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1954 Chevy....
So, I found a gem long story short found a girl, she's a mechanic at a body shop. Owner could not pay so he gave title. My problem is that it's a 54.. I want the 47-53 grill... Would that be hard to change? Also, don't know how I would feel about it, it's not the real thing you know? And also are the front fenders the same?
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
Front fenders are different, not sure if anything else on the front end is also, other than the grille obviously. If the 54 is in good shape and a good deal, you should consider picking it up and making it into the truck you want. Maybe save the original fenders and grille in storage if possible.
![]() Also remember the dash is different, just FYI. And bedsides and tailgate. Good to know in case your plan would be to present it as a 47-53 when it's all done.
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
'54 Not the real thing?!?....
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
54 cab and 54 frame with 47-53 front clip went on no problem. I wanted to buy a 47-53 but now that I have the 54 I would not want it any other way. Plus I love the solid windshield
![]() Also 47-53 complete bed just make sure you get the 47-53 splash apron's ![]() ![]() One thing about the 54 the dash hole for the steering wheel is in the middle the 47-53 is off to the right one thing makes me glad I ended up with the 54 ![]() |
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
From many articles I've seen, the early style - 47 to 53 - clip will fit the 54 style cab. Check youtube or custom classic trucks for pictures. I think it looks good with the 1 piece windshield
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
Duck to goose that's what I wanted to say
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
Well talked to the guy, he's had it for 20 years, said all the body work and motor rebuilt 20 years ago. He said it's a gmc.... My friend who sent me a picture of the front end and it looks like the 54 bull nose. Am I missing something here? Wish I could load pics but it jist sends me to past a URL.
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
If it's a '54 GMC, then it should have a grill similar to a '47-'53 Chev. Unless someone did a conversion in the past. But it's pretty hard to say without pictures.
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Re: 1954 Chevy....
its definitely a 54 chevy grill no question about it, he must be confused. Well keep on hunting because hes not letting it go.
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