The 53 is a Green Machine today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

solidaxel · 03-18-2010, 12:35 AM

Things are happening fast now that all of the primer has been rubbed off for the 15th time !!!

oldblue72c10 · 03-18-2010, 12:45 AM

thats bad ass how many horses

sgtusmc · 03-18-2010, 12:50 AM

Wow Sir...very,very nice!

solidaxel · 03-18-2010, 12:52 AM

Thanks!
What ever it says on the BOX !!

cap n crunch · 03-18-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Things are happening fast now that all of the primer has been rubbed off for the 15th time !!!

Who sells the sway bar your using?

MrTucker · 03-18-2010, 10:43 AM

LOVE that green! Are you going flat or gloss?

Kid · 03-18-2010, 10:26 PM

good choice on the color! Having some paint applied gives ya excited don't it?

AK56 · 03-18-2010, 10:51 PM

Cool color!! Something like that is on my list of colors for my ride.
Do you mind sharing the name of the color?
It looks a lot like the color of Sgt. Rock on Stacey Davids Gearz TV show.

806em55 · 03-18-2010, 10:54 PM

The color is very nice. I cant wait to see it come together!!!!!!!

pgf545 · 03-18-2010, 11:19 PM

SWEET!!!!! I can't wait until we get color....

Bernie

**LEEVON** · 03-18-2010, 11:43 PM

Nice! What IFS is that?

solidaxel · 03-19-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Nice! What IFS is that?

The IFS is from Industrial Chassis in Phoenix Az which makes a X-member that uses all Dodge Dakota components, if I rmember it was from a 86 to 90 Dakota 5 on 5 1/2 with a Dakota Rack and pinion

solidaxel · 03-19-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cap n crunch

Who sells the sway bar your using?

Check your local wrecking yard for a 86 to 90 Dodge Dakota sway bar, shoule be very INexpensive. Then order new rubber end links and bushings of your choice

solidaxel · 03-19-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid

good choice on the color! Having some paint applied gives ya excited don't it?

YES YES, as you will remember when you were building your truck how it all came together, I just keept thinking "some day"

solidaxel · 03-19-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AK56

Cool color!! Something like that is on my list of colors for my ride.
Do you mind sharing the name of the color?
It looks a lot like the color of Sgt. Rock on Stacey Davids Gearz TV show.

It is a color I found on a Mercedes Benz 94 Seafoam Green I think it was also on a Aston Martin DB7 it was the S W 7000 series with 3 or 4 coats of clear, still too "green" to cut and buff.

solidaxel · 03-19-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pgf545

SWEET!!!!! I can't wait until we get color....

Bernie

O K Bernie, I havent seen you on here with some updates lately !!
You gase me a lot of help when I was in the planning stages "years ago" with your build and suggestions, Thank You !!

solidaxel · 03-19-2010, 11:34 PM

Married the cab and chassis today !!

Tri5Nerd · 03-20-2010, 02:09 AM

It's looking real good, 'm jealous!

Base, clear coats? Did you paint the cab outside or in a booth? If outside how do you not get debris all over the paint?

Tri5

solidaxel · 03-20-2010, 07:25 AM

Yes it is B C CC, painted outside with enough wind to blow away the overspray , just waited until the metal was up to temp. 75-80*. there are a few knats and dust spects but when we color sand and bufff you wont notice !!
This board gave me a lot of incouragment, you wull get there!!

solidaxel · 04-03-2010, 01:24 AM

The 53 is in the sunlight for the first time and then off to the muffeler shop.
It is home and in bed for the final assembly !!!

mr48chev · 04-03-2010, 02:08 AM

Looking good, and I really like that color on that truck.

806em55 · 04-03-2010, 05:13 PM

It looks like you are getting a little more done. Keep up the great work and keep the pics coming!!!!!!

O'skool 72GMC · 04-03-2010, 08:08 PM

I think i have to change my color now. i was planning the same green.

solidaxel · 04-03-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

It's looking real good, 'm jealous!

Base, clear coats? Did you paint the cab outside or in a booth? If outside how do you not get debris all over the paint?

Tri5

Yes, BC CC He painted it outside, right where it sets.

solidaxel · 04-03-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by O'skool 72GMC

I think i have to change my color now. i was planning the same green.

It looks a little lighter now than when I first picked it out........but I am sure I will get used to it !!

03-18-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	The 53 is a Green Machine today Things are happening fast now that all of the primer has been rubbed off for the 15th time !!! Attached Images __________________ 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

03-18-2010, 12:45 AM	#2
oldblue72c10 LIGHT' EM UP!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville Oklahoma Posts: 243	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today thats bad ass how many horses __________________ BONDO IS YOUR FRIEND WOULD YOU EVER USE YOUR FRIEND 1972 custom 10 longbed current 360 building a racing 355

03-18-2010, 12:50 AM	#3
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Wow Sir...very,very nice! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-18-2010, 12:52 AM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Thanks! What ever it says on the BOX !! Attached Images __________________ 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

03-18-2010, 10:43 AM	#6
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today LOVE that green! Are you going flat or gloss? __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

03-18-2010, 10:26 PM	#7
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today good choice on the color! Having some paint applied gives ya excited don't it? __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

03-18-2010, 10:51 PM	#8
AK56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eagle River Alaska Posts: 61	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Cool color!! Something like that is on my list of colors for my ride. Do you mind sharing the name of the color? It looks a lot like the color of Sgt. Rock on Stacey Davids Gearz TV show.

03-18-2010, 10:54 PM	#9
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today The color is very nice. I cant wait to see it come together!!!!!!!

03-18-2010, 11:19 PM	#10
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today SWEET!!!!! I can't wait until we get color.... Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

03-18-2010, 11:43 PM	#11
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Nice! What IFS is that? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-19-2010, 11:34 PM	#17
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Married the cab and chassis today !! Attached Images __________________ 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

03-20-2010, 02:09 AM	#18
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today It's looking real good, 'm jealous! Base, clear coats? Did you paint the cab outside or in a booth? If outside how do you not get debris all over the paint? Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

03-20-2010, 07:25 AM	#19
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Yes it is B C CC, painted outside with enough wind to blow away the overspray , just waited until the metal was up to temp. 75-80*. there are a few knats and dust spects but when we color sand and bufff you wont notice !! This board gave me a lot of incouragment, you wull get there!! __________________ 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

04-03-2010, 01:24 AM	#20
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today The 53 is in the sunlight for the first time and then off to the muffeler shop. It is home and in bed for the final assembly !!! Attached Images __________________ 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

04-03-2010, 02:08 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,386	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today Looking good, and I really like that color on that truck.



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04-03-2010, 05:13 PM	#22
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today It looks like you are getting a little more done. Keep up the great work and keep the pics coming!!!!!!

04-03-2010, 08:08 PM	#23
O'skool 72GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 251	Re: The 53 is a Green Machine today I think i have to change my color now. i was planning the same green.

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