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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 37 | 1953 1/2 ton
When I was 8 or 9 (about 1965) my dad put me in a GMC in the cow pasture, put it in gear while standing on the running board and his only instruction - practice driving and stay away from the fence as he jumped off to go milk the cows. I was big for my age and could hit the gas (barely). I am sure he never really let me out of his sight but to me I was king of the world - although I doubt I ever went more than 5 miles an hour!
In the past 45 years I have never forgotten that afternoon (and I am still too big for my age), and of course my brothers still swear I drive like I am still in that cow pasture!
I always knew I wanted a truck like the one dad and grandpa drove, (it was a 56 but lets face it I like the Advance Design and made some adjustment to the dream!) so I finally found this 53 on ebay. OK shape, in fact I drove it 150 miles home on the interstate! But I knew it needed some work. Now 5 years later, disk brakes, a 350 with a 400 transmission, new wiring and Dolphin guages and a gutted interior and its almost ready to go -still needs (or wants) new paint, chrome grill and bumpers and it will be ready to go. But for this summer I am just going to enjoy tooling the interstate and back roads. In fact its wired for a trailer and has a hitch, so look for it on the road pulling a trailer with my kids ATV's! And, if I can find a cow pasture...my 10 year old will be learning to drive in this one. He has already told anyone that listens that when dad dies, its his....
You will see I did upgrade the interior, new split seats, leather dash (my first attempt, who knew you can buy a cowhide on ebay!) The leather behind the seats have buffalo nickel buttons and custom wood trim around the headliner. Its not show quality but fore a guy with ten thumbs, I am pretty happy with it!
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Nice job. I like it. I spent 5 years on my old 37 so I know how it goes. Looks like your raising another young bolter for future generations. Keep up the good work. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 114 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 114 | Looks GREAT !!!!  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 75 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 75 | I have to ask, I have the same year just mines a 3/4 ton, how hard was it to drop that 350 in there? Because unless I come across a 248 that is what I intend on doing? Here she is Stovebolt | | |
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