Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 12-02-2010, 11:03 PM

2005 Dad went to Iowa (Where he grew up/early childhood) To pick this car up from a field where it had been sitting for 15 20 years, brought it home and re did a few thigns to get it running driving (sandblasted wheels/new tires/new gas tank lines etc) drove it around long enough to park it in the bar where it sat until me and my buddy got curious one day, charged the battery and backed it into my ATV (We were 13 or somethign!) Broke the tailight and drove it around the bumpy field fast as we could! I remember it took FOREVER to find reverse to back it out (equipment in the front of the car). I remember dad telling us to slow down and dont beat on the old car!!!

Well we got tired of driving it around the field and back in the bar it went. A couple years later we wanted to start driving it again washed it and tryed to figure out why it wouldnt run it went thru fuelpumpsexcessively! Tried mech. electrical (still 6 volt). Well turns out I guess a combo of bad gas and installing pump upside down and getting stranded far from home (dad thought we would make it). We ended up parking it for another year or so...

Its 'grams 53' because its my great grandmothers car bought new

Fast forward to last year about this time...We got it out AGAIN and tinkered abit..long story short it was overheating and running bad and bending pushrods over and over, valve was stuck shut. (75,xxx miles) took head to machine shop they re did it and reinstalled after some spray bombing! Still having problems with fuel pump so we parked it for another 6 months..

Well, a few weeks ago I wanted to get it out so we drained the gas put new in it figured out the pumps were all upside down new fuel filter charged the battery and fired it up, dad drove into town (20 miles away) and filled it up, well he comes back lost a hubcab on the way, we go to get in the car and the brakes are locked up, we take the toyota find the hubcab and come back to work on the brakes

here are some pictures..

oldblue1968chevy · 12-02-2010, 11:12 PM

pics

oldblue1968chevy · 12-02-2010, 11:13 PM

more

oldblue1968chevy · 12-02-2010, 11:15 PM

more

We are working on brakes now

New wheel cyc's rubber lines and rebuilding MC hard lines I believe have been replaced...look pretty good

67chevy1series · 12-02-2010, 11:23 PM

ooooo bel airs are so n

ice

67chevylongbed · 12-03-2010, 05:47 PM

Nice, i love the body style of these cars

C low · 12-03-2010, 06:04 PM

sweet! Ive seen some of your work and Im sure this car is in good hands..

kyull67 · 12-03-2010, 06:57 PM

very cool! nice pics

oldblue1968chevy · 12-05-2010, 11:36 PM

soft lines (3) MC rebuild kit, wheel cyc (4) orderd saturday, hopefully there here soon and its on the road asap!!!

spudz · 12-06-2010, 01:02 AM

NICE old car....wanna buy a crappyer 2dr one of these or parts? lol

oldblue1968chevy · 12-06-2010, 05:40 PM

YES!!! Were looking for a knob or 2 on the interior..Do you have any????!?!!?!?!! Not interested in a parts car..not really restoring it, just gonna get it running driving reliabbly, and looking factory/decent

spudz · 12-06-2010, 06:26 PM

find me a pic of what you need and I will see what I got.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-06-2010, 11:18 PM

Windshield

Rear right window (if 4 dr)

headlight switch

Will try to snap some shots morrow

spudz · 12-06-2010, 11:26 PM

I want to keep the windshield in case someone buys the whole car but I will check the headlamp switch. I dont even know if 2dr front glass is the same as 4dr

oldblue1968chevy · 12-06-2010, 11:54 PM

Its REAR pass. side glass, Ok I understand..

Reason were looking for switch is because someone replaced it with univeral switch that looks out of the way..got any pics of the car btw?

spudz · 12-07-2010, 12:24 AM

I can get some this weekend.

threeonthetree · 12-08-2010, 12:53 AM

Sweeeet always wanted to see more of this car.
Glad to see the 53 got a thread!
And as always
Keep up the good work!
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oldblue1968chevy · 12-08-2010, 10:24 PM

Going to take pics of boxes/switch for spudz

oldblue1968chevy · 12-09-2010, 11:50 PM

2nd to the left from the steering column

thanks!

i mite fix this up and put it on it (old school vac. fan!)

oldblue1968chevy · 12-13-2010, 10:44 PM

Hardlines installed!
soft lines installed!
everything put away
wheel cyc. installed

whats left:
pack 1 bearing
bleed the brakes
double check everything (lug nuts etc etc) and go for a ride hopefully (tuesday) caues im out of school again

1/2Dozen · 12-14-2010, 10:19 AM

Awesome, What part of IOWA?

oldblue1968chevy · 12-14-2010, 11:39 AM

Somewhere around creston IA

oldblue1968chevy · 12-14-2010, 10:16 PM

Got the brakes bled today!

Gotta repack wheel bearings..How does this seal thing come out?

oldblue1968chevy · 12-14-2010, 10:19 PM

This pic is the inside of the F/R drum, this is the innner bearing/seal

72BlckButy · 12-14-2010, 11:43 PM

Great lookin' old cruiser!

Not sure on the bearing...

12-02-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) 2005 Dad went to Iowa (Where he grew up/early childhood) To pick this car up from a field where it had been sitting for 15 20 years, brought it home and re did a few thigns to get it running driving (sandblasted wheels/new tires/new gas tank lines etc) drove it around long enough to park it in the bar where it sat until me and my buddy got curious one day, charged the battery and backed it into my ATV (We were 13 or somethign!) Broke the tailight and drove it around the bumpy field fast as we could! I remember it took FOREVER to find reverse to back it out (equipment in the front of the car). I remember dad telling us to slow down and dont beat on the old car!!! Well we got tired of driving it around the field and back in the bar it went. A couple years later we wanted to start driving it again washed it and tryed to figure out why it wouldnt run it went thru fuelpumpsexcessively! Tried mech. electrical (still 6 volt). Well turns out I guess a combo of bad gas and installing pump upside down and getting stranded far from home (dad thought we would make it). We ended up parking it for another year or so... Its 'grams 53' because its my great grandmothers car bought new Fast forward to last year about this time...We got it out AGAIN and tinkered abit..long story short it was overheating and running bad and bending pushrods over and over, valve was stuck shut. (75,xxx miles) took head to machine shop they re did it and reinstalled after some spray bombing! Still having problems with fuel pump so we parked it for another 6 months.. Well, a few weeks ago I wanted to get it out so we drained the gas put new in it figured out the pumps were all upside down new fuel filter charged the battery and fired it up, dad drove into town (20 miles away) and filled it up, well he comes back lost a hubcab on the way, we go to get in the car and the brakes are locked up, we take the toyota find the hubcab and come back to work on the brakes here are some pictures.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Last edited by oldblue1968chevy; 12-02-2010 at 11:03 PM.

12-02-2010, 11:12 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) pics Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-02-2010, 11:13 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) more Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-02-2010, 11:15 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) more We are working on brakes now New wheel cyc's rubber lines and rebuilding MC hard lines I believe have been replaced...look pretty good Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) ooooo bel airs are so nice

12-03-2010, 05:47 PM	#6
67chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 576	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Nice, i love the body style of these cars __________________ Eric 1967 C10 LWB SOLD.... 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 Powerstroke, 342k "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known." -Ronald Reagan

12-03-2010, 06:04 PM	#7
C low Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Albany Oregon Posts: 71	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) sweet! Ive seen some of your work and Im sure this car is in good hands..

12-03-2010, 06:57 PM	#8
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) very cool! nice pics __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

12-05-2010, 11:36 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) soft lines (3) MC rebuild kit, wheel cyc (4) orderd saturday, hopefully there here soon and its on the road asap!!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-06-2010, 01:02 AM	#10
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) NICE old car....wanna buy a crappyer 2dr one of these or parts? lol __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks.. Last edited by spudz; 12-06-2010 at 01:02 AM.

12-06-2010, 05:40 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) YES!!! Were looking for a knob or 2 on the interior..Do you have any????!?!!?!?!! Not interested in a parts car..not really restoring it, just gonna get it running driving reliabbly, and looking factory/decent __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-06-2010, 06:26 PM	#12
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) find me a pic of what you need and I will see what I got. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-06-2010, 11:18 PM	#13
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Windshield Rear right window (if 4 dr) headlight switch Will try to snap some shots morrow __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-06-2010, 11:26 PM	#14
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) I want to keep the windshield in case someone buys the whole car but I will check the headlamp switch. I dont even know if 2dr front glass is the same as 4dr __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-06-2010, 11:54 PM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Its REAR pass. side glass, Ok I understand.. Reason were looking for switch is because someone replaced it with univeral switch that looks out of the way..got any pics of the car btw? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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12-07-2010, 12:24 AM	#16
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) I can get some this weekend. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-08-2010, 12:53 AM	#17
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Sweeeet always wanted to see more of this car. Glad to see the 53 got a thread! And as always Keep up the good work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

12-08-2010, 10:24 PM	#18
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Going to take pics of boxes/switch for spudz __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-09-2010, 11:50 PM	#19
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) 2nd to the left from the steering column thanks! i mite fix this up and put it on it (old school vac. fan!) Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-13-2010, 10:44 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Hardlines installed! soft lines installed! everything put away wheel cyc. installed whats left: pack 1 bearing bleed the brakes double check everything (lug nuts etc etc) and go for a ride hopefully (tuesday) caues im out of school again __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-14-2010, 10:19 AM	#21
1/2Dozen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 237	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Awesome, What part of IOWA? __________________ 66 suburban 51 Merc 2 door coupe 38 Chevy Business Coupe (gf's) 76 Airstream Sovereign

12-14-2010, 11:39 AM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Somewhere around creston IA __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-14-2010, 10:16 PM	#23
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Got the brakes bled today! Gotta repack wheel bearings..How does this seal thing come out? Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-14-2010, 10:19 PM	#24
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) This pic is the inside of the F/R drum, this is the innner bearing/seal __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-14-2010, 11:43 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Grams '53 (1953 Chevrolet Belair) Great lookin' old cruiser! Not sure on the bearing... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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