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fist5366 · 07-10-2010, 12:12 AM

Here is the start of a second rebuild first was done in 97 when I was 16 so this time im trying to do things right. Its been sitting for about ten years so its about time. More pics will follow as progress goes on.

fist5366 · 07-10-2010, 12:16 AM

Getting the motor and the tranny back monday. 350 .30 over, mild motor, and 700r4 tranny built to last. I heard if you do the 700r4 put the money into the first time so I did. Cant wait , new pics comming soon

nomas54 · 07-10-2010, 01:57 AM

Looks like a solid truck. Good luck and get those pic coming.

fist5366 · 07-14-2010, 12:08 AM

the project has begun got the heads cleaned up. The front is all ready for the motor when ever i get it back. Were making progress

53GMC · 07-21-2010, 02:55 PM

thats a very solid looking truck man!! can't wait to see more to come!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-21-2010, 04:25 PM

Nice truck, and nice project! What color are you going with this time?

Kabwe · 07-21-2010, 05:11 PM

Very nice and solid looking truck.

fist5366 · 07-21-2010, 10:50 PM

probably going the same neon blue, but toying around with orange and marron. Replacing the brake lines, fuel lines and hopefully putting in all the motor mount brackets and trans brakets this weekend. The motor is assembeled and tranny is built and ready so after this weekend hopefully wiring and then body work.

entourageguy · 07-22-2010, 08:00 AM

Looks like a nice solid truck. Leaving front end stock? Any brake upgrades?

a5Ben · 07-22-2010, 10:26 AM

Very nice looking truck! I'm watching for details on that 350/700r installation as I want to do the same to my 49.

fist5366 · 07-22-2010, 10:03 PM

not much in upgrades as far as front end just mono leaf springs, new king pins. The rear is out of a 76 blazer with 3:73 and limited slip but as far as everything else pretty much all 1950's, all body parts, dash, ect are original to the truck or off another 47-53. I guess im trying to do it as clean as possible but on a thight budget.

T Hilde · 07-22-2010, 10:22 PM

How does the blazer rear fit? I thought they measured good, but others think they are too wide.

fist5366 · 07-22-2010, 11:19 PM

The fit is not bad it was in the truck when I got it so we left it. It is alittle wider then I would like and its 6 lug. So as far as wheels and tires go you really have to get the right off set to make it tuck under if your going lower. Im probably going to run a 235-60-15 tire again, its what i ran the first time and it looked fine. If your doing a high power strip truck I probably would recomed something alittle more nerrow just to get some more width out of the tires. Im not building a 1/4 mile truck so traction is not a huge issue with me. If it wasnt already on the truck I probably would have went with something alittle narrower.

fist5366 · 07-24-2010, 11:48 PM

Some more pics of todays progress. Welded in some sheet meatal over the fire wall and just about got the motor ready to put in.

solidaxel · 07-26-2010, 01:09 PM

Do you have the sheet metal for the floor and tunnel?

fist5366 · 07-26-2010, 08:51 PM

The floor has been replaced so im going to just patch in anywhere else that needs it.

fist5366 · 07-28-2010, 11:32 PM

motor and tranny are hopefully going in this weekend see I'll be postin some more pics. All these nickels and dimes are starting to add up

fist5366 · 07-31-2010, 11:23 PM

well were making progress motor and tranny are in. Hopefully tomorrow we'll get all the details worked out, such as wiring, plugs, timming, ect. hope to have here fired up by mid week.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-01-2010, 11:06 PM

Nice job on the firewall!

fist5366 · 08-08-2010, 11:12 PM

here is the next step all wirring done just gettin ready to do the radiator and she should be ready to fire up. Im getting pretty excited.

5264chevytrucks · 08-10-2010, 12:52 PM

I am enjoying your rebuild! When I get back from Afghanistan, I am going to start on my 52 5-window. Your pictures are answering so many questions that I had

fist5366 · 08-10-2010, 11:02 PM

thanks for checkin it out and stay safe over there. I spent 15 months in Iraq with 1st cav. Just keep up the good work. And keep watchin there should be plenty more pics

solidaxel · 08-11-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fist5366

The floor has been replaced so im going to just patch in anywhere else that needs it.

I have a B--chen floor and toe board that we did not use and thought maybe ....

fist5366 · 08-14-2010, 12:01 AM

I should be good on the floor but thanks for thinkin of me. Got my drive line today and workin on puttin a fuel tank in the frame. I ended up knowin a guy who had about 5 fuel tanks laying around all sealed up with sending units if you can imagine that. Finally something worked out that didnt cost an arm and a leg. Hopefully we can get it fired up this weekend. All were lacking is puttin the radiator in and fuel tank. Im gettin excited.

fist5366 · 08-16-2010, 11:14 PM

Well we started it up and broke in the motor this weekend. Ran like a champ, sounds really good, no leaks, and all for the most part went well. We rigged up a fuel tank just for temperory use. So hopefully this weekend finish the brakes and mount the fuel tank and it sould be drivable. Then just the pain staking body work and interior.

07-10-2010, 12:12 AM	#1
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	my 53 five window Here is the start of a second rebuild first was done in 97 when I was 16 so this time im trying to do things right. Its been sitting for about ten years so its about time. More pics will follow as progress goes on. Attached Images

07-10-2010, 12:16 AM	#2
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window Getting the motor and the tranny back monday. 350 .30 over, mild motor, and 700r4 tranny built to last. I heard if you do the 700r4 put the money into the first time so I did. Cant wait , new pics comming soon

07-10-2010, 01:57 AM	#3
nomas54 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fairview Texas Posts: 9	Re: my 53 five window Looks like a solid truck. Good luck and get those pic coming.

07-14-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window the project has begun got the heads cleaned up. The front is all ready for the motor when ever i get it back. Were making progress Attached Images

07-21-2010, 02:55 PM	#5
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07-21-2010, 04:25 PM	#6
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07-21-2010, 05:11 PM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: my 53 five window Very nice and solid looking truck.

07-21-2010, 10:50 PM	#8
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window probably going the same neon blue, but toying around with orange and marron. Replacing the brake lines, fuel lines and hopefully putting in all the motor mount brackets and trans brakets this weekend. The motor is assembeled and tranny is built and ready so after this weekend hopefully wiring and then body work.

07-22-2010, 08:00 AM	#9
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07-22-2010, 10:26 AM	#10
a5Ben Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 84	Re: my 53 five window Very nice looking truck! I'm watching for details on that 350/700r installation as I want to do the same to my 49.

07-22-2010, 10:03 PM	#11
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window not much in upgrades as far as front end just mono leaf springs, new king pins. The rear is out of a 76 blazer with 3:73 and limited slip but as far as everything else pretty much all 1950's, all body parts, dash, ect are original to the truck or off another 47-53. I guess im trying to do it as clean as possible but on a thight budget. Last edited by fist5366; 07-22-2010 at 10:05 PM.

07-22-2010, 10:22 PM	#12
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: my 53 five window How does the blazer rear fit? I thought they measured good, but others think they are too wide.

07-22-2010, 11:19 PM	#13
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window The fit is not bad it was in the truck when I got it so we left it. It is alittle wider then I would like and its 6 lug. So as far as wheels and tires go you really have to get the right off set to make it tuck under if your going lower. Im probably going to run a 235-60-15 tire again, its what i ran the first time and it looked fine. If your doing a high power strip truck I probably would recomed something alittle more nerrow just to get some more width out of the tires. Im not building a 1/4 mile truck so traction is not a huge issue with me. If it wasnt already on the truck I probably would have went with something alittle narrower.

07-24-2010, 11:48 PM	#14
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window Some more pics of todays progress. Welded in some sheet meatal over the fire wall and just about got the motor ready to put in. Attached Images

07-26-2010, 01:09 PM	#15
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07-26-2010, 08:51 PM	#16
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window The floor has been replaced so im going to just patch in anywhere else that needs it. Last edited by fist5366; 07-26-2010 at 08:54 PM.

07-28-2010, 11:32 PM	#17
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window motor and tranny are hopefully going in this weekend see I'll be postin some more pics. All these nickels and dimes are starting to add up

07-31-2010, 11:23 PM	#18
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window well were making progress motor and tranny are in. Hopefully tomorrow we'll get all the details worked out, such as wiring, plugs, timming, ect. hope to have here fired up by mid week. Attached Images

08-01-2010, 11:06 PM	#19
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: my 53 five window Nice job on the firewall! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-08-2010, 11:12 PM	#20
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window here is the next step all wirring done just gettin ready to do the radiator and she should be ready to fire up. Im getting pretty excited. Attached Images

08-10-2010, 12:52 PM	#21
5264chevytrucks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: kennesaw, GA Posts: 18	Re: my 53 five window I am enjoying your rebuild! When I get back from Afghanistan, I am going to start on my 52 5-window. Your pictures are answering so many questions that I had

08-10-2010, 11:02 PM	#22
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window thanks for checkin it out and stay safe over there. I spent 15 months in Iraq with 1st cav. Just keep up the good work. And keep watchin there should be plenty more pics

08-14-2010, 12:01 AM	#24
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window I should be good on the floor but thanks for thinkin of me. Got my drive line today and workin on puttin a fuel tank in the frame. I ended up knowin a guy who had about 5 fuel tanks laying around all sealed up with sending units if you can imagine that. Finally something worked out that didnt cost an arm and a leg. Hopefully we can get it fired up this weekend. All were lacking is puttin the radiator in and fuel tank. Im gettin excited.

08-16-2010, 11:14 PM	#25
fist5366 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson , Az Posts: 89	Re: my 53 five window Well we started it up and broke in the motor this weekend. Ran like a champ, sounds really good, no leaks, and all for the most part went well. We rigged up a fuel tank just for temperory use. So hopefully this weekend finish the brakes and mount the fuel tank and it sould be drivable. Then just the pain staking body work and interior.

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