'53 Chevy truck - My crazy project

[old injun]

thanks for all the info. after posting my questions i looked at some pics and narrowed it down to 51 thru 53 but did not know about the door handles so that will help more. just want to get it close so i dont try to title it as the wrong year. post some more pics of this awsome ride from overseas,cant wait to see it finished

[orula]

Originally Posted by Mr48chev

As far as I know there are no vin or other numbers on the frames of these trucks.

A search will bring up a couple of sites that have either or both engine number and cab tag number information on how to tell the year model of the truck.

There are also a couple of good sites that show identifying items on the trucks as far as year model goes.


Back to the hood adjustment: I hope these aren't too big but they need to be big enough for Orula to read easily.

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You can also find them here:
http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w...0truck%20info/

I hope that helps some on the hood.

Thank you so much Mr48Chev,

this document will be of great help to me.

Many thanks

Frank

[orula]

Hello to all,

about the windshield.... I'm reminded of an event that happened to me during a reversal of the cab.

I fell on the cabin floor and has crushed the middle.



May have reduced the space as shown by the arrow...?






Please someone tell me the exact measurement from the edge of the windshield above the one below.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you so much man

[oldman2]

Frank, the assembly manual shows this to be 15.16". I checked an old cab that still has the rubber in it. From the top of the rubber (top of cab) to the bottom of the rubber (at cowl) this dimension is 16.625". Hope this helps, or someone else chims in with more info....Jim

[orula]

Originally Posted by oldman2

Frank, the assembly manual shows this to be 15.16". I checked an old cab that still has the rubber in it. From the top of the rubber (top of cab) to the bottom of the rubber (at cowl) this dimension is 16.625". Hope this helps, or someone else chims in with more info....Jim

Thank you so much Jim ,
your help is always valuable.

Later I go to see my measurements.

Many thanks

Frank

[yaidunno]

Frank, i just measured my cab (no glass or rubber) and came up with 15.125 inches roughly. I see in the photo of the cab on its roof, that the center windshield pillar is bent. I wonder if you dont have the roof fully pushed back out?

[orula]

Originally Posted by yaidunno

Frank, i just measured my cab (no glass or rubber) and came up with 15.125 inches roughly. I see in the photo of the cab on its roof, that the center windshield pillar is bent. I wonder if you dont have the roof fully pushed back out?

Hi Yaidunno,

I tried to put in place as it was before but with the center beam
is not easy. Perhaps nothing has happened but I doubt it came because the windshield does not fit well. Maybe the rubber needs to be changed ... I do not know.

Many many thanks for your help


Frank

[Chevy54]

Great progress Frank, Did I miss something.... How did you end up with California plates? They look good on it!

[orula]

Originally Posted by Chevy54

Great progress Frank, Did I miss something.... How did you end up with California plates? They look good on it!

Hi Eric,

thanks.

Plates were already installed on the truck when I bought it because it comes from California. Unfortunately I can not leave and I'll have to replace them with Italian license plates .

Soon there will be new updates

Thank yo so much

Frank

[oldman2]

We will be waiting for the updates....Jim

[TruckBizz]

Wow Orula your truck is awesome!

[orula]

Originally Posted by Logic

Wow Orula your truck is awesome!

Many thanks Logic

[oldman2]

Hey Frank, anything happening worth posting, we don't want you to think we forgot about you....Jim

[orula]

Originally Posted by oldman2

Hey Frank, anything happening worth posting, we don't want you to think we forgot about you....Jim

Thank you so much Jim,
I'm working and soon I can document with pictures .

I will not disappoint

Frank

[oldman2]

You have NOT disappointed us yet, I'm sure we all will enjoy what comes next...Jim

[shtterbug8]

so was that windsheild brace bent? just curious

[orula]

Originally Posted by shtterbug8

so was that windsheild brace bent? just curious

Shtterbug8 no, not yet .
I'm working on other things but soon I will return to the windshield.

Many thanks


Frank

[orula]

Hello guys, some little update .

This morning came the Ididit Steering Column and I immediately
installed on the truck.

This is a paintable column and will be painted white like the dash





Air Ride installed. Ride Tech Shockwave 8000 series come
in a few days to complete the work

[BANDITO]

Nice work Frank!!!!

[n847]

Wow...It just keeps getting better!