54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JPH · 08-17-2010, 10:39 PM

August 1st was the first time my 54 has been out of the garage in 20 years under its own power. What was once a parts truck for my old 55 5 window now has a new life thanks to an 87/88 S-10 and a lot of other parts left over from past projects. I still have a lot of work to do but my first goal was to get it running.

Atomsplitter · 08-17-2010, 11:18 PM

Looks pretty good for spare parts!
Any plans?

enick72 · 08-17-2010, 11:50 PM

I like it, good color

Daniel U · 09-01-2010, 01:13 AM

Very cool to see another '54 project!

a5Ben · 09-01-2010, 10:31 AM

Awesome! Wish you were a tad closer so I could check it out!

Ben

1952ssr · 09-01-2010, 12:12 PM

Looking good, been anxiously waiting on an update. Maybe I'll see you sometime in the future at a show or cruise-in.

53GMC · 09-01-2010, 12:32 PM

lookin good man! glad to see another southern/GA boy on the move with a project!

JPH · 09-01-2010, 01:10 PM

Thanks guys for your interest. When I started this project the intent was to mock the body up, build the mounts, then tear it down and do the paint & body work. But I got carried away, and put a motor and transmission from another project in it. Now that it runs I think I am going to leave the body alone until I retire (in 3 years) and just have a little fun with it for awhile. I may spray a couple coats of clear on it for now and spend the winter working all the bugs out and fine tuning everything.

enick72 · 09-01-2010, 01:36 PM

I'm in Marietta, could I come by and check out your trucks sometime? I've been thinking of doing an S10 swap but can't make up my mind.

**lolife99** · 09-01-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPH

Thanks guys for your interest. When I started this project the intent was to mock the body up, build the mounts, then tear it down and do the paint & body work. But I got carried away, and put a motor and transmission from another project in it. Now that it runs I think I am going to leave the body alone until I retire (in 3 years) and just have a little fun with it for awhile. I may spray a couple coats of clear on it for now and spend the winter working all the bugs out and fine tuning everything.

Your truck looks GREAT!
If you do clear it,... put some flattening agent in the paint.
You don't want that thing to shine.
It looks perfect the way it is.

JPH · 09-01-2010, 08:40 PM

You are welcome to stop by any time to check it out. I can show you a lot of things not to do.

showoff91 · 09-02-2010, 03:41 AM

looks nice man, i get excited everytime i see a 54 put together!

08-17-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
JPH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calhoun, Ga Posts: 11	54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust August 1st was the first time my 54 has been out of the garage in 20 years under its own power. What was once a parts truck for my old 55 5 window now has a new life thanks to an 87/88 S-10 and a lot of other parts left over from past projects. I still have a lot of work to do but my first goal was to get it running. Attached Images __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 SB 400 700r4 Sold (Stupid of me) http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j328/54chevy3100/

08-17-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust Looks pretty good for spare parts! Any plans?

08-17-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust I like it, good color __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com

09-01-2010, 01:13 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust Very cool to see another '54 project! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

09-01-2010, 10:31 AM	#5
a5Ben Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 84	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust Awesome! Wish you were a tad closer so I could check it out! Ben

09-01-2010, 12:12 PM	#6
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust Looking good, been anxiously waiting on an update. Maybe I'll see you sometime in the future at a show or cruise-in.

09-01-2010, 12:32 PM	#7
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust lookin good man! glad to see another southern/GA boy on the move with a project! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-01-2010, 01:10 PM	#8
JPH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calhoun, Ga Posts: 11	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust Thanks guys for your interest. When I started this project the intent was to mock the body up, build the mounts, then tear it down and do the paint & body work. But I got carried away, and put a motor and transmission from another project in it. Now that it runs I think I am going to leave the body alone until I retire (in 3 years) and just have a little fun with it for awhile. I may spray a couple coats of clear on it for now and spend the winter working all the bugs out and fine tuning everything. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 SB 400 700r4 Sold (Stupid of me) http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j328/54chevy3100/

09-01-2010, 01:36 PM	#9
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust I'm in Marietta, could I come by and check out your trucks sometime? I've been thinking of doing an S10 swap but can't make up my mind. __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com

09-01-2010, 08:40 PM	#11
JPH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calhoun, Ga Posts: 11	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust You are welcome to stop by any time to check it out. I can show you a lot of things not to do. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 SB 400 700r4 Sold (Stupid of me) http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j328/54chevy3100/ Last edited by JPH; 09-01-2010 at 10:21 PM.

09-02-2010, 03:41 AM	#12
showoff91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 14	Re: 54 Chevy after 20 years of collecting dust looks nice man, i get excited everytime i see a 54 put together!



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