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1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Vehicle Quick Facts

Profile ID: 28054
Year: 1954
Make: Chevrolet
Model: 3100 Pickup
Markets: Resto-Mod, Truck
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: J-Rod & Custom

Vehicle Story

This truck came to us as an unfinished project someone started, but never finished... We ordered a Morrison chassis for a solid foundation and built from there! Micheal (the owner) chose the 480hp LS3 and 4L65 trans, which we detailed and simplified. painted the engine and trans, mounted the coils under the oil pan using Taylor Vertex wires, and groomed the GM wiring harness to help conceal the electronics, we used Ultimate headers and built a custom dual 3” stainless exhaust with Black widow mufflers. The Baer brakes have the orange accent color you will find throughout the truck. Micheal wanted a edgy look to the truck, so we went a little on the pro touring side... The Forgeline RB3C wheels have a big impact on that! The Morrison chassis and RideTech coilovers help achieve the perfect ride height without any sacrifice. We added an aluminum chin spoiler and a front tow hook for a little aggression.

> On the interior we went to Jamie McFarland of McFarland Upholstery. Those guys did an amazing job using the distressed leather from Relicate Leather to finish the inside of the cab.

Tech Sheet

Chassis

Brake Calipers:
- Baer Brakes - 6 p, 4 p
Brake Rotors:
- Baer Brakes - 14"
Cables:
- Lokar Performance Products - E-Brake
Coilovers:
- RideTech - Single adjustable
Master Cylinder:
- Baer Brakes - Remaster
Plumbing/Fittings/Hoses:
- Earl’s Performance Plumbing
Rolling Chassis:
- Art Morrison Enterprises - GT Sport
Spindles:
- Wilwood Brakes

Drivetrain

Axle/CV shaft:
- Strange Engineering
Bellhousing:
- General Motors
Differential:
- Strange Engineering
Locker:
- EATON - TruTrac
Lubricants:
- Valvoline
Ring/Pinion:
- Strange Engineering
Shifter:
- Lokar Performance Products
Tires:
- Pirelli Tire | USA
Transmission:
- General Motors - 4L65
Wheels:
- Forgeline Motorsports

Engine

Alternator:
- Powermaster Performance
Battery:
- Optima Batteries - Yellow Top
Cooling - Radiator:
- AFCO Racing Products
Crate Engine:
- Chevrolet Performance - LS3 - 480 HP
Exhaust Headers:
- Ultimate Headers
Exhaust Mufflers:
- Black Widow Exhaust
Fans:
- Spal Automotive USA
Filters:
- K&N Engineering, Inc.
Fuel Management:
- Chevrolet Performance
Fuel Lines:
- Earl’s Performance Plumbing
Fuel Pump:
- Aeromotive Inc.
Heat Barrier:
- Design Engineering, Inc. | DEI
Ignition:
- Taylor Cable Products
Intake Manifold:
- Holley Performance Products
Oil Pan:
- Holley Performance Products
Motor Mounts:
- Energy Suspension
Plumbing/Fittings:
- Earl’s Performance Plumbing
Serpentine System:
- Vintage Air
Spark Plug Wires:
- Taylor Cable Products
Spark Plugs:
- ACDelco
Starter:
- General Motors
Throttle Body:
- General Motors
Wiring Harness - Engine:
- General Motors

Exterior

Bed Wood:
- BedWood
Body Panels:
- MAR-K Quality Parts - New bed
Car Care Products:
- Griot’s Garage Inc.
Door Handles:
- General Motors
Grille:
- General Motors
Headlights:
- Rigid Industries
Hinges - Hood:
- General Motors
Mirrors:
- LMC Truck
Paint & Primers:
- PPG Industries Inc.
Tail Lights:
- LMC Truck

Interior

Door Handles:
- LMC Truck
Gauges:
- Classic Instruments
Heat & AC:
- Vintage Air
Pedals:
- Lokar Performance Products
Shift Knob:
- Lokar Performance Products
Sound Dampening:
- Boom Mat
Steering Column:
- IDIDIT, LLC.
Steering Wheel:
- MOMO
Wiring Harness:
- American Autowire

Equipment & Supplies

Polisher:
- Griot’s Garage Inc.
Tie Downs:
- Mac’s Tie Downs
Welders:
- Miller

Shops

Body Panel Modification:
- J-Rod & Custom - Running boards, Bed
Paint & Bodywork:
- J-Rod & Custom
Plating – Polishing:
- Ogden Chrome
Project Manager:
- J-Rod & Custom
Sheet Metal Fab:
- J-Rod & Custom