Cool Rat Rod 1953/1954 Chevy Truck

1954 Chevrolet Other Pickups Description:

Cool Rat Rod 1953/1954 5-Window Chevy Truck
1953/1954 5-window Rat/Rod Chevy Truck, titled as a 1954. A true southern Colorado barn find. 7" lower to the ground. I call it a "rat" as no real restoration has been done. Just the original great look and feel. Leave it as it is, or trick it out with a new V8 as so many car guys do. Clear Colorado title, ready for a new home.
Drive train and chassis:

• 1962 235ci inline-6 cylinder engine with original carborator
• New 12 volt starter and coil
• New distributor, plugs and engine wiring
• New 12 volt alternator
• New water pump
• Engine upgraded to 12 volt electrical
• 1954 3-speed truck transmission with granny gear
• Dropped the truck 7" with new single leaf springs and shocks, front and rear
• 4-wheel drum brakes with original master cylinder. Original pray before you stop brakes.
• Replaced brake lines where needed.
• Basic wiring redone.
• Recent radiator with no heating issues
• Recent fuel cell with gauge control
• No rust
• Shop and parts paperwork

Wheels and tires:

• New 6-lug, 20" Detroit MobSteel Wheels unfinished with clear coat only
• Correct wheel/tire/fender positioning for good turning radius
• New baby moons
• New 8" wide Falcon low profile tires

Body and Interior:

• Very nice 1954 front fenders and bed
• Very nice 1953 cab, doors and cool split window
• 1953 grill
• No rust body from living in Colorado dry climate for 65 years
• Pretty rough right rear fenders and running boards with some through rust.
• Doors open and shut properly. Original 1953 door latches work
• Windows roll down. Missing window felt trim
• Driver door missing interior lower access panel
• All original interior with recent seat upholstery
• No rust floor deck with rubber flooring
• Original steering wheel and steering assembly in good working order and shape
• All glass is perfect
• Original Gauges work
• No bed wood or trim rails
• No wiper controls
• Radio delete plate
• Primer finish

Electrical:

• Upgrade from 6 to 12 volt system
• New 12 volt battery
• Recent LED head lights
• New 12 volt starter, coil and engine wiring
• New engine temp monitor
• New 12 volt lighting
• New front clear parking lights (not wired yet)
• Basic electrical completed and is good

You will need to arrange all transportation. I can help load the truck on this end.
Call me or message me with questions: 720.987.4199
Sold as is, no warranty written or impliedall funds must clear first beforereleasing vehiclewelcome to inspect before auctions end. Your bid is your commitment to buy the truck. We are 20 minutes from Denver if you would like to take a look before the bid date. There is no guaranty that the milage is correct. Truck is for sale locally and I reserve the right to take the auction down at anytime. I am not looking for a trade.