1953 Extended Cab - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**mongocanfly** · 02-02-2017, 02:02 AM

Dang ..that things looking like a truck again..what size tires you running?

lower50's · 02-02-2017, 08:20 AM

Them there are some nice steam rollers!! If I see it right, 335/30/20?

solidaxel · 02-02-2017, 09:12 AM

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And how much tire do you have on the rear?

Great, that should take some abuse !

II_Slow · 02-02-2017, 10:12 AM

Sexy from rear! Love that wheel and tire combo.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-02-2017, 10:39 AM

Awesome build!

Deer_hunter_088 · 02-02-2017, 10:39 AM

following!!!!!!

crestronwizard · 02-02-2017, 12:21 PM

Thanks everyone. 335/30/20 tires

**youngrodder** · 02-02-2017, 02:54 PM

Love everything about your truck especially the wheel and tire combo. This is the same diameter tire that I run on my 48 (only wider). Nice too see a 20" wheel with some decent sidewall.

Thanks
Marc

**mongocanfly** · 02-02-2017, 10:44 PM

Ok got the size..now what brand tire you got?

crestronwizard · 02-03-2017, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Ok got the size..now what brand tire you got?

michelin pilot super sport

crestronwizard · 02-03-2017, 06:10 PM

Fronts are on now

**mongocanfly** · 02-03-2017, 10:44 PM

Looking good on all 4s

1950chevy4x4 · 02-05-2017, 11:43 AM

Could you tell me what you used for the skin on the roof? I'm considering the Sam stretch for mine and I was thinking of using the skin from the back of the cab to match the rounded edge. I would be dering the cab back panel from LMC.

1950chevy4x4 · 02-05-2017, 05:34 PM

Another question, how long did you stretch the cab? This is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

solidaxel · 02-05-2017, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1950chevy4x4

Another question, how long did you stretch the cab? This is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

I did a stretch on a 53 and found out when finished if we would have gone only nine inches we could have used the running boards from a long bed and saved a bit of time on extending the boards, just my $.02

crestronwizard · 02-06-2017, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

I did a stretch on a 53 and found out when finished if we would have gone only nine inches we could have used the running boards from a long bed and saved a bit of time on extending the boards, just my $.02

We used a new roof skin. If I did it again I'd use a suburban roof skin. We added 19 or 21 inches I believe. I wanted to be able to use a full size bench seat for the rear.
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1950chevy4x4 · 02-08-2017, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

I did a stretch on a 53 and found out when finished if we would have gone only nine inches we could have used the running boards from a long bed and saved a bit of time on extending the boards, just my $.02

Thanks for the info. I'm new to the custom truck build world. I've had my truck 22 years since I was 15. I've tried starting the build several times, this time I want to see it through and get her on the road... it's about time.

1950chevy4x4 · 02-08-2017, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by crestronwizard

We used a new roof skin. If I did it again I'd use a suburban roof skin. We added 19 or 21 inches I believe. I wanted to be able to use a full size bench seat for the rear.
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Yeah that sounds good but where can I find a suburban roof?

crestronwizard · 02-12-2017, 11:41 PM

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Yeah that sounds good but where can I find a suburban roof?

I never looked for that particular item but my parts came from fixmyrust.com

crestronwizard · 02-19-2017, 12:29 AM

Bought a 2000 Chevy Truck for the drivetrain to use in a 31 Chevy I'm doing. Added bonus , I am using the seats in the 53.

Test fitting the rear seat. Not bad, going to modify the mounts and lower it a bit. Probably get rid of the headrests.

It fits but tight. Think I am going to ditch the center jump seat and just build a console.

The girls have claimed the truck.

1950chevy4x4 · 02-19-2017, 02:53 AM

Sweet, the truck is looking good. Do you think you added enough space for the back seat? You said that you added around 20"?

crestronwizard · 02-19-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1950chevy4x4

Sweet, the truck is looking good. Do you think you added enough space for the back seat? You said that you added around 20"?

After I modify the back seat to fit like I want it, it will be similar to the room in a modern extended cab. That being said, I am spoiled by my daily driver (2013 F-150 Crew Cab) which has as much room in the back as in the front. This will work ok for me but 4 more inches would have been nice (I've heard that somewhere before).

**youngrodder** · 02-19-2017, 10:02 PM

Yes, ditch the head rests and that seat looks very good in there..
I like the idea of lowering the seats slightly as well.

Marc

lower50's · 02-21-2017, 09:36 AM

Those seats are going to make the truck so nice to drive.

crestronwizard · 03-03-2017, 01:54 PM

Starting to layout wiring for the truck. I won't actually make any connections yet. This is so I can make any needed holes, mounts, plates, etc before paint.

02-02-2017, 02:02 AM	#101
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,590	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Dang ..that things looking like a truck again..what size tires you running?

02-02-2017, 08:20 AM	#102
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Them there are some nice steam rollers!! If I see it right, 335/30/20? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-02-2017, 10:12 AM	#104
II_Slow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Celeste, Tx Posts: 266	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Sexy from rear! Love that wheel and tire combo. __________________ 1955 SB Stepside 3100 big window cab on a 99 Ram 2500 Frame w/ 12-V Cummins diesel power and 47RH AOD transmission http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640042

02-02-2017, 10:39 AM	#105
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,829	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Awesome build! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-02-2017, 10:39 AM	#106
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 1953 Extended Cab following!!!!!! __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

02-02-2017, 12:21 PM	#107
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Thanks everyone. 335/30/20 tires __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-02-2017, 02:54 PM	#108
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,753	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Love everything about your truck especially the wheel and tire combo. This is the same diameter tire that I run on my 48 (only wider). Nice too see a 20" wheel with some decent sidewall. Thanks Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-02-2017, 10:44 PM	#109
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,590	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Ok got the size..now what brand tire you got?

02-03-2017, 06:10 PM	#111
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Fronts are on now __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-03-2017, 10:44 PM	#112
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,590	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Looking good on all 4s

02-05-2017, 11:43 AM	#113
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Could you tell me what you used for the skin on the roof? I'm considering the Sam stretch for mine and I was thinking of using the skin from the back of the cab to match the rounded edge. I would be dering the cab back panel from LMC.

02-05-2017, 05:34 PM	#114
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Another question, how long did you stretch the cab? This is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

02-19-2017, 12:29 AM	#120
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Bought a 2000 Chevy Truck for the drivetrain to use in a 31 Chevy I'm doing. Added bonus , I am using the seats in the 53. Test fitting the rear seat. Not bad, going to modify the mounts and lower it a bit. Probably get rid of the headrests. It fits but tight. Think I am going to ditch the center jump seat and just build a console. The girls have claimed the truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

02-19-2017, 02:53 AM	#121
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Sweet, the truck is looking good. Do you think you added enough space for the back seat? You said that you added around 20"?

02-19-2017, 10:02 PM	#123
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,753	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Yes, ditch the head rests and that seat looks very good in there.. I like the idea of lowering the seats slightly as well. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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02-21-2017, 09:36 AM	#124
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Those seats are going to make the truck so nice to drive. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-03-2017, 01:54 PM	#125
crestronwizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 76	Re: 1953 Extended Cab Starting to layout wiring for the truck. I won't actually make any connections yet. This is so I can make any needed holes, mounts, plates, etc before paint. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648783

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