1953 chevy 3600 father son project

[draggin53chevy]

Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum but have read a lot of stuff from here. Everyone is very helpful and I can not wait to share progress of the truck. It will definitely be a slow process etc. But its a project that must be finished. A little info behind this build. My father has not been in the best health condition for the last 8 years. He just turned 61 and has been through a triple heart bypass surgery, strokes, & the latest within the past month an a half started dialysis three days a week. I'm 27 and finally in a somewhat comfortable position to do a project like this. I grew up racing stock cars and been around hot rods since I was baby. The past 4 years I've been 150 miles away from my mom and dad. Still living that far our project will reside at my dads garage. He isn't as mobile as he used to be but he will be able to keep his hands busy when he wants too. I hope the project brings in fresh light and something for him to look forward to. I haven't set a completion date as of yet only because of funds. My goal is to complete it and make it able to take a trip from florida to upstate new york where he wants to see his mother and fathers grave again before he passes. We don't plan on this being soon but thats not in our hands. He doesn't know this as of yet but ill break it to him soon enough. Sorry to ramble but just wanted to share my story behind this build other than the actual love of the truck. I look forward to any and all advice you folks can give me.

Jeremy Hovencamp