Great old truck! We had an old 48 then a 57 Grain Dump Truck then 64 1/2 ton . On the farm in Illinois. Sure miss some of those old boys.
@EYE_SPIDER2 ай бұрын
Such an awesome truck it’s a bummer you have to get rid of it. Thank you for sharing, brother!
@bigblockkings10313 ай бұрын
I wouldn't change a thing Mike. Sweet ol girl. Asking price is very nice too 👍
@DesertRatFabrication3 ай бұрын
Thank Gorni, sometimes we have to let one go to , more forward, looking forward to jumping on the 55, have a great week, talk to you soon 😀😀
@paulreft71334 ай бұрын
That truck got me to subscribe...I'll definitely miss it, but I'm not leaving, thanks for all you've shared with us on the 53... looking forward to the 55 build
@CCAutoWorks4 ай бұрын
Your going to regret it Mike
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul, thanks for sticking with me buddy, yeah CC, I will just like I regret selling my Corvettes and Camaros, and 55’s and 56’s, and the white Baja, I just never learn dog gone it, lol, but we should have a nice 55 truck🤪🤪
@IronheadGarage4 ай бұрын
Hey Mike sure is a great old Chevy truck. Sometimes they just need to go down the road to the next guy. We are just keepers of these old vehicles. Who ever buys it is going to get a great truck. Good luck on the sale don't let nobody low ball you. Have a great Sunday brother take care 👍🏻
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes Chris , it will e a little hard to see the 53 go down the road, but looking forward to jumping on the 55, have a great Sunday my friend 😀😀
@AndysDogHouse4 ай бұрын
Hey, rat. Yeah, it's hard to see them go. But sometimes you have to get things in order. I sold my 57 Pontiac and 70 Catalina convertible years ago and I wish that I had them now. I had my 40 Buick up for sale during this past winter, but I took it off the market. I want to have fun with it. There is a lot of work to do to it, but that is what I like doing. Good luck my friend with your next project. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes Dog , sometimes we have to let an old friend go, but we will look to the future, and put out some good content 😀😀
@Volfandt4 ай бұрын
Hey Mike. Shame I'm so far away cause I'd think your 53 would look very nice in my shop, LOL. Thats a very nice truck that'll be a great classic for some lucky guy or gal. I definitely know how hard it is to try and split quality time with multiple projects and sometimes the hard choices have to be made. A mans gotta go where his passion points him. Have a good 'un my friend.
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Dave you said that so good, you know how much the 53 means to me but I know you know how bad I want to take the 55 to the next level, we could drive both trucks the way they are or do some building, thank you for the support my friend, have an awesome Sunday 😀😀
@BadHombreGarage4 ай бұрын
It’s a good truck Mike, someone will take care of it. I understand how it goes.
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe, appreciate you buddy😀😀
@timwindsor034 ай бұрын
Man i would love to have that truck but unfortunately you are so far away. Beautiful truck. Hate to see it go. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Muchnlove and RESPECT
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Hi Brother Tim, yes I will miss her , but we will have some cool videos on the 55, let’s catch up soon, I’m making a drive to EW Wednesday morning, have a great Sunday 😀😀
@RustyIronProjectsRIP4 ай бұрын
Dang Mike what a sacrifice to get rid of that truck. You won't find a more solid truck. I wish I could afford to make it mine. I could make spotty payments over the next three years. Lol Someone is going to get a nice truck.
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes she will be missed, but looking forward to the future, thanks Chuck , have a great Sunday 😀😀
@OlysGarage4 ай бұрын
You don't need any more, hoarder! You got a '48 F1 to finish, I'm waiting for the next episode on!!! LOL!!! It is a super clean 5W for our area, for sure.
@RustyIronProjectsRIP4 ай бұрын
@@OlysGarage Exactly Why I want it. Hoarder personality disorder. Lol I know I know get back to work on the 48. Lol
@Kevscancave4 ай бұрын
Someone is gonna get a Super Cool truck! Wow! 👍👀👍
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Hey Kevin yes they will, and I can make the 55 a lot nicer and do it while I can still drive it, lol, catch you soon buddy😀😀
@EnglishCharlie4 ай бұрын
That's a sad thing but good luck Mike!
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Hey Charlie, yes will miss her , but very excited for building the 55, hope your having a great UK day😀😀
@deborahousley51232 күн бұрын
LIKE TO BUY THE TRUCK
@one62projects4 ай бұрын
Really nice truck....someone will get a good deal....but I get it...can't keep them all
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support Jeff, yes could keep em all but to move forward on my real love the sale of the 53 will make it happen while I can enjoy driving it, have a great Sunday buddy😀😀
@howiemook77014 ай бұрын
That a nice little cruiser you’re going to miss it🤧
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes Howie I will, I remember selling the white Baja to buy the 53 took me awhile to get over that but we move on, so let’s do some work on a 55, have a great Sunday😀😀
@howiemook77014 ай бұрын
@@DesertRatFabrication owned my 56 for 30 years . Sometimes I feel I should let it go and move to something new.
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
@@howiemook7701 😀😀
@glenmiller37834 ай бұрын
Hard to let them go but some just have to move on to a new care taker. Take care Mike
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes it is Glen, but now I can start building the 55 without being on a budget, thanks for the support 😀😀
@j-ridecustoms3 ай бұрын
She sure is in great shape 🍺🍺
@DesertRatFabrication3 ай бұрын
Thank you Jason, at my other property, but when I get home I’ll get some stickers off to you, have a great day 😀😀
@ChipsAndSparksGarage4 ай бұрын
A sweet truck, Mike! Somebody’s going to be really happy with this👍
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes Tony I will miss it very much, but I am excited for the future, thank you for your support my friend 😀😀
@jjsonsspeedshop49624 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, Beautiful old Chevy. Hate to see it go, but totally understand. Have a great weekend 👍🏻
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes Jeff, yes I will miss it but excited to more forward on the 55, thank you my friend 😀😀
@drainpluggarage4 ай бұрын
Tough choice😢 man. You did a great job maintaining and preserving that old truck Take you time choosing the right buyer. Don't want some guy with punk sons dropping an LS in it🫣
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
That’s a good one Justin, you always make me laugh buddy, have a awesome Sunday 😀😀
@OlysGarage4 ай бұрын
Oh no.... you've done it. Eh, it is what it is, and you gotta do what you need to do. Good luck with the sale Mike, gonna miss seeing it on the channel! She's a sweetheart!
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yeah Dano, we’ll see how it goes I’m asking a good amount, I thought it out and I will have the Dune Buggy and the 55, and the 55 can become much nicer faster, but I will definitely miss the 53,talk to you soon buddy😀😀
@OlysGarage4 ай бұрын
@@DesertRatFabrication Oh i understand. I see both side as i get attached to my projects and it's hard to let go before the vision comes to reality. But, sometimes you have to, to move another vision forward.
@VinoRatRodbuilds4 ай бұрын
Solid old truck Mike. 👍 Well maybe you sell the truck but you can keep the memories.
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
That right Robert , and I do have some of those, thanks buddy😀😀
@rustyrods85354 ай бұрын
Say it isn’t so Mike , my favorite Chevy truck . Someone is going to be very happy to get a truck that awesome, thanks for a great drive. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for your other truck. Take care buddy. Shawn RR
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Hi Shawn, yes I know how much you like this truck, it’s not easy saying goodbye, but we will get going in the 55 and make some cool videos, thank you for your support my friend , and have a great Sunday 😀😀
@EdgeofEternityBillCameron4 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful truck Mike!! The engine looks so good. Great video brother!!
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Thank you Brother Bill, I will miss her, have a great Sunday 😀😀
@maggs1314 ай бұрын
Would you deliver a short distance? To Pennsylvania? 🙃
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
I will see if I fixed my time machine Maggs, that O’l girl would make it with the 4.11 gears it might be a little slower drive but at least you could soak up the scenery, lol,thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday 😀😀
@downhillwelder734 ай бұрын
I have a 55 1st series in my barn, thinking of selling.
@DesertRatFabrication3 ай бұрын
They sure are sweet trucks, thanks for stopping by,😀😀
@MuscleCarSolutions4 ай бұрын
For a PNW vehicle of that age, thats an extremely solid truck.
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes Brian, it is a very solid truck, I was very lucky to have it and improve on it , but I am really excited to move forward on the 55 it needs a lot to make it a really good cruiser, thanks for stopping by, have a great Sunday 😀😀
@nickpanhead72094 ай бұрын
Beautiful truck, Mike, if I didn't have mine. I would love to own yours. Good luck
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes we’ll miss her , thank you for dropping me a line yesterday, talk soon buddy, and have a awesome Sunday 😀😀
@donshotrodgarage17174 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! That will make someone a great old Pickup Truck. Good luck on the sale. Talk to you later Buddy 👍
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yeah Don hard decision but you know my love is the 55, so let’s build a even better truck than it already is, have a great Sunday buddy 😀😀
@kevinl.22914 ай бұрын
Such a awesome truck Mike. I hate to see it go but I understand. You won’t have any problem selling it pretty quickly. Stay safe my friend and enjoy your weekend. 👍😎✌️
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Kevin, and your on going support , I will miss it , but looking forward to focus on the 55, have a awesome Sunday 😀😀
@rogertucker354 ай бұрын
How much you asking for the truck
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
20k
@Livefree6869Ай бұрын
How much???
@rustedjunkgarage33164 ай бұрын
Cool AD 53 , hope it goes to a good home Brother. 💯🆒
@DesertRatFabrication4 ай бұрын
Yes me to Steve, thanks for the support, have a awesome Sunday 😀😀