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How to lower my 53 Chevy truck?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by orula, Nov 29, 2010.

  1. Nuvolari
    Joined: Nov 30, 2010
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    Nuvolari
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    from Italy

  2. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    orula
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    Today I installed many parts of the front end.
    Tomorrow I would like to install the Wilwood brake kit.
    I can not wait to finish even if the assembly is very pleasant to do....
    Sorry for my english:)


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  3. orula
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    Thanks to all, I am very happy that you like my project
     
  4. BANDITO
    Joined: Apr 23, 2010
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    Yesssssssssssss...
     
  5. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Many thanx Bandito, paint the frame white it was your idea, I think the merit is yours for half :)
     
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  6. Mr48chev
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    Nice work I'll be keeping an eye on this one.
     
  7. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Hello guys,
    as I promised here are other updates.
    Today I installed the front hubs and the front brake kit but I could not resist
    to try a wheel Wheel Vintique.

    What do you think ?



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  8. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Many thanks, I am very pleased. If you have tips for me please tell me.
    :)
     
  9. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Hello everyone. Today I installed the Rack&Pinion and thought I'd post pictures of the frame as it was before the works.


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    Hello guys, I'll see you next update [​IMG]
     
  10. Chevy54
    Joined: Sep 27, 2009
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    from Orange, CA

    Looking soooo good man!!
     
  11. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Many thanks Chevy54 [​IMG]
     
  12. Wow!!! Keep up the hard work! Great detail! Subscribed............


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  13. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Hello everyone, today I tried to find the right location for the air compressor but maybe I should wait for the assembly of the bed to evaluate all dimensions


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    Please if you have advice for me on how to place the compressor in the right way, I look forward to hearing from you .

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  14. lowphat53
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    from Virginia

    Looks awesome. As for the compressors I would mount them in the same spot you have them but mount them on their sides, with the filters facing the back. That way if they need to be removed, they are much easier to get to. Once you install a bedfloor you might have issues getting to them as you have them now. They look great though, it would be a shame to hide them.
     
  15. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    It is true, it would be a shame to hide them but I thought the bed who gets up so you can see and work on it. It might be a good idea?
    For example this:


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    Many thanks :)
     
  16. AAFD
    Joined: Apr 13, 2010
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    from US of A

    Very nice! I love the white frame.
     
  17. chaddilac
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
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    I dig that with a shovel!!! Nice!
     
  18. GhostTown
    Joined: Jul 21, 2008
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    from Idaho

    Did you seriously buy a California five window in that nice of condition, ship it to Italy, and then fill in the corner glass?

    I'm running Ride Tech stuff on my truck, too. It's not all chromed of course, but it's great stuff.
     
  19. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Hi GhostTown, I was very pleased to receive this your message. When the truck arrived in Italy I realized that the conditions were not real as it seemed. I wanted to redo the interior but the water came from the windshield, there was rust everywhere and it was difficult to ride on the road so I decided to start all over again with some updates.
    I had always wanted a 3100 Chevy 3 windows, but only after taking a 5 windows I changed my mind. The only solution was to close the corner glass. It was not an easy job but definitely a little crazy.
    If you want we can share photos of their work, if I can help I will be happy and will be a pleasure to see photos of your work. Thank you and good continuation. See you soon. Frank
     
  20. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
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    Hello guys,

    please I need advice from you. I just bought this tri-power fuel system but....

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    ...only after I discovered that to install the system I need an engine 327. I would like to rebuilt one, you can recommend some excellent brand of rebuilt kit for 327 Chevy engine? Eagle maybe or?

    Many thanks
     
  21. fastcar1953
    Joined: Oct 23, 2009
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    nice frame,any updates
     
  22. ronk16
    Joined: Mar 27, 2010
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    I would have to agree with 54, i have some shockwaves and mind you they are primo pieces but give a hard ride with vette like handeling, had them in the rear of my 59 f100 and now switching to bags and shocks, my kidneys are very happy now. great looking job on the ride......
     
  23. draggin53chevy
    Joined: Oct 25, 2013
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    Any recent updates? I appreciate your thread and will shortly be starting my project. I want to use the Original frame as you did and air bag it. I love what your doing keep it up.:)
     
  24. orula
    Joined: May 12, 2010
    Posts: 437

    orula
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    Hi Draggin,

    many thanks for the compliments. You can see the finished project here.

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568254

    These days I'm installing the tri-power. Soon more updates.

    If I can help you with various information please do not hesitate to contact me :)



    Frank
     

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