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Frank64 · 11-11-2011, 12:17 PM

Hello everyone, I'm new from Italy and I showed up in the area dedicated.
Let me share with you my project started as a joke but ....

Two years ago I bought a '53 chevy truck and everything seemed perfect until he got home....

Here are some photos...

Cab removing

Frank64 · 11-11-2011, 12:34 PM

Rust in the cab

Frame update: IFS Mustang II front end, Air Ride, Rear C-notch ......

hopped up · 11-11-2011, 12:47 PM

feel like ive seen this build before? on another forum maybe?
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hopped up · 11-11-2011, 12:48 PM

not that it matters. sux to see such a nice looking truck hiding soo much!
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Frank64 · 11-11-2011, 12:57 PM

Engine update: Removed his old 6 cyl and installed a new V8 350 Sb

Rear updates: Rear4 Link and Gm 8.5" 10 bolt rear-end

Frame painted

Frank64 · 11-11-2011, 01:04 PM

At the moment I am still here waiting for some parts and paint the body

Frank64 · 11-11-2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hopped up

feel like ive seen this build before? on another forum maybe?
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Correct, but I do not know if you can say here...

Fat Mike · 11-11-2011, 01:17 PM

Did your truck use to be a 5 window? Nice build so far!

Frank64 · 11-11-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Did your truck use to be a 5 window? Nice build so far!

This was a 5w and I turned into a 3w because I like the most.
If you change your mind in the future I can return to a 5w.

Many thanks.

mknittle · 11-11-2011, 06:37 PM

Nice work!

72Mountaineer · 11-12-2011, 10:16 AM

Thanks for posting the great detailed pics of the Mustang II install. I am about to do this on my '53 and am a little nervous about the alignment, and the directions aren't great. Thanks again !!

solidaxel · 11-12-2011, 09:05 PM

That was faster than T V time!!

Frank64 · 11-13-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Mountaineer

Thanks for posting the great detailed pics of the Mustang II install. I am about to do this on my '53 and am a little nervous about the alignment, and the directions aren't great. Thanks again !!

Hi, if I can be helpful to other more detailed photos please do not hesitate to ask. You can also write to: frank64garage@gmail.com.

Thanks. Frank

**CHIZZLER** · 11-14-2011, 10:55 PM

welcome from one paisano to another.great looking build.i was in rome in july for vacation and a wedding in regio calabria were my family is from.keep the pics coming.

ZUBZ · 11-24-2011, 05:24 AM

Frank lovely truck and build, keep the good work. Where can I get some whitewall/white-band tyres for my Chev C10?

williamsboys · 11-24-2011, 10:21 AM

That truck is looking so clean with all that chrome and loven the white frame. awesome build man good luck with the rest.

STOCKISH · 11-24-2011, 01:25 PM

WOW! Looking killer! GREAT WORK.

OldskoolArtCustoms · 11-25-2011, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Mountaineer

Thanks for posting the great detailed pics of the Mustang II install. I am about to do this on my '53 and am a little nervous about the alignment, and the directions aren't great. Thanks again !!

Go to www.speedwaymotors.com and it gives great instructions. Doing a 53 also. 18.5" from center of front shackle pivot is centerline for MII. I can fax em to u also buddy.
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Frank64 · 03-29-2012, 10:47 AM

Hello guys,
my project continues and today I want to ask for your help.

As you can see in the picture I'm installing the windshield but I have problems to enter the stainless steel trim

Please can someone help me understand how to properly install this molding?
I ran all the information you find on the web but the gasket does not fit well.
Here in my city there is no one able to do this job.

Please, please, please, help me!!!

Many thanks

solidaxel · 03-30-2012, 08:59 AM

When we installed mine we did the rope trick which I see you have in place.

I do not see the S S on the drivers side, we placed the S S and the glass in the rubber gasket FIRST then the glass in the rubber and the rope in the inside bead,

We used lots of silicone spray and two people alinged the glass and rubber and started from the bottom lip and worked it all the way around the cab.
I did find that there are different types of gaskets, and by far the best one was from Steel Rubber Co. The other brand worked, but the rubber was much harder, and we worked up a sweat getting that one in !!

Frank64 · 03-30-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

When we installed mine we did the rope trick which I see you have in place.

I do not see the S S on the drivers side, we placed the S S and the glass in the rubber gasket FIRST then the glass in the rubber and the rope in the inside bead,

We used lots of silicone spray and two people alinged the glass and rubber and started from the bottom lip and worked it all the way around the cab.
I did find that there are different types of gaskets, and by far the best one was from Steel Rubber Co. The other brand worked, but the rubber was much harder, and we worked up a sweat getting that one in !!

Thank you very much Solidaxel.

Tomorrow, I still follow your instructions, I insert in the rubber trim first, then insert the glass and silicone spray after.
This time I hope to install. My rubber from Counterparts.

Sorry for my english

.

Many thanks

Frank

Frank64 · 04-04-2012, 12:59 PM

Hello guys,

I'm tired of trying, today was the tenth attempt....

with silicone spray was much better

I do not understand why remain open both corners of the rubber bottom .... as shown in pics

What should I do?

Many thanks

AUSSIE54 · 04-08-2012, 05:07 PM

G'day Frank,
I like your little truck and what you're doing with it.

I don't have any ideas for your problem but would suggest that you might start a new thread in the 47-59 general discussion area with a title something like help with '53 Windshield Rubber or similar. More people may notice it there as a specific problem.

Regards,

Trently.
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Frank64 · 04-09-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUSSIE54

G'day Frank,
I like your little truck and what you're doing with it.

I don't have any ideas for your problem but would suggest that you might start a new thread in the 47-59 general discussion area with a title something like help with '53 Windshield Rubber or similar. More people may notice it there as a specific problem.

Regards,

Trently.
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Many thanks Trently, tomorrow start a new 3rd in 47-59. Thank you very much for you advice. You have a nice day. Frank

jfortvalley · 04-11-2012, 10:16 AM

WHAT did you do with the bed wood after you notched the frame?

11-11-2011, 12:17 PM	#1
Frank64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rome-Italy Posts: 27	1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Hello everyone, I'm new from Italy and I showed up in the area dedicated. Let me share with you my project started as a joke but .... Two years ago I bought a '53 chevy truck and everything seemed perfect until he got home.... Here are some photos... Cab removing

11-11-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
Frank64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rome-Italy Posts: 27	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Rust in the cab Frame update: IFS Mustang II front end, Air Ride, Rear C-notch ......

11-11-2011, 12:47 PM	#3
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project feel like ive seen this build before? on another forum maybe? Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2011, 12:48 PM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project not that it matters. sux to see such a nice looking truck hiding soo much! Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2011, 12:57 PM	#5
Frank64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rome-Italy Posts: 27	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Engine update: Removed his old 6 cyl and installed a new V8 350 Sb Rear updates: Rear4 Link and Gm 8.5" 10 bolt rear-end Frame painted

11-11-2011, 01:04 PM	#6
Frank64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rome-Italy Posts: 27	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project At the moment I am still here waiting for some parts and paint the body

11-11-2011, 01:17 PM	#8
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Did your truck use to be a 5 window? Nice build so far! __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

11-11-2011, 06:37 PM	#10
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Nice work! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

11-12-2011, 10:16 AM	#11
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 406	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Thanks for posting the great detailed pics of the Mustang II install. I am about to do this on my '53 and am a little nervous about the alignment, and the directions aren't great. Thanks again !!

11-12-2011, 09:05 PM	#12
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project That was faster than T V time!! __________________ 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

11-14-2011, 10:55 PM	#14
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project welcome from one paisano to another.great looking build.i was in rome in july for vacation and a wedding in regio calabria were my family is from.keep the pics coming. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-24-2011, 05:24 AM	#15
ZUBZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 354	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Frank lovely truck and build, keep the good work. Where can I get some whitewall/white-band tyres for my Chev C10?

11-24-2011, 10:21 AM	#16
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project That truck is looking so clean with all that chrome and loven the white frame. awesome build man good luck with the rest.

11-24-2011, 01:25 PM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project WOW! Looking killer! GREAT WORK. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-29-2012, 10:47 AM	#19
Frank64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rome-Italy Posts: 27	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Hello guys, my project continues and today I want to ask for your help. As you can see in the picture I'm installing the windshield but I have problems to enter the stainless steel trim Please can someone help me understand how to properly install this molding? I ran all the information you find on the web but the gasket does not fit well. Here in my city there is no one able to do this job. Please, please, please, help me!!! Many thanks



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03-30-2012, 08:59 AM	#20
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project When we installed mine we did the rope trick which I see you have in place. I do not see the S S on the drivers side, we placed the S S and the glass in the rubber gasket FIRST then the glass in the rubber and the rope in the inside bead, We used lots of silicone spray and two people alinged the glass and rubber and started from the bottom lip and worked it all the way around the cab. I did find that there are different types of gaskets, and by far the best one was from Steel Rubber Co. The other brand worked, but the rubber was much harder, and we worked up a sweat getting that one in !! __________________ 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

04-04-2012, 12:59 PM	#22
Frank64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rome-Italy Posts: 27	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project Hello guys, I'm tired of trying, today was the tenth attempt.... with silicone spray was much better I do not understand why remain open both corners of the rubber bottom .... as shown in pics What should I do? Many thanks

04-08-2012, 05:07 PM	#23
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project G'day Frank, I like your little truck and what you're doing with it. I don't have any ideas for your problem but would suggest that you might start a new thread in the 47-59 general discussion area with a title something like help with '53 Windshield Rubber or similar. More people may notice it there as a specific problem. Regards, Trently. Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2012, 10:16 AM	#25
jfortvalley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fortvalley ga Posts: 345	Re: 1953 Chevy Truck: my crazy project WHAT did you do with the bed wood after you notched the frame?

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