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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 | Hi, I'm new to this and am looking at a 54 5 window 3100 that has a 53 style grill. Did any early 54's come with this grill? Look forward to working on a truck for once. Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Not that I have seen. Does it have a one piece windshield? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 | Yes. Tag says 54 and it has the 235 and the straight bed sides. 54 dash. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | What is the vehicle serial number? The code on the metal plate on the cab between the driver's side hinges.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 | Should have wrote that down. I remember it said H54. I'll check in a little while as ill be looking at it soon. I guess it could be someone put a 53 grill on it. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | What is the vehicle serial number on the tag? | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 | Earlier fenders and grille will fit a '54. I imagine it was installed as a replacement. I highly doubt it left the factory that way. Sabrina's '54 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 |
I completely agree with Cletis.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 | Ok, thanks all. I'll check the number and post just in case. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 | A lot can happen in 59 years! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 | Ok, serial number is H54K011875. A rare find or someone liked the older grill? I'm guessing latter. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 | 1954 3100 1/2-ton 116" wheel base built in Kansas City. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 | Thanks. It's a solid truck and I like the look. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 | Weren't the early 54 models the same as the 53's? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,285 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,285 | Weren't the early 54 models the same as the 53's? No. 1st series 55s were 54 body style but that is as close as it gets. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 | Oh, that's right. Got my years mixed up. | | |
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