Vehicle Description
When you have a truck this interesting, it's worth taking the time
to restore it right. This 1954 Chevrolet 3100 is a former federal
workhorse and was also was under the care of long-term ownership
after that. So all the unique and attention-grabbing details were
earned.
According to the consignor, this truck was used for the U.S. Forest
Service out of Applegate, Oregon. When its time with the government
was done, it was then owned by the same family for nearly a
half-century. With this kind of history, it's great to see this
truck wearing it so well. The correct blue-green paint has a plenty
of gloss to attract attention, but as you get closer, it still
retains a degree of worn-in that you want on a truck that you know
worked for a living. The same goes for the U.S. Forest Service
badges on the doors. The authenticity continues with all the
correct accessories tied down in the real wood truck bed, mounted
on the wooden bedrails, and even the fire extinguishers mounted on
the side step.
The interior has more of that great Americana feeling. The steering
wheel and dash have that perfect amount of wear to constantly
remind you of the generations who have enjoyed this truck. And it
all remains functional, right down to the working heater and
shifting instructions bolted to the dash. The bench seat has even
been recovered in cloth to add extra comfort without jeopardizing
this vintage atmosphere.
Under the hood is a 235 cubic-inch inline six. This is the correct
displacement for '54, and it's even believed to be original to the
truck. You can tell there was a small fortune spent restoring this
motor so that the bold blue block and head radiate from within the
tidy darkness. And this one is also setup to be a great classic
with a 12-volt electric system and even a battery tender mounted on
the firewall. These classic Chevy sixes have a durable reputation
that's great for a vintage workhorse like this. While it's not an
all-out speed machine, the four-speed manual transmission ensures
you are in complete control of the powerband. Besides, you don't
buy a truck like this for all-out performance. Sure, a small block
fits easily in the engine bay, but your largest enjoyment is
watching others see you ride around town in this alluring
package.
Complete with owner's manual, this is the truck with a story to
tell. So if you want your vintage machine to attract a crowd, call
today!