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Thadious · 09-06-2010, 11:44 PM

Instead of playing around with the S10 column ignition, since the locking mechanism isn't required anyways, I went with one from an mid 70's van ignition. They mount perfectly in the dash hole and the wiring colors are almost a direct match for the S10 harness colors. If you find that you need a new keyset, harness plug or any other part for it, they are readily available or orderable from any auto parts store.

Cheers,
Ted.

53GMC · 09-07-2010, 05:33 PM

wow! thanks ted! a mid 70's chevy van? that is some great advice and I will definitely keep that in mind for the future!

53GMC · 09-12-2010, 03:43 PM

no pictures, but i decided i was not quite happy with the centering of my wheels in the front fender wells. So...i decided to move my cab back about 2 inches. had to move my mounts back, and i took the whole front clip apart the other night and will finish putting it all back in place this next weekend. i tried to convince myself the spacing was not that bad, but i decided to move the cab back some....every time i looked that way i noticed it...my girl friend didnt but because i know my truck so well, it stuck out like a sore thumb....so...now its fixed haha

1952ssr · 09-13-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53GMC

no pictures, but i decided i was not quite happy with the centering of my wheels in the front fender wells. So...i decided to move my cab back about 2 inches. had to move my mounts back, and i took the whole front clip apart the other night and will finish putting it all back in place this next weekend. i tried to convince myself the spacing was not that bad, but i decided to move the cab back some....every time i looked that way i noticed it...my girl friend didnt but because i know my truck so well, it stuck out like a sore thumb....so...now its fixed haha

Now that's passionate, but I can totally understand. I felt the same for mine in the rear but, then I realized I mounted my leaf springs in backwards.

53GMC · 09-14-2010, 08:47 AM

yeah...not so much passionate as aggrivated when i saw it

i noticed it and others didnt but i knew it was there...plus if i wanted to put some oversized tires on it one day (mild mud grips) i could do that....

53GMC · 09-15-2010, 01:40 PM

Hey guys.....im looking for a radiator that will fit into the rad. support off an AD truck that will have both transmission and oil cooler lines built in.....i believe the measurements are like 19x22" but i cannot find one that size with both those hookups....if anyone could let me know i would be extremely grateful so i can get on with my project! I know a 1969 mustang one will fit and all, but i cant find one with both hookups...

Thadious · 09-15-2010, 04:58 PM

I opted for a secondary rad for my trans cooler and plan on using the rad cooler for my oil. Not sure if you will find both.

Best of luck,
Ted.

53GMC · 09-15-2010, 06:24 PM

Thanks Ted for the quick response. I doubt i will find one either but I'll search a little longer...could i just use a radiator with transmission cooler lines and then buy an external cooler to use for my oil cooler?

Thadious · 09-15-2010, 07:14 PM

Can't see why not... but I've heard of trannies going from overheating alot more often than from hot engine oil... and I would think that under normal driving conditions or even towing... you're oil should be fine (as long as you use decent quality stuff), whereas the tranny might get alot hotter and from what I understand, a secondary trans cooler does a better job than running it through a hot rad...

Just my two bits... for what it's worth,
Ted.

53GMC · 09-15-2010, 09:34 PM

thanks ted! i understand now why you made your decision...i didnt know that was the case as far as how hot the tranny would run...thanks again!

53GMC · 10-11-2010, 10:34 PM

Got my steering all done with the original column and wheel being used with the S10 hookup...so much easier (at least for me) than running around looking for parts off of astro vans, other connections, etc.

i put a link to my write up in the main forum for all you guys to see and hopefully use to save you some time....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4236179

53GMC · 10-14-2010, 10:06 AM

pics of the steering

53GMC · 10-14-2010, 10:07 AM

more...

docrock · 11-11-2010, 11:15 PM

I should have done that with my column. looks great. my inside cab is all 93 silverado stuff

99 to Life · 11-12-2010, 12:14 AM

It should be a law to only use OG steering columns. Petition anyone!!!! I
sat mine more towards the dash so it isn't in my face. Lookin good, glad you
went back to the OG column.

53GMC · 11-15-2010, 09:15 AM

Thanks guys for your compliments. I got tired of looking at the '96 S10 column just sticking out from the dash like it didnt belong haha

Mine is a little bit too close towards me for my liking. However, going back and taking it out and cutting it down is not worth those two inches when i can live with it like it is

Ratical · 03-19-2011, 05:11 AM

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53GMC · 04-10-2011, 10:55 PM

I have learned the art of sanding for sure with this build...i have a couple of pictures of me doing it but i have spent countless hours doing all of the body work and sanding myself. Needless to say my bill would be ridiculous if i didn't. I just ran it to the body shop the other day. The guy is going to spray some etching primer on it for me then give it back to me to sand and then i am going to let him spray her down with some paint....here are some pictures of the little bit before i took her in and i will post primer and paint pictures as soon as she busts loose outta there! plus i found a picture of my grandad's old sign he had outside of his shop...some of the pictures show me sanding and the hood looks popped up...it is - thankfully im not really that bad at aligning hoods

this is the closing end of a long fun, learning-filled experience for someone who had no clue before it all started what he would go through and what he would learn through it all...and i thank you guys for all of your help along the way!!!

53GMC · 04-10-2011, 10:56 PM

last post continued....

53GMC · 04-10-2011, 10:57 PM

and some more...

99 to Life · 04-11-2011, 05:53 PM

love the highway pics. keep em coming

britnjc · 08-06-2011, 08:35 PM

lookin good
Congrats

53GMC · 08-07-2011, 01:55 PM

posted some above but here are a few more...

99 to Life · 08-08-2011, 10:45 AM

I'm sure down the road you will want to fix more things on it in one way or another. What kind of paint did you use? are you clear coating it?

53GMC · 08-08-2011, 02:45 PM

I just used a single stage urethane paint from Eastwood.

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-royal-blu...vator-kit.html

09-06-2010, 11:44 PM	#1
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 368	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Instead of playing around with the S10 column ignition, since the locking mechanism isn't required anyways, I went with one from an mid 70's van ignition. They mount perfectly in the dash hole and the wiring colors are almost a direct match for the S10 harness colors. If you find that you need a new keyset, harness plug or any other part for it, they are readily available or orderable from any auto parts store. Cheers, Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970

09-07-2010, 05:33 PM	#2
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! wow! thanks ted! a mid 70's chevy van? that is some great advice and I will definitely keep that in mind for the future! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-12-2010, 03:43 PM	#3
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! no pictures, but i decided i was not quite happy with the centering of my wheels in the front fender wells. So...i decided to move my cab back about 2 inches. had to move my mounts back, and i took the whole front clip apart the other night and will finish putting it all back in place this next weekend. i tried to convince myself the spacing was not that bad, but i decided to move the cab back some....every time i looked that way i noticed it...my girl friend didnt but because i know my truck so well, it stuck out like a sore thumb....so...now its fixed haha __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-14-2010, 08:47 AM	#5
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! yeah...not so much passionate as aggrivated when i saw it i noticed it and others didnt but i knew it was there...plus if i wanted to put some oversized tires on it one day (mild mud grips) i could do that.... __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-15-2010, 01:40 PM	#6
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Hey guys.....im looking for a radiator that will fit into the rad. support off an AD truck that will have both transmission and oil cooler lines built in.....i believe the measurements are like 19x22" but i cannot find one that size with both those hookups....if anyone could let me know i would be extremely grateful so i can get on with my project! I know a 1969 mustang one will fit and all, but i cant find one with both hookups... __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-15-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 368	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I opted for a secondary rad for my trans cooler and plan on using the rad cooler for my oil. Not sure if you will find both. Best of luck, Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970

09-15-2010, 06:24 PM	#8
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thanks Ted for the quick response. I doubt i will find one either but I'll search a little longer...could i just use a radiator with transmission cooler lines and then buy an external cooler to use for my oil cooler? __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#9
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 368	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Can't see why not... but I've heard of trannies going from overheating alot more often than from hot engine oil... and I would think that under normal driving conditions or even towing... you're oil should be fine (as long as you use decent quality stuff), whereas the tranny might get alot hotter and from what I understand, a secondary trans cooler does a better job than running it through a hot rad... Just my two bits... for what it's worth, Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970

09-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#10
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! thanks ted! i understand now why you made your decision...i didnt know that was the case as far as how hot the tranny would run...thanks again! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

10-11-2010, 10:34 PM	#11
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Got my steering all done with the original column and wheel being used with the S10 hookup...so much easier (at least for me) than running around looking for parts off of astro vans, other connections, etc. i put a link to my write up in the main forum for all you guys to see and hopefully use to save you some time.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4236179 __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

10-14-2010, 10:06 AM	#12
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! pics of the steering Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365 Last edited by 53GMC; 10-14-2010 at 10:06 AM.

10-14-2010, 10:07 AM	#13
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! more... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

11-11-2010, 11:15 PM	#14
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I should have done that with my column. looks great. my inside cab is all 93 silverado stuff __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

11-12-2010, 12:14 AM	#15
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! It should be a law to only use OG steering columns. Petition anyone!!!! I sat mine more towards the dash so it isn't in my face. Lookin good, glad you went back to the OG column. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

11-15-2010, 09:15 AM	#16
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thanks guys for your compliments. I got tired of looking at the '96 S10 column just sticking out from the dash like it didnt belong haha Mine is a little bit too close towards me for my liking. However, going back and taking it out and cutting it down is not worth those two inches when i can live with it like it is __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365



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03-19-2011, 05:11 AM	#17
Ratical Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 19	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Any updates?? Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2011, 10:55 PM	#18
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I have learned the art of sanding for sure with this build...i have a couple of pictures of me doing it but i have spent countless hours doing all of the body work and sanding myself. Needless to say my bill would be ridiculous if i didn't. I just ran it to the body shop the other day. The guy is going to spray some etching primer on it for me then give it back to me to sand and then i am going to let him spray her down with some paint....here are some pictures of the little bit before i took her in and i will post primer and paint pictures as soon as she busts loose outta there! plus i found a picture of my grandad's old sign he had outside of his shop...some of the pictures show me sanding and the hood looks popped up...it is - thankfully im not really that bad at aligning hoods this is the closing end of a long fun, learning-filled experience for someone who had no clue before it all started what he would go through and what he would learn through it all...and i thank you guys for all of your help along the way!!! Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

04-10-2011, 10:56 PM	#19
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! last post continued.... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

04-10-2011, 10:57 PM	#20
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! and some more... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

04-11-2011, 05:53 PM	#21
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! love the highway pics. keep em coming __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

08-06-2011, 08:35 PM	#22
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08-07-2011, 01:55 PM	#23
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! posted some above but here are a few more... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

08-08-2011, 10:45 AM	#24
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I'm sure down the road you will want to fix more things on it in one way or another. What kind of paint did you use? are you clear coating it? __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

08-08-2011, 02:45 PM	#25
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I just used a single stage urethane paint from Eastwood. http://www.eastwood.com/ew-royal-blu...vator-kit.html __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

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