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Old 11-06-2014, 12:18 PM   #1
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1953 Extended Cab
Hello All. New to the board. This is a truck I'm building for my oldest son. Had it about 18 months. Been working on it on and off.

This is what we started with



This is what we have now









Chassis waiting on us
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Old 11-06-2014, 12:45 PM   #2
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Cool build! Is it going on the AME frame?
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Old 11-06-2014, 12:48 PM   #3
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Thanks. Yes it is
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Old 11-08-2014, 02:23 AM   #4
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It's nice to see another one. Good looking build.
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Old 11-08-2014, 02:39 AM   #5
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Very cool. Lot's of work between the first and second picture....would you mind sharing some of that? With the AME chassis this is going to be a nice one.
And welcome!
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Old 11-08-2014, 10:36 AM   #6
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Re: 1953 Extended Cab
Too cool! Nice metal work. Looks like tons of hours to get where you are now. Hope son appreciates what your doing for him. Are you adopting? LOL!

Do you still have the stock chassis around?
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Old 02-06-2015, 10:36 PM   #7
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Starting to get a little work done.



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Old 02-06-2015, 10:41 PM   #8
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Will have it rolling this week and hopefully get the cab on.
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Old 02-06-2015, 11:03 PM   #9
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Very cool looking build. The chassis looks really good.

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Old 02-07-2015, 11:38 AM   #10
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I'm in. Looking real nice!
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Old 02-16-2015, 04:55 PM   #11
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Started doing some very rough mockup
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Old 02-16-2015, 07:53 PM   #12
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Looking good!
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Coming along nicely.
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Old 02-17-2015, 07:30 PM   #14
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Thanks! Trying to decide what powerplant we're going to run..............
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Old 02-21-2015, 12:00 PM   #15
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Thanks! Trying to decide what powerplant we're going to run..............
Duramax!
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Old 02-23-2015, 09:13 PM   #16
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That would be interesting
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Old 02-25-2015, 12:24 PM   #17
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Thanks! Trying to decide what powerplant we're going to run..............
Nice to see more extended cab pick ups.

Have you entertained the LS platform?
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Old 02-25-2015, 12:43 PM   #18
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That's most likely what I'll go with. I wanted something massive to fill the engine bay. LSX454 would be nice but out of the budget.
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Think 5.3 LM4 and a good tune, it will be hard to keep rear tires on that truck!!
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Old 02-25-2015, 08:19 PM   #20
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I like the 5.3's. Have seen a bunch of 6.0's also.
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I'm going LS too and although the engine bay is massive it gets pretty small firewall to radiator so plan on either a recessed firewall or getting the corvette accessory drive. Either way its a tight fit but it does fit.
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Old 02-25-2015, 10:14 PM   #22
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I'm going LS too and although the engine bay is massive it gets pretty small firewall to radiator so plan on either a recessed firewall or getting the corvette accessory drive. Either way its a tight fit but it does fit.
I have been noticing that as I look through all the awesome builds on this site. I think we're going to set the engine back and redo the firewall.
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Old 02-25-2015, 10:17 PM   #23
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I have been noticing that as I look through all the awesome builds on this site. I think we're going to set the engine back and redo the firewall.
That way is more work and less money and seems pretty common on this forum. I chose to throw cash and it and buy the other accessory drive to save space. I have limited fabrication skills. Either way you will be really happy with the LS.
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Old 02-26-2015, 09:27 AM   #24
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We are installing a LS in a 46 Chevy with truck front drive and it all fits without cutting the firewall.,did have to trim the toe board for the 4L60E but we have just enough room for everything, even the A/C, but re located to the top
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Old 02-28-2015, 09:08 PM   #25
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That sounds good. Thanks everyone.
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