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Marty68 · 01-18-2020, 05:25 PM

Not a truck but want to share. This wS parked outside closed dealership. I worked there 84 to 89 in the body shop with my Dad. At that time this was in the showroom. My dad had a body shop late 70d until early 80s. I was told but "you and your dad painted that. I never worked on it I would remember. It supposedly has 30k miles on it.

whitedog76 · 01-19-2020, 01:06 PM

I've always dug the post war cars. I never was much impressed with the tri-5's. I bid on a 50 a few years ago at an auction. The interior was Grandma-fresh, the exterior wasn't terrible, a few dings and few surface rust spots where the paint oxidized.

Anyhow, it's a shame that car is sitting out in the elements. Cool though.

**joedoh** · 01-19-2020, 01:20 PM

neat car, on a related note I picked up an abandoned project and it had a random headlight trim I was going to research, turns out its just the same as the one on that car! thanks for sharing

mr48chev · 01-19-2020, 10:22 PM

My grandparents had a 54 210 2 door post that they bought new in 54 (traded a 48 fastback for it) and drove until they traded it for a 61 Chevy Biscayne wagon.

I got to ride on a lot of adventures in that car including fishing trips to the mountains for Brook trout and an annual trip to the ocean. I'd love to find a 54 Bel Air hardtop to redo as my daily driver.

Thinking about it my best friend in High school Mike Jones (the horse trainer) and my #1 cousin both had 54 Chevy 2 door posts at one time and that adds to my love for those things.

Marty68 · 01-22-2020, 01:42 PM

it is still sitting outside... in the snow... I should go see if my savings account is big enough.. I wonder if Mrs. Marty would be mad if she opened the garage to find this sitting in her stall...

mgchevyparts · 01-22-2020, 07:16 PM

Why are they letting that nice 54 sit outside?

**Steeveedee** · 01-22-2020, 11:59 PM

Sweet! I was in Idaho in '75 and a guy gave me a '54 two door post car for some work I did. It had a visor and rear fender skirts, one of which was lost on the trip back to California when the left rear tire wheel studs sheared off, which I attribute to my BiL shooting the lug nuts on uber-tight. It had a seized engine, but my dad had a '53 truck that donated the engine, and the SHP 327 he had I rebuilt and put in the truck. That 327 came out of a '64 Impala that my sister bought from the original owner. Boy, the memories.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2020, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

it is still sitting outside... in the snow... I should go see if my savings account is big enough.. I wonder if Mrs. Marty would be mad if she opened the garage to find this sitting in her stall...

Really? In her stall? No. She won't be mad. Trust me. I've only been divorced a few times. I know women.

My wife is pretty cool about what I drag home. Supportive really. But taking her spot....Different story. I do hear about that.

I'd at least give it a try. It's a shame to see it out in the elements like that.

'63GENIII · 01-23-2020, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

it is still sitting outside... in the snow... I should go see if my savings account is big enough.. I wonder if Mrs. Marty would be mad if she opened the garage to find this sitting in her stall...

Most always better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2020, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Most always better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.

And sleeping on the couch really can be very comfortable sometimes.

'63GENIII · 01-23-2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

And sleeping on the couch really can be very comfortable sometimes.

Amen brother

Marty68 · 01-23-2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Most always better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.

she did say last fall I should buy a winter beater.... "something that doesn't require inside storage, or disassembly"....

CG · 01-23-2020, 01:51 PM

Highboy!

Marty68 · 01-23-2020, 01:56 PM

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Highboy!

the first model car I assembled was a 54.... I would love to have this but would NOT modify it just make it drivable. and cruise it once in a while

CG · 01-23-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

the first model car I assembled was a 54.... I would love to have this but would NOT modify it just make it drivable. and cruise it once in a while

I agree, I just always loved that highboy model when I was a kid. =)

'63GENIII · 01-23-2020, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty68

she did say last fall I should buy a winter beater.... "something that doesn't require inside storage, or disassembly"....

Well that sounds like a green light to me!

To be followed up by a new carport outside..... with walls, doors, heat, electricity, eh, and maybe big enough to fit that comfortable couch!

**special-K** · 01-24-2020, 07:02 AM

That car is the essence of Chevy with no frills. Like the American version of the VW bug. A car built for the working man. There was only one size car so a 210 was the economy model. I can't tell you the last time I saw a '54 that wasn't a Belair. I have '54 Chevy hubcaps on my '67 project

CG, you need to get real!

CG · 01-24-2020, 12:20 PM

Now that's what Im talking about s-K!

And here is a little known fact about these cars. They actually made a business coupe/utility sedan version with a shortened doghouse (roof area) meant for sales people. I know 53's for sure could be had that way, and I feel like 54's were included.

I found this out about 20 years ago when a guy at a body shop adjoining our office told me he had one. Um, no you don't. They didn't continue that style on into the 53-54. So he drove his in to show me … Yes they did lol.

Marty68 · 01-24-2020, 01:55 PM

Well that sounds like a green light to me!

To be followed up by a new carport outside..... with walls, doors, heat, electricity, eh, and maybe big enough to fit that comfortable couch!
current garage has my 51 my 2000 Silverado and work area on my side her side has a 91 gmc disassembled and her Buick. she WOULD be ok but I should get that 91 reassembles this decade

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-24-2020, 03:47 PM

Go man go!

**Boog** · 01-24-2020, 11:21 PM

Man, I remember as a kid the local poor boy "customs" were 48 to 54 Chevy cars. Usually black or maroon, white wall tires on black stock rims with silver lug nuts, some with baby moons, straight 6 with split duals, decked and shaved. Low dollar customs for the average guys. Into the 50s 2 door hardtops were the cool look.

**special-K** · 01-27-2020, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Man, I remember as a kid the local poor boy "customs" were 48 to 54 Chevy cars. Usually black or maroon, white wall tires on black stock rims with silver lug nuts, some with baby moons, straight 6 with split duals...….

……..and scavenger pipes out the back

Marty68 · 03-03-2020, 04:15 PM

This car is still outside... I told the wife, I will drive it home if they sell it for my price....
it actually has a price on it... too much for me but if a got a 30% off I would own it. they are at $9500

Daron65 · 03-03-2020, 04:25 PM

Looks alot like the one I have sitting on my garage. It has the original straight 6, 3 on the tree. My dog loves that car.

**LockDoc** · 03-03-2020, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Daron65

Looks alot like the one I have sitting on my garage. It has the original straight 6, 3 on the tree. My dog loves that car.

... it must smell good to him inside....

LockDoc

01-19-2020, 01:06 PM	#2
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Not a truck but want to share I've always dug the post war cars. I never was much impressed with the tri-5's. I bid on a 50 a few years ago at an auction. The interior was Grandma-fresh, the exterior wasn't terrible, a few dings and few surface rust spots where the paint oxidized. Anyhow, it's a shame that car is sitting out in the elements. Cool though.

01-19-2020, 01:20 PM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,747	Re: Not a truck but want to share neat car, on a related note I picked up an abandoned project and it had a random headlight trim I was going to research, turns out its just the same as the one on that car! thanks for sharing __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-19-2020, 10:22 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,279	Re: Not a truck but want to share My grandparents had a 54 210 2 door post that they bought new in 54 (traded a 48 fastback for it) and drove until they traded it for a 61 Chevy Biscayne wagon. I got to ride on a lot of adventures in that car including fishing trips to the mountains for Brook trout and an annual trip to the ocean. I'd love to find a 54 Bel Air hardtop to redo as my daily driver. Thinking about it my best friend in High school Mike Jones (the horse trainer) and my #1 cousin both had 54 Chevy 2 door posts at one time and that adds to my love for those things. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-22-2020, 01:42 PM	#5
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share it is still sitting outside... in the snow... I should go see if my savings account is big enough.. I wonder if Mrs. Marty would be mad if she opened the garage to find this sitting in her stall...

01-22-2020, 07:16 PM	#6
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: Not a truck but want to share Why are they letting that nice 54 sit outside? __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

01-18-2020, 05:25 PM	#1
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Not a truck but want to share Not a truck but want to share. This wS parked outside closed dealership. I worked there 84 to 89 in the body shop with my Dad. At that time this was in the showroom. My dad had a body shop late 70d until early 80s. I was told but "you and your dad painted that. I never worked on it I would remember. It supposedly has 30k miles on it. Attached Images

01-22-2020, 11:59 PM	#7
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,086	Re: Not a truck but want to share Sweet! I was in Idaho in '75 and a guy gave me a '54 two door post car for some work I did. It had a visor and rear fender skirts, one of which was lost on the trip back to California when the left rear tire wheel studs sheared off, which I attribute to my BiL shooting the lug nuts on uber-tight. It had a seized engine, but my dad had a '53 truck that donated the engine, and the SHP 327 he had I rebuilt and put in the truck. That 327 came out of a '64 Impala that my sister bought from the original owner. Boy, the memories. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-23-2020, 01:51 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,772	Re: Not a truck but want to share Highboy! Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

01-24-2020, 07:02 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Not a truck but want to share That car is the essence of Chevy with no frills. Like the American version of the VW bug. A car built for the working man. There was only one size car so a 210 was the economy model. I can't tell you the last time I saw a '54 that wasn't a Belair. I have '54 Chevy hubcaps on my '67 project CG, you need to get real! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-24-2020 at 08:10 AM.

01-24-2020, 12:20 PM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,772	Re: Not a truck but want to share Now that's what Im talking about s-K! And here is a little known fact about these cars. They actually made a business coupe/utility sedan version with a shortened doghouse (roof area) meant for sales people. I know 53's for sure could be had that way, and I feel like 54's were included. I found this out about 20 years ago when a guy at a body shop adjoining our office told me he had one. Um, no you don't. They didn't continue that style on into the 53-54. So he drove his in to show me … Yes they did lol. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

01-24-2020, 01:55 PM	#19
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share Well that sounds like a green light to me! To be followed up by a new carport outside..... with walls, doors, heat, electricity, eh, and maybe big enough to fit that comfortable couch! current garage has my 51 my 2000 Silverado and work area on my side her side has a 91 gmc disassembled and her Buick. she WOULD be ok but I should get that 91 reassembles this decade

01-24-2020, 03:47 PM	#20
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Not a truck but want to share Go man go! __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-24-2020, 11:21 PM	#21
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,949	Re: Not a truck but want to share Man, I remember as a kid the local poor boy "customs" were 48 to 54 Chevy cars. Usually black or maroon, white wall tires on black stock rims with silver lug nuts, some with baby moons, straight 6 with split duals, decked and shaved. Low dollar customs for the average guys. Into the 50s 2 door hardtops were the cool look. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-03-2020, 04:15 PM	#23
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Not a truck but want to share This car is still outside... I told the wife, I will drive it home if they sell it for my price.... it actually has a price on it... too much for me but if a got a 30% off I would own it. they are at $9500

03-03-2020, 04:25 PM	#24
Daron65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Monaca, PA Western PA Posts: 93	Re: Not a truck but want to share Looks alot like the one I have sitting on my garage. It has the original straight 6, 3 on the tree. My dog loves that car. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C20, Blueprint 355. Holly Street Avenger 430HP. Turbo 350 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe. Stock. True survivor with 1 paint job 1953 Buick Special. GM 355. Just a good smooth engine.



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