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mtdave2 · 02-26-2005, 01:04 PM

hey guys,

im new to the older chevys, all my knowledge is in the 67-72s so IM kina lost
The deal is, I have found a 54 chevy truck, 1/2 ton, 6 cyl (a 53), 3 speed on the tree.

the engine was rebuilt in 91 drove a bit and parked. the sheet metal is solid with good paint. The truck needs a battery,perhaps a carb kit, choke cable, brakes bled, and a tune probably. its supposed to me mostly original, what ever that means.

ill look at it today and take some photos, any advice on what to keep an eye out for? any ideas of value? thanks

DennyB · 02-28-2005, 08:58 AM

Hey Dave,
Welcome to the "old" side.
In the FAQs there is a truck value guide that may help.
It is based on average sales.
It really depends on the market, how bad the seller wants it gone and what you plan to do with it.

3100 special · 03-02-2005, 12:47 AM

Somewhere in my Favorites file, I have a link to values for these trucks. When I make it back from my trip, I'll put the link on here.

kaleido · 03-03-2005, 10:31 PM

My father in law is in san antonio and has a 1950 chevy 1/2 ton. I am in Houston and have a 3/4 ton chevy truck. Anyway he is a heavy machinery mechanic and loves these old trucks not sure if he would be willing to look it over with you but I could ask him if you are interested.
Dan

3100 special · 03-06-2005, 08:17 PM

Well, I guess I didn't bookmark the page I had found with the value/costs per condition. I search to see if I can run across it again.
If you look at getting one, you may find interesting:
http://www.chevytrucks.org/mikesgarage/1955-2nd.htm

Brainchild · 03-06-2005, 09:47 PM

I like the idea of having one of the few trucks in town the same year,ect as mine.And having a 71 GMC,well there are a buttload of them,so I figured that having a 49,I would prolly have the only one in town

This has been true since I got the truck last June,haven't seen even 1,until today.Same color I was gonna paint mine and all.Looked really good sitting hte parking lot,I was like

all at the same time.

While it's good to see one being saved,and restored,now I don't have the only one anymore.

Aw it's all good,I'll live I'm sure.Now I gotta find the guy,and see what kinda parts I can swap for

02-26-2005, 01:04 PM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	54 chevy pros, any info? hey guys, im new to the older chevys, all my knowledge is in the 67-72s so IM kina lost The deal is, I have found a 54 chevy truck, 1/2 ton, 6 cyl (a 53), 3 speed on the tree. the engine was rebuilt in 91 drove a bit and parked. the sheet metal is solid with good paint. The truck needs a battery,perhaps a carb kit, choke cable, brakes bled, and a tune probably. its supposed to me mostly original, what ever that means. ill look at it today and take some photos, any advice on what to keep an eye out for? any ideas of value? thanks __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

02-28-2005, 08:58 AM	#2
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Hey Dave, Welcome to the "old" side. In the FAQs there is a truck value guide that may help. It is based on average sales. It really depends on the market, how bad the seller wants it gone and what you plan to do with it. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

03-02-2005, 12:47 AM	#3
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	Somewhere in my Favorites file, I have a link to values for these trucks. When I make it back from my trip, I'll put the link on here. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

03-03-2005, 10:31 PM	#4
kaleido Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sping, Texas (Houston) Posts: 17	My father in law is in san antonio and has a 1950 chevy 1/2 ton. I am in Houston and have a 3/4 ton chevy truck. Anyway he is a heavy machinery mechanic and loves these old trucks not sure if he would be willing to look it over with you but I could ask him if you are interested. Dan __________________ 1950 Chevy stock 3600

03-06-2005, 08:17 PM	#5
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	Well, I guess I didn't bookmark the page I had found with the value/costs per condition. I search to see if I can run across it again. If you look at getting one, you may find interesting: http://www.chevytrucks.org/mikesgarage/1955-2nd.htm __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

03-06-2005, 09:47 PM	#6
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Disappointed Excitement I like the idea of having one of the few trucks in town the same year,ect as mine.And having a 71 GMC,well there are a buttload of them,so I figured that having a 49,I would prolly have the only one in town This has been true since I got the truck last June,haven't seen even 1,until today.Same color I was gonna paint mine and all.Looked really good sitting hte parking lot,I was like all at the same time. While it's good to see one being saved,and restored,now I don't have the only one anymore. Aw it's all good,I'll live I'm sure.Now I gotta find the guy,and see what kinda parts I can swap for __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



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