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mylow53 · 07-30-2008, 12:28 PM

i purchased a chevy hood emblem for my 53 but i cant remember what the 2 holes are for underneith the logo. any ideas

Lextech · 07-30-2008, 11:08 PM

I believe it should be "3100"

Jeff

mr48chev · 07-31-2008, 01:27 AM

Yep, Jeff (Lextech) is correct. there is a 3100 emblem that goes there but it shows to be a 51/52 item and not a 53 item. http://www.fredstruckparts.com/ShowI...Fasteners.aspx

The proper 53 emblem shows to be this one which also fits 54.
http://www.fredstruckparts.com/ShowI...Fasteners.aspx

I went out and looked at my spare hoods and one of them has the Chevrolet emblem with the small 3100 below it in proper position for the small holes in your hood.

mylow53 · 07-31-2008, 01:43 PM

it's supposed to be thrift master for the 53" but since i'm spending so much on this build i didn't think that was appropriate. so i went with chevrolet. thanks guys ill get the 3100 emblem. i was so worried that i forgot to fill in those holes..
in other news brad has painted the frame and i should get the rest of the truck soon

mylow53 · 08-05-2008, 12:32 PM

delivery day brad has completed the paint and will have a flat bed deliver the cab and frame hopefully today..... he has painted all the additional dash parts as well. the frame and inner fenders are painted with dp90...

prostreeter58 · 08-05-2008, 03:09 PM

Man, now the fun part begins.......(final assembly).........looking great!!

solidaxel · 08-05-2008, 05:45 PM

I remember that day, what a rush !!

Kid · 08-05-2008, 10:36 PM

I'm sure your pumped mylow53, lookin good! getin some paint on after such a long build is such a good feeling

Daniel U · 08-06-2008, 02:20 AM

Looking good man!

68GMC454 · 08-06-2008, 04:24 AM

great job.. its great to see yoru sons helping out.. cool that the oldest is welding already....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-06-2008, 08:43 AM

Man I bet you can wait to get her back home..

mylow53 · 08-06-2008, 02:26 PM

thanks guys! i was really considering sleeping next to it last night.... i hope you all don't mind but i will probably upload more pictures than most since i am planning on putting this build site in a notebook when i'm done..

GT

Daniel U · 08-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Greg,
What size are the ralley wheels in the background? What is their fate with the billet wheels on the pick up now?
Daniel U

mylow53 · 08-06-2008, 02:36 PM

they are 15" i think... brad was loaning them to me during painting. i think they were off his chevelle... why?
also i pm ed you

mylow53 · 08-06-2008, 03:10 PM

i can ask brad if he wants to let them go. what's a fair number?
GT

cajundragger · 08-06-2008, 09:12 PM

your aired out is my ride height, kinda coool.

and Im almost at the same stage. But you'll probably beat me to getting it on the road since I have to go back to school

Daniel U · 08-07-2008, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

i can ask brad if he wants to let them go. what's a fair number?
GT

I think I'll go 17's when I get ralley wheels. I'm in Paso Robles, CA. about 40 min. from the beach. If you're up this way, PM me.

mylow53 · 08-13-2008, 02:40 PM

ok i ran in to an issue with the cowl vent seal did i get the wrong seal or is this how it's supposed to look?
with the seal in the vent sits real high

Kabwe · 08-13-2008, 04:00 PM

Looking great man keep up the good work.

solidaxel · 08-13-2008, 05:38 PM

I made the same mistake after I had it all glued down !!!!!!!!
I think the one you want is the soft one, and I still get some air leak, but I have electric motor to operate it and I don't think it is pulling it down evenly.

Kid · 08-13-2008, 08:26 PM

I cant tell for sure,but it looks like you have the foam seal. I used the rubber one & it fits & seals very well. You might try the rubber seal before you glue.

mylow53 · 08-13-2008, 08:32 PM

nope it definatly rubber where did you get the foam version?
GT

Kid · 08-13-2008, 08:51 PM

I bought the rubber seal from "Steele Rubber". It is rounded on the top side where it seals to the vent "lid"

CAL 58 GMC · 08-14-2008, 10:59 AM

You looked to have made some good progress since the last time I check out your build and it's all looking really good! Keep it up and in no time your going to be cruising down the road.

mylow53 · 08-14-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

You looked to have made some good progress since the last time I check out your build and it's all looking really good! Keep it up and in no time your going to be cruising down the road.

thanks CAL

Kid i just ordered one from Steele Rubber it will be here in a week thanks for the advise...

any one out there that might be near thousand oaks i could use some help this weekend putting the bed on the truck. ill buy the soda (i don't drink) and you help with the lifting..
pm me for details

07-30-2008, 12:28 PM	#201
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i purchased a chevy hood emblem for my 53 but i cant remember what the 2 holes are for underneith the logo. any ideas Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-30-2008, 11:08 PM	#202
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: mylow53 build I believe it should be "3100" Jeff

07-31-2008, 01:27 AM	#203
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,329	Re: mylow53 build Yep, Jeff (Lextech) is correct. there is a 3100 emblem that goes there but it shows to be a 51/52 item and not a 53 item. http://www.fredstruckparts.com/ShowI...Fasteners.aspx The proper 53 emblem shows to be this one which also fits 54. http://www.fredstruckparts.com/ShowI...Fasteners.aspx I went out and looked at my spare hoods and one of them has the Chevrolet emblem with the small 3100 below it in proper position for the small holes in your hood.

07-31-2008, 01:43 PM	#204
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build it's supposed to be thrift master for the 53" but since i'm spending so much on this build i didn't think that was appropriate. so i went with chevrolet. thanks guys ill get the 3100 emblem. i was so worried that i forgot to fill in those holes.. in other news brad has painted the frame and i should get the rest of the truck soon __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-05-2008, 12:32 PM	#205
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build delivery day brad has completed the paint and will have a flat bed deliver the cab and frame hopefully today..... he has painted all the additional dash parts as well. the frame and inner fenders are painted with dp90... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-05-2008, 03:09 PM	#206
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: mylow53 build Man, now the fun part begins.......(final assembly).........looking great!!

08-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#207
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: mylow53 build I remember that day, what a rush !! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-05-2008, 10:36 PM	#208
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: mylow53 build I'm sure your pumped mylow53, lookin good! getin some paint on after such a long build is such a good feeling __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348 Last edited by Kid; 08-05-2008 at 10:42 PM.

08-06-2008, 02:20 AM	#209
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build Looking good man! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

08-06-2008, 04:24 AM	#210
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: mylow53 build great job.. its great to see yoru sons helping out.. cool that the oldest is welding already.... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

08-06-2008, 08:43 AM	#211
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: mylow53 build Man I bet you can wait to get her back home.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#212
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build thanks guys! i was really considering sleeping next to it last night.... i hope you all don't mind but i will probably upload more pictures than most since i am planning on putting this build site in a notebook when i'm done.. GT Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-06-2008, 02:32 PM	#213
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build Greg, What size are the ralley wheels in the background? What is their fate with the billet wheels on the pick up now? Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 08-06-2008 at 02:32 PM.

08-06-2008, 02:36 PM	#214
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build they are 15" i think... brad was loaning them to me during painting. i think they were off his chevelle... why? also i pm ed you __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-06-2008, 03:10 PM	#215
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i can ask brad if he wants to let them go. what's a fair number? GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5



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08-06-2008, 09:12 PM	#216
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build your aired out is my ride height, kinda coool. and Im almost at the same stage. But you'll probably beat me to getting it on the road since I have to go back to school

08-13-2008, 02:40 PM	#218
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ok i ran in to an issue with the cowl vent seal did i get the wrong seal or is this how it's supposed to look? with the seal in the vent sits real high Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-13-2008, 04:00 PM	#219
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: mylow53 build Looking great man keep up the good work.

08-13-2008, 05:38 PM	#220
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: mylow53 build I made the same mistake after I had it all glued down !!!!!!!! I think the one you want is the soft one, and I still get some air leak, but I have electric motor to operate it and I don't think it is pulling it down evenly. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-13-2008, 08:26 PM	#221
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: mylow53 build I cant tell for sure,but it looks like you have the foam seal. I used the rubber one & it fits & seals very well. You might try the rubber seal before you glue. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

08-13-2008, 08:32 PM	#222
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build nope it definatly rubber where did you get the foam version? GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#223
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: mylow53 build I bought the rubber seal from "Steele Rubber". It is rounded on the top side where it seals to the vent "lid" __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

08-14-2008, 10:59 AM	#224
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: mylow53 build You looked to have made some good progress since the last time I check out your build and it's all looking really good! Keep it up and in no time your going to be cruising down the road. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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