Vehicle Description
Looking great and driving strong, this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 is one
clean, good looking and tastefully modded vintage truck. It's
logged fewer than 10,000 miles since its build, where it received
some well-chosen components to up its driving experience and make
this eye-catching truck perfectly suitable for as much driving as
you'll desire.
With most of the trim and badging normally found on its sides no
longer in the picture, this Chevy carries an uninterrupted expanse
of yellow paint on its curvaceous form, including its front bumper
and prominent grille. Getting a good finished result when applying
paint over a chrome surface requires some diligent prep work, and
that diligence can also easily be seen in the quality of the finish
over the entire body of the truck - it's got a smoothness and
consistency that only comes with a lot of sanding and finish work.
The intricate pinstriping on its nose and tailgate is a great touch
- it's got a minimalist look to it, but with plenty going on
visually to draw you in. Look closely at the alignment of the hood
and doors and you'll see nice even gaps that provide further
evidence of accuracy during their assembly. The tinted glass on all
four sides is in great shape and surrounded by fresh-looking seals,
and the step plates on both the driver and passenger side provide a
finished look, as well as some nice contrast.
The black vinyl upholstery inside pairs well with the yellow found
on the dash and balance of the cabin. The bench seat features a
great tuck and roll surface that's very era-appropriate for a truck
like this. Climb inside and you'll find a Grant GT steering wheel
in front of you and a B&M shifter elevated to a perfect height
off to the right. Just in front, the dash area reflects the same
exacting workmanship as the exterior, resulting in smooth yellow
steel that's ornamented by some precise pinstriping of its own,
surrounding an instrument cluster that houses a set of white-faced
Dolphin gauges. A SunPro tach has been mounted on the steering
column to monitor your revs during more spirited driving. The bed
area in back features straight and flush steel ribbing, but we do
feel that the wood planks sitting between them would benefit from
some finish sanding and varnish.
The 350 cubic inch V8 topped with a 4-barrel Edelbrock carb sitting
under the hood is the foundation for this very street ready truck.
It fires right up, runs very smoothly and sounds great as it sings
through its headers that lead out to a FlowMaster exhaust. The
powerplant bolts to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission that's
shifting at the top of its game. You'll find a Heidts front end
sitting in place of the original, affording this 3100 the added
benefits of coilover shocks, power front disc brakes and power rack
and pinion steering that's a quantum leap forward from the steering
box it started out with. These upgrades combine with new front
shocks to make for a great experience behind the wheel. This fine
looking vintage Chevy sits with an aggressive inclined stance on a
set of 15" Ridler wheels that are outfitted with GT Radial
performance tires.
If you're looking to get behind the wheel of a vintage truck that
features a rock solid running condition to go along with its
undeniable curb appeal, you need to see this 1954 Chevrolet 3100
pickup. Call today!