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mylow53 · 01-27-2009, 09:57 PM

we call it ferrari red but it's really a toyota red!

nuke1 · 01-27-2009, 10:42 PM

WoW

she just looks amazing

mylow53 · 02-04-2009, 02:09 PM

some progress albeit not easy. i finally got a couple hours to fiddle with the truck last night and i got the grill half in. from a distance every thing looks aligned but up close and according to the ruler it needs to be adjusted. not easy with all that new paint! and my seat is done!! pleather actually feels better than my dodge leather seats. very supple.

hotrodhomi · 02-04-2009, 02:13 PM

love the piping on the seat. Really sets it off.

OrrieG · 02-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Makes you want to slide across it and go "r-r-r-u-u--p-p-p-p". Nice looking seat, if my wife sees it I'm in trouble.

4DSEVEN · 02-04-2009, 09:13 PM

What a fantastic storeyline of your build. Truck looks great!

Thanks for sharing.

mylow53 · 02-04-2009, 09:30 PM

thanks guy i plan on putting in the seat asap. i want to just sit in the cab and remember 1984 when i used to cruise this with my high school buddies!

nuke1 · 02-04-2009, 09:48 PM

thetruck is looking amazing, really coming togehter now, and take your time on the adjustments theyt pay off in the end ao no rushing now or you will regret it, by the way, that seat looks amazing, you said it was pleather, so not ultra leather or leather, my mom does upholstrey and i never have come across that, makes me want to look for it, i wonder how it will hold up and what the price of it may be.

mylow53 · 02-04-2009, 10:06 PM

i call it pleather i'm not sure who makes it but it's much nicer than most leather seats i've been in. it's quite soft
GT

mylow53 · 02-05-2009, 01:25 PM

yes 4" off the top did the trick on the seat... nothing like waiting for almost 2 years to sit down!
GT

4DSEVEN · 02-05-2009, 01:54 PM

Interior looks great! I just went back and looked at a few more pic's of your dash etc. I was wondering what steering column you used?

mylow53 · 02-05-2009, 02:01 PM

not sure but it's an aftermarket i think ididit...

hotrodhomi · 02-05-2009, 02:15 PM

I love this truck, makes me think of selling my blazer.

sgtusmc · 02-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Very, very nice. I agree, looks like 4 inches was perfect. Must feel great to finally sit in it after the 2 year wait (2 years of not sitting must be hard on the back and legs).

Daniel U · 02-06-2009, 12:18 PM

Very nice GT! Take your time. In another few weeks/months the weather will be perfect for cruising!

mylow53 · 02-09-2009, 01:32 PM

saturday i installed the lokar gas peddle and cable. i decided i wanted to live. i did spend around 4 hrs trying to fab up one that would use the original peddle. the engineering was apparently over my head so i went with something that actually worked. so once that was done i did a simple front end alignment. nothing fancy just making sure the tires were square to the ground and both pointing straight. took out the stands and started her up and did on lap around the block!!!! it been around 10 years since i've drove it... pulled it in to the drive way and gave her a bath!!
GT

50adrod · 02-09-2009, 02:46 PM

nice, I bet there was a big smile the whole block

hotrodhomi · 02-09-2009, 04:11 PM

WOW, nice!

OrrieG · 02-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Man, that is REEEEEEEDDDDDD!!! Nice when things work the first time, I'm not looking forward to starting mine with all the new plumbing. Even better if the exhaust was still open......

pgf545 · 02-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Greg, Very Very Very Nice. You have done an outstanding job on your truck. I can't wait until I get dads done so that we can take it for a spin. Looks like you boy is enjoying it too!!!!!

Bernie

LooseCannon · 02-09-2009, 05:12 PM

Your ride is gorgeous!!

**youngrodder** · 02-09-2009, 07:21 PM

Greg --

It turned out great. 10 yrs... I don't feel bad about approaching 8. Your looks like it was worth the wait.

I am jealous....

Marc

Daniel U · 02-11-2009, 03:30 PM

Very nice man! Looks like Pismo is in your near future! I'll see you then, Daniel U

Kabwe · 02-11-2009, 04:15 PM

Looks great, you've done a really nice job on that truck.

b00sted · 02-12-2009, 09:58 AM

I will admit that I for one would not ever want a red vehicle of any kind.... UNTIL NOW...

That truck is fantastic and your work is incredible... I do not know what else to say about it except a very big WOW!

01-27-2009, 09:57 PM	#326
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build we call it ferrari red but it's really a toyota red! __________________ 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

01-27-2009, 10:42 PM	#327
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: mylow53 build WoW she just looks amazing __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-04-2009, 02:09 PM	#328
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build some progress albeit not easy. i finally got a couple hours to fiddle with the truck last night and i got the grill half in. from a distance every thing looks aligned but up close and according to the ruler it needs to be adjusted. not easy with all that new paint! and my seat is done!! pleather actually feels better than my dodge leather seats. very supple. 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 Last edited by mylow53; 02-04-2009 at 02:10 PM.

02-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#329
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: mylow53 build love the piping on the seat. Really sets it off. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#330
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: mylow53 build Makes you want to slide across it and go "r-r-r-u-u--p-p-p-p". Nice looking seat, if my wife sees it I'm in trouble. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-04-2009, 09:13 PM	#331
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: mylow53 build What a fantastic storeyline of your build. Truck looks great! Thanks for sharing.

02-04-2009, 09:30 PM	#332
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build thanks guy i plan on putting in the seat asap. i want to just sit in the cab and remember 1984 when i used to cruise this with my high school buddies! __________________ 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

02-04-2009, 09:48 PM	#333
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: mylow53 build thetruck is looking amazing, really coming togehter now, and take your time on the adjustments theyt pay off in the end ao no rushing now or you will regret it, by the way, that seat looks amazing, you said it was pleather, so not ultra leather or leather, my mom does upholstrey and i never have come across that, makes me want to look for it, i wonder how it will hold up and what the price of it may be. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-04-2009, 10:06 PM	#334
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i call it pleather i'm not sure who makes it but it's much nicer than most leather seats i've been in. it's quite soft 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

02-05-2009, 01:25 PM	#335
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build yes 4" off the top did the trick on the seat... nothing like waiting for almost 2 years to sit down! 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 Last edited by mylow53; 02-05-2009 at 01:32 PM.

02-05-2009, 01:54 PM	#336
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: mylow53 build Interior looks great! I just went back and looked at a few more pic's of your dash etc. I was wondering what steering column you used?

02-05-2009, 02:01 PM	#337
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build not sure but it's an aftermarket i think ididit... __________________ 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

02-05-2009, 02:15 PM	#338
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: mylow53 build I love this truck, makes me think of selling my blazer. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-05-2009, 03:29 PM	#339
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: mylow53 build Very, very nice. I agree, looks like 4 inches was perfect. Must feel great to finally sit in it after the 2 year wait (2 years of not sitting must be hard on the back and legs). __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

02-06-2009, 12:18 PM	#340
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build Very nice GT! Take your time. In another few weeks/months the weather will be perfect for cruising! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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02-09-2009, 01:32 PM	#341
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build saturday i installed the lokar gas peddle and cable. i decided i wanted to live. i did spend around 4 hrs trying to fab up one that would use the original peddle. the engineering was apparently over my head so i went with something that actually worked. so once that was done i did a simple front end alignment. nothing fancy just making sure the tires were square to the ground and both pointing straight. took out the stands and started her up and did on lap around the block!!!! it been around 10 years since i've drove it... pulled it in to the drive way and gave her a bath!! 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

02-09-2009, 02:46 PM	#342
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: mylow53 build nice, I bet there was a big smile the whole block __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

02-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#343
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: mylow53 build WOW, nice! __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#344
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: mylow53 build Man, that is REEEEEEEDDDDDD!!! Nice when things work the first time, I'm not looking forward to starting mine with all the new plumbing. Even better if the exhaust was still open...... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#345
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: mylow53 build Greg, Very Very Very Nice. You have done an outstanding job on your truck. I can't wait until I get dads done so that we can take it for a spin. Looks like you boy is enjoying it too!!!!! Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

02-09-2009, 05:12 PM	#346
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: mylow53 build Your ride is gorgeous!!

02-09-2009, 07:21 PM	#347
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: mylow53 build Greg -- It turned out great. 10 yrs... I don't feel bad about approaching 8. Your looks like it was worth the wait. I am jealous.... Marc

02-11-2009, 03:30 PM	#348
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build Very nice man! Looks like Pismo is in your near future! I'll see you then, Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

02-11-2009, 04:15 PM	#349
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: mylow53 build Looks great, you've done a really nice job on that truck.

02-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#350
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: mylow53 build I will admit that I for one would not ever want a red vehicle of any kind.... UNTIL NOW... That truck is fantastic and your work is incredible... I do not know what else to say about it except a very big WOW! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 02-12-2009 at 09:59 AM.

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