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1954 Chevrolet 3100 Half Ton Pickup - Inline 235 Six & Heavy Duty 3 Speed Tranny on 2040-cars

Year:1954 Mileage:1346 Color: Red with White Top /
 Black & Red
Location:

Jackson, California, United States

Jackson, California, United States
Transmission:Manual Heavy Duty Borg Warner T89
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:235 Inline Six Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1954
Interior Color: Black & Red
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: Model 3100 Three Window
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): 3 Window Cab
Drive Type: Enclosed Driveline Rearend
Mileage: 1,346
Sub Model: 3100
Exterior Color: Red with White Top
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This truck has not had a frame off restoration and has an area that has a rust issue on the passenger side cowl and kick panel. Not serious, cab corners have been addressed by former owners with fiberglass or bondo. Paint job is not a show truck job and was done 6-10 years ago and there are small dents and scratches. Engine rebuilt in 2006 and transmission was rebuilt two months ago. The tranny is a Borg Warner T89 Heavy Duty 3 on the tree. Rear end is enclosed driveline from a 54 GMC truck and has new axle seals and cover gaskets. This a great daily driver that gets lots of looks. Many new Mechanical parts. 12 volt, floor start and electronic ignition."

Up for auction is my 1954 Chevrolet Model 3100, Three Window Half Ton Pickup.  The Engine is a 1954, 235 Inline Six Cylinder that was rebuilt in 2006 and the Transmission is the Optional Heavy Duty Three Speed by Borg Warner, T89 with 9 bolt side cover.  This was rebuilt two months ago at a cost of $1100.00.

I bought this truck on eBay approximately 3 years ago from a Hot Rod Shop in Bakersfield, California.

This is not a show truck, but it looks great and starts right up.  When I bought the truck it already had the Red & White Paint job and the oak in the bed with the Stainless Strips and Bolts.

The Truck, to my knowledge has not had a frame off restoration.

Since I have owned it I have done the following;

Front Spindles have new modern Roller Bearings and Seals.  The front and rear Leaf Springs are new, as are the Shackles, Eye Bolts and Bushings.  There are new Shock Absorbers front and rear.  The entire Brake System is new including NOS Emergency Brake Cables, new Drums front and rear, new Brake Shoes and Brake Wheel Cylinders, new Steel Brake Lines and Rubber Hoses and a rebuilt Brake Master Cylinder.  (It has a small leak at the rubber boot)

I have not done any work on the Steering Components.  It could be addressed, but it steers just fine currently.  The steering box has a small leak. 

I have replaced the entire electrical wiring front to back and in the cab.  All new switches, headlight, dimmer, turn signals and brake lights.  The previous owner had replaced the two Gauge Clusters with new twelve volt models.  The gauges all work except the oil pressure gauge.  I have a replacement oil pressure gauge for replacement, but I can no longer do the work.  An aftermarket oil gauge is installed under the dash and works just fine,  the mileage on the odometer is what is on the new gauge cluster and this is the number of miles I have driven it.  The actual mileage is not known to me.

The truck at idle registers 50-55 pounds of oil pressure.

The entire Fuel System has been replaced including the Fuel Tank behind the seat, sending unit, fuel lines from Tank to Carb.  The Carb is a rebuilt one and a Glass Bowl Filter is at the Carb.  I did not replace the Fuel Pump.

The original enclosed drive line was leaking badly when I got the truck.  I replaced it with another one from a 1954 GMC Truck.  I replaced the Axle Seals and after examining the gears replaced the cover gasket.  No more leaks.  The Ball Collar assembly was in terrible condition so I located a NOS GM Ball Collar assembly and installed it with new gaskets a seals.  The U-Joint assembly was fine but I replaced it with a NOS one.  

New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw Out Bearing, Pilot Bushing, Throw Out Bearing Fork and Starter Ring on the Re-Surfaced Flywheel was installed when Tranny was rebuilt.

New 12 volt Battery and a new Battery Tray, new Battery Cables and Ground Strap.

I put Electronic Ignition in the Distributor and a new Vacuum Advance, and a Flame Thrower Coil.  The Truck quickly starts with the key on and a press of the Floor Starter Button.

All Glass is in excellent condition.  The windows easily roll up and down.  The Driver side wing window has a broken hinge, but I have the new Part and it goes with the truck. 

 The Interior came with truck when I bought it and it is done in Black Vinyl on the Seat and Door Panels.  I added the Red Armrests from a 1955 Bel Air Rear Seat area.  There are Ashtrays in the Armrests, but I don't smoke.  Just for looks.

I installed a Wind Up Clock from a 1953 Chevy Bel Air.  The Clock Housing is a 1937 Ford Taillight.  The Clock works perfectly, but you need to wind it every 24-30 hours.

The Steering Wheel is from a 1953 Bel Air.  The horn is new and does work with the push of a button under the dash by the ignition switch.  The original Steering Wheel goes with the Truck and the Horn Button on this Wheel is new.

The Dome Light is Chrome and works great.

I refinished the Oak Bed Wood with Gloss Helmsman by Minwax.  Water beads up on this finish and doesn't soak into the wood.

I placed the Rear Turn Signals in the Top Bed Rails.

The Chrome Bumpers and Grille were on the truck when I purchased it and they are in good condition.

The Wheels are 15 x 8 Ralleye Wheels, six lug, and the Hubcaps are new 1953 Chevrolet Hubcaps modified to fit the Ralleye Wheels.  The Tires and Wheels came with the Truck.  The Rear Tires are size P255 70R 15 and the Front Tires are size P235 60R 15, and are Yokohama Avid S/T Radials.  There is good tread on these tires.

The License Plates are 1951 California Plates with the appropriate 1954 metal tab on the rear.  The Title is clear and these are the plates that go with the truck.  They look great on the Truck.

I found and rebuilt a Chevrolet Heater for the truck.  I installed a new 12 volt motor and the core was inspected by a radiator shop.  The temperature control valve is a newly rebuilt one and the hoses and shut off valve are new.  I have not connected the wire to the NOS switch yet, but the heater gets warm.

I detailed the engine compartment as best as I could.  I hand lettered the valve cover and repainted the Oil Filter.

The cowl vent works and the doors open and close.  The Driver door rattles a bit.  The Truck is kept in my one Car Garage and never sees rain.  The wiper arms are intact.  The rubber vacuum hose is missing that goes from the Intake Manifold to the Wiper Switch.  I have never used the wipers so I don't know the condition of the Vacuum Switch.

The Truck has a new Rubber Floor Mat and Firewall Cover.

As far as the Body goes, It looks as if there was a metal plate welded in the bed at one time and was removed to install the oak bed wood and Stainless Strips.  The paint inside the bed is a satin finish.  The tailgate fits tightly between the bed sides.  The Tail Gate Chains are new.  I'll include the old ones.

The rust spot on the passenger side cowl, not being a body and fender guy, I can only describe.  If you look under the truck at the firewall, a softball size hole is in the first layer but does not go through into the cab.  The side panel where the Heater is mounted has a rust outline where the fender is bolted to the cab.  Whoever painted the vehicle did so over this spot and installed kick panels to conceal.  I expect that the fender will have to be removed to repair this issue.  The rear cab corners have had a repair before paint.  The paint is shiny red and there are small dents and some scratches and some touch up areas are visible.

If you are looking for a daily driver Truck that looks great and runs good and strong to have fun with, or a project to improve and make it yours, this is it.  It is the way it was in 54 so you will know you are driving a real truck.  If you have V8/Auto swap in mind, this is a great candidate for that.  I had always hoped that Chip Foose would steal it, but that's not happening.  Top speed on this one is about 55-60, currently.

I have the original overload springs that came off the truck and you are welcome to those.  I have receipts for just about everything I did and the engine rebuild from 2006.  I have original manuals for the 54 Truck and BorgWarner Transmission.

If you have zero feedback, DO NOT BID until you contact me first.

Look at the photos provided before you bid.  Ask me any and all questions you have before you bid.  If you win the auction there is no renegotiation.  I have described the truck to my best ability.  The Truck is being sold as is and there are no returns.

A deposit of U.S. $1,000.00 to be made within 72 hours of auction close and full payment to be made within 7 days of Auction Close.

It is the buyer's responsibility for pick up and shipping.  I will work with your shipper.  Semi Trucks can not get to my house easily.   

  The Truck is advertised locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

Good Luck Bidding.

Contact - Ron - (209) 419-2948, or (209) 419-1940         

 

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