The Stovebolt Site Forums The Forum Gallery 1947 (2nd Series) - 1955 (1st Series) 1954 Chevy 3100 -- Meet Pig

In the mid 80’s, my buddy drove one. I wanted one ever since. About 26 years, I finally bought one. The namesake comes from removing about 20 lbs of crud out of the cab.

Upon hauling Pig home, I squirted ATF into the spark plug holes, letting it soak for a few days. Meanwhile, we made the 12 v conversation. The motor rotated by hand, so we stuck the fuel line into a gas can. After 25 years, Pig spit many acorns out the tailpipe, but ran! A few oil and tranny leaks, but no excessive oil burning or smoking. The carb was shot, so I installed dual 2 bl webers and fenton dual exhaust. Other than these mods, Pig is stock, even with the 4 speed hydramatic! It runs great! Since owning Pig, we’ve won Best Driver and Pif was in an insurance commercial.

Fast forward, I was diagnosed with Young onset Parkinson’s and had to retire early. I recently made a very difficult decision to modernize Pig. It was getting more difficult for me to drive and traffic is too fast for a stock 1954 pickup. So I purchased a perfectly running 2002 s10 with 61k miles, 4.3l, AT....and then ripped the thing apart to begin the transformation. Since I can no longer weld, I purchased a Code 504 conversion kit. My son almost has the frame ready to for the 54 body. I went through the S10 wiring harnesses, leaving only what what I think it will need to run, plus a few accessories. I plan on modifying the 54 steering column to keep the interior looking stock, except AC.

Later this year, we hope to have a cool daily driver that my wife can drive when I cannot. Wish us luck!

Too cool!

Deluxe cab and a wrap around rear bumper. Once you get it mounted on the S10 frame, it'll be "Super Deluxe". I've done some research on Code 504, I think you made the right decision to utilize their expertise. It'll save you a lot of time.

Good luck and let us know when you get it back on the road.

John

Nice looking 54. We do what we have to do to keep our butt in the drivers seat.

Thx!

That's going to be a sweet truck to drive :-) Any plans for the take off parts ? I've got a 55.1 I'm trying to save.

In one way or another, i think they all start off as "pigs". We transform them to what we want, to make them "princes".
Enjoy your project, youre lucky to have a very good starting platform!
Happy Truckin,
Marty

Don't let the original drivetrain, steering column, and linkage get away. Hard to find hydra-matic stuff. Actually the frame, the transmission cover, master cylinder, driveshaft/torque tube... I see it has electric wiper motor also.

BCLEM,
Sorry about the long delayed reply. I didn’t see your comment.
Everything except the body and interior will likely be available. Anything specific you are needing?

Greg,

Sorry about the long delayed reply. I didn’t see your comment.

I will take care while removing the body. I’ll likely start off listing the frame and entire drivetrain together. Ill give it six months or so to sell, before separating the items. I’d give it more time, but lack the storage space. Plus, the longer it sits outside here in Florida, the quicker it will rust, even covered up.

Good eye for the electric wipers! My 12 volt conversion doubled the speed! I am surprised the arms don’t fly off 😄