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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | Hi all, new to the site. Can't believe the wealth of info here - it's great! Here is some pics of the Big Bolt we are working on. http://photobucket.com/53gmc2ton I know the answer I need is here somewhere. I would like to know if the patch panels for the lower cab corners on the 53 smaller trucks are the same. I think I read somewhere that the cabs were the same, just the fenders, grille and such are different. LMC Truck couldn't tell me anything and I would like to get them ordered. Also, are the parts for the doors (window glass, rubber and window rails) the same between the two? I really need to get the doors and windows sealed up before and rainy weather. Thanks for any info.
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,962 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,962 | I fixed your link so it will open. http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz208/catzsnot/1953%20GMC%202%20Ton/Cab parts are the same as a 1/2 ton. A 1952,53 455-30 should be a 197 wb born with a 302 which seems to be in keeping with the Holley 3 bolt pictured. You will be lucky to get the cab watertight. My father used to remove the floor mats because he figured they were going to leak and moisture under the floor mats and rags in the cab corner is what causes rust. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | Thanks for fixxing the link. I guess I will go ahead and order my stuff. Thanks for the info - cant wait to post some pics after the new parts.
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Your truck is actually a (450 series)3 ton, instead of a 2 ton. The 2 ton trucks were 350 series. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | A 3 ton? That is good to know. Thanks for the info.
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141 | Hello,
Where are you in the bay? I live in Fairfax. My 53 453 is at my workshop in Vallejo.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 |
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 | Please tell me more about the patch panels. I can put my fist through a hole in a lower rear cab corner.mytoy | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | We ordered them from Golden State Parts out of Carson City, NV. They are a perfect fit. Here is a pic of work in progress cab corner
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 | Thank you overtrod,that is just what I need. | | |
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