This 1954 Chevrolet 3100 5 Window Restomod made its mark in the April 2012 issue of ""Custom Classic Trucks"" magazine. The House of Colors Passion Purple paint amplifies the truck's classic lines. Custom touches abound with frenched headlights, deleted trim, and tail lights built into the roll pan. The doors open suicide-style, activated by door poppers. Riding on 17"" Budnik wheels, the truck's stance is accentuated by 225/50R17 front and 255/50R17 rear Nitto tires. A tonneau cover and molded-on sun visor round out the exterior modifications, creating a sleek profile that pays homage to the truck's roots while pushing boundaries.
The cabin showcases a bold mix of black and purple leather with ostrich inserts, featuring a comfortable bench seat. A custom dash mirrors the exterior's color scheme, complemented by a Budnik billet steering wheel on a tilt column. Digital gauges provide vital information at a glance. Entertainment comes courtesy of an Alpine AM/FM/CD unit mounted in a custom overhead console. Electric windows, Vintage Air air conditioning, and pop-out billet cup holders amp up the comfort factor. The custom door panels and headliner complete the interior's cohesive design, blending style with functionality.
A 5.7 Liter TPI V8 engine powers this restomod, paired with a 4-speed 700R4 automatic transmission. The engine bay features a shaved and custom firewall, with wiring and air conditioning hoses tucked away for a clean look. Chrome components, including the intake and valve covers, add visual appeal. A Griffin radiator works in tandem with an electric fan for optimal cooling. The drivetrain is completed by a 10-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears. The suspension system combines coil springs and shocks up front with a 4-link setup, coilovers, and a panhard bar in the rear. Power disc brakes on all four corners provide strong stopping power. Shorty headers feed into a dual exhaust system with aftermarket mufflers, giving this classic truck a muscular growl.
HIGHLIGHTS:
5.7 Liter TPI V8 Engine
700R4 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
10-bolt Rear End with 3.73 Gears
4-Link Rear Suspension with Coilovers and Panhard Bar
Power Disc Brakes (All Corners)
Griffin Radiator
Shorty Headers
Dual Exhaust with Aftermarket Mufflers
House of Kolor Passion Purple Paint
Custom Body Modifications (Frenched Headlights, Deleted Trim, Integrated Tail Lights)
Suicide Doors with Door Poppers
17"" Budnik Wheels
225/50R17 Front and 255/50R17 Rear Nitto Tires
Tonneau Cover
Molded-On Sun Visor
Custom Black and Purple Leather Bench Seat with Ostrich Inserts
Custom Door Panels
Custom Headliner with Overhead Console
Alpine AM/FM/CD Head Unit
Tilt Steering Column
Budnik Billet Steering Wheel
Custom Digital Gauges
Vintage Air Conditioning
Electric Windows
Pop-Out Billet Cup Holders
Featured in ""Custom Classic Trucks"" Magazine
Build Completed by Dale's Design in Florida
9,950 Miles Since Build
Magazine Article
This 1954 Chevrolet 3100 5 Window Restomod combines classic truck styling with modern performance upgrades. The custom paint, powerful V8 engine, and luxurious interior create a unique driving experience. Call today!
