purgatorio

[jweb]

Originally Posted by tiddlar

Which badges go here? I'm planning on keeping all the badges. This is the left side .

Some trucks had 2 emblems like this. It looks like yours did.

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by jweb

Some trucks had 2 emblems like this. It looks like yours did.

Bingo!!!! That's right. My 50 had those emblems.. This 53... Just 3100 on each side ??
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[jweb]

You may have an earlier hood or who knows what someone may have added.

Here's the correct emblem for a 53
http://www.classicparts.com/1953-54-...nfo/59%2D024/#

[mongocanfly]

I believe jweb got it right..you may have a earlier than 53 hood..in 53 they only had the series number on hood ..it appears like yours had the chevrolet in that strip and 3100 where those 2 holes are..I can't tell clearly from your pic of the truck when you got it but it looks like its got turn down door handles.do you remember? You may be like a lot of us and have a mixed bag of body parts..

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I believe jweb got it right..you may have a earlier than 53 hood..in 53 they only had the series number on hood ..it appears like yours had the chevrolet in that strip and 3100 where those 2 holes are..I can't tell clearly from your pic of the truck when you got it but it looks like its got turn down door handles.do you remember? You may be like a lot of us and have a mixed bag of body parts..

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[tiddlar]

He is right. When I bought this truck, I had to buy three cabs, two chassis , 2 sets of fenders, two hoods, ton of crap. The cab is 53 and so are the doors. They are lush button. The original 53 good wasn't good. I know now thanks to you guys and after some thought it's an earlier year hood. What should I tell the fab man? Fill in the holes then re drill when emblems are ready?
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[mongocanfly]

Emblems would be your call..I kinda like the chevrolet with the 3100 under it myself..they can still be bought..since its already setup for that it would be the simplist..but you could change it to just the 3100 badge if you want..its just what you like best..I've even seen a few custom badges cnc made for the ad trucks just to personlize it even more..some are pretty cool play on words.

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Emblems would be your call..I kinda like the chevrolet with the 3100 under it myself..they can still be bought..since its already setup for that it would be the simplist..but you could change it to just the 3100 badge if you want..its just what you like best..I've even seen a few custom badges cnc made for the ad trucks just to personlize it even more..some are pretty cool play on words.

Bought about custom emblems too. The name of it would be awesome but my brother and my mom think I'm a jack ass for naming it this . It's a long story childhood memory I have if my grandma explaining what purgatory was... I do like both emblems.. I'm so far away from that stage... It's heart breaking .
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[mongocanfly]

Haha..your truck,, your money,, you get to name it..that's how I see it...far away just means more time to make your mind up..

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Haha..your truck,, your money,, you get to name it..that's how I see it...far away just means more time to make your mind up..

Touché sir
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[jweb]

If it were me (it's not) I would fill in the lower holes where the 3100 emblem was. Then you could use either style of the Chevrolet emblems or a custom one.

[ptc]

Project is looking really fine tiddler.... Decisions on finishes are always the toughest.... just make a plan and work the plan.... enjoy!

[tiddlar]

Been googling gonna have them filled and make custom emblems ... Of? No sure yet but I have plenty of time. Thanks for the idea gentlemen !

[tiddlar]

accu air sensors

[tiddlar]

Truck is coming along. Anyone going to camp and drag in july? My truck will be entered in the under construction category...

[youngrodder]

Nice placement of the height sensor. It looks nicely protected. I need to start figuring where I will put mine.

Marc

[solidaxel]

Where is Camp and Drag ?

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Where is Camp and Drag ?

Indiana

[II_Slow]

Originally Posted by tiddlar

She was hideous. Found her in oracle az. Cab rotting away sitting on the ground. Had to rescue and glad I did.

Love this Before / After (or more specifically During). I like what you've done with it. Keep on keeping on!

[tiddlar]

7500 for this not too shabby. Read an article it made 1091hp at 19lbs of boost. I know I would need a new drive shaft. Do you guys think tranny tunnel will have to be tinkered with? I have a bellhop sing that adapts t56 magnum to sbc. If I do it'll prolly be around couple hundred in mods. Well worth it really.

[mongocanfly]

1091 hp..does it come with a new set of underdrawers?..haha..gonna need a lot of dodads to make it a complete engine..

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

1091 hp..does it come with a new set of underdrawers?..haha..gonna need a lot of dodads to make it a complete engine..

Twins, inter cooler, ecm intake headers yea... A lot more 😂😒🔫
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[tiddlar]

rest of the stake pockets done. bunch of dents being pounded out. so far so good.

[tiddlar]

Little photo shop action thanks to member virginiaslim
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[solidaxel]

Haven't you run out of $$$ on your build
They are doing a great job