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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Making some progress

Well I've been making some progress on the 53. Last week I got the bed off. The other day I got the running boards off after breaking four bolts, had to grind one off, but one did actually come out easily. Today I got the gas tank out and found that the entire top of it was gone from rust. I wonder if a previous owner was smelling any gas fumes. Also, Saturday my title came in the mail sothe truck is offically mine. I also ordered a few parts, one of the items was on backorder so I'm waiting for it to show up before it gets sent to me. I also ordered parts for my 66 mustang and their on back order too, I guess that's just my luck. At least I can continue to tear down the 53. I should be off next weekend so maybe I can play some more. JT
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Sweet sounds like you made some good progress which is always nice if you get the chance add some pictures for us congrats and keep working hard
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Three neat vehicles, the 53, 55 & a Mustang.
 
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I'll have to take some more pictures when I get a chance. Ther's also a 54 and another cab and frame that came with the 53 but haven't checked to see what year it was. The only picture I have of the 54 is in the 55 gallery with the two together when I got them. JT
 
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Disassembly is the easy part. Wait until you try putting it back together...
 
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