Vehicle Description
This 1954 Chevy 3100 pickup shows you where the market has gone in
just a few short years. It wasn't long ago when these were so
inexpensive that they were practically disposable, but today the
collector truck market has moved these wonderful pickups into the
realm of genuine collectors' items.
First off, no truck in 1954 ever looked this good. The paint is a
beautiful deep blue with great depth of the shine and the surface
is almost too nice for commercial work. If you're looking for a
truck that fits together well and hasn't been worked to death, this
is it, and while the paint job is older and shows some signs of
use, there's no denying this Chevy has a great look. The Advance
Design pickups have that perfect blend of old school curves and
rugged practicality, which perhaps shows best out back, where the
lovely fenders are bolted to the bed, which, by the way, is lined
with wood that has a wonderful patina, while the sides and tailgate
are protected by color-matched spray-on bedliner material. The '54s
got a new grille, which in this truck's case was color-matched to
the bodywork, and the few pieces of chrome that are in place look
great against the dark blue paint. It's not perfect, but it has a
great look that suits an old pickup truck just fine.
The interior is simple, but with a cloth and suede seat cover, it's
far more comfortable than the original vinyl. A rubber mat was
standard equipment, too, with simple door panels and lightly padded
armrests, all framed by the steel door itself. The dash is nicely
finished, with two large instrument pods holding the original
gauges that are in great shape and fully operational. There's also
an auxiliary tach under the dash. Seat belts and turn signals have
been added for a bit of extra safety, and since this truck was
built for the road, you'll surely appreciate them when you're out
for a drive or heading up to the home center for supplies. There's
also a working factory AM radio, which is rather a rare find, both
because this is a pickup and, well, early AM radios rarely work.
Nice, right?
This pickup carries the larger 235 cubic inch inline-six, which was
rated at 105 horsepower and a very respectable 193 pounds of
torque. This one is a little more potent thanks to a period Wayne
dual carburetor setup with a matching set of exhaust headers. It
was rebuilt about two years and 1500 miles ago, and there's a .040
overbore inside, an upgraded cam, and a 1958 head on top, all of
which help build power that you can really use. An electronic
ignition system lights it up and it's neatly dressed with a period
finned aluminum valve cover, top and side. Underneath, it's clean
and straight with no issues, and all the hardware is in great
condition and ready to work or play, with the dual exhaust pipes
exhaling into a single Flowmaster muffler for a great soundtrack.
The 3-speed manual transmission shifts well, the rear gears are
good for around-town driving and light highway work, and the stock
suspension remains in place. Factory steel wheels have been painted
to match the body and fitted with hubcaps and a set of 215/85/16
BFG radials.
It's easy to understand why these trucks are so popular with
collectors, and his one hits all the right notes with great
upgrades and a nice look. Call today!