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53GMC · 05-06-2010, 10:01 PM

see above.....sorry...accidentally hit the quick reply button and i don't know how to delete a message..

53GMC · 07-15-2010, 10:44 PM

hey everyone...here's some updated pics on my progress....not the best pictures because they are from my phone but they are better than none i guess....

53GMC · 07-15-2010, 10:48 PM

more....new windshield and all

britnjc · 07-16-2010, 12:03 AM

lookin good. did you put the glass in yourself? if so good job.. the guages llok good, are they functional?

53GMC · 07-16-2010, 02:49 PM

I did put the glass in myself which was one hot job in the 103 degree heat we had here yesterday....The dash is not quite completely done yet and I'm working on getting the gauges hooked up and functional...would love to see them workin again but gotta see what all that will involve!

OrrieG · 07-17-2010, 09:53 PM

Heat probably helped by keeping the rubber pliable. I just came in from the garage, too hot to put on plastic.

53GMC · 07-31-2010, 06:31 PM

got my new tailgate installed and back glass did the glass myself like i did all the glass in the truck...it was aggrivating to deal with the weatherstripping in the 100 degree 90 percent humidity outside but the satisfaction after was well worth it...i know i need some more body work...but coming along a little bit at the time...just some pictures to update with

av8tr33337 · 07-31-2010, 10:47 PM

Saaaweeeeet !!!!!!!!!!! I am really jealous man!!! I've been following your tread and you are doing a great job. I just picked up an S10 myself so hope to be following in your foot steps real soon!

53GMC · 08-01-2010, 02:07 PM

Thanks Bartman! I have been looking through your build threads for a long time now! Your project looks really good!! It won't take you long to pass me on my build though, mine is a slow progress work!! haha

53GMC · 08-09-2010, 09:15 PM

i did some reflecting today...think we all need to step back and look at how far we have come sometimes

MrTucker · 08-09-2010, 10:06 PM

Great point! We all get worn out on our projects. It's a great idea to post beginning and current pics of our builds. But some of us are not nearly as far along

rhondayou · 08-17-2010, 10:45 PM

Nice job GMC.
I too have a 53 GMC I'm working on for my son.
It's been a 3 year project...Work has kept me very busy these last couple of years.
We used the AD-Engineering kit and are installing the 350V8 in it.
My sheet metal skills and welding are getting better, therefore I've been tackling things lately that I did not intend to do earlier in the project.

Check it out: http://s275.photobucket.com/home/rhondayou

Keep up with the pictures.

53chevyforever · 08-17-2010, 11:02 PM

Here is my 53 GMC project..so far new bumpers, grill, wheels, mirrors, plan to install small block with 200R4. Also upgrade to 12 volt system.

solidaxel · 11-24-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 53chevyforever

Here is my 53 GMC project..so far new bumpers, grill, wheels, mirrors, plan to install small block with 200R4. Also upgrade to 12 volt system.

Nice BLACK G M C, I like BLACK G M C !!!!!

53GMC · 01-26-2011, 10:21 PM

got some gauges in the truck...slow progress due to funds...but plugging away bit by bit....put in a new fuel filter for the truck...it was cutting out when i applied pressure to the pedal but that fixed it....bought some modern style running boards....my longbed ones were really beat up on the passenger side and finding a replacement for a longbed is tough....without paying out the wazoo....anyway when i have pictures of them i will post them

53GMC · 08-20-2010, 09:48 AM

that is one sweet ride 53chevyforever....i really like that you have kept it stock and made it shine with the chrome all around it! im a little jealous that mine doesn't look that nice...yet!

63panel · 08-20-2010, 10:28 AM

Do all you can to make your grandad happy,one day he will be gone and they will be a million things you will want to tell him and show him,trust me.I like your build. Ray

PRWFAB · 08-20-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 63panel

Do all you can to make your grandad happy,one day he will be gone and they will be a million things you will want to tell him and show him,trust me.I like your build. Ray

AMEN
I'm a grand pappy and 50% of the time I don't work on my truck cause I spend it with the grand kids. And I am not complaining a bit love my truck but the grandkids come first. I always say you can't apprechate your own kids cause your to busy watching them when you have grandkids you can sit back and watch them. (you can only understand this if you are a grandparent) my son things Im weard. PS the Tk looks great!

53chevyforever · 08-20-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 53GMC

that is one sweet ride 53chevyforever....i really like that you have kept it stock and made it shine with the chrome all around it! im a little jealous that mine doesn't look that nice...yet!

Hey...thanks...in the future hope to do more...

53GMC · 08-20-2010, 09:20 PM

Thanks 63 panel and PRWFAB....i teach all day long and coach football after school so its hard to find time to wrap some things up but i cant wait to take him on a ride one day....will be one of the best moments in my life....he told me when i started it was a waste of time...now he just smiles when he sees it when he is up at the house and asks when he can ride in it haha

a5Ben · 08-21-2010, 07:23 AM

What's the thickness on the metal you used for your cab mounts? I'm about to source the metal for mine. Also, do you have any pics of how you did your running board mounts?

Thanks!
Ben

53GMC · 08-29-2010, 02:24 PM

A5Ben,

i used 3 inch tubing...i want to guess 1/4" thickness on the metal tubing. Im not close to the truck right now or i would go out to measure. i used the tubing and could cut it at a diagonal angle so that i could get two out of one section. then i just cut out four pieces of metal and welded them to the top of the mount with a hole drilled in the top. Hope that helps!

I ordered a set of 2" wheel spacers for my back wheels from MC Motosports to help fill the area within my back fenders and clear my bedsides from rubbing. They work great and came with the lug nuts to use....

anyone have a check list of stuff to make sure is finished when you are getting close to an end on your project before primer and paint??? thanks guys

a5Ben · 08-29-2010, 07:54 PM

Looking good! I actually made my cab mounts today. Well my 9yr old son and I did it together...

Do you have any pics of how you did your running board mounts?

Ben

53GMC · 08-29-2010, 09:50 PM

i dont have any pictures at the moment....but i will try to see if i can get you some this coming up weekend

53GMC · 09-06-2010, 11:00 PM

I bit the bullet and decided i wanted to go with the original steering wheel and buy a floor mount Lokar shifter with the 16" arm...i found one on their website i really liked and would like that look anyway. plus i wanted the original column in there....

but what to do with the ignition? i took the ignition off the S10 column (took about an hour to figure out all the little kinks) and fit it into the original hole of the dash.

doesnt look that pretty right now but i didnt have time to clean it all up, grind, and make it smooth yet....will have pics of that later...but here's the general idea....some paint chipped off and what not....can fix it later...

05-06-2010, 10:01 PM	#1
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! see above.....sorry...accidentally hit the quick reply button and i don't know how to delete a message.. Last edited by 53GMC; 05-07-2010 at 09:28 AM.

07-15-2010, 10:44 PM	#2
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! hey everyone...here's some updated pics on my progress....not the best pictures because they are from my phone but they are better than none i guess.... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365 Last edited by 53GMC; 07-15-2010 at 10:46 PM.

07-15-2010, 10:48 PM	#3
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! more....new windshield and all Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

07-16-2010, 12:03 AM	#4
britnjc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Alabama Posts: 453	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! lookin good. did you put the glass in yourself? if so good job.. the guages llok good, are they functional? __________________ 1950 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335667 1965 Frd Stang http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399891 1931 Frd Model A http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496016 1954 Chevrolet Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486183

07-16-2010, 02:49 PM	#5
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I did put the glass in myself which was one hot job in the 103 degree heat we had here yesterday....The dash is not quite completely done yet and I'm working on getting the gauges hooked up and functional...would love to see them workin again but gotta see what all that will involve! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

07-17-2010, 09:53 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Heat probably helped by keeping the rubber pliable. I just came in from the garage, too hot to put on plastic. __________________ 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

07-31-2010, 06:31 PM	#7
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! got my new tailgate installed and back glass did the glass myself like i did all the glass in the truck...it was aggrivating to deal with the weatherstripping in the 100 degree 90 percent humidity outside but the satisfaction after was well worth it...i know i need some more body work...but coming along a little bit at the time...just some pictures to update with Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

07-31-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Saaaweeeeet !!!!!!!!!!! I am really jealous man!!! I've been following your tread and you are doing a great job. I just picked up an S10 myself so hope to be following in your foot steps real soon! __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

08-01-2010, 02:07 PM	#9
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thanks Bartman! I have been looking through your build threads for a long time now! Your project looks really good!! It won't take you long to pass me on my build though, mine is a slow progress work!! haha __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

08-09-2010, 09:15 PM	#10
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! i did some reflecting today...think we all need to step back and look at how far we have come sometimes Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

08-09-2010, 10:06 PM	#11
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Great point! We all get worn out on our projects. It's a great idea to post beginning and current pics of our builds. But some of us are not nearly as far along __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

08-17-2010, 10:45 PM	#12
rhondayou Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bridgeton, NJ Posts: 1	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Nice job GMC. I too have a 53 GMC I'm working on for my son. It's been a 3 year project...Work has kept me very busy these last couple of years. We used the AD-Engineering kit and are installing the 350V8 in it. My sheet metal skills and welding are getting better, therefore I've been tackling things lately that I did not intend to do earlier in the project. Check it out: http://s275.photobucket.com/home/rhondayou Keep up with the pictures.

08-17-2010, 11:02 PM	#13
53chevyforever Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: texas Posts: 180	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Here is my 53 GMC project..so far new bumpers, grill, wheels, mirrors, plan to install small block with 200R4. Also upgrade to 12 volt system. Attached Images

01-26-2011, 10:21 PM	#15
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! got some gauges in the truck...slow progress due to funds...but plugging away bit by bit....put in a new fuel filter for the truck...it was cutting out when i applied pressure to the pedal but that fixed it....bought some modern style running boards....my longbed ones were really beat up on the passenger side and finding a replacement for a longbed is tough....without paying out the wazoo....anyway when i have pictures of them i will post them Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

08-20-2010, 09:48 AM	#16
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! that is one sweet ride 53chevyforever....i really like that you have kept it stock and made it shine with the chrome all around it! im a little jealous that mine doesn't look that nice...yet! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365



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08-20-2010, 10:28 AM	#17
63panel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 17	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Do all you can to make your grandad happy,one day he will be gone and they will be a million things you will want to tell him and show him,trust me.I like your build. Ray

08-20-2010, 09:20 PM	#20
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thanks 63 panel and PRWFAB....i teach all day long and coach football after school so its hard to find time to wrap some things up but i cant wait to take him on a ride one day....will be one of the best moments in my life....he told me when i started it was a waste of time...now he just smiles when he sees it when he is up at the house and asks when he can ride in it haha __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

08-21-2010, 07:23 AM	#21
a5Ben Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 84	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! What's the thickness on the metal you used for your cab mounts? I'm about to source the metal for mine. Also, do you have any pics of how you did your running board mounts? Thanks! Ben

08-29-2010, 02:24 PM	#22
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! A5Ben, i used 3 inch tubing...i want to guess 1/4" thickness on the metal tubing. Im not close to the truck right now or i would go out to measure. i used the tubing and could cut it at a diagonal angle so that i could get two out of one section. then i just cut out four pieces of metal and welded them to the top of the mount with a hole drilled in the top. Hope that helps! I ordered a set of 2" wheel spacers for my back wheels from MC Motosports to help fill the area within my back fenders and clear my bedsides from rubbing. They work great and came with the lug nuts to use.... anyone have a check list of stuff to make sure is finished when you are getting close to an end on your project before primer and paint??? thanks guys Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

08-29-2010, 07:54 PM	#23
a5Ben Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 84	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Looking good! I actually made my cab mounts today. Well my 9yr old son and I did it together... Do you have any pics of how you did your running board mounts? Ben

08-29-2010, 09:50 PM	#24
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! i dont have any pictures at the moment....but i will try to see if i can get you some this coming up weekend __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#25
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I bit the bullet and decided i wanted to go with the original steering wheel and buy a floor mount Lokar shifter with the 16" arm...i found one on their website i really liked and would like that look anyway. plus i wanted the original column in there.... but what to do with the ignition? i took the ignition off the S10 column (took about an hour to figure out all the little kinks) and fit it into the original hole of the dash. doesnt look that pretty right now but i didnt have time to clean it all up, grind, and make it smooth yet....will have pics of that later...but here's the general idea....some paint chipped off and what not....can fix it later... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365 Last edited by 53GMC; 09-06-2010 at 11:01 PM.

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