mylow53 build - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pgf545 · 07-29-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Greg-

Mine also ran through the bed and they were welded inside and out. I like you aproach on the L brackes underneith. It looks very clean. I also went back and forth on how to handle the transtion from the L bracket to the tub. I like what I ended up setteling on but it was trial and error.

Marc

Marc, It looks like yours sits on top of the wood? You did a great job blending the wood to the inner fender. I also like the way Greg did his but I am not sure I want to get that involved...lol.

Bernie

mylow53 · 07-29-2011, 01:58 PM

i wanted to go to brothers but couldn't
GT

mylow53 · 09-02-2011, 02:05 PM

just crested 100k views on this build!
GT

**youngrodder** · 09-02-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

just crested 100k views on this build!
GT

I can see why, it is a sweet truck. The best part is that it gets driven.....

Marc

mylow53 · 09-02-2011, 03:20 PM

bout wrecked it last night! under acceleration and a left corner the trans shifted from 1st to 2nd and instantly i was sideways! in nascar they call it snapy loose. with in 1 second i was 3 inches away from oncoming traffic waiting to turn. let go of the throttle and corrected as fast as i could and just missed! I think whom ever i missed has a great story to tell! Personally I felt closer to God since i was thanking him for keeping me safe! those limited slip diffs can really wake you up!

reid601 · 11-15-2011, 10:24 PM

Dear God, please dont wreck that truck!! Awesome build man, just went through the whole thing and I must say I've learned alot to start on my 50 Chevy. Beautiful truck!!

mylow53 · 01-31-2012, 12:20 AM

I got a question from marc about the headlights
Hi Greg,
I have another question for you if you don't mind.

I wanted to know more about how you did your frenched headlights. Did you buy a kit?

I am not 100% sure on what I need etc. so any info on a kit or whatever I need would be great.

Thanks for your help.

Mark
I'm Glad you ask marc....
I had my first body guy (circa 1983) french them. from what i understand he braised the (?stainless?) ring to the fender. then screwed the original headlight bucket from the rear. it's a little shade tree but no kit was available so we just made it work. if you will notice there isn't an internal trim ring like you get in the kits.. it's all original just stacked different
GT

BC Toy chest · 06-10-2014, 02:39 PM

Your truck is amazing Mylow53 , I am going to try to hitch a ryde with Kabwe to the Brothers Truck show Jun. 29, will I get to see you and your truck their? Sure want to take some pictures of it. GR8 job.

mylow53 · 06-10-2014, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Your truck is amazing Mylow53 , I am going to try to hitch a ryde with Kabwe to the Brothers Truck show Jun. 29, will I get to see you and your truck their? Sure want to take some pictures of it. GR8 job.

Hey thanks toy chest. but i'm very involved with my church so i can't take a sunday off. if your anywhere near thousand oaks i could show you the truck. its gout 14k mikes on it and it still looks good.
thanks
GT

**youngrodder** · 06-12-2014, 10:27 AM

Gregs truck is one of my favorites. Good to see that he is still around this forum...

Marc

BC Toy chest · 06-13-2014, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

Hey thanks toy chest. but i'm very involved with my church so i can't take a sunday off. if your anywhere near thousand oaks i could show you the truck. its gout 14k mikes on it and it still looks good.
thanks
GT

Hey no worries, I understand the same here for me, with driving the church van and assisting with the youth ministry most Sundays. What would be kool is when time allows maybe do a meet and greet at Neptune's Net Sea food Restaurant on PCH some time. Or just let me know if and when you will be at the next Grand National Roadster Show, or if there is a big show & shine car show in Fillmore. I want to head up there for that train ride on the Fillmore and Western Railway.

mylow53 · 11-01-2014, 11:57 PM

Hi guys long time so write i just finished a trip to Monterey and i wanted to show you the old truck. on the way back to la (some 300 miles) i ran this thing at 75 mph in 100 degree heat. well the old trainee didn't like that. so naturally it spit out its fluid. 2 months latter I'm still trying to swap out the tranz cooler. we eventually made it home in a cloud of smoke. and 4 quarts of tranz oil. interesting thing though on the trip. in 2 days of driving we had well over 80 complements. Many people taking pictures, and wanting to talk trucks. even an older ww2 vet, i think he was getting a selfie….

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-02-2014, 07:55 AM

Truck still looks great..

**oldman3** · 11-02-2014, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Truck still looks great..

It sure does...Jim

**youngrodder** · 11-02-2014, 11:03 PM

Still one of my all time favorite trucks on this site...Good to hear from you Greg. Good luck on the trans repair.

Marc

mylow53 · 01-09-2015, 09:17 PM

Hey guys anyone out there using an original horn. i can't remember if they sound good. i don't the think mine ever worked. had a guy almost back in to me and all i could do is yell….

pugs · 01-10-2015, 02:44 AM

id put a big ass air horn on your truck just for those type of situations. id be pissed if some dumbass would run into my truck, will if it looked like yours anyway

solidaxel · 01-10-2015, 12:58 PM

I like to use old 12VDC Cadillac horns from the U pull it!

JSavoie · 10-06-2019, 06:00 PM

I had a problem viewing part of the build but everything is fine now. If the mods would be kind enough to erase this post please, I'd be glad.

07-29-2011, 01:58 PM	#2
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i wanted to go to brothers but couldn't 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

09-02-2011, 02:05 PM	#3
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build just crested 100k views on this build! 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

09-02-2011, 03:20 PM	#5
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build bout wrecked it last night! under acceleration and a left corner the trans shifted from 1st to 2nd and instantly i was sideways! in nascar they call it snapy loose. with in 1 second i was 3 inches away from oncoming traffic waiting to turn. let go of the throttle and corrected as fast as i could and just missed! I think whom ever i missed has a great story to tell! Personally I felt closer to God since i was thanking him for keeping me safe! those limited slip diffs can really wake you up! __________________ 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

11-15-2011, 10:24 PM	#6
reid601 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 31	Re: mylow53 build Dear God, please dont wreck that truck!! Awesome build man, just went through the whole thing and I must say I've learned alot to start on my 50 Chevy. Beautiful truck!!

01-31-2012, 12:20 AM	#7
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build I got a question from marc about the headlights Hi Greg, I have another question for you if you don't mind. I wanted to know more about how you did your frenched headlights. Did you buy a kit? I am not 100% sure on what I need etc. so any info on a kit or whatever I need would be great. Thanks for your help. Mark I'm Glad you ask marc.... I had my first body guy (circa 1983) french them. from what i understand he braised the (?stainless?) ring to the fender. then screwed the original headlight bucket from the rear. it's a little shade tree but no kit was available so we just made it work. if you will notice there isn't an internal trim ring like you get in the kits.. it's all original just stacked different GT 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

06-10-2014, 02:39 PM	#8
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: mylow53 build Your truck is amazing Mylow53 , I am going to try to hitch a ryde with Kabwe to the Brothers Truck show Jun. 29, will I get to see you and your truck their? Sure want to take some pictures of it. GR8 job. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

06-12-2014, 10:27 AM	#10
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: mylow53 build Gregs truck is one of my favorites. Good to see that he is still around this forum... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

11-01-2014, 11:57 PM	#12
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build Hi guys long time so write i just finished a trip to Monterey and i wanted to show you the old truck. on the way back to la (some 300 miles) i ran this thing at 75 mph in 100 degree heat. well the old trainee didn't like that. so naturally it spit out its fluid. 2 months latter I'm still trying to swap out the tranz cooler. we eventually made it home in a cloud of smoke. and 4 quarts of tranz oil. interesting thing though on the trip. in 2 days of driving we had well over 80 complements. Many people taking pictures, and wanting to talk trucks. even an older ww2 vet, i think he was getting a selfie…. 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

11-02-2014, 07:55 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: mylow53 build Truck still looks great.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-02-2014, 11:03 PM	#15
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: mylow53 build Still one of my all time favorite trucks on this site...Good to hear from you Greg. Good luck on the trans repair. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

01-09-2015, 09:17 PM	#16
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build Hey guys anyone out there using an original horn. i can't remember if they sound good. i don't the think mine ever worked. had a guy almost back in to me and all i could do is yell…. __________________ 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

01-10-2015, 02:44 AM	#17
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: mylow53 build id put a big ass air horn on your truck just for those type of situations. id be pissed if some dumbass would run into my truck, will if it looked like yours anyway __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-10-2015, 12:58 PM	#18
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: mylow53 build I like to use old 12VDC Cadillac horns from the U pull it! __________________ 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

10-06-2019, 06:00 PM	#19
JSavoie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada Posts: 34	Re: mylow53 build I had a problem viewing part of the build but everything is fine now. If the mods would be kind enough to erase this post please, I'd be glad. Last edited by JSavoie; 10-06-2019 at 06:04 PM. Reason: Problem solved



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