The Stovebolt Site Forums Welcome! Welcome Centre Another Newbie from Manitoba Canada

Just aquired a 53 half ton. All original, running (rough). Alway been a fan and a classic driver, but plan on getting my hands dirty this time. Sold my 72 C10 custom deluxe last year, but the itch came back. I plan on keeping her relatively stock. It already has been converted to 12 volt and has updated rims and tires. Lots of interesting discussions on this site so I hope to make good use of it. I guess my first step is to name her/him

Wecome to the Stovebolt! I hope we get to see some pictures because we can never have too many pictures! These trucks are a lot of fun to work on and drive.

Got a few pictures. Just need to figure out how to post them.

this is a test
1953 Half-ton
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Hi RWL welcome to the 'bolt.
Your 53 doesn't looks pretty good.

Good to see you got working on that 'new fangled' stuff out your system and bought a real truck!
Jock

The 72 C10 was a good truck, just couldnt afford the gas. It had the original 396/402 in her. id be lucky if I got 8 miles to the gallon. Have gone through a number of beasts over the years. 68 firebird convert.(couldnt keep up with rust). 55 210 Chevy, motorcyles. Used to like a lot of speed but now it seems to be character and style. I also have a 64 c10 fleetside shortbox sitting in the field that someday may get to. Im pretty happy with the 53 as it all original. Might look at putting a 235 in it for a little better power. But only if one shows up at the right price. Had a look at your gallery, nice rides. Will try to post a few more pic later. Had my son help me this time. I had to right down line by line how he did it. I am slightly comp. eliterate. Cant spell worth a darn either.

Hey-Welcome to the Bolt!! Great spot!!Just about anything you need to know & then some. You picked the right spot. Steve.

RWL, you got yourself a good father and son project.
A friend of mine ran a Big block here and was spending £200 a week on gas (I'll let you do the math)
I can sympathise about the rust too.
You can rot the a$$ out a 'eurobox' in a few years here.

That is a good looking truck. The setting is nice with the cedar shed and the snow. It would be a good shot for a calendar!

Welcome to the Stovebolt. Your truck looks pretty straight from the pics. Good luck and let us know how we can help. LOTS of knowledge here on the bolt. After all "Knowledge is the best Resource".

RWL, best site on the net for old Bolts and you will feel right at home because we can't spell worth a darn either.

Weeds

looks good i am also from Winnipeg mb nice to see another project truck here. Greg