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**67sss** · 10-19-2008, 10:33 AM

Not the best way to get a truck. My friend recently went to heaven and left me with his truck. I usually work with 67-72's and am not familiar with these vintage trucks, I don't even know what year it is. Here's a few pics of what it was about a year ago, since then it is put together, engine runs, not real sure if it's road worthy, and I am leaning toward putting the engine into a 67-72 p/u or finding a 60's car to put it in. What parts of these trucks are sell able parts? Don't get me wrong, like I'm not wanting to finish his project, be he allways told me just make sure the engine gets run hard, cause that's the way HE built it.

Thanks!

bad6772 · 10-19-2008, 10:51 AM

I would just keep it alive and honor what he gave you..Its a Huge compliment in its self......Seems that is what he wanted....There is a good size market for those trucks. But IMO i would leave it as be...And find another engine for the latter....Finish what needs to be done and drive the wheels off it........Good Luck.

OrrieG · 10-19-2008, 08:02 PM

If you post a current picture with a shot of the front end someone can ID the year. All the parts are worth something, your friend (RIP) put a later model sub frame under it and probably later model trans and rear end. You could pull the engine, maybe trans, and sell the rest as a roller. Some one would pick it up if the price is fair. Looks like the paint and body is in good shape too. Interior done?? If so not a big deal leaves the new owner with something to finish to their taste. I would do that before I would part it out.

55dude · 10-20-2008, 02:36 AM

from the pic's it looks like 47'-50', split shield and no wing windows. hate to see that one parted out finish it.

**67sss** · 10-31-2008, 12:17 AM

the title says it's a '53..? battery was dead, charged it and tried to start with no luck. got gas but the wiring isn't finished, so I've got to trace the coil wire to look for spark and go from there. Here's a few more pics.

*1sik52* · 10-31-2008, 08:52 AM

Its either a 52 or a 53. It has the vent windows in the doors and the door handles have push buttons. If the title says 53 then im sure that is your answer

**67sss** · 10-31-2008, 04:04 PM

thanks for help guys!!!

72BlckButy · 10-31-2008, 04:36 PM

Great looking project! I'm sorry to hear about your friend, but be sure to keep his spirit alive by rebuilding this thing.

10-19-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Got a truck.. Not the best way to get a truck. My friend recently went to heaven and left me with his truck. I usually work with 67-72's and am not familiar with these vintage trucks, I don't even know what year it is. Here's a few pics of what it was about a year ago, since then it is put together, engine runs, not real sure if it's road worthy, and I am leaning toward putting the engine into a 67-72 p/u or finding a 60's car to put it in. What parts of these trucks are sell able parts? Don't get me wrong, like I'm not wanting to finish his project, be he allways told me just make sure the engine gets run hard, cause that's the way HE built it. Thanks! Attached Images

10-19-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Got a truck.. I would just keep it alive and honor what he gave you..Its a Huge compliment in its self......Seems that is what he wanted....There is a good size market for those trucks. But IMO i would leave it as be...And find another engine for the latter....Finish what needs to be done and drive the wheels off it........Good Luck. Last edited by bad6772; 10-19-2008 at 10:54 AM.

10-19-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Got a truck.. If you post a current picture with a shot of the front end someone can ID the year. All the parts are worth something, your friend (RIP) put a later model sub frame under it and probably later model trans and rear end. You could pull the engine, maybe trans, and sell the rest as a roller. Some one would pick it up if the price is fair. Looks like the paint and body is in good shape too. Interior done?? If so not a big deal leaves the new owner with something to finish to their taste. I would do that before I would part it out.

10-20-2008, 02:36 AM	#4
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Got a truck.. from the pic's it looks like 47'-50', split shield and no wing windows. hate to see that one parted out finish it.

10-31-2008, 12:17 AM	#5
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Re: Got a truck.. the title says it's a '53..? battery was dead, charged it and tried to start with no luck. got gas but the wiring isn't finished, so I've got to trace the coil wire to look for spark and go from there. Here's a few more pics. Attached Images

10-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#6
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Got a truck.. Its either a 52 or a 53. It has the vent windows in the doors and the door handles have push buttons. If the title says 53 then im sure that is your answer

10-31-2008, 04:04 PM	#7
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Re: Got a truck.. thanks for help guys!!!

10-31-2008, 04:36 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got a truck.. Great looking project! I'm sorry to hear about your friend, but be sure to keep his spirit alive by rebuilding this thing. __________________ -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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