53 Ford 4x4

[59 Impala]

I'm converting this to 4wd by using the chassis and drive line from the Mule Skinner Chevy truck kit. I changed it from an automatic to a stick also. Here are some pics of what she looks like so far.

I'll post more pics. Thanks fer lookin Dan

[59 Impala]

I made the sparetire carrier opperational. Here are some pics of it.

Again, thanks fer lookin Dan

[Nick F40]

I love my 4X4s and I love old pickups and these Fords were always nice.

[Bernard Kron]

Very cool! Trucks lend themselves to some great details. Love the whole conversion approach you're taking. The working spare tire carrier is a great touch.

Definitely a build to follow.

[Clay]

Man that thing is pretty cool.

[abedooley]

LOVE IT! Great work man. Ya gotta love the conversion as if it was a real rig. Keep it up.

ABE

[59 Impala]

Thanks for the comments guys. This is one that I like to do. I had to move the rear fenders back about 1/4 of an inch for the wheel base and also I had to extend the running boards to meet the fenders. The taillights are going to be 49 Merc. This will be my first Yellow build ever. I do have a problem though, the windshield is really messed up. It has a line through it from the factory, like a hot knife or something melted the glass. I have to find a new windshield for it somewhere. I will be posting more pics when I can. Dan

[kasteer]

Great looking truck! Great work on all the mods.

Did you consider making a windshield for it out of clear plastic?

[59 Impala]

Did you consider making a windshield for it out of clear plastic? kasteer

Thanks for the nice comment, and yes sir, I sure did. A friend of mine who does vacuforming tried to vacuform one for me and it turned out with a lot of air bubbles in it. So, I can't use it. I tried to make one from clear acetate, but that didn't work either. A friend on another forum said that he might have one for me, so, I'll wait and see if he does have one. Dan