1953 Hardtop

Threejdsolds · September 27th, 2009, 12:29 AM

The 67 Toro 425 (thanks, John) came out of the machine shop today , so thought I would try to post some pics of the 53 Olds as it has progressed. Body and frame were blasted. Have transplanted a 1974 Nova front end- new bushings and steering parts, with power steering. Added front disc brakes.Rear end is the Nova 8.5 with 3.42 posi set up from Monzaz. Plan for tomorrow is to mount the motor and Turbo 400 in the frame -hopeful we will not have to cut the X-frame to fit the driveshaft. Can then adjust and weld the rear axle mounts,and make brake and fuel lines (should I add a return line ?) and mount the body. Still need to build the mounts for the front clip and bumper (which weighs about 1000 pounds) . Thinking about colors - red with black top. My buddy (his shop in the picture )warned me about how much work (FUN ) this would be ! He was right . Thank you guys for your help.

Threejdsolds · September 27th, 2009, 12:42 AM

More pictures.

Threejdsolds · September 27th, 2009, 12:54 AM

More pictures.

2blu442 · September 27th, 2009, 05:52 AM

It's good to see your project moving forward! Keep those pictures coming!!!
John

citcapp · September 27th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Great looking project. You'll love the 455 really woke up my 57

soldier4christ67oldss · November 14th, 2009, 09:48 PM

i love that body style...... maybe if GOD willing i will try to find one i can build but first i need to finish mine...... nice ride keep posting pics please

jj1965 · November 14th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Very nice love the fifties cars especially with modern front suspension and drivetrain. The first drive will make all the work worth it.

Texas Jim · Today, 07:09 AM

That '53 is a great body. W/ all the finals, chrome, grill, etc., that car will look GREAT, no matter what color you put on it. Keep after it. Best of luck.

Texas442 · Today, 08:10 AM

So what color have you decided on? Here is a black one that was at the Olds Nationals:

September 27th, 2009, 05:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,260	It's good to see your project moving forward! Keep those pictures coming!!! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

September 27th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Great looking project. You'll love the 455 really woke up my 57 __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

November 14th, 2009, 09:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
soldier4christ67oldss Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 40	i love that body style...... maybe if GOD willing i will try to find one i can build but first i need to finish mine...... nice ride keep posting pics please __________________ may God's GRACE and MERCY surround you!!! PEACE be WITH YOU

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Texas Jim Texas Jim Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 49	That '53 is a great body. W/ all the finals, chrome, grill, etc., that car will look GREAT, no matter what color you put on it. Keep after it. Best of luck. __________________ Anything mechanical...

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November 14th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
jj1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 26	Very nice love the fifties cars especially with modern front suspension and drivetrain. The first drive will make all the work worth it.

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Texas442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 47	So what color have you decided on? Here is a black one that was at the Olds Nationals:

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