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skymangs · 12-11-2014, 12:00 AM

Thanks Jim... I'm really enjoying this build!

oossuuu754 · 12-11-2014, 10:37 AM

SKYMANGS:

Picked up some 36" trailer fenders today to cut up and create inner wheel houses with.

Pic #2 Drivers side welded in.
Pic #3 Right side inner wheelhouse in place.

oossuuu754 · 12-12-2014, 03:22 PM

SKYMANGS:

Running board brackets built and welded in. Next the truck comes all back apart to finish seam welding, paint the frame, test fire the engine, and build the exhaust.

skymangs · 12-13-2014, 12:53 AM

Here's a sneak peek at Cecil's new threads. Love this color combo!

Uncle Jimi · 12-13-2014, 11:09 PM

Sorry to jump back a week.... Wondering about your bear claw (Altman) latches? Seems like everywhere they are $350... Any tips for picking them up for a less? Any other solution?

Uncle Jimi · 12-13-2014, 11:10 PM

Sorry to jump back a week.... Wondering about your bear claw (Altman) latches? Seems like everywhere they are $350... Any tips for picking them up for less? Any other solution?

(How did that post twice???? Sorry guys!)

skymangs · 12-13-2014, 11:37 PM

I found them at a place called "Dreamers Hot Rods" for around $250. Still expensive, but not as bad. It is more cost effective for my customers than the labor for the fitment and fab required for bear claws. I really like the Altman latches.

oossuuu754 · 12-14-2014, 10:45 PM

For those of you that forgot what the seat looked like before here it is.

oossuuu754 · 12-16-2014, 10:10 AM

SKYMANGS:

Got Shawn's truck mostly back apart today. Seamed in the running board brackets too, Also the steering shaft mocked up to check clearances and angles. Looks good.

ratty 46 · 12-16-2014, 02:14 PM

Super work ... love the way this has been heading.

**Advanced Design** · 12-16-2014, 02:58 PM

Wow how did I miss this?....Love the build and the teamwork with posting. Great work as usual Skymangs! Tagging along for the rest-

oossuuu754 · 12-16-2014, 03:14 PM

I am amazed at how fast and GOOD Chris' work is. Here is what he has done today:

SKYMANGS:Gas filler hole welded in and smoothed.

oossuuu754 · 12-16-2014, 03:21 PM

SKYMANGS:Passenger side cab corner finished up.

skymangs · 12-16-2014, 07:47 PM

Thanks Ratty_46 and Advanced design... This one has been challenging. Those huge tires required lots of alterations to my normal build specs. I'm enjoying attempting to live up to Shawn's expectations!

oossuuu754 · 12-18-2014, 02:17 PM

SKYMANGS:

Drivers side cab corner done. Beginning the "rusting" process.

99 to Life · 12-23-2014, 12:58 AM

man I been missing alot of new builds. looking good, nice new shop and work. congrats.

skymangs · 12-23-2014, 10:26 PM

Thanks 99. Buried my mom this weekend, but I'm back on the '53 tomorrow.

**Advanced Design** · 12-23-2014, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skymangs

Thanks 99. Buried my mom this weekend, but I'm back on the '53 tomorrow.

Sorry to hear that. Prayers for your family.

**oldman3** · 12-24-2014, 12:15 AM

Chris, sorry to hear about the lose of your Mother, prayers to all....Jim

99 to Life · 12-24-2014, 01:33 AM

damn, why does it seem when some nice good positive things come to most people something bad happens. I couldn't imagine the dealing with that. I worry everyday about my kid. Gotta make the best of this short time we have. You seem to be doing that well.
sorry for your loss.

skymangs · 12-24-2014, 11:11 AM

Thanks all. Shop time is therapeutic.

oossuuu754 · 12-24-2014, 03:28 PM

Chris as I told you family first. This truck has been waiting for 20 years another week or two won't harm anything. But I understand, Cecil was my therapy when mom passed back in August. This old truck is a good listener.

skymangs · 12-24-2014, 04:06 PM

Agreed. I'll have new pics for ya tonight.

skymangs · 12-25-2014, 01:39 AM

Got the dash board fixed today.

skymangs · 12-25-2014, 01:44 AM

The drivers floor got cut out, and the new floor pan fit. On Friday it will get welded up.

12-11-2014, 12:00 AM	#101
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Thanks Jim... I'm really enjoying this build! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-11-2014, 10:37 AM	#102
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: Picked up some 36" trailer fenders today to cut up and create inner wheel houses with. Pic #2 Drivers side welded in. Pic #3 Right side inner wheelhouse in place. Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-12-2014, 03:22 PM	#103
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Running board brackets built and welded in. Next the truck comes all back apart to finish seam welding, paint the frame, test fire the engine, and build the exhaust.* Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-13-2014, 12:53 AM	#104
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Here's a sneak peek at Cecil's new threads. Love this color combo! Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-13-2014, 11:09 PM	#105
Uncle Jimi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Washington, UT Posts: 29	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Sorry to jump back a week.... Wondering about your bear claw (Altman) latches? Seems like everywhere they are $350... Any tips for picking them up for a less? Any other solution?

12-13-2014, 11:10 PM	#106
Uncle Jimi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Washington, UT Posts: 29	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Sorry to jump back a week.... Wondering about your bear claw (Altman) latches? Seems like everywhere they are $350... Any tips for picking them up for less? Any other solution? (How did that post twice???? Sorry guys!) Last edited by Uncle Jimi; 12-13-2014 at 11:12 PM. Reason: Duplicate post...

12-13-2014, 11:37 PM	#107
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI I found them at a place called "Dreamers Hot Rods" for around $250. Still expensive, but not as bad. It is more cost effective for my customers than the labor for the fitment and fab required for bear claws. I really like the Altman latches. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-14-2014, 10:45 PM	#108
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI For those of you that forgot what the seat looked like before here it is. Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-16-2014, 10:10 AM	#109
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Got Shawn's truck mostly back apart today. Seamed in the running board brackets too, Also the steering shaft mocked up to check clearances and angles. Looks good.* Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-16-2014, 02:14 PM	#110
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Super work ... love the way this has been heading.

12-16-2014, 02:58 PM	#111
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Wow how did I miss this?....Love the build and the teamwork with posting. Great work as usual Skymangs! Tagging along for the rest- __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-16-2014, 03:14 PM	#112
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI I am amazed at how fast and GOOD Chris' work is. Here is what he has done today: SKYMANGS:*Gas filler hole welded in and smoothed.* Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-16-2014, 03:21 PM	#113
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS:*Passenger side cab corner finished up.* Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-16-2014, 07:47 PM	#114
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Thanks Ratty_46 and Advanced design... This one has been challenging. Those huge tires required lots of alterations to my normal build specs. I'm enjoying attempting to live up to Shawn's expectations! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-18-2014, 02:17 PM	#115
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Drivers side cab corner done. Beginning the "rusting" process.* Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189



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12-23-2014, 12:58 AM	#116
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI man I been missing alot of new builds. looking good, nice new shop and work. congrats. __________________ 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

12-23-2014, 10:26 PM	#117
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Thanks 99. Buried my mom this weekend, but I'm back on the '53 tomorrow. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-24-2014, 12:15 AM	#119
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Chris, sorry to hear about the lose of your Mother, prayers to all....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-24-2014, 01:33 AM	#120
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI damn, why does it seem when some nice good positive things come to most people something bad happens. I couldn't imagine the dealing with that. I worry everyday about my kid. Gotta make the best of this short time we have. You seem to be doing that well. sorry for your loss. __________________ 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

12-24-2014, 11:11 AM	#121
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Thanks all. Shop time is therapeutic. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-24-2014, 03:28 PM	#122
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Chris as I told you family first. This truck has been waiting for 20 years another week or two won't harm anything. But I understand, Cecil was my therapy when mom passed back in August. This old truck is a good listener. __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

12-24-2014, 04:06 PM	#123
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Agreed. I'll have new pics for ya tonight. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-25-2014, 01:39 AM	#124
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Got the dash board fixed today. Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-25-2014, 01:44 AM	#125
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI The drivers floor got cut out, and the new floor pan fit. On Friday it will get welded up. Attached Images __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

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