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_Ogre · 09-18-2018, 11:38 AM

lowcountry of south carolina may be under water at this time

**bobinbc** · 09-19-2018, 01:00 PM

Looks like a very nice truck, congrats. First thing I would do is get it up on a hoist and take a good careful look at everything under there.

BEFORE YOU TAKE THE WIFE FOR A RIDE take it out solo and make sure everything works properly and IT"S GOT ENOUGH GAS. Don't ask me how I know this lol

Russell Ashley · 09-19-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

lowcountry of south carolina may be under water at this time

It went farther north into North Carolina so SC mostly missed it. Bluffton is just across the river from Savannah so that's why I mentioned my friends shop in my first post.

Melnickta · 09-19-2018, 04:19 PM

Thus proving that there's "no education in the second kick of the mule..."

Luckily we were spared Hurricane Florence's wrath down here. Got barely a sprinkle of rain and hardly a good stiff breeze. Our neighbors to the north were not as lucky.

Russell Ashley · 09-19-2018, 06:21 PM

I just saw this on FB and they said it is in Florida. I thought it was yours at first.

Melnickta · 09-19-2018, 09:17 PM

No. Those 5 windows are so nice.

Melnickta · 09-21-2018, 11:52 AM

The seller sent me some more pics (for insurance purposes). Truck was picked up this morning and should be delivered on Sunday.

Melnickta · 09-21-2018, 01:31 PM

The seller sent me some more pics (for insurance purposes). Truck was picked up this morning and should be delivered on Sunday.

**joedoh** · 09-21-2018, 03:11 PM

looks better and better with every picture.

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Originally Posted by Henry50

Looks like a pretty nice truck. It has a 54-55 bed on it and was raised just a little to fit the 53 frame.

in the latest picture I saw the bed in relation to the rear cab wall and had a tightening feeling in my chest, because I just set up the bed on my truck and it is lower. thanks for being so articulate, it really pulled me off the ceiling.

nvrdone · 09-23-2018, 10:28 PM

so does the wife know about the truck yet? or will you be sleeping in the bed down by the river ? after your wife calms down, take her for a ride. after the waves and looks she just might start to enjoy it.

pvienneau · 09-25-2018, 02:27 PM

Welcome, did the truck arrive?

BTW - it looks awesome

MARTINSR · 09-25-2018, 03:02 PM

Drive it!

Brian

lv2tri2 · 09-25-2018, 03:43 PM

Everyone has an opinion for what looks best or right with an AD, mine is, you have the best combination of body and cab possible. Never cared for the 5 window, it looks like an after thought and bothers the clean lines. Don't like a chopped top either, and with the 54 and later bed, standing taller, it lowers the cab height in proportion. Nice truck. IMO

Melnickta · 09-26-2018, 12:55 PM

Truck came in. Love it. Had to charge the battery, but I cranked right up.

Steering box has 3-4” of play in it and driving it is like skating on ice. Need to get that looked at.

Trying to get pics to load now.

Melnickta · 09-26-2018, 12:59 PM

Pics!

MARTINSR · 09-26-2018, 01:09 PM

DRIVE IT! Right on!

Brian

NorCalGal · 09-26-2018, 02:39 PM

We need a driving video

mikebte · 09-26-2018, 04:58 PM

So cool, for sure need a video of that bad boy.

Black_Sheep · 09-27-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Sometimes its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. As I found out when I purchased my first Snap-on tool box when I was just a wee little wrench turner.

Words to live by...

Nice looking truck, it appears that a lot of the hard work has already been done

Melnickta · 09-28-2018, 05:53 AM

Engine bay is much tidier than I expected.

Anyone know how to tighten the steering? Going to try to do the 10 mile/ 30 minute drive to work in it today.

**oldman3** · 09-28-2018, 10:21 AM

Noticed they's no mechanical fan blade, does it have electrical pusher upfront?...Jim

Melnickta · 09-28-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Noticed they's no mechanical fan blade, does it have electrical pusher upfront?...Jim

It doesn't. Makes me a little nervous driving it around.

MARTINSR · 09-28-2018, 02:42 PM

It may stay cool driving it because the fan isn't even needed after 25 mph or so. But in traffic or stopped a lot at lights, you are going to cook. Are you sure there isn't an electric fan in front of the radiator behind the grille?

Brian

Melnickta · 09-28-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

It may stay cool driving it because the fan isn't even needed after 25 mph or so. But in traffic or stopped a lot at lights, you are going to cook. Are you sure there isn't an electric fan in front of the radiator behind the grille?

Brian

I stand corrected. There is an electric fan in front of the radiator. Still don't know if it's cooling properly as I need a different thermostat adapter installed. Will do next week.

dsraven · 09-28-2018, 04:25 PM

if trying to tighten up the steering, first look to see what is causing the looseness. it could be the tie rods, kingpins, steering box or wheel bearings. some tie rods are adjustable for wear. the box is also adjustable for slop in the gears as long as the bearing/bushings are not the cause, the wheel bearings are also adjustable to a point.
first, have a buddy wiggle the play in the steering while you look underneath at the tie rods and drag link joints. then you gotta jack it up, place on stands under the i beam axle and then do some wiggle checks of the kingpins and wheel bearings.
nice truck by the looks of it. enjoy. do a safety check first though. you know, lights, signals, brakes, tires, seat belts, door latches, wipers etc.

09-18-2018, 11:38 AM	#26
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09-19-2018, 01:00 PM	#27
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Looks like a very nice truck, congrats. First thing I would do is get it up on a hoist and take a good careful look at everything under there. BEFORE YOU TAKE THE WIFE FOR A RIDE take it out solo and make sure everything works properly and IT"S GOT ENOUGH GAS. Don't ask me how I know this lol __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/

09-19-2018, 04:19 PM	#29
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Thus proving that there's "no education in the second kick of the mule..." Luckily we were spared Hurricane Florence's wrath down here. Got barely a sprinkle of rain and hardly a good stiff breeze. Our neighbors to the north were not as lucky.

09-19-2018, 06:21 PM	#30
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! I just saw this on FB and they said it is in Florida. I thought it was yours at first. Attached Images

09-19-2018, 09:17 PM	#31
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! No. Those 5 windows are so nice.

09-21-2018, 11:52 AM	#32
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! The seller sent me some more pics (for insurance purposes). Truck was picked up this morning and should be delivered on Sunday. Attached Images

09-21-2018, 01:31 PM	#33
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! The seller sent me some more pics (for insurance purposes). Truck was picked up this morning and should be delivered on Sunday.

09-23-2018, 10:28 PM	#35
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! so does the wife know about the truck yet? or will you be sleeping in the bed down by the river ? after your wife calms down, take her for a ride. after the waves and looks she just might start to enjoy it.

09-25-2018, 02:27 PM	#36
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09-25-2018, 03:02 PM	#37
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Drive it! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-25-2018, 03:43 PM	#38
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 245	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Everyone has an opinion for what looks best or right with an AD, mine is, you have the best combination of body and cab possible. Never cared for the 5 window, it looks like an after thought and bothers the clean lines. Don't like a chopped top either, and with the 54 and later bed, standing taller, it lowers the cab height in proportion. Nice truck. IMO

09-26-2018, 12:55 PM	#39
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Truck came in. Love it. Had to charge the battery, but I cranked right up. Steering box has 3-4” of play in it and driving it is like skating on ice. Need to get that looked at. Trying to get pics to load now.

09-26-2018, 12:59 PM	#40
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Pics! Attached Images

09-26-2018, 01:09 PM	#41
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! DRIVE IT! Right on! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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09-26-2018, 04:58 PM	#43
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09-28-2018, 05:53 AM	#45
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! Engine bay is much tidier than I expected. Anyone know how to tighten the steering? Going to try to do the 10 mile/ 30 minute drive to work in it today. Attached Images

09-28-2018, 10:21 AM	#46
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09-28-2018, 02:42 PM	#48
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! It may stay cool driving it because the fan isn't even needed after 25 mph or so. But in traffic or stopped a lot at lights, you are going to cook. Are you sure there isn't an electric fan in front of the radiator behind the grille? Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-28-2018, 04:25 PM	#50
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,824	Re: Just bought a 1953 Chevy 3100! if trying to tighten up the steering, first look to see what is causing the looseness. it could be the tie rods, kingpins, steering box or wheel bearings. some tie rods are adjustable for wear. the box is also adjustable for slop in the gears as long as the bearing/bushings are not the cause, the wheel bearings are also adjustable to a point. first, have a buddy wiggle the play in the steering while you look underneath at the tie rods and drag link joints. then you gotta jack it up, place on stands under the i beam axle and then do some wiggle checks of the kingpins and wheel bearings. nice truck by the looks of it. enjoy. do a safety check first though. you know, lights, signals, brakes, tires, seat belts, door latches, wipers etc.

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