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mylow53 · 11-02-2006, 06:23 PM

well i've been reading all your guys post and decided i should start my own blog for the 53 i'm building. I bought this truck for $325 dollars, it was green and rust. there was a hole in the rear fender the size of a bowling ball. the headliner would hit your head, none of the gagues worked. well that was 1983 since then its been used and abused by yours truly. i fully rebuilt the 6 cyl in 1984 and it ran for 20 years. since i've owned it i've painted it 3 times flat black with rattle can flames, metal flake blue and then bright red. i will try to dig up the old phots for you guys. in the last cupple of months i've been trying to get this back in shape. i've removed the reliable 6 cyl and gave it to the junkyard. i tryed to find some one who wanted it but no one replyed to the ad. anyways long story short I have the truck in simivally at Da' Rod shop http://www.darodshop.com/ bobby is awsome he really knows his stuff. he's installed the mustang 2 frount end. we are working on the rear now and we need to decide what 4 link to install. if you look at the photos of the frount end the shocks aren't part of the airbag. i like being able to swap out the shocks with out losing the air bags any ideas....

mylow53 · 11-02-2006, 06:39 PM

more photos

pgf545 · 11-02-2006, 08:40 PM

Good looking truck Greg. There are a lot of builds going on in here right now that these guys have helped me alot on my dads 52. I am hoping to get the floors in pretty soon and I am going to try and finish the firewall install that I started last weekend this weekend. Good luck and keep the pictures coming.

Bernie

CAL 58 GMC · 11-02-2006, 09:51 PM

Welocme! That Mustang II IFS looks great. Your right, they do some nice work. Keep up the good progress and keep the pictures coming....we like pictures!!

Low84 · 11-02-2006, 09:57 PM

I can already tell this is going to be a good one. Is that a modified stock chassis, or did you do a swap?

mylow53 · 11-03-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low84

I can already tell this is going to be a good one. Is that a modified stock chassis, or did you do a swap?

the goal on this truck is to keep as much original metal on it as possible. since i've owned it for 23 years i want it to be like i had the money to build it in highschool. i just got the all of the sheetmetal sanblasted at ajax's in the valley and a fresh coat of black primer over the metal. this saturday i hope to go to da rod shop and load up the cab. here are some picts of the parts in the diesel

cajundragger · 11-02-2006, 11:11 PM

I'd go to Jason or Jerid at suicidedoors for your rear 4 link. Im getting my tri 4 link from them for my truck, and from past experiences their stuff is top notch. Its all weld it on yourself, so your chassis guy will deff. have to do it.

Yea you have a regular bag/shock combo on the front, which is very good for lift on a super low truck. Im pretty much anti-shockwaves because of the lift they give, but I do kinda like the ease of install and the ride quality. What type of air management are you going to run? Truck looks good btw.

mylow53 · 11-03-2006, 02:35 PM

[QUOTE=cajundragger;1860128]I'd go to Jason or Jerid at suicidedoors for your rear 4 link. Im getting my tri 4 link from them for my truck, and from past experiences their stuff is top notch. Its all weld it on yourself, so your chassis guy will deff. have to do it.

do you have any contact info/ a website??
GT

texascowboy593 · 11-03-2006, 03:58 PM

www.***************** is the link for what cajun is talking about. Good stuff in there! You have a good project going there... Keep us posted!

cajundragger · 11-04-2006, 01:32 AM

yup, *****************

not sure if you picked out air management yet but I can get you 10% off of any air ride technologys parts if your interested in their valves or compressor systems...

Daniel U · 11-04-2006, 03:10 AM

Nice to see thiese trucks restored and used/cruised! Keep up the good work. Daniel U

mylow53 · 11-10-2006, 01:42 PM

ok everything but the frame and cab have been sandblasted. i had a company near the sand blaster primer the metal. they didn't really get all the metal, he missed some of the inside fenders. and still charged me $450.00!! so the second round of the bed parts i'm taking to a new guy in moorpark. reguardless i found out my truck has been shot 2 times!!. i've had it for 23 years and i never knew! it looks like a 22 on one of the frount fender and something larger on the other... excuse my son he just wanted to get in the picture!

bretcopsey · 11-10-2006, 01:50 PM

Good progress!

There must be something about these old trucks. My 51 was shot twice also! One in the rear fender and one in the cab below the rear window...

58 gmc · 11-11-2006, 12:37 AM

nice start on a good looking truck, like to see those lowered projects, keep the pics coming.

Daniel U · 11-11-2006, 02:31 PM

Keep your son involved with your build. He is the next generation for American iron restoration. Let him catch "the bug". I can't wait to do a truck with my son some day.

mylow53 · 11-12-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58 gmc

nice start on a good looking truck, like to see those lowered projects, keep the pics coming.

ok you said you wanted more picts. well i went to da rod shop saturday. with the intenion of pulling the cab for sandblasting, but bobby wasn't quite ready for me. so instead i took some shots of the progress so far. if you havent noticed there must be 10 trucks there being tricked out. enjoy the photos
Greg

mylow53 · 11-12-2006, 03:46 PM

more

texascowboy593 · 11-12-2006, 04:04 PM

Very cool stuff. Looks like your truck is in very capable hands!

*72CSTC5* · 11-12-2006, 06:13 PM

Dang that guy is busy

CAL 58 GMC · 11-12-2006, 08:05 PM

Man I love that cab over Chevy, That is one bad looking truck!

mylow53 · 11-12-2006, 08:50 PM

he is busy and he is the only mechanic. i think all of the owners come there on saturday to work with him. he's real nice if your in the area he'll give you a tour... by the way the cab over is his daily driver. that and the 40 for pickup...
GT

solidaxel · 11-18-2006, 01:18 AM

What brand is the front crossmember and arms-spindles on your 53?

mylow53 · 11-19-2006, 11:42 PM

i would have to ask bobby at the rod shop he ordered it...
GT

mylow53 · 11-19-2006, 11:55 PM

this saturday i picked up; the freshly painted bed parts. me and the boys (isaac 11, matthew 3) put the bed togeather. here are some picts

entourageguy · 11-12-2006, 08:54 PM

C.O.E is very cool!! Lots of projects on the go...

Thanks for the update and of course we love pics....

Brian ...

11-02-2006, 06:23 PM	#1
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	mylow53 build well i've been reading all your guys post and decided i should start my own blog for the 53 i'm building. I bought this truck for $325 dollars, it was green and rust. there was a hole in the rear fender the size of a bowling ball. the headliner would hit your head, none of the gagues worked. well that was 1983 since then its been used and abused by yours truly. i fully rebuilt the 6 cyl in 1984 and it ran for 20 years. since i've owned it i've painted it 3 times flat black with rattle can flames, metal flake blue and then bright red. i will try to dig up the old phots for you guys. in the last cupple of months i've been trying to get this back in shape. i've removed the reliable 6 cyl and gave it to the junkyard. i tryed to find some one who wanted it but no one replyed to the ad. anyways long story short I have the truck in simivally at Da' Rod shop http://www.darodshop.com/ bobby is awsome he really knows his stuff. he's installed the mustang 2 frount end. we are working on the rear now and we need to decide what 4 link to install. if you look at the photos of the frount end the shocks aren't part of the airbag. i like being able to swap out the shocks with out losing the air bags any ideas.... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-02-2006, 06:39 PM	#2
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build more photos Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-02-2006, 08:40 PM	#3
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: mylow53 build Good looking truck Greg. There are a lot of builds going on in here right now that these guys have helped me alot on my dads 52. I am hoping to get the floors in pretty soon and I am going to try and finish the firewall install that I started last weekend this weekend. Good luck and keep the pictures coming. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021 Last edited by pgf545; 11-02-2006 at 08:40 PM.

11-02-2006, 09:51 PM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: mylow53 build Welocme! That Mustang II IFS looks great. Your right, they do some nice work. Keep up the good progress and keep the pictures coming....we like pictures!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

11-02-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: mylow53 build I can already tell this is going to be a good one. Is that a modified stock chassis, or did you do a swap? __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265 Last edited by Low84; 11-02-2006 at 09:58 PM.

11-02-2006, 11:11 PM	#7
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build I'd go to Jason or Jerid at suicidedoors for your rear 4 link. Im getting my tri 4 link from them for my truck, and from past experiences their stuff is top notch. Its all weld it on yourself, so your chassis guy will deff. have to do it. Yea you have a regular bag/shock combo on the front, which is very good for lift on a super low truck. Im pretty much anti-shockwaves because of the lift they give, but I do kinda like the ease of install and the ride quality. What type of air management are you going to run? Truck looks good btw.

11-03-2006, 02:35 PM	#8
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build [QUOTE=cajundragger;1860128]I'd go to Jason or Jerid at suicidedoors for your rear 4 link. Im getting my tri 4 link from them for my truck, and from past experiences their stuff is top notch. Its all weld it on yourself, so your chassis guy will deff. have to do it. do you have any contact info/ a website?? GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-03-2006, 03:58 PM	#9
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: mylow53 build www.***************** is the link for what cajun is talking about. Good stuff in there! You have a good project going there... Keep us posted! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-04-2006, 01:32 AM	#10
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build yup, ***************** not sure if you picked out air management yet but I can get you 10% off of any air ride technologys parts if your interested in their valves or compressor systems...

11-04-2006, 03:10 AM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build Nice to see thiese trucks restored and used/cruised! Keep up the good work. Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-10-2006, 01:42 PM	#12
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ok everything but the frame and cab have been sandblasted. i had a company near the sand blaster primer the metal. they didn't really get all the metal, he missed some of the inside fenders. and still charged me $450.00!! so the second round of the bed parts i'm taking to a new guy in moorpark. reguardless i found out my truck has been shot 2 times!!. i've had it for 23 years and i never knew! it looks like a 22 on one of the frount fender and something larger on the other... excuse my son he just wanted to get in the picture! Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-10-2006, 01:50 PM	#13
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: mylow53 build Good progress! There must be something about these old trucks. My 51 was shot twice also! One in the rear fender and one in the cab below the rear window... __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

11-11-2006, 12:37 AM	#14
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: mylow53 build nice start on a good looking truck, like to see those lowered projects, keep the pics coming.

11-11-2006, 02:31 PM	#15
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build Keep your son involved with your build. He is the next generation for American iron restoration. Let him catch "the bug". I can't wait to do a truck with my son some day. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-12-2006, 03:46 PM	#17
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build more Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5



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11-12-2006, 04:04 PM	#18
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: mylow53 build Very cool stuff. Looks like your truck is in very capable hands! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-12-2006, 06:13 PM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: mylow53 build Dang that guy is busy

11-12-2006, 08:05 PM	#20
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: mylow53 build Man I love that cab over Chevy, That is one bad looking truck! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

11-12-2006, 08:50 PM	#21
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build he is busy and he is the only mechanic. i think all of the owners come there on saturday to work with him. he's real nice if your in the area he'll give you a tour... by the way the cab over is his daily driver. that and the 40 for pickup... GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-18-2006, 01:18 AM	#22
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: mylow53 build What brand is the front crossmember and arms-spindles on your 53? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-19-2006, 11:42 PM	#23
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i would have to ask bobby at the rod shop he ordered it... GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 11-20-2006 at 12:45 AM.

11-19-2006, 11:55 PM	#24
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build this saturday i picked up; the freshly painted bed parts. me and the boys (isaac 11, matthew 3) put the bed togeather. here are some picts Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-12-2006, 08:54 PM	#25
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: mylow53 build C.O.E is very cool!! Lots of projects on the go... Thanks for the update and of course *we love pics....* Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

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