'53 Chevy truck- Crazy Adventure

[Frank64]

Hello everyone.
After introducing myself I want to share with you my adventure.


This is my 53 when I bought it, but seemed in very good condition .....
was in need of a frame-off.

Cab removing

Frame...

 

[vwnate1]

Nice !

I see no rust anywhere , that's hard to find .

It certainly didn't need a frame off resto but I'm pleased you're giving it one .

 

[Kens 50 PU]

Hey Frank, I've been following your build for a while over on the HAMB. You are one talented guy!

 

[Flashlight]

You are right Nate...I have mine priced as a renovation...a guy asked why it wasn't a Frame-off, I said it really doesn't need one yet! But...for the money I'm asking you could do one and come out alright. He really couldn't understand why he would do the work. Oh well!

 

[Frank64]

Hey Frank, I've been following your build for a while over on the HAMB. You are one talented guy!

Thanks Kens

 

[Frank64]

More pics

Frame updates...

Motor mount welding for a new 350 SB

Rear 4 link on the rear

Frame C-Notched

 

[Frank64]

My new engine from enginefactory...

Rebuilded TH350 transmission

GM 8.5 10 Bolt Rear End

New aluminum driveshaft

New SS exhaust tubing with polished SS Magnaflow Mufflers

 

[ccharr]

Welcome aboard Frank, Thanks for sharing the progress of your trucks rebuild.

Enjoy,
Charles

 

[Blueflame236]

Wow if i had your scills , time and money

Welcome aboard.

This project is what many people dream about. These trucks are so greatfull objects to rebuild. You show that you have a lot of scills and i like your tech solutions aswell.

Thanks for sharing your pictures and story Martinius/Norway.

 

[Frank64]

Other pics

New gas tank from Classicparts

New polished aluminum Radiator

 

[Frank64]

'55 Chevy Horns white painted with chrome cover

Now the restoration is at this point,
these are the last pictures taken a week ago

My air ride setup...

Ididit steering column

 

[Elky67]

Wow

Hey Frank,

looking fabulous, seems like you´re building your truck with great attention
in details.

Please keep the pictures coming, can´t wait, to see your truck slamed on the pavement

 

[Frank64]

Hey Frank,

looking fabulous, seems like you´re building your truck with great attention
in details.

Please keep the pictures coming, can´t wait, to see your truck slamed on the pavement

Thank you so much Elky,

it will take 10 months and.... lots of money

 

[ol' chebby]

Nice truck. With those bags ran with "T" to each axle, you will want to run a thick sway bar front and rear to control body roll and air transfer. I had mine that way at first, it got exciting when hard cornering!

 

[Zig]

If only that was a GMC, Frank~ *NICE* work!!!

WOW!

 

[Blueflame236]

Linkage at the rearend and airtank !

Hey Frank

I wanna ask you if the linkage is a standard solution or if you had to make it all , brackets and rods ect. is it posseble to show with a picture how you connected these rods at the opposite side ? I am intrested to know aswell wich air suspension solution you have choosen (what brand) tank and other parts ?

Martinius.

Thank you so much Elky,

it will take 10 months and.... lots of money

 

[Frank64]

Many thanks to all

 

[Frank64]

Hey Frank

I wanna ask you if the linkage is a standard solution or if you had to make it all , brackets and rods ect. is it posseble to show with a picture how you connected these rods at the opposite side ? I am intrested to know aswell wich air suspension solution you have choosen (what brand) tank and other parts ?

Martinius.

Hi Martinius,


I chose Zenith because I wanted it to be all chrome
This: http://shop.air-zenith.com/dual-ob2prokit.aspx

I decided to install 2 valves for rear and 2 for front.

Unfortunately I'm not very familiar with English and I can not translate all that you write to me
Tell me how I can help, I have many photos to send to you.

Many thanks


Frank

 

[Frank64]

Nice truck. With those bags ran with "T" to each axle, you will want to run a thick sway bar front and rear to control body roll and air transfer. I had mine that way at first, it got exciting when hard cornering!

Hi Chebby,

as I said before in another post unfortunately I'm not very familiar with English and I can not translate all that you write to me, sorry .

What do you mean by sway bar front and rear?

Please can you post pictures?


Thank you so much

Frank

 

[Blueflame236]

Pictures of the rear end linkage wil do

hey Frank

I whas in Oslo today and saw your reply when i came home. I mean the brackets and the rods between the rearend and your crossover connection.
Pictures will do offcourse.

Thank you to Martinius.

Hi Martinius,


I chose Zenith because I wanted it to be all chrome
This: http://shop.air-zenith.com/dual-ob2prokit.aspx

I decided to install 2 valves for rear and 2 for front.

Unfortunately I'm not very familiar with English and I can not translate all that you write to me
Tell me how I can help, I have many photos to send to you.

Many thanks


Frank