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53GMC · 08-14-2011, 03:10 PM

got new toofies in her mouth...

53GMC · 09-03-2011, 06:07 PM

got her some wood in the bed....gonna stain it and polyurethane it and seal it next weekend...just playing around with different options...i rolled on the rubberized bed coating inside the bed.

99 to Life · 09-05-2011, 09:45 PM

love the wood in the bed. I think a nice clear coat sealer would look great. I kinda like it without the strips. Looking good man.

53GMC · 10-03-2011, 11:50 AM

here's some fall time fun....enjoy...

cleanshaven84 · 10-19-2011, 08:59 PM

I've spent the last hour reading your thread from the start and gotta say this is an awesome build. Especially being able to have your grandpa around to enjoy it with you. I just bought me a 1950 GMC from a friend and your build has given me some great inspiration to work on it. I myself have been doing bodywork for close to 10 years now and gotta say for someone without any experience you sure did a great job. I just hope my build turns out as good as yours has. Keep up the great work man! :thumbsup:

53GMC · 11-02-2011, 11:53 AM

Thank you so much for your compliments cleanshaven84. I am amazed at how similar our stories are about coming into ownership of our trucks. although, mine doesn't have a sunroof

Think about all the money GM missed out on by not adding those to them!!

I will continue reading through your post and I will be watching your progress!

Good Luck and Get to Work!

cleanshaven84 · 11-02-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53GMC

Thank you so much for your compliments cleanshaven84. I am amazed at how similar our stories are about coming into ownership of our trucks. although, mine doesn't have a sunroof

Think about all the money GM missed out on by not adding those to them!!

I will continue reading through your post and I will be watching your progress!

Good Luck and Get to Work!

Thanks bud. Your story was the first i read when I found out I was getting my '49. Unfortunately the "sunroof" will be replaced with a new roof skin on mine, lol. I don't want to get soaked every time it rains.

Keep up the good work yourself.
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53GMC · 11-11-2011, 02:38 PM

wood in bed....working on wooden rails down sides tomorrow,....

entourageguy · 11-11-2011, 02:49 PM

make sure you seal both sides of the wood floor.

53GMC · 11-12-2011, 09:47 PM

FInished...finito....DONE!!!! This is probably the last post for a while because it is as done as it is going to get for a while...looking to drop in a small block 350 in it and new trans one day. But that is for a later date. For now, im gonna drive the fool our of her.... Thank you again to everyone who helped me along the way to reach for the goal of finishing her.... Enjoy

cleanshaven84 · 11-12-2011, 11:20 PM

That's awesome bud. Drive her until the wheels fall off then build her again, lol. I look forward to the day I can say that about mine. Once again, great job on the build.
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53GMC · 11-15-2011, 09:15 AM

thanks for your compliments cleanshaven! i will drive her till she crawls haha

AD51 · 11-16-2011, 12:37 AM

[QUOTE=BlueJeep;3475064]Actually, it's not that simple with the 94 and up body style. They're boxed all the way back to the rear kickup, near the rear springs. Not impossible, just more work than the earlier ones.

Blue Jeep is right, I just found that out on my 2002 ext cab frame. I measured the 5 inches cut it straight off and then cut the small pieces out, then put the frame back together and welded and plated the outside.

53GMC · 11-16-2011, 04:38 PM

yep. mine also was a 4x4 wider frame too so that didnt help much either....all in all it was well well worth it!

docrock · 12-17-2011, 12:11 AM

Your truck came out great!

49ZR2 · 01-08-2012, 10:27 AM

53GMC, congrats on your build! I enjoyed the story about your grandfather.

I really like the stance of your truck, the colors great too, just a little shinny for me. Enjoy

53GMC · 01-10-2012, 01:56 PM

Thanks guys for your compliments! I am driving her a lot now. I teach at a middle school and i drive her to school some days and the kids love it.

drivea55 · 01-10-2012, 02:36 PM

What a great build and what pride you must have to have your truck looking this nice.

love the wood bed and the story behind it.

what i would give to have my grandfather back so he could be involved with my build... you are a lucky guy!

Brian

pinecrest · 01-10-2012, 03:13 PM

Nice work.

I've got my great grandad's truck at my house.... just waiting......

Thanks for the inspiration & enjoy your, er, I mean his truck!!!!

OrrieG · 01-10-2012, 03:57 PM

Nice, drive and enjoy.....

53GMC · 01-12-2012, 11:21 AM

Thanks everyone for your encouragement and I appreciate you all reading the thread and looking through it. It was a lot of hard work but my grandfather sure is loving to ride to town in it going nice and slow like he used to. Looking forward to continuing to read through ya'lls pages and builds and keep up the awesome work!

53GMC · 04-16-2012, 03:14 PM

Got the new front bumper put on ole' blue

britnjc · 04-16-2012, 09:21 PM

looks good my friend. pull her out and get a full body shot with the new bumper. So how much you driving her now?

53GMC · 04-17-2012, 02:26 PM

Ill grab me a snap shot soon! I have been driving her a pretty good bit...the kids at the school i work at love it hahaha

53GMC · 04-26-2012, 01:18 PM

here are some pics britnjc from cruising to the dollar general the other day for a sprinkler

08-14-2011, 03:10 PM	#151
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! got new toofies in her mouth... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-03-2011, 06:07 PM	#152
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! got her some wood in the bed....gonna stain it and polyurethane it and seal it next weekend...just playing around with different options...i rolled on the rubberized bed coating inside the bed. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-05-2011, 09:45 PM	#153
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! love the wood in the bed. I think a nice clear coat sealer would look great. I kinda like it without the strips. Looking good man. __________________ 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

10-03-2011, 11:50 AM	#154
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! here's some fall time fun....enjoy... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

10-19-2011, 08:59 PM	#155
cleanshaven84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Conway, Ar Posts: 153	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! I've spent the last hour reading your thread from the start and gotta say this is an awesome build. Especially being able to have your grandpa around to enjoy it with you. I just bought me a 1950 GMC from a friend and your build has given me some great inspiration to work on it. I myself have been doing bodywork for close to 10 years now and gotta say for someone without any experience you sure did a great job. I just hope my build turns out as good as yours has. Keep up the great work man! :thumbsup: __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup Project "No Time '49" Currently working on S-10 chassis swap. *Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."*

11-02-2011, 11:53 AM	#156
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thank you so much for your compliments cleanshaven84. I am amazed at how similar our stories are about coming into ownership of our trucks. although, mine doesn't have a sunroof Think about all the money GM missed out on by not adding those to them!! I will continue reading through your post and I will be watching your progress! Good Luck and Get to Work! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

11-11-2011, 02:38 PM	#158
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! wood in bed....working on wooden rails down sides tomorrow,.... Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

11-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#159
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11-12-2011, 09:47 PM	#160
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! FInished...finito....DONE!!!! This is probably the last post for a while because it is as done as it is going to get for a while...looking to drop in a small block 350 in it and new trans one day. But that is for a later date. For now, im gonna drive the fool our of her.... Thank you again to everyone who helped me along the way to reach for the goal of finishing her.... Enjoy Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

11-12-2011, 11:20 PM	#161
cleanshaven84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Conway, Ar Posts: 153	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! That's awesome bud. Drive her until the wheels fall off then build her again, lol. I look forward to the day I can say that about mine. Once again, great job on the build. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup Project "No Time '49" Currently working on S-10 chassis swap. *Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."*

11-15-2011, 09:15 AM	#162
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! thanks for your compliments cleanshaven! i will drive her till she crawls haha __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

11-16-2011, 12:37 AM	#163
AD51 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 68	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! [QUOTE=BlueJeep;3475064]Actually, it's not that simple with the 94 and up body style. They're boxed all the way back to the rear kickup, near the rear springs. Not impossible, just more work than the earlier ones. Blue Jeep is right, I just found that out on my 2002 ext cab frame. I measured the 5 inches cut it straight off and then cut the small pieces out, then put the frame back together and welded and plated the outside.

11-16-2011, 04:38 PM	#164
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! yep. mine also was a 4x4 wider frame too so that didnt help much either....all in all it was well well worth it! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

12-17-2011, 12:11 AM	#165
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01-08-2012, 10:27 AM	#166
49ZR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 85	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! 53GMC, congrats on your build! I enjoyed the story about your grandfather. I really like the stance of your truck, the colors great too, just a little shinny for me. Enjoy __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372267 49 4x4 build 51 Willys frame off beer getter.



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01-10-2012, 01:56 PM	#167
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thanks guys for your compliments! I am driving her a lot now. I teach at a middle school and i drive her to school some days and the kids love it. __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

01-10-2012, 02:36 PM	#168
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! What a great build and what pride you must have to have your truck looking this nice. love the wood bed and the story behind it. what i would give to have my grandfather back so he could be involved with my build... you are a lucky guy! Brian __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

01-10-2012, 03:13 PM	#169
pinecrest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Valparaiso, NE Posts: 93	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Nice work. I've got my great grandad's truck at my house.... just waiting...... Thanks for the inspiration & enjoy your, er, I mean his truck!!!!

01-10-2012, 03:57 PM	#170
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01-12-2012, 11:21 AM	#171
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Thanks everyone for your encouragement and I appreciate you all reading the thread and looking through it. It was a lot of hard work but my grandfather sure is loving to ride to town in it going nice and slow like he used to. Looking forward to continuing to read through ya'lls pages and builds and keep up the awesome work! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

04-16-2012, 03:14 PM	#172
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Got the new front bumper put on ole' blue Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

04-16-2012, 09:21 PM	#173
britnjc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Alabama Posts: 453	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! looks good my friend. pull her out and get a full body shot with the new bumper. So how much you driving her now? __________________ 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

04-17-2012, 02:26 PM	#174
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! Ill grab me a snap shot soon! I have been driving her a pretty good bit...the kids at the school i work at love it hahaha __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

04-26-2012, 01:18 PM	#175
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: 53gmc build! With pics! here are some pics britnjc from cruising to the dollar general the other day for a sprinkler Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

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