Really great to see you explaining things as you go with the kids. These are family memories that will be talked about all their lives. Looking for to next one. .....don
That was my very first car. I bought it with money made baling hay and doing farmwork. I was 16 and, I loved that car. It was two tone, dark blue on the roof and light blue on the body. It was in nice shape, but, of course it was only 14years old when I bought it. I drove it for a couple of years, and, then bought a 63 Biscayne. Cars were cheap back then, but, of course wages were lower.
I restored a 53 back in the mid seventies. I did the body work and paint, rebuilt the engine and had it re chromed plus all the details that go along. I bought it for $175.00 or $125. can't recall. Got finished in '76 and took it on my honeymoon. It cost me $2,000. The only thing was I didn't do anything to the interior. Drove it for 10 years. Good luck with it.
@richardeldridge6522 I should have explained what I was doing, and I will do a better job in the future. The car sat sunk in the dirt for so long that the brake shoes rusted to the drums. That is one of the most common causes for stuck brakes on a car that has been sitting. The shock from hitting them breaks the rust bond. The biggest risk with hitting them is breaking the drums, I've done that on brakes that I couldn't get to let go.
I have the exact same car. Same color green with a white top too. Mine has no engine or transmission, similar to your situation. Mine has no interior other than one door panel so I didn't have to clean out any mice crap. Good luck.
I do hope that this is not your first as your find is in very tough condition to make a first recovery ... that said, halfass kustoms, Brent is a old hand at doing this kind of thing, is currently working on a 54 that is a ls swap. Not to sure its a easy install but say another six or even old school small block would go a lot easier for a first timer. By the way, thank you for your service! I served from 66 through 69... fun times hu! I see a lot of metal fab but your not faint of heart so go for it
I've done over a dozen 46-54 chevys. I'm not sure how far we are going to go with this one. We will get it back on the road with a v8 to start with and see where it goes. I'm waiting on a couple parts that are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. When I get them, I will post a build plan and parts layout video.
@66skate I have a built 235 for it, but I'm not sure if I will have the trans adapter in time. We will probably just drop a 350 in while I wait for the adapter.
I have 235’s in both my old Chevys. I’m stuck running the cast iron PowerGlide or the three speed muncie. The adaptor to run newer transmissions is too darn expensive. Where are you going to get one? Thanks
If you need a complete 235 engine to rebuild I got one you can have if you want to pick it up. I'm in Missouri 50 miles south of St Louis. It's all there but needs help.
Curious of where this 1953 was found? It is identical to my first car I bought in Illinois in 1969. I have been looking for it for 50 years. Any help would be great.
What are you going to do about all that rust on the rocker panels and bottom of fenders and doors ? Just curious I bought a 53 coupe I haven’t seen much rust yet but I’m afraid
I will fix it sometime down the road. I like to get them driving and enjoy them before I mess with the body. It keeps you far more interested when you can drive it.
13:11 buddy, you're bright red - time for less carbs - and - u need to fix that windsheild in the truck - I've had a cracked windsheild explode into the vehicle...not fun - nice video, though!
The flush color comes from my chemotherapy. It makes me very sensitive to heat and sun exposure. It was over 90 degrees that day, and I probably should have rested sooner, but we needed to get it loaded since we had a long drive home.
We are starting with a simple 350 TH350 combo to get it on the road. The powerglide cars had an external trans cooler and it has a hole rusted in it. That would lead be to believe that it was probably run low on coolant and torched the original engine.
