1953 Chevy COE Crew Cab

[89 MJ]

Here is our family project that has been around for about 15 years. My dad has cut the cab and made it a crew cab using 3 other cabs. It is also on a 2001 2500hd std cab long bed frame. 

 

Yesterday, we closed up the front wheel wells because he wants 1/2 ton rear fenders. This way the wheel wells will match. 

 

[Pete M]

oooooo... that's going to be niiiiiice!  

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, Pete M said:

oooooo... that's going to be niiiiiice!  

We hope so! We made more patches today to connect the 1/2 ton fender to the stock COE fender. 

[JMO413]

I love it! Amazing work. What engine and trans does it have?

[89 MJ]

32 minutes ago, JMO413 said:

I love it! Amazing work. What engine and trans does it have?

6.0 and a 4L80

It is 2wd

[JMO413]

2 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

6.0 and a 4L80

It is 2wd

That will be a nice drivetrain for sure. 

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, JMO413 said:

That will be a nice drivetrain for sure. 

It should! And the 6.0 is out of a 2009, so it has about 350hp. 

[JMO413]

Making a custom bed also? 

[89 MJ]

54 minutes ago, JMO413 said:

Making a custom bed also? 

Yes. When completed it will have a pickup bed like a standard 1/2 ton. 

[89 MJ]

We got the meta work on the front fenders done. Now it will match the half ton rear fenders. 

[89 MJ]

The plan is to bring this back in the main part of the shop here before the snow flies this winter.

[89 MJ]

Dad did get different wheels for it mounted up. I shall try to take pictures next time I am out there (probably tonight)

[89 MJ]

Here is a picture of the truck when my dad got it about 15 years ago.

 

 

 

[89 MJ]

It’s back in the shop!

Today we spent some time getting the cab lined up better so we will be able to finish welding the cab mounts tomorrow, then we will probably make a mount for the fenders, then we will build the running boards and bed. 

[Pete M]

[89 MJ]

9 hours ago, Pete M said:

It’s going to be pretty cool. My goal is to get it out to PA for the All Breeds Jeep Show so we have a support vehicle to tow a trailer, especially of my bro is brining one of his trucks. 

[Manche757]

Will the truck be for recreational use or a work truck when finished?   Why don't you open the hood and take a few pics of the engine.  Point out anything unusual.

[89 MJ]

9 hours ago, Manche757 said:

Will the truck be for recreational use or a work truck when finished?   Why don't you open the hood and take a few pics of the engine.  Point out anything unusual.

It will be a daily driver/show/work truck. No different than any of our old vehicles. They are meant to be used. 

 

I will I’ll get some pictures of the engine compartment next time we are out there. 

[89 MJ]

We really haven't done a ton to it lately. Dad got some bedsides on order and we tacked the cab mounts in. Then we decided to move the cab back 1/2", so we cut the tacks and slid it back and re-tacked it. 

[89 MJ]

Dad and my brother did some metal work this week while I’ve been at work. 

[Jesse J]

looks like your dad and brother are having too much fun on both projects!

[89 MJ]

59 minutes ago, Jesse J said:

looks like your dad and brother are having too much fun on both projects!

Yessir! Plan is to work on them most of tomorrow too. 

[89 MJ]

More metal work. We are close to being able to get bedsides for it, then it will all come apart to get sandblasted. 

[89 MJ]

New door latches installed. The bedsides should be done soon. 

[Manche757]

When will it be ready to paint? Decided on a color(s)?