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b00sted · 02-22-2009, 06:27 PM

My 53 comes home on Saturday! Plans are to get it back on the road after sitting for 2 years and make it driveable before I start the sir ride conversion..

Here is a shot of that sexy 1970's era Seat and headliner... I do not plan on changing these.. It also has the matching door panels to go back in it...

More pictures to come!

thirdstreettito · 02-22-2009, 08:55 PM

Sweet upholstery! Lovin it.

nuke1 · 02-23-2009, 02:05 AM

can not wait to see the rest of the truck now, that is some styling interior, gotta love the 70's

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 12:02 PM

nuke1... it is nothing to look at right now... But builds like you and so many more have done are an inspiration to me and I look forward to my own buildup...

b00sted · 02-25-2009, 05:27 PM

2 more days!!!!

b00sted · 02-28-2009, 10:00 PM

Well she is home..The wife and I braved Thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and major road construction to go get this thing and get it back here.. Over 4 1/2 inch's of rain fell this morning during our trip..

Here is a couple of pics of the trip...

sgtusmc · 02-28-2009, 10:13 PM

I'm glad she's home. But most important, you guy's made it home safe. Now the fun begins!

b00sted · 02-28-2009, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the kind words.. It was a little scary at times with the flooding...

She is safe and sound inside her new home where it is always 67 degrees and dry now... I am starting a list of things to do so I can get my prioritys inline...

The worse part of rust on it so far is the panel next to where your left foot wood be from the door hinge area to the firewall.. It is shot.. And then there is the usual cab corners to do...

Someone had replaced the floor pans with a pc. of flar metal that I am planning on replacing with some real floorpans... Also someone replaced the side windows with lexan...LOL.... oh boy what some fun...

CAL 58 GMC · 02-28-2009, 10:25 PM

Now that's it's home, how about some more detailed picture?

b00sted · 02-28-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Now that's it's home, how about some more detailed picture?

After looking at your truck and it's build I am almost affraid to show you what I bought...

More pics tomorrow..

bensimmons_05 · 02-28-2009, 11:48 PM

I can only imagine your excitement! Im with CAL58 now we need some detailed pictures!!

b00sted · 03-01-2009, 10:50 AM

Well here ar ethe 2 pics from this morning... LOL.. It is snowung in middle GA... Is the world coming to an end?

First pic is of it's new home.. Second is of it inside staying warm...

And Dry!

b00sted · 03-01-2009, 11:30 AM

try this link for the detailed pics... Man do i have some work ahead of me...

http://gs87.photobucket.com/groups/k160/EU6WLKQ33X/

bensimmons_05 · 03-01-2009, 02:28 PM

BIG FAN of the checkerboard floor. Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Looks like you have a good companion to get you through the frustration.... or just slobber in the shop while you work.. keep em comin!

b00sted · 03-02-2009, 10:15 PM

We had a snow day so I took a little bit of time in the cold to get it running again and I got one fender somewhat on... There is a little bracket doming off the front of the fender towards the bottom..Does that mount to something?

65VOL · 03-04-2009, 04:07 AM

I am really jealous of these trucks. I love my 65, I do. But if I could have any other year truck it'd be a 50's chevrolet just like yours. They are just too smooth. AAAAAH, I shouldn't covet. haha, but I'm only 23 so I've plenty of time for another truck.

Keep up the posts cause I can't wait to this truck develop!

b00sted · 03-04-2009, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the kind words.. but this thing is going to be a long drawn out project... I guess I need to start a thread on it today.....

02-22-2009, 06:27 PM	#1
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	She is home! Pics! My 53 comes home on Saturday! Plans are to get it back on the road after sitting for 2 years and make it driveable before I start the sir ride conversion.. Here is a shot of that sexy 1970's era Seat and headliner... I do not plan on changing these.. It also has the matching door panels to go back in it... More pictures to come! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 02-28-2009 at 10:01 PM.

02-22-2009, 08:55 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: She comes home this weekend! Sweet upholstery! Lovin it. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-23-2009, 02:05 AM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: She comes home this weekend! can not wait to see the rest of the truck now, that is some styling interior, gotta love the 70's __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-23-2009, 12:02 PM	#4
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! nuke1... it is nothing to look at right now... But builds like you and so many more have done are an inspiration to me and I look forward to my own buildup... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-25-2009, 05:27 PM	#5
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! 2 more days!!!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-28-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! Well she is home..The wife and I braved Thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and major road construction to go get this thing and get it back here.. Over 4 1/2 inch's of rain fell this morning during our trip.. Here is a couple of pics of the trip... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-28-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: She comes home this weekend! I'm glad she's home. But most important, you guy's made it home safe. Now the fun begins! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

02-28-2009, 10:23 PM	#8
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! Thanks for the kind words.. It was a little scary at times with the flooding... She is safe and sound inside her new home where it is always 67 degrees and dry now... I am starting a list of things to do so I can get my prioritys inline... The worse part of rust on it so far is the panel next to where your left foot wood be from the door hinge area to the firewall.. It is shot.. And then there is the usual cab corners to do... Someone had replaced the floor pans with a pc. of flar metal that I am planning on replacing with some real floorpans... Also someone replaced the side windows with lexan...LOL.... oh boy what some fun... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 02-28-2009 at 10:25 PM.

02-28-2009, 10:25 PM	#9
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: She comes home this weekend! Now that's it's home, how about some more detailed picture? __________________ 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

02-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#11
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: She comes home this weekend! I can only imagine your excitement! Im with CAL58 now we need some detailed pictures!! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-01-2009, 10:50 AM	#12
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! Well here ar ethe 2 pics from this morning... LOL.. It is snowung in middle GA... Is the world coming to an end? First pic is of it's new home.. Second is of it inside staying warm... And Dry! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-01-2009, 11:30 AM	#13
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! try this link for the detailed pics... Man do i have some work ahead of me... http://gs87.photobucket.com/groups/k160/EU6WLKQ33X/ __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-01-2009, 02:28 PM	#14
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: She comes home this weekend! BIG FAN of the checkerboard floor. Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Looks like you have a good companion to get you through the frustration.... or just slobber in the shop while you work.. keep em comin! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-02-2009, 10:15 PM	#15
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! We had a snow day so I took a little bit of time in the cold to get it running again and I got one fender somewhat on... There is a little bracket doming off the front of the fender towards the bottom..Does that mount to something? __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-04-2009, 04:07 AM	#16
65VOL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	Re: She comes home this weekend! I am really jealous of these trucks. I love my 65, I do. But if I could have any other year truck it'd be a 50's chevrolet just like yours. They are just too smooth. AAAAAH, I shouldn't covet. haha, but I'm only 23 so I've plenty of time for another truck. Keep up the posts cause I can't wait to this truck develop!



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03-04-2009, 08:28 AM	#17
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: She comes home this weekend! Thanks for the kind words.. but this thing is going to be a long drawn out project... I guess I need to start a thread on it today..... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

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