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Byrne66 · 06-26-2009, 03:23 PM

Well i picked up a great project it's a one owner California all original 1953 Chevy truck. Check it out its been sitting for the past 10 years has surface rust but other than that in pretty good shape!

texas56 · 06-26-2009, 03:32 PM

Great Find!

nickp51chevy · 06-26-2009, 11:29 PM

Nice! What are your plans for it?

Byrne66 · 06-27-2009, 08:55 AM

Thanks.. i'm going to strip it and do a frame up restoration i'll keep it as original/stock as possible. I love the old school look of the 47-53 Chevy trucks.

Bigblue29 · 06-27-2009, 10:04 AM

Looks like you have a good platform to start from! Nice 5 window! How is the motor and trans? does it run?

IL boy · 06-27-2009, 12:25 PM

looks to be in great shape

72BlckButy · 06-27-2009, 12:42 PM

Great looking project!

Byrne66 · 06-29-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblue29

Looks like you have a good platform to start from! Nice 5 window! How is the motor and trans? does it run?

it's very solid. When the original owner parked it back in the mid 90s it was running. The engine and trans are original, has about 160k on it. I'm going to yank both and rebuild the engine and most likey the trans as well. This is a 4 on the floor, it has the granny or stump puller gear.

Bigblue29 · 06-29-2009, 10:47 AM

You might consider a 235 swap if you want to keep the original look with a straight 6 rather than rebuilding the 216. It will give you a little more HP, and better oiling. Should use original motor mounts but you have to move radiator forward, or switch water pumps and pulley.

Byrne66 · 07-01-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblue29

You might consider a 235 swap if you want to keep the original look with a straight 6 rather than rebuilding the 216. It will give you a little more HP, and better oiling. Should use original motor mounts but you have to move radiator forward, or switch water pumps and pulley.

Luke what do you have in your 50? You have the original 216? I thought about changing it out however it is a numbers matching complete truck so I'll most likely rebuild the 216..

Bigblue29 · 07-01-2009, 04:40 PM

I have a 55-62 full pressure 235 in mine. Looks very similar to the 216. If you need to rebuild your motor I would save it and keep it in case you ever decide to do a perfect restoration. Take a look at this Stovebolt article about the benefits of switching to a 235. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_swap_216.htm

Good luck!

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 07-01-2009, 06:07 PM

Excellent find. Have fun!

Byrne66 · 07-02-2009, 08:47 AM

Thanks Luke appreciate the info...

Byrne66 · 07-16-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblue29

I have a 55-62 full pressure 235 in mine. Looks very similar to the 216. If you need to rebuild your motor I would save it and keep it in case you ever decide to do a perfect restoration. Take a look at this Stovebolt article about the benefits of switching to a 235. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_swap_216.htm

Good luck!

thanks for the info... I've been doing my research and have decided to go with the 235. appreciate it!

Bigblue29 · 07-16-2009, 11:35 AM

Sweet! Let me know how it turns out. I know there are few guys on either board that might be able to help you locate a motor...

Mine is being pulled currently to get freshend up! Cant wait to get it back on the road.

Byrne66 · 07-16-2009, 12:09 PM

Actually I just found one, from the casting numbers looks to be late 50's. I may have some other questions later as well. By the way did you convert to 12 volt?

Bigblue29 · 07-16-2009, 12:11 PM

I would like to go 12V at some point but for now I am keeping with 6V

Byrne66 · 07-16-2009, 12:14 PM

was the 235 you dropped in a 6 volt?

Bigblue29 · 07-16-2009, 12:33 PM

I bought the truck with the 235 already installed. But from speaking with the previous owner, it had been in the truck for some time and that it was always a 6v because he never felt a need to convert anything. I am looking to do it someday so I can run modern equipment- Alternator, stereo, brighter lights, etc. As I am sure you are. If I was starting from scratch more or less like you are, I would go right for the 12v conversion. There are some good How-to's out there that pretty much explain everything involved.

06-26-2009, 03:23 PM	#1
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	1953 all original project!! Well i picked up a great project it's a one owner California all original 1953 Chevy truck. Check it out its been sitting for the past 10 years has surface rust but other than that in pretty good shape! Attached Images

06-26-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: 1953 all original project!! Great Find! __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

06-26-2009, 11:29 PM	#3
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: 1953 all original project!! Nice! What are your plans for it? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

06-27-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	Re: 1953 all original project!! Thanks.. i'm going to strip it and do a frame up restoration i'll keep it as original/stock as possible. I love the old school look of the 47-53 Chevy trucks.

06-27-2009, 10:04 AM	#5
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1953 all original project!! Looks like you have a good platform to start from! Nice 5 window! How is the motor and trans? does it run? __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

06-27-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
IL boy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 54	Re: 1953 all original project!! looks to be in great shape __________________ 55 1st Series 5 window, getting an s10 frame and 350 sbc Keeping it LOUD and ROUGH - just like BOONEMAN

06-27-2009, 12:42 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1953 all original project!! Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-29-2009, 10:47 AM	#9
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1953 all original project!! You might consider a 235 swap if you want to keep the original look with a straight 6 rather than rebuilding the 216. It will give you a little more HP, and better oiling. Should use original motor mounts but you have to move radiator forward, or switch water pumps and pulley. __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-01-2009, 04:40 PM	#11
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1953 all original project!! I have a 55-62 full pressure 235 in mine. Looks very similar to the 216. If you need to rebuild your motor I would save it and keep it in case you ever decide to do a perfect restoration. Take a look at this Stovebolt article about the benefits of switching to a 235. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_swap_216.htm Good luck! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-01-2009, 06:07 PM	#12
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: 1953 all original project!! Excellent find. Have fun! __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

07-02-2009, 08:47 AM	#13
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	Re: 1953 all original project!! Thanks Luke appreciate the info...

07-16-2009, 11:35 AM	#15
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1953 all original project!! Sweet! Let me know how it turns out. I know there are few guys on either board that might be able to help you locate a motor... Mine is being pulled currently to get freshend up! Cant wait to get it back on the road. __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-16-2009, 12:09 PM	#16
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	Re: 1953 all original project!! Actually I just found one, from the casting numbers looks to be late 50's. I may have some other questions later as well. By the way did you convert to 12 volt?

07-16-2009, 12:11 PM	#17
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1953 all original project!! I would like to go 12V at some point but for now I am keeping with 6V __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-16-2009, 12:14 PM	#18
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	Re: 1953 all original project!! was the 235 you dropped in a 6 volt?



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07-16-2009, 12:33 PM	#19
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1953 all original project!! I bought the truck with the 235 already installed. But from speaking with the previous owner, it had been in the truck for some time and that it was always a 6v because he never felt a need to convert anything. I am looking to do it someday so I can run modern equipment- Alternator, stereo, brighter lights, etc. As I am sure you are. If I was starting from scratch more or less like you are, I would go right for the 12v conversion. There are some good How-to's out there that pretty much explain everything involved. __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

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