The '53 only had two vertical angle iron pieces similar to what an old bed frame was made out of. The rest of it was made of round stock hammered flat on the ends so they could be bolted on at the same locations were the bolts go to hold the angle iron to the bedside.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission