1953 in San Clemente, Cal

[John-T-53]

Here's a '53 truck which I believe is for sale in San Clemente, where I used to live. My buddy sent me these pics. Looks like a short bed. Also notice the really small slots on the front wheel.

The place it's sitting is called Classic Auto Sales, which has a revolving selection of old cars and trucks for sale, but I've never seen anyone around and the business never looks open. I think it's just a hobby or side business.

Anyways, if it's still there, this is on the corner of El Camino Real and Avenida Magdalena, right by the golf course...if you happen to be driving through Nixon's old stomping grounds.

San Clemente actually has three confirmed Pilot House sightings (by me), the most and only place I've ever seen them on the street.

[Frank Ollian]

Looks like it's fluid drive.

[Young Ed]

Small slots are an earlier wheel.

[Allen I.]

I'll have to take a look in the driveway but I think he stole my parking brake.

[Reg Evans]

Looks like it's fluid drive.

What makes you say that ? I don't see any emblems on the hood side.

[razerface]

What makes you say that ? I don't see any emblems on the hood side.

i'm guessing something to do with the tire block

small slots are early huh? I have 1 rim with small slots on my truck

[Allen I.]

i'm guessing something to do with the tire block

Nah. I have a matching parking brake.

[John-T-53]

Ran into the ol' gal again this weekend, still in San Clemente although now on the other end of town, and clad in "pea soup".

Someone put on a cheap paint job, new tires, hub caps, and that's about it. The cowl vent was also bondo'd shut, although it's still there. These pics make it look better than it is. I think the sign said $7500 obo.

I like the "stout" and simple look of this one, tho.

[48Dodger]

Well.....at least its not in a heap. crushed. or forgotten.

pea green.....ew.

48D