Zoom Classic Cars is excited to represent this truly classic 1954
Chevy 3100 Pickup. The 54 brought new styling to the Chevy Pickup
line as it departed from a style that had been in existed since
1947. This new style was only available for two years, which makes
this classic all the more collectable. The 54 featured a
distinctively large triple bar grill with a horizontal bar dividing
them in the middle. The parking lights were now incorporated into
the grill for a more "modern touch" for its time. The inner bars
were painted in a contrasting color giving the grill greater depth.
The cargo box was changed adding higher walls rather than the
traditional sloping design. The spare tire was mounted on the
outside. New for 54 as well, was the one piece slightly curved
windshield. Mechanically, the 235.5-cid six was an upgraded engine,
with higher compression, insert bearings, and high-pressure
lubrication, (it had been introduced on Powerglide-equipped
passenger cars in 1953). This truck has a 3-on-the-tree manual
transmission. This was also the last year for running boards as
they would be moved inside in the later 55 models. The 1954 and
early 1955 design are a unique, little-seen truck, marking the
short period between the first postwar redesign of 1947 and the
colorful, trucks of late 1955 and beyond. The owner states that
this is an older restoration. As such, there is some minor bubbling
of the paint here and there as evidenced in the photos. There is no
appreciable rust to be found. They have used the truck on occasion
rather than having it sit in the barn wasting away. It has been
featured in local parades and local TV commercials. It starts right
up and is ready to drive. If you are looking for a period correct
pickup that will require minimal work to return to pristine
condition, look no further. The vehicle is stored in southern VA
and is offered at a very reasonable $24,500.00. Please contact Hank
at
[email protected] or at 201-317-9277.
