Parts, reference books and vendor sourcing for '47–'55 trucks
Key Questions
What reference book is recommended for 1955 Chevrolet trucks?
JEGS 91220 shop manual, a 593-page OEM reproduction for $29. It includes detailed diagrams for '47–'55 trucks. Useful for parts and repairs.
Where to find rust-free donors for '47–'55 Chevy trucks?
Craigslist in Southwest areas like Phoenix, AZ, tops the list outside salt belts. Avoid rust-prone regions. Volo and other vendors offer custom sales.
What recent auction values for '54 Chevrolet 3100 trucks?
Mecum Houston featured two '54 3100s with 350 V8/autos, signaling value spikes. Triple Crown events boost prices. GAA '49 COE estimated ~$50k.
What parts vendors supply '47–'55 truck components?
ACDelco, eClassics, Belair, Mar-K beds, Volo, Mecum, GAA, Maple Motors, G2, Thaddeus, and Roxy Pink. Maple sold '59 Apache for $26k. Includes bedsides and frames.
What value trends for classic Chevy C10 and F100 trucks?
'65 C10 and F100 show rising values with LS swaps and customs. '54 3100 Volo custom and Mecum lots highlight demand. Next steps include test-fits and ethanol considerations.
JEGS 91220 '55 shop manual ($29, 593pg OEM); ACDelco/eClassics/Belair/Mar-K beds; Craigslist/Southwest donors—Phoenix AZ tops rust-free (salt belt listicle); Volo '54 3100 custom sale + Mecum Houston two '54 3100s (350 V8/autos April 10, value spike/Triple Crown) + GAA '49 COE April (~$50k?); Maple Motors '59 Apache $26k; G2/Thaddeus; Roxy Pink shop links; '65 C10/F100 value trends. Next: test-fits/book audit/rocker/Southwest/Phoenix/Volo/Mecum/GAA/ethanol/JEGS/Ridetech/RS4.