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kwg67 · 07-27-2004, 01:59 PM

Hey gang, sorry about posting a message about the 53 I just picked up for my wife but the 47-55 board is really, really quiet. Picked this truck up last week. Went to check it out three times trying to find an excuse not to buy it. I think I did okay for $2500. Truck is partially restored, running, straight body, good glass, painted frame...and my wife had to have it. The truck is a model 1420 3/4 ton (didn't know there was a difference between U.S. and Canadian models till I bought it). It needs minor work and a few parts (mirrors, wipers, bed and tailgate. What I would really like to know is what is available for wheels on this old 8 bolt. Any info and or pics would be greatly appreciated. Anyone with a handle on parts would also be great.
thanks.

dubie · 07-27-2004, 02:05 PM

Gotta love it when your wife gets into the hobby!! We are just about to tear into my wifes 58 GMC shorty fleetside here.
This pic was taken a few months ago

*dtlilly* · 07-27-2004, 04:03 PM

Your welcome over here anytime

That's a good looking 53 there, no wonder the wife liked it

Tim, better hurry up on the GMC before it looks like that again soon

sactoC10 · 07-27-2004, 04:18 PM

Hey, no big deal! Remember, don't sweat the petty stuff, but pet the sweaty stuff !!!

Both of those trucks are great projects. Something I've always wondered. Could the frame and suspension of a 60-72 truck with trailing arms get underneath the body of a 50's era truck?

Would sure make driving one of those older truck a great deal of fun!

TEXAS 68 · 07-27-2004, 04:44 PM

Hey, who cares as long as it's a chevy or gmc. wish me mife was interested in these old trucks, but her loss. Keep us posted.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-27-2004, 10:19 PM

$2500 was a bargain, nice truck! So, what are your plans for it? Maybe a V8 and automatic tranny or are you keeping her original?

weasel29gm · 07-27-2004, 11:30 PM

Good find!!!

donkey69 · 07-27-2004, 11:30 PM

Nice truck! Congrats!

I used to have a 50 3/4-ton with the corner windows. Heard about guys using newer chev 8-lugs (?).....my split rim killers were'nt in too bad a shape so kept em. Also heard about the 73-87 frames going under them......mostly for 4x4 and being able to cruise hwy speeds......totally up to you-very cool either way.

ps-mine is now out by Portland,OR still working, hauling stuff for a small vineyard!

69 Short Fleet · 07-28-2004, 02:40 AM

Great looking ride!!!

kwg67 · 07-29-2004, 10:29 AM

Thanks guys. Dubie that's a fine looking project your wife has too! I'm going to run this truck just the way it is for a couple of years. May even leave it 6 volt for the time being....don't see any major reason not to at this point. Open to advice on this. Right now I'm in the truck rotation mode. Just finishing up putting fresh heads on my 67 at the moment. Soon as that is finished this week, she comes out and my daily driver 71 goes in for some body work. When 71 is done, I will start on the BB 454 I picked up a month ago. The fresh 350 currently in the 67 will probably end up in the 53. Would just like to get some nice rubber and wheels for the 53, then I will just safety it and see how the wife likes driving it. Going to be a busy year. Like I said in my first post, anyone with pics of some cool 8 bolt wheels - appreciate you sending them my way.
ps. why the heck don't my profile pic show up when I submit a post? It shows up if I go to my user window. Geez, I run a department full of computers - you'd think I would have a handle on this.

Inspector722 · 07-29-2004, 12:00 PM

I heard that your profile pic shows up after about 20 post or so. Not sure.

Good luck with all the trucks you are working on.

07-27-2004, 01:59 PM	#1
kwg67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 24	Wife Got A New Truck! Hey gang, sorry about posting a message about the 53 I just picked up for my wife but the 47-55 board is really, really quiet. Picked this truck up last week. Went to check it out three times trying to find an excuse not to buy it. I think I did okay for $2500. Truck is partially restored, running, straight body, good glass, painted frame...and my wife had to have it. The truck is a model 1420 3/4 ton (didn't know there was a difference between U.S. and Canadian models till I bought it). It needs minor work and a few parts (mirrors, wipers, bed and tailgate. What I would really like to know is what is available for wheels on this old 8 bolt. Any info and or pics would be greatly appreciated. Anyone with a handle on parts would also be great. thanks. Attached Images __________________ 67 chevy LWB - The Toy, in progress 71 chevy LWB - My Daily Driver 53 chevy 3/4 Ton - Wife had to have it! 83 Harley FLHS - Will take to my grave

07-27-2004, 02:05 PM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Gotta love it when your wife gets into the hobby!! We are just about to tear into my wifes 58 GMC shorty fleetside here. This pic was taken a few months ago Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

07-27-2004, 04:18 PM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Hey, no big deal! Remember, don't sweat the petty stuff, but pet the sweaty stuff !!! Both of those trucks are great projects. Something I've always wondered. Could the frame and suspension of a 60-72 truck with trailing arms get underneath the body of a 50's era truck? Would sure make driving one of those older truck a great deal of fun! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

07-27-2004, 04:44 PM	#5
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Hey, who cares as long as it's a chevy or gmc. wish me mife was interested in these old trucks, but her loss. Keep us posted. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

07-27-2004, 11:30 PM	#7
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Good find!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-27-2004, 04:03 PM	#3
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Your welcome over here anytime That's a good looking 53 there, no wonder the wife liked it Tim, better hurry up on the GMC before it looks like that again soon

07-27-2004, 10:19 PM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	$2500 was a bargain, nice truck! So, what are your plans for it? Maybe a V8 and automatic tranny or are you keeping her original?

07-27-2004, 11:30 PM	#8
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Nice truck! Congrats! I used to have a 50 3/4-ton with the corner windows. Heard about guys using newer chev 8-lugs (?).....my split rim killers were'nt in too bad a shape so kept em. Also heard about the 73-87 frames going under them......mostly for 4x4 and being able to cruise hwy speeds......totally up to you-very cool either way. ps-mine is now out by Portland,OR still working, hauling stuff for a small vineyard! __________________ HEY NOW!

07-28-2004, 02:40 AM	#9
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Great looking ride!!!

07-29-2004, 10:29 AM	#10
kwg67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 24	Thanks guys. Dubie that's a fine looking project your wife has too! I'm going to run this truck just the way it is for a couple of years. May even leave it 6 volt for the time being....don't see any major reason not to at this point. Open to advice on this. Right now I'm in the truck rotation mode. Just finishing up putting fresh heads on my 67 at the moment. Soon as that is finished this week, she comes out and my daily driver 71 goes in for some body work. When 71 is done, I will start on the BB 454 I picked up a month ago. The fresh 350 currently in the 67 will probably end up in the 53. Would just like to get some nice rubber and wheels for the 53, then I will just safety it and see how the wife likes driving it. Going to be a busy year. Like I said in my first post, anyone with pics of some cool 8 bolt wheels - appreciate you sending them my way. ps. why the heck don't my profile pic show up when I submit a post? It shows up if I go to my user window. Geez, I run a department full of computers - you'd think I would have a handle on this. __________________ 67 chevy LWB - The Toy, in progress 71 chevy LWB - My Daily Driver 53 chevy 3/4 Ton - Wife had to have it! 83 Harley FLHS - Will take to my grave

07-29-2004, 12:00 PM	#11
Inspector722 Fixing my 67, & loving it Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bridge City, Texas Posts: 524	I heard that your profile pic shows up after about 20 post or so. Not sure. Good luck with all the trucks you are working on.



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