I just purchased a 54 GMC dually truck. Although it needs a lot of work, the bones are pretty solid. It originally came with a hydromatic transmission, which I was able to find in Texas, and I want to install soon. Meanwhile, I have ordered new floor panels, corner cabs, inner and outer door bottom skins.
I'm sure I will be reaching out for some help as this project progresses, which may be quite a while since I am also in the process of building a new 48' x 63' shop. I have attached pics, and if anyone can help me with identifying any info about the truck off of the serial #, that would be a great start.
Welcome to Stovebolt JayCee! Looks like a nice starting point. There are several fellow GMC knowledgeable Bolters that will surely come along and help with your basic truck identification soon.
To help you in your project and getting the most from the forums, please take the time to read through our Welcome -- and now where do you go?? thread. It will help you ask the right questions in the right forums to get the best help we can provide.
Once again - Welcome!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
JayCee - As I did a bit of digging to offer some info on your "generator question" in the Electrical Bay, I went ahead and did some decoding of your pictured data plate to help ID your truck. The decoding, done with the help of this Old GMC resource web page, breaks down as follows for your ID "253-24 S Z1121"
25 = 1 Ton 3 = 137" wheel base 24 = 248 engine S = Built at the St. Louis, MO plant Z = 1954 Model year 1121 = 120th 1 Ton off the St. Louis line for 1954
Hope this info is of some help.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Z could be 1st series 1955 as well, but not likely being the 120th built.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
Hey new guy, welcome to the ‘bolt. I like your truck and good for you for saving it. I’ll be sitting around with nothing to do while waiting for updates and progress photos.
Welcome JC, I'm just south of Fulton Mo. and may have some parts you could use. PM me and we can chat. Also check out the Midwest Bolter's threads. We are setting up for our Annual Stovebolt Round Up September 13th at Mongo's garage. I'll have my 53 1-ton there and there will be several other guys that are redoing the bigger trucks there, OldieOldie for one and Mongo is a great source for parts. As a added bonus, Jim Carter should also be there to chat with. His store is less than a mile away.
Don't be a stranger, we are here to help! Don
Edit: I forgot to say, the Round Up is in Independence, Mo. No need to bring a truck just be there as it is a very educating day with several truck related seminars presented.
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1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery '46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Check through the posts in the Midwest Bolters Association Side Lot Forum for other current Roundup details and soon to be posted updates.
I'll 2nd Don's invite to come join us if you can! Trucks not required to attend, but if you can bring it, always welcome!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Looks like a nice starting point. There are several fellow GMC knowledgeable Bolters that will surely come along and help with your basic truck identification soon.
