Vehicle Description
If you've been planning on building an old pickup, you should
probably save yourself the usual aggravation and just buy this
super-cool 1954 GMC 100 Restomod instead. Featuring an awesome
patina presentation that's been frozen in time under clearcoat, a
high-end custom interior, and a powerful Vortec V8 power plant all
set atop a S10 chassis, it's an exciting bespoke build that checks
all the right boxes.
The bodywork is 'patina', which is to say, it hasn't been treated
to a shiny coat of new paint in a long time but rather sports
something closer to its original color, aged by time and the sealed
forever under shiny clearcoat. The combination of yellow paint,
surface rust, chips, and scratches accrued for decades gives it a
look of great age, and if this one was out in a field with the
weeds growing around it, it wouldn't look out of place. But that
isn't to say that it looks bad, as this truck was purposely curated
for its character, and then set atop a lowered S10 chassis for an
absolutely killer look. Looking closely, you'll see that the
well-loved 'paint' hides nothing, but the panel gaps are fairly
good, meaning someone spent some time intentionally making it look
this way, and other than the deleted rear bumper nothing major has
been altered off of the original GMC 3-window design. Instead, you
get a look that will draw a crowd better than any restoration and a
no worries finish that means this truck can go anywhere, any time
without a second thought. Setting the 'new-meets-old' theme starts
with an original horizontal-bar grille and steel bumper up front,
which comes framed with modern 'projector' headlights, a full set
of gorgeous oversized Coys are stuffed into the fat fenders, and
the workhorse stepside bed is raised to clear the swapped-in S10
chassis and is finished with painted wood floorboards and bright
chrome slats that hold them down.
In contrast to the exterior, the cabin was fully restored with
modern components, although they didn't stray far from the vintage
theme. A sculpted bench seat was swapped in and covered with an
absolutely stunning custom upholstery kit that features supple
hides, plaid inserts, and a trick drop-down cup holder section in
the center of the seat. The headliner, door panel inserts, and kick
panels were stitched to match, while all the exposed steel was
neatly painted in glossy brown metallic that really pops inside.
That includes the original metal dash, which now comes filled with
a full array of Marshall digital/analog gauges, a Vintage Air A/C
system cleverly installed underneath, and an ornate, dual-ring
LeCarra steering wheel mounted atop a brightly polished tilt
steering column. An 'LS' badge was integrated into the dash as
well, just above the original 'GMC' embossed chrome ash tray - a
clever way of tying together the old and the new inside. A tall
Lokar shifter manages the 4L60E 4-speed transmission below, and
it's been trimmed with a skirt that matches the seats, while the
brown plush carpets are protected with a set of GMC floormats that
look purposely dingy, yet another entry in the long list of clever
components that went into this build.
As is the tradition with many resto-mod pickup builds, this GMC was
given a new 5.7L Vortec V8 heart, which is a big step up over the
original Stovebolt Six that likely lived there in 1954. With all
the modern components and conveniences that come with a modern
engine (including ease of accessibility and universal service),
it's running great and strong as can be, and with the slick-black
Vortec engine cover and cold-air intake system up front, it has a
dressed-up look that doesn't upset its work-ready demeanor. Power
steering and power front disc brakes were added during the build,
both of which likely came with the S10 subframe that was grafted on
to work in unison with the upgraded suspension parts that set this
truck's wicked stance. A 4L60E 4-speed automatic is rugged and
reliable, giving this truck the ability to still haul some gear and
cruise at high speeds on the highway, and the 10-bolt rear end has
friendly, highway-ready gears inside. Long-tube headers feed a
throaty dual exhaust system that sounds fantastic and those
blacked-out 'smoothie-style' Coys come adorned with chrome hubcaps
and thin white-wall radials, finishing the custom look
perfectly.
A slick 'patina' truck with all the right features, why would you
build when you can buy today and start having fun immediately? Call
now!
