Projects 1953 Chevy 4 door low budget build.

no, definitely didn't split the exhaust. its quite odd actually. its got one pipe running to the back and into a 'U' shaped pipe. kind of a faux dual exhaust if you will. the muffler is toast so i might just run one single straight pipe.

 

I think that's gonna look nice tucked into the ass end of my baby.

 

Just couldn't wait. Had to do a dry fit. I love it. Hopefully tuck it in tighter. Then the front one.

 

Before and after. Not to shabby for a noob.

 

You're doing good work.

 

Looking good, great to get the family involved, the kids will remember it forever. Here's a couple options on reasonably priced blue auto paint.

Dark blue and midnight blue single stage non metallic enamel kit. Its pretty forgiving, non metallic, you can sand and buff out a lot of oops. Do a panel at a time if that's what it takes.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/RSP-AE1509-KIT-M.html#.Vv_CCnNOnqA

http://www.tcpglobal.com/RSP-AE1504-KIT-M.html#.Vv_CTnNOnqA

 

Got some fine tuning to do but we are tucking bumper.

 

Hmmmm, have to now see how this additional bumper cut will look.

 

I think it would flow better if the outside shape of the bumper followed the body line as well.

 

Next phase of the stealth stereo install. This old tool box will be mounted in the trunk housing a 10" sub in a custom box and the amp will be housed in a classic old oil can.

 

Nice ride man

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my project is famous now.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=...AazrV_EOaPwdWljdntoV5A&bvm=bv.119745492,d.amc

 

Very cool! Kids are probably on cloud nine right now

 

I have my '53 I've been fooling around with for years. I think you're coming along a lot further and sooner than I!

 

That's cause your spending too much time cleaning your garage. Lol

 

LOL I wish. Work mostly.

 

mini update.
i found an auto supply house near me that takes real car paint and puts it in spray bombs. i just picked up some metallic copper for my roof. just waiting on some decent weather now.

 

I'm working on a 53 also. The trunk cable is a cool idea. Wish I had saw this before spending the money for a lock

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this is a pic of my project, super low budget, haven't gotten into body mods yet since I'm still working on getting it to driver quality, so you're car is like motivation keep it up

 

nice ride. thanks for the kind words. but you've got me beat, i haven't had mine out yet.

 

I love your work. Here's the front of my more door project.



Is yours auto or manual?

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its the original 3 speed standard column shifter.

 

Rattle can copper top.

 

Just love the 53-54 Chevy


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Very nice job!

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Top looks Great nice job keep building Hobo Jim

 

So I've come to the realization that I could do body work for the rest of my life and still not have a great car. So I said screw it and started painting. After all that is what hot rodding is all about right. I'll leave the show cars for you folks.

 

Looking mighty good! Keep it up.

 

Ok you just inspired me to stop being so picky and critical of my own work, as it really holds me back at times from making progress. Go man go! Really like your build....I'm off all week on vacation, its supposed to be rainy...so I have 6 or 7 shop days!

 

Enjoyed the shit out of this thread...nice to see there are low dollar moredoors out there. You're doing nice work and reminding me show quality aint real life....

here's mine:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/53-chieftain.1020035/