Chird's 1954 Chevy 3600-SPECS

Chird Bobbitt, Searcy, AR purchased from Anthony Taylor Jonesboro, AR

SPECS

The first Chevrolet trucks went on sale in 1918
Advertised Prices

1954: The first, and only, major Advanced Design styling and engineering changes occurred with the 1954 models. Introduced in December, 1953New 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 from 28 Oct 1954 into 1955 with an open driveshaft 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:

Production figures for 1954 trucks, (1st series) was 325,515 trucks of all types.
Of these 170,824 had GVW below 5k lbs, and 64599 were between 5001 and 10000 pounds.

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VIN# 0943355F54XA

Serial# J54S046360
3.9L 235cid L6

Engine No. J54S046360
J= Series 3600
5= Year (Decade always 5)
4= Year
S= St. Louis plant
046360= Sequence number
Block Casting#: 3835913   15B 013 241 570
Block Lower Right Rear   CON4 B129
Head (L): 3835 913
Transmission:  GM 591626 D15A
Rear End: MG 805   4.57:1 Detroit
Differential:d: 3399565
Wheels: 8-Lug 15.5
Tire size: P215/65R15 Davis Hi-Speed 6-ply Nylon
Plugs: AC Delco R45 (44-5)   Champion RJ12YC
Fan Belt:  Dayco 17430 13A1090 021 E:4
Starter: Delco-Remy 1100018 3C 9 Date 1 13 53
Generator: 100018 30-9
Distributor: 1112-400 3K
Coil: 1115380 6-V
Voltage Regulator: 118 847
Carbureator: Rochester RP
Rochester made their first carburetor in 1949
Exhaust Manifold: 3835690
6-volt with add-on turn signals.
Has a 6-volt heater
THE BAD NEWS
Lots of rust
Bed rusted our around bottom edges
All windows busted out
Left lower cab corner out
Right floor pan out
Battery box out
Generator bad
Tie rod ends shot
Differential: Pinion Seal Bad
Gas tank cruded up
Transmission fluid very low
Rear axle grease very low

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.