54 Chevy in Peoria IL

[whitedog76]

I'm new here. I've been a member at Stovebolt.com and Inliners Int. for quite awhile.

I found this site the other day and I'm liking it really well.

I'm kind of jealous when I see all the completed rides. I do like what's going on here.

I have a 14 Bolt full float slated to go in the truck. I'm also working on adapting 4 wheel disc brakes to the truck with parts from an 03 van. I'm planning on rebuilding the 235 and installing an SM420, although I do have a T5, I may not use it. After all that, I'll probably focus on the endless body work I need done.


Project truck.

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...44055065687293

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...53534456124187


Parts truck.

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...56986672351612

Glad to find this place

Chris

[68panelman]

Welcome to the forum, 54-55 1st series are one of my favorites, and yours looks like a really clean original. Good luck with her!!!

[whitedog76]

Thanks for the compliment, but it's not as clean as it first appears. The truck was "restored" sometime in the early 90's, then it sat out in a barn for years.

I use the term restore lightly, The metalwork consisted of lots and lots of filler. The paint looks like it was done in a dirt floored barn. From 20 feet away the truck does look good.

My parts truck actually has a marginally better cab, with the exception of the interior. I've even thought about swapping the cabs, but both would require an equal amount work. The biggest problem with my truck is actually the cowel panel area. Which is the same problem 90% of them have. At least there is replacement parts out there.

I bought the parts truck for the front fenders and grill. For $800, I didn't think I could go wrong. Ther rest of it, I'll sell or god forbid, send to the chipper. I at least have good titles for both, so my options are open.

[1ATony]

Welcome to the site.

Tony

[kcsa75]

Greetings Whitedog76,

C'mon in. Look around. You're among friends here.

[Rusty 53 3600]

Whitedog76, do you still have the parts truck? were you planning on using the outside sun-visor?

[whitedog76]

Sorry, I sold the truck.

Lost my storage spot.

[Rusty 53 3600]

Whitedog76, Oh crud. Oh well this summer I will l just need to go to a lot of swap meets. Do you have a picture of your 54???? I'd like to check it out!!