What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

srsummers · 12-02-2009, 10:00 AM

Is the 54 and 55 first series simply a 47-53 with a different front clip?

MrTucker · 12-02-2009, 11:25 AM

one peice windshield and the roof lines are smoothed out. also the bed is different.

might be some minor interior changes too...

dwcsr · 12-02-2009, 03:24 PM

Bed is different. 54 and 551st should have an open driveline and could have a 235 instead of a 216.
Auto trans started about then in AD's

T Hilde · 12-03-2009, 04:49 AM

The dash is changed up a bit (noticeably).

Dan Bowles · 12-03-2009, 11:04 PM

The doors are the same. The hoods interchange but have different emblems in different locations. The front bumper is the same. The running boards and cab filler panels I believe are the same. The back and corner glass is the same. The seat is the same. Just about EVERYTHING else is different.

Cab: 1 piece curved windshield glass, completely different dash, different gauges, different knobs
Frame: different kick up in the rear, lower and flatter for the bed. Change to bell housing cross member to accomodate hydramatic trans which debuted in '54.
Bed: 2" deeper, flat tops, ribbed sides by the fenders, tailgate and tail lights change.
Front fenders: Recesses for marker lights, shorter front "overhang" where it meets the bumper.
Front grill: completely different
Front apron: shaped to match different grill
Open driveline: 55S1, 54 is NOT open
235 from 54 up (60 psi gauge)
Looks: best of ALL the ADs baby!!

T Hilde · 12-04-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

Front grill: completely different
Looks: best of ALL the ADs baby!!

Splitters Rule Dan!

The grille is actually the worst part of the 53-54 and then the bed. But we have had this conversation in another place.

T

Dan Bowles · 12-05-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Hilde

Splitters Rule Dan!

The grille is actually the worst part of the 53-54 and then the bed. But we have had this conversation in another place.

T

Mis-informed stalkers!

What's wrong with the bed? I can haul more splitter parts to the swap with a deeper bed! And bring home more BEAUTIFUL one piece parts. Oh, the eye soothing dash, the smooth curve of the windshield, the strength of that powerful chin. I think I'll go outside and admire the 3 I have sitting here!! Did I tell you we put a '54 grill on the 1 ton panel!!! Too bad it just isn't the same with a split glass.

T Hilde · 12-05-2009, 10:33 PM

Don't care for the flat top on the box side.

Dan Bowles · 12-06-2009, 10:18 AM

Where do you put your beer when changing your wide whites? Angle tops let it slide in!

T Hilde · 12-08-2009, 01:01 PM

On the running board, its an easier reach and more likely in the shade. Plus, I can set the whole case there too.

Dan Bowles · 12-10-2009, 09:17 PM

Hmmm...I've got 2" deeper bed. That's a lot more ice and another layer of beer. Slacker, Todd.

T Hilde · 12-10-2009, 10:56 PM

I've got a 3600, you can have your 2 inches I've got another 12

Dan Bowles · 12-11-2009, 12:34 AM

You win. This time. Don't make me go and buy that 3800!!

12-02-2009, 10:00 AM	#1
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series Is the 54 and 55 first series simply a 47-53 with a different front clip?

12-02-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series one peice windshield and the roof lines are smoothed out. also the bed is different. might be some minor interior changes too...

12-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series Bed is different. 54 and 551st should have an open driveline and could have a 235 instead of a 216. Auto trans started about then in AD's

12-03-2009, 04:49 AM	#4
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series The dash is changed up a bit (noticeably).

12-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#5
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series The doors are the same. The hoods interchange but have different emblems in different locations. The front bumper is the same. The running boards and cab filler panels I believe are the same. The back and corner glass is the same. The seat is the same. Just about EVERYTHING else is different. Cab: 1 piece curved windshield glass, completely different dash, different gauges, different knobs Frame: different kick up in the rear, lower and flatter for the bed. Change to bell housing cross member to accomodate hydramatic trans which debuted in '54. Bed: 2" deeper, flat tops, ribbed sides by the fenders, tailgate and tail lights change. Front fenders: Recesses for marker lights, shorter front "overhang" where it meets the bumper. Front grill: completely different Front apron: shaped to match different grill Open driveline: 55S1, 54 is NOT open 235 from 54 up (60 psi gauge) Looks: best of ALL the ADs baby!! Last edited by Dan Bowles; 12-03-2009 at 11:06 PM.

12-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series Don't care for the flat top on the box side.

12-06-2009, 10:18 AM	#9
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series Where do you put your beer when changing your wide whites? Angle tops let it slide in!

12-08-2009, 01:01 PM	#10
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series On the running board, its an easier reach and more likely in the shade. Plus, I can set the whole case there too.

12-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#11
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series Hmmm...I've got 2" deeper bed. That's a lot more ice and another layer of beer. Slacker, Todd.

12-10-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series I've got a 3600, you can have your 2 inches I've got another 12

12-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#13
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: What is the difference with the 1954 and 1955 first series You win. This time. Don't make me go and buy that 3800!!



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