54 GMC Pick-up

[Guinness_guy]

Ladies and Gents,

Thanks for having me on your forum. This is definately the most professional automobile forum I have been on. I have spent the last couple weeks lurking and soaking up as much information and knowledge as I can. All of you guys' build threads are awesome, and reading them has taken a few of my nights away that I will never get back

My name is Chad, and I am currently in the market for a project truck. I have my eyes set on a 54 GMC Pick-up. I am by every means a novice at older model GM trucks. I do have some experience in turning a wrench and doing some custom work. The last 12 years in the military have kept me away from my favorite hobby, therefore this year I intend on getting back to business.

There is an older gentleman here in NC that is selling quite a few classics. This truck is the only one in my price range. However, I would like to get an outside opinion on value (the best you can from a couple pics). All comments, critiques and advice will be appreciated.

-INFO-
54 GMC Pick up
407 with munsie 4spd
was a daily driver until a few years ago but still runs & drives
Asking price is $5500

Things you can't see in the pics
-pretty old plywood bed
-leather explorer seats
-original frame

Thanks in advance, I look forward to starting a build thread eventually and learning and contributing one day.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

That looks like a real good buy to me. You need to look it over good & make sure its ot a patched up rust bucket. Check out the major components. You should know it will need a lot of fixing up. They all do. I wouldn't be proud of that wireing job, but those are the kind of things you can fix as you go.

[Guinness_guy]

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

That looks like a real good buy to me. You need to look it over good & make sure its ot a patched up rust bucket. Check out the major components. You should know it will need a lot of fixing up. They all do. I wouldn't be proud of that wireing job, but those are the kind of things you can fix as you go.

Wrenchbender Ret,

Thanks for the comment. There are definately some things I will be fixing/changing. Overall, it has a frame off in its future.

The motor came from a 70s Corvette supposedly, What do you guys think about that particular motor?

Chad

[Atomsplitter]

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[solidaxel]

How about this one !I
I like the GMC dash in the 54-55 as the one in the Chevy is like a car dash to me. I dont think they produced as many of the 54-55's, as the earlier ones, so you are finding one that is still on the road. I think will be a better investment and can be made to be excellent daily driver

[solidaxel]

After a second look that is a good buy .
Drive it or ride in it for awile and it will "talk to you"
Welcome from So Arizona.
You are right, Good folks right here!

[tow21]

Well looks like a good buy for the money
@soildaxle how much for urs???
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[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Atomsplitter

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POST #1..........................
I missed it !!!

[NEWFISHER]

$5500 is a great buy here in Oregon if its a rust free truck.
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[crossfire84]

welcome, that's not a bad price, allready has a v8 and 4spd in it, less work for you to do, take a fridge magnet and check for bondo piles in cab corners and doors, good luck man!

[mknittle]

Looks good to me!

[Guinness_guy]

Thanks for all the advice gents. Solidaxel, dude that is a sweet truck.

I'm going to put it up on ramps and check the undercarriage, and do the magnet check this weekend.

My eventual plans are to do a frame off, using a different frame/suspension/ and rear end. Install airbags, lay it on the ground, but not really interested in going extreme on the suspension. I plan on doing the frame and suspension separate while still being able to drive the truck. And later on move everything over to the new frame. I have a long road ahead, but I'm ready for the adventure.

Thanks again for an awesome forum.

[meter swinger]

That looks pretty straight. If it looks like its bondo free id be talking to the guy. I love the grills also.
Hope it works out for you.
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