Anthony's 53 Chevrolet truck

[SuperBuickGuy]

in my 37 I made the floor board panels all removable from the top side.

everything has to go behind the seats or under the floors.... so there will be panels - but what they will look like? only god knows.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I suppose we should talk about this
engine fits awesome in the Art Morrison frame

however.
I'm not sure how we ended up with a 6L80e - I know I spec'd a 4L80e, but somehow we got the 6 speed.
and that brings up an issue

it's taller
top is in the same spot as the 4

I'm not a fan of hanging the pan that low. Initially, Anthony wants basic stock height - so it won't be a huge deal but he's a kid.... lower/faster will be his mantra and "can I buy transmission oil pans in bulk"

At this moment, we're talking to Art Morrison but so far I don't know. But with that said, I know people watch this stuff and this is one of those things that's good to know.... so now you know.
I suspect we'll move the motor up but maybe those fancy frame shops have a magic potion which can shrink the trans....

 

[phantomjock]

Dry Sump?
Pay now - or later... Just sayin'.

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Dry Sump?
Pay now - or later... Just sayin'.

Cheers - Jim

for a transmission?


time to install the tank

a couple braces and just needs some holes

and installed and restacked together

in addition to the tank install, we stripped the frame in anticipation of paint. Anthony and his mom spent a couple hours degreasing, cleaning, then scotch-briting

next up, powder coated parts. Also waiting on a conclusion to the cross member issue....

 

[bobs77vet]

a six speed would be awesome if it fits, i think thats the sweet spot with gears for a powerful engine

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

a six speed would be awesome if it fits, i think thats the sweet spot with gears for a powerful engine

it will fit, but there are some complications such as the bench seat for this truck is already done.... thus if I move the engine/trans up 3 or 4 inches, it may interfere with the seat.

 

[bobs77vet]

it will fit, but there are some complications such as the bench seat for this truck is already done.... thus if I move the engine/trans up 3 or 4 inches, it may interfere with the seat.

time for bucket seats.....i know how you think

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

time for bucket seats.....i know how you think

if it were my truck, yes. But he's already had a custom bench seat built.
I do have a bit of a followup - Art Morrison is sending me another cross member that help with clearance, also I've been told that there is a shallower pan available. Not ideal, but maybe with all of those and some creative floor work? As far as it goes, Anthony doesn't want a ground scraping truck, so he would be fine with just the 2 mods.... that said, good is a nice start.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

onward, fitting the truck to Anthony
answered a bunch of questions today, most important of "does he fit"

how many teenagers does it take to vacuum?

steering column won't require tons of bracket making

then onto the major project today

I love KBS coating, but their estimation for 'a frame' is about 50% low. it's covered by not with 2 coats

then flipped up on its side to get the bottom

next up with this is drying but then we start reassembly for real

one thing cool - and didn't get a picture, I can raise the trans at least 2" with only needing to make a longer tunnel...which isn't terrible since i have to do patches in that area