Paul, just a note, my 53 is restored with stock suspension and there is nothing wrong with how it drives. It is tight, doesn't wander, sure a little stiff but it is a straight axle. If you choose stock suspension and put on some radials, its price point is nicer and I don't think you would be discouraged on the end result.
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
