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crestronwizard · 01-30-2017, 10:48 PM

Tires will be in this week. Yay

crestronwizard · 02-02-2017, 01:16 AM

Had a pretty productive day overall. About to leave the shop (12:11 am right now) but figured I would post an update

Rear tires arrived

**mongocanfly** · 02-02-2017, 02:02 AM

Dang ..that things looking like a truck again..what size tires you running?

lower50's · 02-02-2017, 08:20 AM

Them there are some nice steam rollers!! If I see it right, 335/30/20?

**mongocanfly** · 02-02-2017, 10:44 PM

Ok got the size..now what brand tire you got?

crestronwizard · 02-03-2017, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Ok got the size..now what brand tire you got?

michelin pilot super sport

**Hart_Rod** · 02-02-2017, 10:39 AM

Awesome build!

Deer_hunter_088 · 02-02-2017, 10:39 AM

following!!!!!!

crestronwizard · 02-02-2017, 12:21 PM

Thanks everyone. 335/30/20 tires

**youngrodder** · 02-02-2017, 02:54 PM

Love everything about your truck especially the wheel and tire combo. This is the same diameter tire that I run on my 48 (only wider). Nice too see a 20" wheel with some decent sidewall.

Thanks
Marc

crestronwizard · 02-03-2017, 06:10 PM

Fronts are on now

**mongocanfly** · 02-03-2017, 10:44 PM

Looking good on all 4s

1950chevy4x4 · 02-05-2017, 11:43 AM

Could you tell me what you used for the skin on the roof? I'm considering the Sam stretch for mine and I was thinking of using the skin from the back of the cab to match the rounded edge. I would be dering the cab back panel from LMC.

1950chevy4x4 · 02-05-2017, 05:34 PM

Another question, how long did you stretch the cab? This is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

solidaxel · 02-05-2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1950chevy4x4

Another question, how long did you stretch the cab? This is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

I did a stretch on a 53 and found out when finished if we would have gone only nine inches we could have used the running boards from a long bed and saved a bit of time on extending the boards, just my $.02

crestronwizard · 02-19-2017, 12:29 AM

Bought a 2000 Chevy Truck for the drivetrain to use in a 31 Chevy I'm doing. Added bonus , I am using the seats in the 53.

Test fitting the rear seat. Not bad, going to modify the mounts and lower it a bit. Probably get rid of the headrests.

It fits but tight. Think I am going to ditch the center jump seat and just build a console.

The girls have claimed the truck.

1950chevy4x4 · 02-19-2017, 02:53 AM

Sweet, the truck is looking good. Do you think you added enough space for the back seat? You said that you added around 20"?

crestronwizard · 02-19-2017, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1950chevy4x4

Sweet, the truck is looking good. Do you think you added enough space for the back seat? You said that you added around 20"?

After I modify the back seat to fit like I want it, it will be similar to the room in a modern extended cab. That being said, I am spoiled by my daily driver (2013 F-150 Crew Cab) which has as much room in the back as in the front. This will work ok for me but 4 more inches would have been nice (I've heard that somewhere before).

**youngrodder** · 02-19-2017, 10:02 PM

Yes, ditch the head rests and that seat looks very good in there..
I like the idea of lowering the seats slightly as well.

Marc

lower50's · 02-21-2017, 09:36 AM

Those seats are going to make the truck so nice to drive.

crestronwizard · 03-03-2017, 01:54 PM

Starting to layout wiring for the truck. I won't actually make any connections yet. This is so I can make any needed holes, mounts, plates, etc before paint.

MIKESAD50 · 03-03-2017, 11:19 PM

Are you using InfinityBox for wiring the truck?

crestronwizard · 03-03-2017, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

Are you using InfinityBox for wiring the truck?

Yes

crestronwizard · 04-26-2017, 09:19 AM

Sold my regular business in February. Building cars full time now. Finishing a 72 F100 and then we're going to be hot and heavy on the Chevy. Interesting side note, I was sold the truck as it being a 53, finally looked at the trim plate and it decodes as a 52?

solidaxel · 04-26-2017, 09:58 AM

When you placed your engine harness thru the firewall were you able to get all the "plugs" into the engine compartment with out removing the connectors, like the trans plug?
What size hole did you use?

01-30-2017, 10:48 PM	#1
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Tires will be in this week. Yay __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-02-2017, 01:16 AM	#2
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Had a pretty productive day overall. About to leave the shop (12:11 am right now) but figured I would post an update Rear tires arrived __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-02-2017, 02:02 AM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,624	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Dang ..that things looking like a truck again..what size tires you running?

02-02-2017, 08:20 AM	#4
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Them there are some nice steam rollers!! If I see it right, 335/30/20? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-02-2017, 10:44 PM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,624	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Ok got the size..now what brand tire you got?

02-02-2017, 10:39 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Awesome build! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-02-2017, 10:39 AM	#8
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 1953 Extended Cab following!!!!!! __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

02-02-2017, 12:21 PM	#9
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Thanks everyone. 335/30/20 tires __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-02-2017, 02:54 PM	#10
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,766	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Love everything about your truck especially the wheel and tire combo. This is the same diameter tire that I run on my 48 (only wider). Nice too see a 20" wheel with some decent sidewall. Thanks Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-03-2017, 06:10 PM	#11
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Fronts are on now __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-03-2017, 10:44 PM	#12
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,624	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Looking good on all 4s

02-05-2017, 11:43 AM	#13
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Could you tell me what you used for the skin on the roof? I'm considering the Sam stretch for mine and I was thinking of using the skin from the back of the cab to match the rounded edge. I would be dering the cab back panel from LMC.

02-05-2017, 05:34 PM	#14
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Another question, how long did you stretch the cab? This is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

02-19-2017, 12:29 AM	#16
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Bought a 2000 Chevy Truck for the drivetrain to use in a 31 Chevy I'm doing. Added bonus , I am using the seats in the 53. Test fitting the rear seat. Not bad, going to modify the mounts and lower it a bit. Probably get rid of the headrests. It fits but tight. Think I am going to ditch the center jump seat and just build a console. The girls have claimed the truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-19-2017, 02:53 AM	#17
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Sweet, the truck is looking good. Do you think you added enough space for the back seat? You said that you added around 20"?



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02-19-2017, 10:02 PM	#19
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,766	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Yes, ditch the head rests and that seat looks very good in there.. I like the idea of lowering the seats slightly as well. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-21-2017, 09:36 AM	#20
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Those seats are going to make the truck so nice to drive. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-03-2017, 01:54 PM	#21
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Starting to layout wiring for the truck. I won't actually make any connections yet. This is so I can make any needed holes, mounts, plates, etc before paint. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

03-03-2017, 11:19 PM	#22
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Are you using InfinityBox for wiring the truck? __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

04-26-2017, 09:19 AM	#24
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Sold my regular business in February. Building cars full time now. Finishing a 72 F100 and then we're going to be hot and heavy on the Chevy. Interesting side note, I was sold the truck as it being a 53, finally looked at the trim plate and it decodes as a 52? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

04-26-2017, 09:58 AM	#25
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1953 Extended Cab When you placed your engine harness thru the firewall were you able to get all the "plugs" into the engine compartment with out removing the connectors, like the trans plug? What size hole did you use? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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