Technical Anyone building a 53 4 door Chevy?

This is my first time working (building) a car/rat rod. My son asked me to get something that he and I could build together. I got this 53 not knowing how expensive the glass was, wow! So..... after much research I purchased another 53 with decent glass. My question is I'm having trouble getting some pieces off of the parts car, such as where the windshield wiper connects to the chrome around the windshield. Are they anyone on here that would take me under their wing and put up with me asking questions from time to time when I get stuck? I would truly appreciate it.

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First thing to buy, if not in your grasp now, is a 1953 GM Service Shop Manual.
It'll be your best friend, if you want to do whatever, the right way.
GM has the manual listed for '49 to '53, with a '54 supplement. It's available from several places, like The Filling Station, for $20 bucks, or so.

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Here's a HAMB thread on a '53.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-low-budget-build.987361/page-6#post-11516493

 

My first piece of advice would be to not build a rat rod. I'm a professional hot rod/custom builder, with a '54 Chevy of my own. I would be happy to give you advice as you need it. PM me.

 

rat rod= art car with random shit welded on.

 

I'm working on a 52 4 door custom right now. Love those cars.

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I'm building a 4 door 53. But I'm just learning as I go so I won't be a whole lot of help. You're welcome to check out my thread. (And don't worry. I got shit for using the rat rod words before too).

 

Thank you

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Well maybe rat rod was not the right term. Lol. How about rusted gold.

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My youngest playing hooky to work on the car.

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Yeah I read your whole post

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You can also find the shop manual for free online at www.oldcarmanualproject.com

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Thank you

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I have a '53 4 door that I am working on. I also have an original manual as mentioned earlier. It is the bible on this car and no other will do. If you have questions you can ask me too.

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My manual came in yesterday!!! It has a lot of info in it.

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My oldest working hard. This is the 53 that we are working on.

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Recommend safety glasses for the youngin especially, and anyone else flickin rust with a wire brush etc.
Just a heads up, its easy for us all to forget the glasses. Ask me how I know.

 

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Grandkids, mom and middle son helping today

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And testing an outdoor furniture chair..........hmm a little cutting down and I might have bucket seats!! Lol

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Any chance for an update? Your build is helping to motivate me.

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Im going to get my 53 2dr tomorrow, 100 miles on a car dolly. C
ant sleep im so excited. Havent had a project in 5 years. Hope we can help eachother out.

 

Kids will learn a lot more useful stuff working on the car than any school will teach them.