1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

Hello everyone, I'm new from Italy and I showed up in the area dedicated.
Let me share with you my project started as a joke but ....


Two years ago I bought a '53 chevy truck and everything seemed perfect until he got home....

Here are some photos...



http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ychevy1003.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/.../033109008.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...cchetto122.jpg


http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...4/rearend2.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...TORATION88.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ORATION226.jpg

Cab removing
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...rank64/CR2.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ank64/CR23.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ank64/CR25.jpg

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Rust in the cab


http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ORATION139.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...TORATION23.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ORATION215.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/CAB18.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/CAB21.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/CAB31.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/CAB74.jpg


Frame update: IFS Mustang II front end, Air Ride, Rear C-notch ......

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...64/FRAME19.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...64/FRAME32.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...64/FRAME63.jpg

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

feel like ive seen this build before? on another forum maybe?
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not that it matters. sux to see such a nice looking truck hiding soo much!
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http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...64/FRAME77.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...64/FRAME87.jpg


Engine update: Removed his old 6 cyl and installed a new V8 350 Sb

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ank64/V8I4.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/V8I12.jpg

Rear updates: Rear4 Link and Gm 8.5" 10 bolt rear-end


http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...NKC-NOTCH7.jpg



Frame painted

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/.../FRAMEOUT1.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...4/frame106.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ross11TYRE.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...RideTest11.jpg

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http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...RideTest14.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...4/CABTEST1.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...4/CABTEST2.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...ZZICROMATI.jpg



At the moment I am still here waiting for some parts and paint the body

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Correct, but I do not know if you can say here...:)

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

Did your truck use to be a 5 window? Nice build so far!

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

This was a 5w and I turned into a 3w because I like the most.
If you change your mind in the future I can return to a 5w.

Many thanks.

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Nice work!

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Thanks for posting the great detailed pics of the Mustang II install. I am about to do this on my '53 and am a little nervous about the alignment, and the directions aren't great. Thanks again !!

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That was faster than T V time!!

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Hi, if I can be helpful to other more detailed photos please do not hesitate to ask. You can also write to: frank64garage@gmail.com.

Thanks. Frank

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

welcome from one paisano to another.great looking build.i was in rome in july for vacation and a wedding in regio calabria were my family is from.keep the pics coming.

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

Frank lovely truck and build, keep the good work. Where can I get some whitewall/white-band tyres for my Chev C10?

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

That truck is looking so clean with all that chrome and loven the white frame. awesome build man good luck with the rest.

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WOW! Looking killer! GREAT WORK.

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Go to www.speedwaymotors.com and it gives great instructions. Doing a 53 also. 18.5" from center of front shackle pivot is centerline for MII. I can fax em to u also buddy.
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Hello guys,
my project continues and today I want to ask for your help.

As you can see in the picture I'm installing the windshield but I have problems to enter the stainless steel trim

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/chev1.jpg


Please can someone help me understand how to properly install this molding?
I ran all the information you find on the web but the gasket does not fit well.
Here in my city there is no one able to do this job.

Please, please, please, help me!!!


Many thanks

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

When we installed mine we did the rope trick which I see you have in place.

I do not see the S S on the drivers side, we placed the S S and the glass in the rubber gasket FIRST then the glass in the rubber and the rope in the inside bead,

We used lots of silicone spray and two people alinged the glass and rubber and started from the bottom lip and worked it all the way around the cab.
I did find that there are different types of gaskets, and by far the best one was from Steel Rubber Co. The other brand worked, but the rubber was much harder, and we worked up a sweat getting that one in !!

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

Thank you very much Solidaxel.

Tomorrow, I still follow your instructions, I insert in the rubber trim first, then insert the glass and silicone spray after.
This time I hope to install. My rubber from Counterparts.

Sorry for my english ;).

Many thanks

Frank

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Hello guys,



I'm tired of trying, today was the tenth attempt....

with silicone spray was much better



http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/WIND6.jpg



I do not understand why remain open both corners of the rubber bottom .... as shown in pics



http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/WIND5.jpg



http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/...nk64/WIND4.jpg





What should I do?





Many thanks

Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

G'day Frank,
I like your little truck and what you're doing with it.

I don't have any ideas for your problem but would suggest that you might start a new thread in the 47-59 general discussion area with a title something like help with '53 Windshield Rubber or similar. More people may notice it there as a specific problem.

Regards,

Trently.
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Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project
 

Many thanks Trently, tomorrow start a new 3rd in 47-59. Thank you very much for you advice. You have a nice day. Frank

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WHAT did you do with the bed wood after you notched the frame?