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Firstgenfan · 10-14-2015, 02:35 PM

Cab's insulated

Firstgenfan · 10-14-2015, 02:36 PM

Harley Davidson headlights

crestronwizard · 10-14-2015, 02:45 PM

That looks great!

lower50's · 10-15-2015, 12:02 AM

Wow that color looks great. Keep at it. Looks like we will both have our coal burners on the rd next year.

Firstgenfan · 10-15-2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow that color looks great. Keep at it. Looks like we will both have our coal burners on the rd next year.

Thanks bud! I can't wait. Yours is lookin great too!

Firstgenfan · 10-15-2015, 09:20 PM

Grill, splash pans, and bumper on tonight

**joedoh** · 10-15-2015, 09:28 PM

shiny!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2015, 10:54 PM

Congrats, that looks awesome! They paint shop did great work too!

**chev3600** · 10-15-2015, 11:26 PM

Man that is nice. Gonna be a sweet driver.

**CHIZZLER** · 10-16-2015, 01:17 AM

Truck is looking great. D-max cleaned up really nice.

Firstgenfan · 10-16-2015, 08:44 AM

Cleaned up and cropped pic. Man I love this truck! Thanks for the kind words guys!

DeanTX · 10-16-2015, 11:06 AM

Looks like it came from the showroom floor. Nice.

shawley · 10-17-2015, 03:33 PM

Wow, I love it!

Luther Grimace · 11-17-2015, 04:53 PM

You did a great job detailing that engine. Do you have any tips on cleaning it up or pictures from painting the engine if you did?

Firstgenfan · 11-20-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Luther Grimace

You did a great job detailing that engine. Do you have any tips on cleaning it up or pictures from painting the engine if you did?

The motor was disassembled down to the short block. The heads were sent to the machine shop to be cleaned, decked, and pressure checked so they came back pretty clean. The rest of the small parts were glass beaded and washed in regular water then primed and painted with engine paint. The block was hit with a wire brush to knock off the loose stuff then hit with aircraft stripper and wire brushed again and I used a metal pick to get all the nooks and crannies. I cleaned everything real good with brake cleaner then painted the block. It turned out decent. Definitely a lot better than it started but it's not perfect.

Firstgenfan · 11-29-2015, 06:26 PM

Not much to update...pretty. Pretty much put all the glass in except the cab corner windows. I ordered a set from classic industries and they didn't fit... Ordered another set from LMC and they were made by the same company that the other ones came from and they don't fit either. The glass is too tall and seems to not have enough curve to it. I can get it in the weather stripping but it won't pop in like the rear glass did and seems that it would be impossible to get the locking bead in. The stock glass however will pop right in. Anyone have any hints or pointers? Where do you 5 window guys get your repop glass from?

Ozzy2013 · 11-29-2015, 08:44 PM

Awesome set up!

**youngrodder** · 11-29-2015, 10:10 PM

Nice progress. The grey rims look great next to the green of the truck. it is always fun doing final assembly...

Marc

fisherman420 · 12-13-2015, 04:52 AM

This truck is looking great! and that colour is stunning, Is it the new oem rainforest green metallic?

solidaxel · 12-13-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Firstgenfan

Not much to update...pretty. Pretty much put all the glass in except the cab corner windows. I ordered a set from classic industries and they didn't fit... Ordered another set from LMC and they were made by the same company that the other ones came from and they don't fit either. The glass is too tall and seems to not have enough curve to it. I can get it in the weather stripping but it won't pop in like the rear glass did and seems that it would be impossible to get the locking bead in. The stock glass however will pop right in. Anyone have any hints or pointers? Where do you 5 window guys get your repop glass from?

Here is Joe's address, I am sure he has what you need in glass or any parts for AD's

Email us directly for more info. "MotherTruckerAZ@aol.com".

Firstgenfan · 12-13-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Here is Joe's address, I am sure he has what you need in glass or any parts for AD's

Email us directly for more info. "MotherTruckerAZ@aol.com".

Thanks! I am working at it and wanted to try my fix today but an unplanned ****down came up at work. I'll try it this week and report back.

FarmerSid · 12-13-2015, 03:36 PM

Beautiful!

fisherman420 · 12-16-2015, 04:05 AM

How did you end up mounting the intercooler on this torque monster?

ptc · 12-16-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Firstgenfan

Harley Davidson headlights

Love the HD light idea.... they have many different styles to use with the H4 Halogen bulbs. Did you use the 7" round headlamp??? and did you also use the HD mounting frame?

Firstgenfan · 12-16-2015, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fisherman420

How did you end up mounting the intercooler on this torque monster?

Didn't get it yet but I have it figured out I think lol. Stayed tuned!

10-14-2015, 02:35 PM	#101
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: '53 duramax Cab's insulated

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10-14-2015, 02:45 PM	#103
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: '53 duramax That looks great!

10-15-2015, 12:02 AM	#104
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10-15-2015, 09:20 PM	#106
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: '53 duramax Grill, splash pans, and bumper on tonight

10-15-2015, 09:28 PM	#107
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10-15-2015, 10:54 PM	#108
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10-15-2015, 11:26 PM	#109
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10-16-2015, 01:17 AM	#110
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10-16-2015, 08:44 AM	#111
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: '53 duramax Cleaned up and cropped pic. Man I love this truck! Thanks for the kind words guys!

10-16-2015, 11:06 AM	#112
DeanTX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 155	Re: '53 duramax Looks like it came from the showroom floor. Nice.

10-17-2015, 03:33 PM	#113
shawley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 48	Re: '53 duramax Wow, I love it! __________________ My 69' C10 build thread

11-17-2015, 04:53 PM	#114
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: '53 duramax You did a great job detailing that engine. Do you have any tips on cleaning it up or pictures from painting the engine if you did? __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

11-29-2015, 06:26 PM	#116
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: '53 duramax Not much to update...pretty. Pretty much put all the glass in except the cab corner windows. I ordered a set from classic industries and they didn't fit... Ordered another set from LMC and they were made by the same company that the other ones came from and they don't fit either. The glass is too tall and seems to not have enough curve to it. I can get it in the weather stripping but it won't pop in like the rear glass did and seems that it would be impossible to get the locking bead in. The stock glass however will pop right in. Anyone have any hints or pointers? Where do you 5 window guys get your repop glass from?

11-29-2015, 08:44 PM	#117
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: '53 duramax Awesome set up!



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11-29-2015, 10:10 PM	#118
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12-13-2015, 04:52 AM	#119
fisherman420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 93	Re: '53 duramax This truck is looking great! and that colour is stunning, Is it the new oem rainforest green metallic?

12-13-2015, 03:36 PM	#122
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12-16-2015, 04:05 AM	#123
fisherman420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 93	Re: '53 duramax How did you end up mounting the intercooler on this torque monster?

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