Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Quick update: The transmission was installed last week and all is well. Cecil will be back in Oklahoma this weekend. Chris did have a couple issues pop up with the fuel sender and he decided to replace it.

SKYMANGS:

Duel gauge finally fixed, and horn finished up.
I'm finished with those carport aftermarket senders. This is a stock replacement for 49-53 Chevy trucks, dropped in a new hole in the top of the S10 tank.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

I think we need a drive/shakedown video to close this build out :lol:

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Of course.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

New fuel gauge face got picked up tonight. The dash is FINALLY going back together for the final time! I had to pull everything apart (pics tomorrow) to get a good shot on the rear of that gauge cluster. I think the plan is gonna be to take it to my kids school's car show Saturday morning (along with my '49), then load it up and head for OK in the afternoon. It's been a long dramatic story, but it is one helluva nice truck now. Hope you like it Shawn!

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Here's my fix for stock horn button on these aftermarket columns. I drill 2 holes. One is for the horn wire, the other gets a small 18ga. Tab welded to the bottom side and fed through the hole. The stock retainer energized the top plate, and used the bottom for a ground. The modern columns energize the lower plate and ground through The top. Once I pull the old switcheroo, the stock horn button works fine.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Good fix on the sender and horn. Waiting for vid :metal:

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Patience young grasshopper... lol. I want to get the dash back together in the am... then video.

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Chris was able to get the dash put back together and all the gauges are working as they should. Notice the green accent lights behind the gauges, just one of the many special touches Chris put in Cecil

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

I was going to do a drive video today, but it is difficult to drive and record at thread time. I'll try to get the wife to film for me tomorrow.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

We will be waiting:devil::metal:...Jim

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Cecil is coming home this weekend! Chris took him out and checked all the peepers and under glow lights

SKYMANGS:

Went cruising' in Cecil today... flawless! It's finally ready to go home This weekend.

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SKYMANGS:

Went cruising' in Cecil today... flawless!

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Still don't believe any of the above occured without concrete video evidence....:haha:

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Yeah, yeah.... I know. 1 man shop doesn't leave a lot of extra hands to hold the camera.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Awesome!


Brian

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Here is a video of Chris showing the working factory horn button modification. If you ever had a doubt about how much Chris takes pride in the trucks he builds just watch this video. He wouldn't allow an inferior horn (bought by me) to be placed on Cecil. He was definitely right. https://www.facebook.com/OSGcustoms/...type=2&theater

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Sounds good! You will be heard with that one.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Thanks Shawn. An inferior horn really kills it for me!

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Here is the video of Chris delivering Cecil. Been able to put about 120 miles on him and hoping to get a few issues ironed out shortly so we can hit a few cruises in the next few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upNnt1aw7EQ

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

looks good, congrats guys.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

That's gotta feel good & right in time for the breaking warm weather ... Ahhhhhh.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Nice...Jim

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Cecil is too nice for that neighborhood, bring him up and I'll take care of him. :D

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Awesome video Shawn!

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Nice vid. Must be a great feeling!!!!!

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Finally the video i've been waiting for! And it was worth the wait!

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Thanks guys for all the comments. I agree THilde Cecil is too nice for that neighborhood. :lol:

On a different note I drove home another one. Not sure if I am gonna keep him or flip him though. I want a SWB but this old truck is pretty solid, typical rust on the lower doors and behind the wheel wells. The 283 runs great and it has a factory 2 speed powerglide. Love the color and Patina. Its bagged but the c-notches I don't really trust.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Cool truck! Maybe fix the notches and run if for awhile.

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I think this one is destined for greatness!

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Quick update. Chris and I finally able to get 99% of Cecil's Engine problems fixed. In fact Old "Cecil" is laying 20x10 rubber stripes and rolling smoke out under the fenders. Seems that Larry's sold me a MEMCAL for V6 not V8. Pretty pissed about that, Chris spent hours working on this engine and simple chip cured almost all the issues. Had some overheating issues and looks like we had more Dirt Dobbers nest in the bottom of the engine that was keeping the water from properly circulating in the block, couple or three radiator flushes have cured most of those issues.

Side note I found a cool app called Portrait Painter that makes photos look like they are paintings.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Glad to hear you've got things ironed out with the engine ... I'd b miffed too if someone sold me a V6 chip/programmer when I asked/ordered it for a V8. It's no wonder Chris was chasing his backside for a while ...

Hopefully you'll get all the bugs out & drive the wheels off that truck.

As for the "app" I'm so computerized that I could actually figure that out to do.

R46

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Pics look great Shawn... I'm so glad that it's running so well now! I'm looking forward to your next project, but PLEASE, LS or carb. NO MORE TPI!!!! :hh::crazy::drama::banghead::cuss::fry:

LMAO!

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Just a little update/project over the weekend. I took these old bed strips out of the 65 C-10 I bought (and sold) recently. I cut them down to fit Cecil and installed them over the old barnwood, to give his bed a little more "authentic" look. Here is the before and after.

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

That is a nice addition that looks really good!

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

The strips definitely added a finishing touch. Looks great!

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Strips really adding to the look, nice job...Jim

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Cool :)

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Looks great Shawn!

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WOW!!!! just plain ole WOW! love this build.. couple questions for Skymangs does the booster always end up centered and down a bit in the "H" (3rd pic, post #69)? and the box I noticed that you have the 1.5 square tubing ABOVE the stock side bracket (post #137), is this how you do them all, I have my sitting ON the square tubing ? I think I need to move mine..lol .. definatly my favorite build!!!

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Thank you! Cecil has special cab mounts. They are only 2.25" off the frame. If you are using my version 1 brackets then the bed should rest on the square tube.

Cecil was a "special needs" kid.... LMAO!

Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI
 

Run Forresst, I mean Cecil, Ruuuuuun!:haha: