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

Thanks Jim... I'm really enjoying this build!

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

SKYMANGS:

Picked up some 36" trailer fenders today to cut up and create inner wheel houses with.

Pic #2 Drivers side welded in.
Pic #3 Right side inner wheelhouse in place.

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

SKYMANGS:

Running board brackets built and welded in. Next the truck comes all back apart to finish seam welding, paint the frame, test fire the engine, and build the exhaust.

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

Here's a sneak peek at Cecil's new threads. Love this color combo!

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

Sorry to jump back a week.... Wondering about your bear claw (Altman) latches? Seems like everywhere they are $350... Any tips for picking them up for a less? Any other solution?

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

Sorry to jump back a week.... Wondering about your bear claw (Altman) latches? Seems like everywhere they are $350... Any tips for picking them up for less? Any other solution?




(How did that post twice???? Sorry guys!)

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

I found them at a place called "Dreamers Hot Rods" for around $250. Still expensive, but not as bad. It is more cost effective for my customers than the labor for the fitment and fab required for bear claws. I really like the Altman latches.

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

For those of you that forgot what the seat looked like before here it is.

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

SKYMANGS:

Got Shawn's truck mostly back apart today. Seamed in the running board brackets too, Also the steering shaft mocked up to check clearances and angles. Looks good.

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

Super work ... love the way this has been heading.

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

Wow how did I miss this?....Love the build and the teamwork with posting. Great work as usual Skymangs! Tagging along for the rest-

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

I am amazed at how fast and GOOD Chris' work is. Here is what he has done today:

SKYMANGS:

Gas filler hole welded in and smoothed.

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

SKYMANGS:

Passenger side cab corner finished up.

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

Thanks Ratty_46 and Advanced design... This one has been challenging. Those huge tires required lots of alterations to my normal build specs. I'm enjoying attempting to live up to Shawn's expectations!

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

SKYMANGS:

Drivers side cab corner done. Beginning the "rusting" process.

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

man I been missing alot of new builds. looking good, nice new shop and work. congrats.

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

Thanks 99. Buried my mom this weekend, but I'm back on the '53 tomorrow.

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

Sorry to hear that. Prayers for your family.

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

Chris, sorry to hear about the lose of your Mother, prayers to all....Jim

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

damn, why does it seem when some nice good positive things come to most people something bad happens. I couldn't imagine the dealing with that. I worry everyday about my kid. Gotta make the best of this short time we have. You seem to be doing that well.
sorry for your loss.

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

Thanks all. Shop time is therapeutic.

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

Chris as I told you family first. This truck has been waiting for 20 years another week or two won't harm anything. But I understand, Cecil was my therapy when mom passed back in August. This old truck is a good listener.

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

Agreed. I'll have new pics for ya tonight.

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

Got the dash board fixed today.

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

The drivers floor got cut out, and the new floor pan fit. On Friday it will get welded up. :metal: