm totally new to classic vehicles and forums like this. I've always loved 50's series trucks and am finally at a stage in my life where I could live out the dream and own one…but I have a a sad story that I have to tell someone. I'm new to this so I apologize in advance if I'm in the wrong Forum, my story is inappropriate, or I end up stumbling thru the processes and protocols.

After a long search I purchased a beautifully restored 55 3100 4 x4 from The Dalles in Oregon. I drove it to Blaine and awaited the 72 hours needed for it to clear customs and come to its new home in Delta, BC. It was stolen on November 5th from the holding compound in Blaine, Washington mere hours before the Broker was to pick it up and deliver it to me. This was to be my first classic vehicle that was to fill my retirement years with a new and exciting hobby.

The truck is very distinguishable and I have a long list of unique features that set it apart from anything else on the road and can positively identify it, no matter how much someone would try to change it (I'm sure the list is way too long to post here).

Most notable is that the entire drive train (axles, transfer case, suspension, etc. etc) is from a 1972 or 73 International 4 x 4 Travelall (the frame is the original 55 Chevy frame). The front and back diffs' are Dana 60’s and the front axle has Warn manual hubs. The clincher is that the axle hubs are 5 stud on 4 1/2” (standard Chevy’s and anything else are 6 studs). The truck has 2 gas tanks and the rear one has a recessed filler and door on the back part of the passenger side rear fender. If anyone thinks its worthwhile listing all of the other unique features here - please let me know.

The loss has been devastating to me. Friends and family have been helping by scouring the internet hoping that it pops up somewhere. Part of my new hobby was to immerse myself in the classic truck world by going to events, shows and participate in forums like this. I never guessed that I would join a forum on this note. My hope here is that i can learn and benefit from advice and suggestions from experienced folks like you on what web sites I can look at to see if it pops up on-line and where I can put the word out more so other old chevy truck lovers could maybe keep an eye out for it.

I don't know if it is appropriate to list my email address or other contact information here - I'm sure i will learn as I go along. I've tried to add some photos to the post and hope it worked out.

Thanks for listening.