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Projects 220s 1953 chevy hardtop build thread

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 220, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. 220
    Joined: Feb 2, 2008
    Posts: 58

    220
    Member
    from so cal

    so ave gone and done it,,i picked up a 1953 chevy hardtop roller..its in peaty good shape wise no rust,,,it has a mustang front end and a 350 f/i r7 trany eng like 87..well need to fire-it up...ill be needing a lot of your advice..on my build. hamb a grate site,,,am thinking of keeping most of the ss-and chrome maybe adding a couple teeth to the grill and single blade bumper up front,,ave seen some guys change the rear 2 a cleaner looking one so thats open ..as fore the ride i like them low so that toataly open going need help with a grate ride as this is a big part and my weckness get all sort right .am going run 15 whitewalls with caddy caps. as fore the interior am going to need a complete redo its blank now //am a autodody shop guy so am ok with the body and paint part the only thing am not sure on ether to chop it or keep it stock ..any tips of advise would b helpful ..and sorry about my spieling ..i did say am a body dood lol thanks 220 in ventura,,,so just some parts were gonna need set of 15 wheelS THAT EXCEPT CADDY HUBCAPS .caddy hubcaps . REAR FENDER SKIRTS ,rear bumper, grill teeth .am thinkin covera buckets seats ..am sure this list well grown
     

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  2. trifivepreserver
    Joined: May 14, 2012
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    trifivepreserver
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    from concord nc

    I have trim available, some NOS, let me know. Bruce
     
  3. 220
    Joined: Feb 2, 2008
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    220
    Member
    from so cal

    thanks after we go throw our parts ill make a list of stuff we need ..220
     
  4. 220
    Joined: Feb 2, 2008
    Posts: 58

    220
    Member
    from so cal

    looks like i mite need fender skirts front and back one puce bumpers ,some buckets i was think like corvair ones . possibly a outside visor...if someone has a complete 54 front clip i was think of going with a 54 front sheet metal .15 wheels 57 caddy hubcaps
     
    Last edited: Jun 30, 2012

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