1954 Chevy 3100 Truck
 

Hey All,

I've become the mechanic for my mother-in-law's 1954 Chevy 3100 1/2 ton pickup. There's cute story to how she got it. Her father was a vegetable peddler in Chicago in the 40s and 50's and the last one using a horse and cart. He eventually bought a truck like this and my mother-in-law always remembered it fondly. So, for their 25th wedding anniversary, my father-in-law gave her this truck. That was 28 years ago. It's a beauty in mostly stock condition with the exception of a 12V system.

My father-in-law's tool kit contained a small hammer and a screwdriver that could be either flat or phillips, and a ruler, so he never worked on it. She has not either. For the past 27 years, they had been going to various mechanics, but the ones that work on classic vehicles keep closing up shop. About a year ago, she asked whether I could recommend a mechanic, so I volunteered to be her mechanic. Spring 2024, I did a full service ( e.g. fluids, checked and set the brakes and emergency brake, ignition maintenance, greased all the fittings and also the doors, hood, repaired ALL the gauges, etc...) I feel like I've gotten to know this truck pretty well and figured I'd join this group to share and get some help when possible. I have a burning question which I'll post elsewhere.

Re: 1954 Chevy 3100 Truck
 

A little late Welcome to the Forum.

:welcome2:

I bet she is glad that you are her Mechanic.

Re: 1954 Chevy 3100 Truck
 

Thanks! Better late than never. I appreciate the hospitality.

Re: 1954 Chevy 3100 Truck
 

Cute story, but we need pictures also.

Re: 1954 Chevy 3100 Truck
 

Geez, what was I thinking!? Of course we need pictures! Here you go!

I put together a Youtube video about repairing the ignition (bad coil) and am in the process of making a 2nd about changing the locks. I will also be sharing an interview with my mother-in-law in the 2nd video. Here is the first and I will update when the 2nd is uploaded. I'm no YouTube pro, just having some fun recording and documenting my projects.

https://youtu.be/Xfz-nZcDVJA?si=QZ1BlgvmHUGfshET

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...L5XcnG5N=w2400

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...Kom_D7yd=w2400