I wish I were as far along with my projects as you are with yours David.
You must mean the flash light in the glove box Vern, I haven’t even taken everything out of the box yet, been to busy with other things, like getting the title and plates going.
Waldo, ya can’t see all of the dings dents and problems in the pictures and she’s got her share. But not having to fight the rust monster is a welcome asset.
Oh you can rest assured Bruce that over the last four years I’ve already spent weeks going thru Tim’s site. Tim’s work is right up there next to Keith Hardy’s contribution to the hobby.
Yeah, once we saw the Sea Foam Green my wife and I both gave it a thumbs up. For some reason I don’t like it on the early AD’s but it just seems to fit the ’54-’55 remake.
You obviously don’t know me jf, road worthy to me is complete rework of the running gear to the point that you could trust it enough to drive it coast to coast. Road worthy is still a ways down the path.
Yep Richard, the bed floor is still solid, a little bit of cupping on some of the boards but solid. It definitely has 55 years worth of wear and tear on her, but that I expect. That’s where the challenge enters the picture, putting her back to the way she was when delivered.
Oh no teach’, I’m very much the student on this project. Look at what I’ve learned already, I obviously haven’t had a chance to research the colors for ’54. When I saw a truck that a Brit restorer did, he called it Sea Foam Green. And after looking at your chart I see there was no such color, unless he meant Ocean Green or Seacrest Green, I need to check out the colors at the color library. In fact I’m not sure if it is now, Mariner Blue or Transport Blue. My ’50 was and is going to be again Mariner Blue when it’s finished.
Again Charlie, the photos don’t show all. But it sure is an excellent starting point.
Fred I think I did bag it, at least that’s what I told my “big old wife” on the phone right after he handed me the title, “honey, I just bagged another 3600”.
Officer Kramer, stop on by sometime, I’m at the airport and in the phone book.
Now don’t you worry Kent, I’ll be as big of a pain in the ars on this one as I was with the ’50, 3600.
See below Ken.
Chicklin, I’ve been known to axe a lot of questions so you can count on me pickin’ a few brains. Why weren’t you at the Truck Nationals Last week??? Pete and I live 600miles away and we made it to the reunion.
Well Thanks for the comments guys, looking forward to learning all about the five four Chevy details.
After driving it and looking it over a bit today, here are some obvious items that need attention: 1) Clutch chatters, probably oil soaked from rear seal leakage, 2) Steers all over the road, need to check toe in, steering gear adjustment, tie rod ends, king pins, wheel bearings, 3) whine in the SM420 input bearing, trans will need to be rebuilt in the not to distant future, 4) oil leaking from every possible gasket. 5) replace 8v battery with 6v and adjust regulator, clean and add grounds to all components, 6) as always, rebuild Rochester ‘B’ and hope for the best, 7) exhaust packing leaking, 8) have radiator cleaned and checked, 9) check out round heater core, probably bad since it is bypassed, 10) driver door was opened to far and put bend in outer side cowl, 11) dent in left front fender, dent in left rear lower fender, 12) replace seat covers, headliners, door panels, floor mat and starter, shifter and emergency rubber boots, 13) replace front window rubber and wiper blades, 14) free up seat adjusters, 15)find rear bumper, 16) find correct hubcaps.
That’s just for starters from a quick walk around and test ride, so you see, it taint as simple as just driving it.
Oops, past my bedtime, gotta get to sleep, that’s when I solve most of my problems.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 09/29/2010 5:03 PM.
