Originally Posted by xpickup (Post 7516534)

Youngrodder, frame looks great. That PB stuff is awesome looking stuff. Those poly blocks sure make things easier, no struggling like an iron block.

Shannon

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7517994)

And I was copying off of Dave with Hollister Road Company. Even then, it is taking me too long! :)

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 6385204)

I started my next project yesterday.

Backstory...The build that I finshed is this 48 Chevy truck. The reason that I show a picture and mention it is because the plan for this 53 is everything that my 48 isn't. I saw this suburban less then 10 miles from my house over 10yrs ago. It wasn't until my 48 was nearing completion that I thought owning a Subrban would be cool. A few years ago the suburban disappered from the house I saw it at. I had a hunch it was held up in a barn. I knocked on the door this June and by July it was mine. With two young boys (also some of the reason for this project) and their busy sports schedules I didn't get a chance to really see what I bought until yesterday. So far I'm very pleased. My last project was 11 yrs and x amount of dollars. I want this project finished in a couple years with less money.

Plans
chassis - Porterbuild
Drivetrain - Undecided (possible 6 liter fuel injected motor)
Air management - Accuair
Paint - Not a show paint job. Maybe all metal. Some what undecided but to be decided later.
Interior - Nice. sporting all (3) rows of factory seats.
Wheels - 20" Delmo (ish) rims.

In the end I want an untra low comfortable cruiser that I can haul my faimly, bikes and all sorts of our other family crap around in. I also want to use this project as an opportunity to teach my 7 & 9 yr old boys how to turn a wrench. Something that they were not able to do on the 48.

On to the Pics.....

Originally Posted by BigFrz (Post 7518217)

Beautiful truck. Can u send some pics on the build. Would love to see it in progress. I am currently working on a 53 GMC

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 7518054)

My friend from the hotrod shop has a first gen tank that I can take home to play with to see if it will also work for my application. The watts link and trailing arms takes up space behind the rear end.

Marc

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7519245)

If the Camaro tank is too long, a 55 Chevy tank might fit. Another option is a 53 Chevy. I think I remember they were both shorter front to rear than the Camaro...I measured for a number of tanks from dimensions on Tanksinc.com web site. And both have a fill that may clear between the frame and Burb body.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7547208)

Guilty as charged I guess...sorry man...good progress Marc. Way more than I did this week end....busy with yard work, equipment maintenance and determining the exhaust tips I ordered won't work.

The brake assembly looks to be in the right place to me and same as my 48 truck was. I had an issue with the transmission mount wanting to be in the same place as the master cylinder that hopefully you won't run into.

Good luck as you and I continue to vie for third place in the Iceburgh, Youngrodder, Advanced Design Burb build off...:)

Originally Posted by xpickup (Post 7548312)

Looks great. I know what you mean about getting the truck ready for the season, mine still needs some attention. I will rephrase that, a lot. But at least it is drive able. All good thing take time. That burb should drive great.

Shannon

Originally Posted by Coach529 (Post 7550138)

looks great. Man I love the looks of the rear end......

Originally Posted by nvrdone (Post 7551226)

marc - what m/c & booster are you using ? thanks

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 7552533)

I picked it up off of EBay.
Here is a link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221674734248...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Marc

Originally Posted by Coach529 (Post 7552788)

Looks good, price is right on that one.

Originally Posted by nvrdone (Post 7552829)

unfortunately it wont work with a m/t and I have an m21. oh well, back to the drawing board.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7572157)

Following my lead...now I feel so responsible. And I followed dwcsr. Anyway, good ideas Marc. And nice score on the Tank...bet all the UPS folks were giving that shipment the eye.

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 7572183)

I like to sit back and wait to see it you make a mistake so I don't repeat it. So far you haven't made any (:

Marc

Originally Posted by 69CST-V (Post 7573708)

Nice work... Looking at your ideas so keep posting the little details.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7574317)

Egads...you will be catching up to me soon. Nice work on those cuts Marc. They fit really well.

Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 7579460)

Marc, engine tranny set up look good...Jim

Originally Posted by lower50's (Post 7579743)

Good find on the diff, That would suck if it caused a problem driving, then you found it. Also very nice 45* cuts.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7580179)

Glad you caught the issue Marc. Guessing now the axle ends are equal distance from the frame rails? Good looking trans mount. Packaging in that area gets tight, especially with the under floor master. Looks like PB has a good solution.

Originally Posted by RockinKees (Post 7580294)

Your tank is a nice fit behind the Watts :metal:

Don't we all make small mistakes sometimes ;)
Glad you found it in this early stage!!