Modified 1954 Chevrolet 3100

Description

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Ford became the first of the Big Three to enter the pickup market, but it was Chevrolet that stood tall as Detroit’s top truck seller by the time World War II began — and maintained that position long after. Chevy resumed civilian truck production in August 1945 and introduced its new “Advance Design” pickups in May 1947. Wider, longer, and lower than the prewar leftovers marketed in ’46, the Advance Design models looked thoroughly modern and featured an equally modern, rear-hinged hood. Advance Design truck production continued into the mid-1950s, and Chevy continued to sell more trucks than all its rivals.

These classic Chevy pickups look incredible when customized, and this 1954 3100 is said to have been highly modified by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame. It features an aftermarket frame, air suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes, and is powered by a fuel-injected V8 with an automatic transmission. The exterior has been refinished in an eye-catching green, and the interior and bed are classically modern.

This is a unique hot rod with an interesting backstory, are you ready to write the next chapter?

Highlights 

• Hot-rod Chevy truck said to have been built by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers 

• Fuel-injected 5.7-liter LS6 V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Refinished in green with a tan vinyl interior 

• Air conditioning 

• Wood-lined bed  

• The chassis number (H54K018073) decodes as: 

  • H – 3100 half-ton 116-inch wheelbase 

  • 54 – 1954 model year 

  • K – Kansas City assembly plant 

  • 018073 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Aftermarket frame with an independent front suspension

• Air Lift air suspension 

• Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors 

• 17-inch front, 20-inch rear Vision five-spoke chrome wheels 

• 225/50R17 front, 255/45R20 Falken tires 

• Holley Sniper fuel injection system with digital display 

• Edelbrock intake manifold 

• MSD distributor 

• Serpentine drive belt system 

• Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan and overflow tank 

• Headers and dual-exhaust system 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• Aftermarket steering wheel  

• Lokar shifter 

• Dakota Digital 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

• Dual Electronics Bluetooth stereo 

• Running boards, left-side mirror, halo headlights, and custom taillights 

• Bed-mounted fuel filler door 

Known Imperfections 

• Very minor paint chips on nose 

Included 

• Keys 

• A few interior parts 

• Battery charger 

• Car cover 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “Mr. James built the truck. His friend had one built by the Salinas Boys. Mr. James and his friend swapped trucks. Well Mr. James’ friend passed and his wife was dispersing his collection and we ended up with the truck. No bill of sale was ever done in the swap, so everyone had to go back to Mr. James for a signed bill of sale.”