First build, 1953 pickup

[53Charlie]

Here is a picture of the day I bough my truck, December 1995. I started the rebuild in 2002, and with the exception of some work I managed to do during welding classes, the rest of the work has all been done in our two car garage. I will try to document here what I have done so far. And here is a summary of the truck:
Frame is original, boxed in front, Fatman MII front end, power disc brakes (MC under floor), all new brake lines, original crossmember adapted for trans support, rear axle from a Lincoln Mark VII (Ford 8.8), 90’s S10 Blazer gas tank under the bed.
I originally installed a 305/700R4, but I ended up stealing that engine for a ‘87 longbed, was replaced with a 4.8 engine and trans out of a 2002 truck.
The cab floor was all rusty, that was one of the projects I was able to complete while taking a welding class at the Community College. The steering column came from a 70’s Chevy van, had to shorten it to fit.
I have driven the truck out of our driveway and in our street. It moves, it stops, and nothing has fallen off so far 🤣. I am now in the headache of reassembling the front clip.


I tried to load current pictures of the truck but as they upload they get turned sideways. I appreciate if you let me know how to fix that!

Thank you for letting me share your space!