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1954 5 Window Chevy 3100 Truck (2 Tone Deluxe Blue) on 2040-cars

US $23,500.00
Year:1954 Mileage:60000 Color: Green /
 Two tone blue
Location:

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Transmission:Manual
Engine:235 - 6 cylinder
Body Type:Short bed
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

Make
: Chevrolet
Exterior Color: Green
Model: Other Pickups
Interior Color: Two tone blue
Year: 1954
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Deluxe 2 tone blue interior
Drive Type: Standard
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 60,000
Sub Model: 3100

1954 5 Window 3100 truck. This truck is in great shape. I have had it for 2 years and did everything I thought it should have to restore it to its original character. This has the original engine and most importantly the original 2 tone deluxe blue interior cab. The 2 tone deluxe interior was an upgrade in 1954 and this interior is very rare -- see the original Chevy brochure in the photos. I only know of a few other trucks with the original interior 2 tone deluxe paint.

The engine runs great. I have had two mechanics review the truck for all mechanical issues and none were found. This still has the original 6V system, which hold a full charge and never had any issues. 

The bed is sealed IPE, a Brazilian hardwood, which is dense and has the luster of mahogany. All chrome on the truck is in great shape. 

The truck comes with an original period correct fire extinguisher, to be located and installed by the next Owner. It also includes a cab visor which I removed because I liked the look of the truck without the visor better.

Here is a list of the items I tackled. Everything is documented with photos and receipts.

• New kingpins
• New fuel pump 
• New heater and radiator hoses. All nuts and bolts used in my part of the restoration are stainless steel.
• New brake lines -- current drum brakes work extremely well.
• Restored original AM radio (rare) now gets AM, FM and can plug into a device like an IPhone
• New door windlace (be happy I did that -- it is not a fun task)
• Reconditioned the vacuum wiper control
• New speedometer
• New speedometer cable
• New cross sills and rear cross sill
• New stainless steel bed strips
• New neoprene tailgate trunion. Neoprene makes the tailgate operation almost silent as opposed to the metal trunions.
• Re-wired the rear lights and blinkers (all electric items on the truck work)
• New rear tail light chrome wire loom.
• Complete cleaning of the frame under the bed with primer and three coats of black satin paint.
• Restored Harrison heater / defroster
• New radial tires -- makes an incredible difference in driving
• New cowl vent gasket
• New passenger side window weather-stripping, cat whiskers and vent window gaskets
• New driver's side and passenger side seat belts
• Removed, cleaned, primed and under-coated each rear fender.
• Installed fender welt on the rear fenders
• Sourced and installed the proper under-bed tire carrier (rare)
• Currently priming and painting both bed side splash fenders. All parts sandblasted first.

Here's what I might do if I keep the truck:
• Install the driver's side door window weather-stripping (I have the kit and will include it with the truck)
• Remove, clean and paint the underside of the running boards
• Remove, clean, prime and under-coat each front fender.
• Install fender welt on the front fenders
• Adjust the parking brake
• Wash, wax and drive the truck as much as possible. There is really not much left except take care of this easy to drive and reliable truck.

This truck needs to go to someone who understands the legacy of these trucks and the value of preserving the history of this specific vehicle. This is a one-of-a-kind daily driver.

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