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03-22-2008, 06:57 AM
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Grandaddy's 53
Well, I guess I've graduated into another section of the board now.
 I just purchased (from my uncle) my Grandaddy's 53 Chevy. He used it as a hunting truck before he died in a car crash in '84, and it's been sitting around his place in south Louisiana since then. It was originally owned by the US Navy, and still has a Navy tag inside the cab on the kickpanel. (Kinda fitting since my Grandaddy was in the Navy) Anyway, he had just gotten it painted and was fixing it up before he died, which probably saved it to some degree. It has some rust here and there, but nothing that can't be fixed,(especially since it's built with REAL metal, thick enough to work with), and is very straight except for the tailgate and LF fender. It isn't as bad as I expected, considering how long it sat, the engine still turns free, and the steering feels tight, but definately needs to be out of the weather to slow the rust down. I haven't decided what to do with it yet, because I have no time for it, but maybe one day. For now I'll soak it down with Ospho and try to build a shed for it or something.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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03-22-2008, 08:22 PM
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Re: Grandaddy's 53
a true family tresure... i'll have some leftover parts after my final assembly you may want. just pay for the shipping and their yours... nice to see another 53 rescued from the crusher...
Greg i have some carbs and odd ends as well
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Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 |
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03-23-2008, 07:55 AM
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Re: Grandaddy's 53
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com |
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03-23-2008, 07:20 PM
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Re: Grandaddy's 53
Looking FWD to watching your build! Another save from big brothers crusher.
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Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe 
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03-29-2008, 07:27 AM
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Re: Grandaddy's 53
Nice truck - Just keep it out of the weather, you don't need to make any big decisions now - that will be a fun project some day.
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