Chird's 1954 Chevy 5Window-SPECS

Chird Bobbitt, Searcy, AR purchased from Mike Godwin, Hot Springs, AR 5 June 2005

SPECS

from 1954 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

The first Chevrolet trucks went on sale in 1918
Chevy Coupe Pickup

Deve's Tech Net
(1947-1955 1st Series w/ some TF)

1954: The first, and only, major Advanced Design styling and engineering changes occurred with the 1954 models. New high pressure insert bearing 235.5 OHV six cylinder engine producing 112 horsepower and 200 ft-LB gross torque was in pickups until 1962. New design "bull nose" grill. Bed was increased in depth (giving a 2 inch lower loading height) and had all new bed sides. Rear bumper an option since 51 now has a dropped center to serve as a license plate location. Taillight was rounded. Hub caps same as 53 but now have the Bowtie emblem. Newly designed dash, a new steering wheel and instrument panel. Hood emblem showed 3100. Windshield was now one piece. Drive rear end was closed. These trucks continued into 1955 and remained on sale until March 25, 1955 when all-new Early V8 pickup trucks were announced by Chevrolet.
From 1955 and before tailgate raised letters were same color as gate, bed planks were normally painted black and since late 30's were hard yellow pine. Dark green was the standard exterior paint color prior to 55. Other colors were a non-cost option. Two tone cabs available in 54. On 1947-55 series, the door panels matched the seat material. Most 1/2 ton pickups prior to 1955 used 16" wheels and whitewall tires not available from factory prior to 1955. Full wheel covers available in 54 and only as an option.
These trucks continued into 1955 and remained on sale until March 25, 1955 when all-new Early V8 pickup trucks were announced by Chevrolet.

Some numbers on truck:
V7 GM 6273212

3216N

T7S508336

FI003H

Check out Charlene

VIN# H54S03672 from Mongo's Garage
H= Series 3100
5= Year (Decade always 5)
4= Year
S= St. Louis plant
03672= Sequence number

Serial# 0636873F54X
3.9L 235cid L6

Engine No. 0636873F54X
When purchased it had the original transmission and an open drive shaft had been installed.
Tire size: P215/65R15
Plugs: AC Delco R45
Fan Belt: G7390 15390
Starter: Delco-Remy 1107634 9D13
Converted to 12-volt with turn signals.
Has a 6-volt after market heater w/voltage drop.
THE BAD NEWS
Bad steering gears.
Right front axle worn, need oversize King Pin
R-front inner wheel ball bearing shot
Front brake pads worn out
Front brake hoses need replacing-brittle
Need new brake hoses
No dust caps on front wheels
No flywheel dust cover
Transmission synchronizer not much good.
Speedometer locked & cable broken.
Rear end seal leaks, pinion shaft collar worn out
Gas gauge bad.
Wipers do not work.
Horn not working.
Bad front engine mount.
Wood bed replaced with steel.

Chevrolet History

In 1909, William Durant, a successful buggy manufacturer from Flint, Michigan, asked Louis Chevrolet, a well known race car driver, to help design a car for introduction to the public. He had not yet formed a company to manufacture it.

In 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Car Company enters the turbulent automobile market on November 3. Durant envisions his new company as an inexpensive competitor to the Ford Model T. He chose to name the company after its designer, Louis Chevrolet, because he liked the sound of the name and because Chevrolet was a prominent name in motor sports.

In 1912, Chevrolet hits the streets of Detroit with the "Classic Six" -- a large, 5-passenger touring sedan with a long list of standard features, including four doors, electric lights and a folding top, plus a windshield and its own tool box. Its 299-cubic-inch, 6-cylinder engine could reach a top speed of 65 miles per hour.

In 1914, the Chevy "bowtie" logo appears for the first time. Legend maintains that the bowtie shape was inspired by a pattern of wallpaper in a Paris hotel room. In 1908, William Durant reportedly detached a small piece and kept it in his wallet, waiting for the day he’d put it to use. The bowtie became an advertising icon, and is still the marque of today's Chevrolet.

In 1915, Chevy’s first challenge to the Ford Model T, the "490" is introduced ($490).

In 1917, success of 490 pushes Chevy unit sales to the 100,000 mark.

In 1918, the first Chevy truck sold. Chevy joins GM Corporation.

In 1927, Chevrolet outsells Ford by topping 1 million units for the first time. In all but four of the next 55 years, Chevrolet is the top-selling American nameplate.