Vehicle Description
Talk about a great looking vintage truck! This 1954 Chevrolet 3100
has been very ably restored, leaving it with a sharp exterior that
features one seriously impressive paint job and an appearance
that'll convince you it's ready to report for duty. There's been no
sacrifice to authenticity in the process - it also carries the
correct engine (if not the original) under its hood that's running
in top form.
Nostalgia rarely comes calling in such a clean, precise looking
package. The two tone, green and black paint scheme this '54
carries strikes a great balance, offering a subtle custom vibe
that's still very much in keeping with its vintage identity. The
paint has a great shine - it really comes alive in the sun, but
even in shelter its healthy glow is obvious. New period correct
bumpers in front and back combine with new headlight casings up
front, as well as new badging and rubber seals all the way around,
to add to this classic truck's vitality. Draw closer and you'll see
the evidence that its rugged construction has done a great job of
defying the forces of both time and gravity - more than 60 years
after this 3100 first saw the light of day, it still sports
impressively straight alignment, so you'll find nice even gaps
surrounding the doors, and hood. The painted front grille and
chrome exhaust tips extending out from just below the rear bumpers
are a couple of very effective modifications that really set this
truck apart from the crowd.
The interior retains a vintage appearance and has been thoroughly
refurbished for a great look. Both the bench seat and matching door
panels sport tan vinyl surfaces that are free from any
discoloration and really don't show much wear at all. Just in front
of the plushly padded steering wheel, the dash area looks great,
also featuring the same look it had upon leaving the factory that's
benefitted mightily from the well-applied green paint on its steel
surface, while the original gauges maintain their places inside the
instrument cluster. In the world of vintage trucks, proper prepping
and finishing of the wooden planks lining the bed area is a
finishing touch that is often done half-heartedly or skipped
entirely, but it's well covered here. The planks in this case are
in optimum form, sitting level and securely fastened between steel
reinforcements painted to match the exterior.
Sitting underneath the hood is a period-correct, and believed to be
original, 235 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder engine and it still
carries a proper 2 barrel carb on top that sits just underneath a
compact chrome air cleaner. Just to the side, a quintet of orange
air horns sound out the signature notes of "Dixie" with a push of
the button on the dash. The engine is in strong operating condition
- its choke works just as intended and, once it's warmed up you'll
hear a very pleasing note make its way through its dual exhaust.
This vintage powerplant teams with a "3 on the tree" manual
transmission that's shifting securely and the electrical system has
been converted to modern, 12 volt configuration, so you'll have no
issues embarking on the first of many journeys to come just as soon
as this Chevy gets home. This sharply restored truck rolls on a set
of stock 15" steel wheels wrapped with Cooper Cobra Radial GT
tires.
This 1954 Chevrolet 3100 features a combination of great vintage
looks and solid, road-ready condition that make it a "must see" for
any classic truck enthusiast. Call today!