1954 Chevy....

[tiddlar]

So, I found a gem long story short found a girl, she's a mechanic at a body shop. Owner could not pay so he gave title. My problem is that it's a 54.. I want the 47-53 grill... Would that be hard to change? Also, don't know how I would feel about it, it's not the real thing you know? And also are the front fenders the same?

[torchlight]

Front fenders are different, not sure if anything else on the front end is also, other than the grille obviously. If the 54 is in good shape and a good deal, you should consider picking it up and making it into the truck you want. Maybe save the original fenders and grille in storage if possible.

Also remember the dash is different, just FYI. And bedsides and tailgate. Good to know in case your plan would be to present it as a 47-53 when it's all done.

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by torchlight

Front fenders are different, not sure if anything else on the front end is also, other than the grille obviously. If the 54 is in good shape and a good deal, you should consider picking it up and making it into the truck you want. Maybe save the original fenders and grille in storage if possible.

Also remember the dash is different, just FYI. And bedsides and tailgate. Good to know in case your plan would be to present it as a 47-53 when it's all done.

How different are the fenders? What's different about them.. Been googling for an hour now..

[Hogger54]

'54 Not the real thing?!?....

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by Hogger54

'54 Not the real thing?!?....

The real thing as the real thug that I wanted. It's like getting a duck and dressing up like a lion... Is it a lion...?? Lol... I'm gonna see if the shop will even sell it.. Then if the price is right...

[Ricos54]

54 cab and 54 frame with 47-53 front clip went on no problem. I wanted to buy a 47-53 but now that I have the 54 I would not want it any other way. Plus I love the solid windshield



Also 47-53 complete bed just make sure you get the 47-53 splash apron's




One thing about the 54 the dash hole for the steering wheel is in the middle the 47-53 is off to the right one thing makes me glad I ended up with the 54

[nvrdone]

From many articles I've seen, the early style - 47 to 53 - clip will fit the 54 style cab. Check youtube or custom classic trucks for pictures. I think it looks good with the 1 piece windshield

[tiddlar]

Duck to goose that's what I wanted to say . Sounds like of have to spend money to change the front end

[tiddlar]

Well talked to the guy, he's had it for 20 years, said all the body work and motor rebuilt 20 years ago. He said it's a gmc.... My friend who sent me a picture of the front end and it looks like the 54 bull nose. Am I missing something here? Wish I could load pics but it jist sends me to past a URL.

[Hogger54]

If it's a '54 GMC, then it should have a grill similar to a '47-'53 Chev. Unless someone did a conversion in the past. But it's pretty hard to say without pictures.

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by Hogger54

If it's a '54 GMC, then it should have a grill similar to a '47-'53 Chev. Unless someone did a conversion in the past. But it's pretty hard to say without pictures.

its definitely a 54 chevy grill no question about it, he must be confused. Well keep on hunting because hes not letting it go.