Hey thanks for taking a look!This is my 1953 gmc.Pic was taken at a local car show!I bought this truck off a family friend who in turn bought it about 13 years ago.I always wanted to buy this truck ever since I started driving, But he never wanted to sell it,that was until about 4 years ago when I saw it with a for sale sign.Thats when I decided to buy it....That was the beginning of the end of my bank account!
I just finished putting Oak wood along with stainless steel metal.I bought the material from Scotts super trucks in Penhold, Alberta scottssupertrucks.com
It's got a 350 in it,with edelbrock aluminum intake, valve covers and 750 carb.New Mallory wire's,Chrome altenator.All stainless hoses.A new 3 stage radiator that keeps it running cool on hot summer nights.
It's on a mustang 2 front clip upgraded to disc brakes. 350 GM tranny with a 10 bolt rear end. New Custom Aluminized Flowmaster Exhaust.It rides on 15" american eagle alloy rims and Cooper Cobra tires.A custom roll pan which was also bought at Scott's. A new replacement interior has been installed.New door panels,carpet,headliner and seats.
It's a family affair! My Dad's 54 on one side, and my brothers 71 on the other!
Wheelbase:116"
Lenght:196.5"
Weight:3295 Ibs.
Prodution:82,296 Total registered in 1953
Base USA price:$1,385
Base Canadian price:$1,739
Mid way through 1947, GMC introduced a totally re-styled light truck.The appearence of this model was attractive, deviod of excess trim, smoothed and streamlined. Large GMC lettering was mounted at the top of a simple multi-tiered grille with broad horizontal bars.The headlights were mounted totally within the front fenders and small small, circular parking lights were positioned directly below the headlightsDrivers were quick to appreciate the cabs improved ventilation, visibility and revamped front suspention.Big news for 1953 was the availability of a 4-speed hydra-matic transmission option.Options available for 1953 were:rear bumper,bumper gaurds,radio,heater,clock,cigarette lighter,radio antenna,seat covers and a chrome grille
