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Nemesis 10 · 06-07-2011, 08:17 PM

HI; I found this truck in a yard and i think it is a 54 chevy 3100, it looks very rough and i do not know if it is wrth hauling it home. I think I need to get a picture up with this, How does thhis work?

OrrieG · 06-07-2011, 08:41 PM

click "go advanced" below your post. click "manage attachments". "browse" to find the pic on your computer. "upload" to load it. "close window". then "preview to see what it looks like. If its too big the site automatically downsizes it.

Nemesis 10 · 06-07-2011, 09:26 PM

Wheelie · 06-07-2011, 09:29 PM

definitely mid fifties 3100
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Panelman55 · 06-07-2011, 09:43 PM

It's a "KEEPER"!!!! Call the wife and tell her you found another Project!!!

Panelman55

**jocko** · 06-07-2011, 09:56 PM

yes, it's a 54 3100. 55 1st series is identical except it has the different 55.1 only hood side emblem and an open diff. I'm guessing (not a stretch) that the hood emblem and grille on this baby are original - grille narrows it down to 54 or 55.1 and the hood emblem (with this grille) narrows it further to a 54 3100. Good eye.

floridasteve · 06-07-2011, 10:12 PM

I am drooling over the stainless trim on this truck. It is super rough but it has some worth wild pieces on it. Did I mention the stainless?

54 jimmy · 06-08-2011, 05:27 AM

floridasteve i with you on that. it was the first thing i noticed it has all the stainless trim.

Nemesis 10 · 06-08-2011, 06:35 PM

So the big question is, Is it worth fixing, I think I can get it for little or nothing ?

*itstheshu* · 06-08-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

floridasteve i with you on that. it was the first thing i noticed it has all the stainless trim.

are you talking about the window trim?

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 06-08-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis 10

So the big question is, Is it worth fixing, I think I can get it for little or nothing ?

Sure it's worth fixing, the question is do you have the $$ it will take. You've got some rust issues. The cab corners will probably need replacing and that's just the start. I always consider these projects our "hobby" and time is not an issue. Have fun...

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 06-08-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis 10

So the big question is, Is it worth fixing, I think I can get it for little or nothing ?

Sure it's worth fixing, the question is do you have the $$ it will take. You've got some rust issues. The cab corners will probably need replacing and that's just the start. I always consider these projects our "hobby" and time is not an issue. Have fun...

fredscarryall · 06-08-2011, 11:54 PM

it a 1954 or 1955 first series. look between the drivers side door hinges for the vin plate, if still has it. not sure how your state works but a title might be an issue, if it doesnt have a vin plate. looks like if you buy it. you will have to replace the bed floor, the front bed panel ,one if not both bed sides or it might be better to find another bed.then both lower cowl corner,both inner kick panels,both cab corners.since its been sitting outside for a while take a look at the cab floor it more then likely rust through.the driver fender is unfixable.i am not shooting it down,tons of people do repairs like this every day on this site.i have done it.just be aware it will probable cost you around $500 or more in sheet metal to make the cab solid and that doesnt include what i cant see and the the bed.unless you have good fab skills.make sure to take that into account if you buy it.check out lmc.com they have all your replacement parts you need.

06-07-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
Nemesis 10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Bend, WI. Posts: 26	what is it HI; I found this truck in a yard and i think it is a 54 chevy 3100, it looks very rough and i do not know if it is wrth hauling it home. I think I need to get a picture up with this, How does thhis work?

06-07-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: what is it click "go advanced" below your post. click "manage attachments". "browse" to find the pic on your computer. "upload" to load it. "close window". then "preview to see what it looks like. If its too big the site automatically downsizes it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-07-2011, 09:26 PM	#3
Nemesis 10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Bend, WI. Posts: 26	Re: what is it Attached Images

06-07-2011, 09:29 PM	#4
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: what is it definitely mid fifties 3100 .

06-07-2011, 09:43 PM	#5
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: what is it It's a "KEEPER"!!!! Call the wife and tell her you found another Project!!! Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!!

06-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: what is it yes, it's a 54 3100. 55 1st series is identical except it has the different 55.1 only hood side emblem and an open diff. I'm guessing (not a stretch) that the hood emblem and grille on this baby are original - grille narrows it down to 54 or 55.1 and the hood emblem (with this grille) narrows it further to a 54 3100. Good eye.

06-07-2011, 10:12 PM	#7
floridasteve Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, Fl Posts: 103	Re: what is it I am drooling over the stainless trim on this truck. It is super rough but it has some worth wild pieces on it. Did I mention the stainless? __________________ One day I am going to finish this project! 1949 Chevy 1/2 ton Last edited by floridasteve; 06-07-2011 at 10:12 PM.

06-08-2011, 05:27 AM	#8
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: what is it floridasteve i with you on that. it was the first thing i noticed it has all the stainless trim. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

06-08-2011, 06:35 PM	#9
Nemesis 10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Bend, WI. Posts: 26	Re: what is it So the big question is, Is it worth fixing, I think I can get it for little or nothing ?

06-08-2011, 11:54 PM	#13
fredscarryall Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: gresham oregon Posts: 806	Re: what is it it a 1954 or 1955 first series. look between the drivers side door hinges for the vin plate, if still has it. not sure how your state works but a title might be an issue, if it doesnt have a vin plate. looks like if you buy it. you will have to replace the bed floor, the front bed panel ,one if not both bed sides or it might be better to find another bed.then both lower cowl corner,both inner kick panels,both cab corners.since its been sitting outside for a while take a look at the cab floor it more then likely rust through.the driver fender is unfixable.i am not shooting it down,tons of people do repairs like this every day on this site.i have done it.just be aware it will probable cost you around $500 or more in sheet metal to make the cab solid and that doesnt include what i cant see and the the bed.unless you have good fab skills.make sure to take that into account if you buy it.check out lmc.com they have all your replacement parts you need. Last edited by fredscarryall; 06-09-2011 at 12:17 AM.



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