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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

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...7a2d14cbec89_1

This is what we have now

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...ebb043bb70bf_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...9cf5bbf993bc_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...a0f074ec5ae2_1

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...f50ec15949fe_1

Chassis waiting on us

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...09969b649876_1

Re: 1953 Extended Cab

Cool build! Is it going on the AME frame?

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It's nice to see another one. Good looking build.

Re: 1953 Extended Cab

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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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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Very cool looking build. The chassis looks really good.

Marc

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I'm in. Looking real nice!

Re: 1953 Extended Cab

Coming along nicely.

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Thanks! Trying to decide what powerplant we're going to run..............

Re: 1953 Extended Cab

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Originally Posted by crestronwizard (Post 7053411)

Thanks! Trying to decide what powerplant we're going to run..............

Duramax!

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Originally Posted by Chris. (Post 7059042)

Duramax!

That would be interesting

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Originally Posted by crestronwizard (Post 7053411)

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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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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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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Originally Posted by Root2812 (Post 7065900)

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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Originally Posted by crestronwizard (Post 7065914)

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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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

Re: 1953 Extended Cab

That sounds good. Thanks everyone.