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05-29-2011, 09:05 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
changed out my wheels just need some whitewalls , should be going to the body shop with in the month. I tried to do some myself and its not for me.
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07-10-2011, 02:15 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
THings got slow but there moving along again got some parts in. Changed out the radiator for an aluminum, got the front roll pan, correct shocks for my drop, and headed to the body shop this week. Getten close.
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07-10-2011, 02:33 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
Nice truck!
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07-16-2011, 03:05 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
Just picked up a thermador swamp cooler for the truck leaks abit out the back but not too bad does anyone know if threy are pretty easy to take apart and reseal.
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07-18-2011, 06:23 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
moved the filler neck today on my tank so it doesnt look like vw exaughst and another pic of my sweet swamp cooler i was pretty excited to add it to the truck I live in southern Az. Goes to the body shop tomorrow were gettin close
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07-18-2011, 06:49 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
Hey, nice progress! Can you tell us about the swamp cooler? I saw some at Good Guys a few weeks ago and wasn't real sure what they were. Guessing by the name, I need to get one for my 40!
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07-19-2011, 01:11 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
There is a pad in the cylinder that is hooked to a cord wich spins the pad, you add water to the cooler and spin the pad in the water. When you drive the air pushes through the cylinder, through the wet pad and cold air comes out, just like a swamp cooler. It is pretty sweet in Az dont think it would work well in humid climates
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07-19-2011, 03:19 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
That sounds pretty cool!
I think you're right though.
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07-19-2011, 10:38 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
drop her off at the body shop today kind of wish i had the patients to do it or the skills but o well this is the first thing we have taken the truck out of house to do. Cant wait till its done pics commin soon.
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07-19-2011, 11:21 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
What body shop is doing your work?
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07-19-2011, 11:42 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
local guy out here in the valley jimmy holmes. Im not sure if im ready for my truck to be all pretty again feels like the build is the best part. Im excited though.
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07-22-2011, 02:14 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
where did you get your done at
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07-24-2011, 10:19 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
Precision Auto Body on Stone Ave next to the Bum Steer, for the black one and my neighbor and I did the green one under a carport
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07-25-2011, 02:47 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
they both look like they turned out really good. I'll have to catch you around town sometime. Do you usally go to the wild cat house car show and swap meet? Or any of the other local car shows around town? I would like to see your truck in person;
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08-24-2011, 01:53 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
Still waiting on the body shop so picked up two more projects. THe dune buggy is good, runs and drives should be fun. The plymouth on the other hand is going to be a good fun build, its for my girl.
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11-22-2011, 02:57 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
finally got my truck back from the body shop now just time to have my brother paint it. It was just nice to drive it again.
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11-23-2011, 02:19 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
body looks great, not sure though if she needs some different wheels, or a drop at the front. The stance just isn't quite right to my eye.
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11-30-2011, 02:04 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
ya i agree hoping i can fix it with tires, the rear too big and the fronts are too small and dont take up enough of the fender well,
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12-03-2011, 09:47 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
got my tailgate skin on and ready.
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12-03-2011, 09:50 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
tailgate done
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12-05-2011, 01:53 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
not sure about the fuel tank now, it hangs lower than I thought. The roll pan didnt cover it like I thought. Any junk yard cheap ideas on what tank to use?
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07-04-2012, 06:54 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
Does anyone know if you can put 6.70 bias ply tires on an 8 inch rim safely ?
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07-08-2012, 07:24 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
Decided to pick up some rims from a 48 chevy car 15" just need to get the hub caps and beuty rings now
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07-08-2012, 07:41 PM
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Re: my 53 five window
very nice truck
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08-11-2013, 12:51 AM
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Re: my 53 five window
So went back to radials missed the ride. New glass and rubber. Went back to bucket seats out of new Chevy truck with shoulder belts built in. Chrome grill. My brother did the paint and it has been a nightmare. Blue with matte clear to make flat. Hood will get redone but all in all I'm happy just need wood kit and interior
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