After a 2 and half year journey of this machine, wanted to share some photos. Hope you like them.
1954 5 window deluxe, w/ Hydramatic. Plan to change out the windshield seal and my original trim. Added the deluxe heater of which it had none and the foot-pump windshield washer bottle.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
wow,thank you for sharing, i cannot imagine the effort it took to build such a beautiful truck, my hat is off to people who can bring this body style to the fit and finish you have accomplished, i like everything about the way you finished this truck, thanks again
Yes 235 engine, the washer is the foot pedal type with rubber bulb.
I replicated the 2 tone interior/ exterior paint with the original fabric bench seat replicated. The original fabric was hiding under some vinyl covers
Does the foot-pedal washer also activate the wipers (they could in 54/55st; but, they might not "automatically" activate the wipers, if it is a 1953 or earlier unit).
Gotta say it...that is a nice truck. It is nice to see well done 54.there doesnt seem to be alot out there. Thanks for sharing the pics.re:the comment on oem optinal chrome grill, that is truue. My 54 , a U.S truck has a chrome grill. Ive had some who tell me, not possible.. but there it is. Ive redone the truck 30 years ago but havent touched the grill. Altho now it needs a rechrome.
This car was always on my list something to purchase and restore Took several years before I decided I was going to make a purchase. Probably the most interesting anb the most frustrating car I ever restored, wasn’t in like the average foreign car that I am grown a custom to restoring and maybe that’s why it made it appealing was it unrefined air about it.
I especially like the painted grill that doesn’t call attention to the bull nose the 54’s are known for. The blue patterned seat cover is a nice, unexpected touch. The pristine engine bay is a nice home for that beautiful 235! Great job!
Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
Beautiful 54. I'm rather fond of them since 54 is my birthyear. I think the 54 chrome grilles are uncommon, if not rare. I have seen more 55.1 trucks with chrome grilles than 54s. Again, great truck. Enjoy it.
How did you find the chrome strip (or facsimile thereof) that goes around the joint where the cab meets the body?
I want to paint my Stovebolt in 2-tone ivory top and turquoise body (like a '57 car) and I need that belt line or whatever it is called that goes along the seam. Can you recommend someone that makes that or is it a generic thing most good body shops can replicate?
Most excellent work Posey, thanks for sharing. Very nice color/bodywork and attention to detail. Congrats.
1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
I know you her "Ole Blue" but she sure looks like new to me . Very nicely done.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
Stock 54 deluxe colors: Ext: Transport Blue- in the Ditzler color pages Int: Satin Gray-Blue, Couldnt find it in any books but have seen other deluxe trucks with it. Had the Paint guy scan a undisturbed area on the inside firewall -toeboard area.
Tim, You wouldn't happen to have the link for 1959 paint codes?
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
Thank you. According to the color chart my 59' was orignailly Galway Green, I sure like Wood Smoke Blue a lot better though.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
I am just now seeing the pictures of this beautiful 1954 Hydra-Matic. Wow, what a beautiful truck! I also have a 1954 Hydra-Matic and these pictures give me hope and inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Cruisin' in the Passing Lane Former owner of a 1954 3100 w/Hydra-Matic "To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge." - Confucius
. Very nicely done.