1. Congratulations - nice looking truck.

2. Why does it need a 12v conversion?

3. Several Stovebolt.com members have 1954 Hydra-Matic equipped trucks.

Welcome to the club.

Please keep us informed of your progress in getting it running and going for a ride.

Tim
1954Advance-Design.com
1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.