54 Chevy, Life Long Project

[salvo]

1975 I was 16 and this is my first vehicle. My two older brothers also started off with this truck but had no interest in it. My Dad bought it around 1957 and it was his gas station truck/parts runner.
Since I have had it it’s been an ongoing project, around 1978 my Dad and I slipped in a stock 350 Chevy and TH350 from a 77 Caprice. That engine/Trans lasted clear up to last year when I finally spun two rod bearings. That sparked off the latest round of upgrades.

One of my friends, Bob helping me pull the engine






Stripped at least 4 layers of paint






Chopped and removed the manual box, modified steering column for power steering.




Turned a Delron bushing


Fabed a support base for the column & power steering












Power Breaks and front disc’s




383 Stroker










700R4


B&M Hot Rod Shifter


Located and re-built an Deluxe Heater
Before

After


Engine & Trans install




My Bud Ryan, helping with all new wiring






All new gauges


A little header clearance for the Doug Thorley’s








The night we got it started, that’s me on the left




Driving it up to Utah and throwing my Dad the key’s to take Mom for a ride, PRICELESS


More to come, 3” dropped front axel, body/paint and interior