1953 Extended Cab
 

Hello All. New to the board. This is a truck I'm building for my oldest son. Had it about 18 months. Been working on it on and off.

This is what we started with

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...7a2d14cbec89_1

This is what we have now

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...ebb043bb70bf_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...9cf5bbf993bc_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...a0f074ec5ae2_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...f50ec15949fe_1

Chassis waiting on us

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...09969b649876_1

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Cool build! Is it going on the AME frame?

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Thanks. Yes it is

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It's nice to see another one. Good looking build.

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Very cool. Lot's of work between the first and second picture....would you mind sharing some of that? With the AME chassis this is going to be a nice one.
And welcome!

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Too cool! Nice metal work. Looks like tons of hours to get where you are now. Hope son appreciates what your doing for him. Are you adopting? LOL!

Do you still have the stock chassis around?

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Starting to get a little work done.

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...5fcf024d2622_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...22f5d246c829_1

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Will have it rolling this week and hopefully get the cab on.

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...eb0f3099393e_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...8972b6fe51df_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...b870b009ea16_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...3c07592a996b_1

Re: 1953 Extended Cab
 

Very cool looking build. The chassis looks really good.

Marc

Re: 1953 Extended Cab
 

I'm in. Looking real nice!

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Started doing some very rough mockup

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...9ff4dabe94ee_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...5334b6c5d952_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...c7ec16ef02a9_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...296789c759d1_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...fd41b251efd8_1

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Looking good!

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Coming along nicely.

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Thanks! Trying to decide what powerplant we're going to run..............

Re: 1953 Extended Cab
 

Duramax!

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That would be interesting

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Nice to see more extended cab pick ups.

Have you entertained the LS platform?

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That's most likely what I'll go with. I wanted something massive to fill the engine bay. LSX454 would be nice but out of the budget.

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Think 5.3 LM4 and a good tune, it will be hard to keep rear tires on that truck!!

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I like the 5.3's. Have seen a bunch of 6.0's also.

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I'm going LS too and although the engine bay is massive it gets pretty small firewall to radiator so plan on either a recessed firewall or getting the corvette accessory drive. Either way its a tight fit but it does fit.

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I have been noticing that as I look through all the awesome builds on this site. I think we're going to set the engine back and redo the firewall.

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That way is more work and less money and seems pretty common on this forum. I chose to throw cash and it and buy the other accessory drive to save space. I have limited fabrication skills. Either way you will be really happy with the LS.

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We are installing a LS in a 46 Chevy with truck front drive and it all fits without cutting the firewall.,did have to trim the toe board for the 4L60E but we have just enough room for everything, even the A/C, but re located to the top

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That sounds good. Thanks everyone.

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Here are some pics from when we extended it.

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...938fe798b54b_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...1078f184c695_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...afc6c8b7d7ca_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...0aa38abd90cf_1

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Drivetrain arrived

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...14ab0af1533e_1
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Re: 1953 Extended Cab
 

Lookin good. I sense some welding in your future.

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Ooooh, my favorite !!!

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Set the drivetrain today. Going to have to cut the trans tunnel to be able to slide the cab forward, into position.

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...a0033de13331_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...dd45ecb85e3a_1

Re: 1953 Extended Cab
 

Cool. Looks like the ac compressor is clearing the frame.

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Yes, that was a welcome surprise.

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Looks cool. What motor did you go with?

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It's a 5.3 from a 2013 Tahoe.

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bodywork is beautiful! I'm in.

Looks like I'm going to be selling this project. PM me if any interest. Thanks

Geoff
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Project is back on :)

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...66172602a7f7_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...4b3092ac24dc_1

Since we extended the cab......had to extend the running boards too

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...85c6525e07c1_1

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I'm watching, nice work

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This will be a great build to follow & there are several other interesting vehicles close by.

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Some progress on the steering and starting to mock up the rear wheelwells.

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...ff28de9e458a_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...f4c9d5ac2962_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...ae459851774b_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...ae1b7c12f935_1