What to do!! 53 Chevy- gasser? kustom?

Hey folks, I have been on this site for a while and honor all of your opinions. Now, this is my latest ride, all stock and trying to figure out the most affordable way to build it. I was leaning towards a g***er but not sure if I have the means to do it. I am on a strict budget, 5 children and I live in USA, supposedly the richest nation in the world, funny, it's still dippin' in my pockets. Anyway, let me know how I should do it money wise. Heres some pics. Also, have lots off of this car I am getting rid of, let me know what you are looking for and we will discuss trades. Thanks again guys and gals!!

 

first off......get it running and start enjoying driving it. if a budget is there, go easy on the $ part there are tons of easy and cheap stuff to make a custom outta, plus it will be more family friendly than a g***er...

 

I agree. Get it running and driving, then maybe lower it for coolness.

Remember the KISS rule, especially when $$$ is a factor.

 

'53/'54 chevys make killer kustoms

 

Combine them, A Kustom G***er street machine!!!

 

Where was this sage advise when I tore into my almost running '54 over a year ago. Now I have two non running cars. ****!!!

 

That would make a cool G***er....but it's gonna cost more...
straight axle, bad*** motor, etc.

Just clean 'er up a bit & get it runnin' & enjoy it.
Then go from there.

 

I started a post just like this about my 53 and I we really torn with what to do. I decided to build a custom it just seems more family friendly(g***er=cage and cages and kids do not mix if you ask me) I was really undecided until I chopped the top and then there was no going back and personally I think 53-54 chevys make some of the coolest customs.

 

here are some pictures of mine chopped....its a 5" chop made new sail panels on the englis wheel...

 

as mentioned above man , clean the car up , get it running and stopping and progress on the car as your wallet allows.. eventually you will have a better idea of what you want , but i would go custom myself as 53's make killer rides..
best of luck man , keep us posted on your progress..

 

i think a straight 6 g***er would be *****in

 

hehehe......were 2 of a kind....none of my **** runs anymore....

 

Did u take more out of the front than the rear? something looks whacked on that chop, p***enger window looks odd to me.

 

doesn't look right, should have streached the roof line and not lost the rear windows......looks weird...

 

I think it look's funny because it appears like the B pillar area is higher than the front and rear of the roof. May just be the picture doing that.
As for the question........
53-54's make KILLER custom's, but it's also real nice to see something different done with them as well.
Someone mentioned a straight six g***er..that would sure be different..Or even a sleeper would be cool with a HOT six under the hood..
Just thinking out loud....or in type

Tony

 

Don't go overboard.
First, get it running. Upgrade to a later six if necessary. ('54 and later had better oiling systems.)
I'm sure the exhaust is rusted out, so run split pipes and duals when the time comes.
While you're going through the ch***is, cut a coil and a half from the front springs, and add some 3" blocks in the rear.
Restore the sheet metal; new rockers, solid floors, etc. Don't play cover up. Nose and deck it while you're at it, and French either the stock lights, or repopped '53 Ford type rings (check Night Prowlers).
Drive and enjoy while you save up for paint, interior, WW tires, etc. Repro grille teeth are available, and
look good on a painted stock bar. The "Moonglow" had the rear bumper lowered about 3". A 1949 Chevy license frame would be a nice touch.
You can ditch the bumper guards right away.

 

I vote g***er .Saw this car going down the road . Dont know anything about it but it was nice and looked like it was built long time ago .

 

Lowered with chrome reverse wheels..

 

clean it up and drive it then your know

 

it looks like it was a coupe to begin with,,,,but those B pillars arent helping,,,,,(yeah,,the roof looks lower in the front too)



BUT,,man,,arent "G***ERS" the NEW rat rod,,,,,dont get me wrong,,,,i really like the look,,have loved it since way back when,,,but,,damn,,it really seems like everybody wants to build a g***er now,,,(if you dont believe me,you shoulda been at the HRR last weekend,,,)
like i said ,,i love em..butdont build one unless you are gonna back it up with some BIG power!

 

screw it dude...pack it all up and ship it out to me.
i'll take the whole problem off your head.
just trying to help, ya know.
get it running and stopping like one of the earlier guys said and enjoy it.

later dudes
chuck

 

Yup. Another vote against some lame slow *** "g***er". How friggin gay. I hope that 6 cyl g***er idea was a joke.

Having a g***er that cant get out of its own way is like stuffing your undies with a sock.

 

Looks weird cuz panels hadnt been welded in yet...the roof was moved forward rear window was leaned to leave it stock size. those were the only two pictures i had...ill get some better ones

 

so,,it wasnt a coupe????

 

yeah it was the 210 club coupe has the smaller rear window

 

You got the foundation for a clean and simple mild kustom...Get the mechanicals ironed out and cruise it....With the gas prices the way they are.....enjoy that 6 cyl

 

well,,see,,that changes everything,,,a chopped coupe will look way different than a chopped 2dr sedan,,,thats why some thought it looked weird,,,chopped coupes have their own look....

 

aint that the tRUTH!

 

Mild Kustom...

 

Mild custom all the way....easy to do on a "limited budget" with those cars. been there..done that....

Bill