Customs 1953 chevy custom build.

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Originally Posted by Stefan T

Det skall börjas i tid!!

It will begin in time!!

Cool be so young and have started with a car build

Yup , I'm really lucky to have it, I got it pretty cheap too

Originally Posted by 40StudeDude

I'm not crazy about those huge wooden hood scoops in the second photo...they just don't fit a "rad sled"...!!!

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hahahah , well I might just turn it into a woodie then

Originally Posted by Irongloves53

Hey, its awesome your first car is a '53 chevy, mine was too and still is!, I purchased it when I was 15. I didn't go the hot rod/custom route. I actually liked the car how it was and just improved upon some of the mechanicals and still kept it a numbers matching car. Check out my profile if you like, and good luck with the project.

Hey man !! That's really cool ! I bought mine when I was 15 too (just turned 16) I've always liked the 53-54 chevys and your car looks great. Thank you very much for your comment

[J-Gilmoore]

Nice looking projekt. looks solid. A lot of work buildin it to 2dr but its a good experiance.
Are you going for inline six? or v8?

[The_Monster]

Looks great! I have a 4dr daily driver and I love it. Itll never be sacrificed for a 2dr conversion as long as I own it, but everyone has their own ideas and plans. Good luck with the build, looking forward to the progress!

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Originally Posted by J-Gilmoore

Nice looking projekt. looks solid. A lot of work buildin it to 2dr but its a good experiance.
Are you going for inline six? or v8?

hey ! thank you , it depends on what I can find , but I'm thinking v8

Originally Posted by The_Monster

Looks great! I have a 4dr daily driver and I love it. Itll never be sacrificed for a 2dr conversion as long as I own it, but everyone has their own ideas and plans. Good luck with the build, looking forward to the progress!

Hi , thanks ! I really like your car , looks really cool without the hood.

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Update !! Today I got the body off the frame , here are some pics , comment and enjoy !

[kuztomklaus]

Man! You did a lot Bro! I call that PROGRESS! I see you had the exact same problem with the back of the frame as I did with my '53 Chevy. Mine was even rotted away 3 feet in from the back.
I drove with the 6 for many years before I decided to go v8. If you have questions and you think I can be of any help let me know!

Klaus

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Originally Posted by kuztomklaus

Man! You did a lot Bro! I call that PROGRESS! I see you had the exact same problem with the back of the frame as I did with my '53 Chevy. Mine was even rotted away 3 feet in from the back.
I drove with the 6 for many years before I decided to go v8. If you have questions and you think I can be of any help let me know!

Klaus

Hey bud !! Oh really ? It feels good to have some professionals on here ,haha

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Hey again ! I got a quick update for ya ! Just finished this metal frame, now I can flip the car over and work on the floor and rust under the body, here is a pic

[J-Gilmoore]

Looks god. alot easier to work now ey? Man i really miss my old -49 when i see this. but ive decided not to by anything until the b11 bomber is finnished. been lookin at a -50 olds 98 standin at a friend of mine, Man, just want to by!

[kuztomklaus]

That's a great idea Bro!
Keep your back and knees away from the cold concrete floors. When I started working on cars 30 years ago, the older guys told me just that and I didn't listen to well and look at me now, with sore back and hurting knees, going dammit why didn't I listen back then? See you're already smarter than the most of us!

Klaus

[J-Gilmoore]

Thats true Klaus, been there done that too. mostly outside in the snow during winter.
This guy is really lucky being inside in a warm cosy garage.

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Originally Posted by J-Gilmoore

Looks god. alot easier to work now ey? Man i really miss my old -49 when i see this. but ive decided not to by anything until the b11 bomber is finnished. been lookin at a -50 olds 98 standin at a friend of mine, Man, just want to by!

Thanks yea 49's are awesome , oldsmobiles are really cool too , I would buy it right away

Originally Posted by kuztomklaus

That's a great idea Bro!
Keep your back and knees away from the cold concrete floors. When I started working on cars 30 years ago, the older guys told me just that and I didn't listen to well and look at me now, with sore back and hurting knees, going dammit why didn't I listen back then? See you're already smarter than the most of us!

Klaus

Thank you , I'll also mount wheels on the frame so I can move it around easier ,because I'll get it sand blasted very soon

[bonez]

Originally Posted by kuztomklaus

That's a great idea Bro!
Keep your back and knees away from the cold concrete floors. When I started working on cars 30 years ago, the older guys told me just that and I didn't listen to well and look at me now, with sore back and hurting knees, going dammit why didn't I listen back then? See you're already smarter than the most of us!

Klaus

Klaus man, lookin at the pics he also has the space to do it.
Dunno about you, but i have a one car garage, well, it fits two, but in lenght not width, so theres little space to work around a car and i work in the back yard on dirt and grass.
I would love a rotisserie or similar to avoid overhead welds and grinds, but it just aint an option right now.

Keep up the great work man. Motivation is number one. w/out it you can have all the best tools and still achieve nothin.
Unfortunateley cars dont build themself ahahah

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Originally Posted by bonez

Klaus man, lookin at the pics he also has the space to do it.
Dunno about you, but i have a one car garage, well, it fits two, but in lenght not width, so theres little space to work around a car and i work in the back yard on dirt and grass.
I would love a rotisserie or similar to avoid overhead welds and grinds, but it just aint an option right now.

Keep up the great work man. Motivation is number one. w/out it you can have all the best tools and still achieve nothin.
Unfortunateley cars dont build themself ahahah

Hehe thank you ,that's true man. H.A.M.B keeps me motivated , It's great to see all the customs on here and it's the best motivation ever for a car builder in my opinion.

[motoandy]

looks like a strong start! Keep up the good work....

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Originally Posted by motoandy

looks like a strong start! Keep up the good work....

Thanks !

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Update !! Got the frame mounted and flipped the car over , surprisigly easy.. so now it's much easier to work on the floors and rust. But now I have to get the underbody cleaned for the sand blaster

[mrconcdid]

Nice flipper, beats working underneath it. Looking good!

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Originally Posted by mrconcdid

Nice flipper, beats working underneath it. Looking good!

Thanks ! It's really easy to move it around now too

[Norrland]

This will be a cool projekt to follow. How much will you chopp it? Any other body modifications you are planing for it?


Way to go. It will be a rad ride when you have finished it.