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I started tearing down my 53 Suburban......This was day 1. I have been looking forward to starting this project.

Marc

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That's cool.. What is it?? Doesn't look like wood graining.. Like it!!

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Looks great YOUNG RODDER!!

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Little late but I sold it last month..

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....a moment of silence for the passing of a b!tchin truck...

What size are those artilleries?

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What are those tubes from? 67-72 Chevy PU?

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Thanks. 17" & 18" alum. from The Wheel Smith.

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Made a short list of items needed to FIRE UP the 355.:devil:
Need to break-in the cam.

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I left it in the back yard of my old/rental house, gathering patina, while I work on my 56 Chevy ;)

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Picked up the new courtesy light sockets I ordered and wired them up. Need to get all the junk away from the garage stove... 30 degrees is not fun to work in.

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Put in my front window, heater box, gas & brake pedal

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Got a little closer to pulling out my 216 engine and trans. It will get pulled later this week.

Marc

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I just turned over 50,000 miles on the old '50 3600.

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Nothing too exciting. removed the steering column with the help of my youngest son Austin. Removed some shock brackets from the frame and started working on the floors in the cab of my 53suburban.



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Thanks
Marc

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cute son ya have there ! --- great that he is learnin' also

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Sandblasted the bottom of the cab. And a few other areas inside of it. Almost done. Didn't do the steps because they will get replaced. Here is a before and after pic.
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Worked on boxing my frame, welder went to crap so I went to tractor supply and bought me a Holbart 210. Tomorrow, I'll start back on my frame.

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Installed my 3rd row Astro van seat. Sure feels better than the old stock bench.

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What, no picture:(
;)

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Put the garage to bed so I can park the Chevelle inside out of the rain and snow. Reviewed the final assembly list and marked winter projects that are not dependent on temperature (pink) and stuff I need to buy for finish in the spring (yellow). Most of you probably have a similar list, but I am posting for new guys to show how I stay organized and on track with all the other stuff going on in my life. I keep it taped to the side of my rollaway for easy viewing.

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My list has changed a dozen times since I started. Now it's on a whiteboard. Sorry, that's racist. It's on a caucasion erasable display device.

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That's an amazing looking list there OrrieG, but unfortunately I cant see what is at the top of your list. any chance you would be willing to post a better picture, or be able to send me the digital copy of your list. That would be greatly appreciated, It looks like it would help me greatly in getting my list under control.

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My list is on an 8-page spreadsheet. Master project list, sub-sections, to do list, items needed, and money spent.

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#1 - buy truck
#2 - assess condition
...
#17 - the larch
...
#69 - giggle

and so on.

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pm me your email and I will send the excell and a pdf file.

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#1 - buy truck
#2 - assess condition
...
#17 - the larch
...
#69 - giggle

and so on.

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Nothing too darn COLD!

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I feel the same. I have my truck in a tent. It's completely enclosed but no heat and the temp is brutal lately.Got to get some heat in there. I just sent my radiator to be recored and when I get it back I plan on driving the truck out of the tent.It entered on a wrecker.---Jack

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First time out of the garage in about a month. It was the first sunny day in a week and a half so we took it for a Christmas tree run.

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Looks great Russell!
where did you buy your wheels & tires?
I like the look.

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That's you!;) I love the picture of you and your truck!;)
dne'

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Thanks. Those are Corvette wheels with 235/75/R15 American Classic radials. The wheels were on the truck when I got it and I bought the tires from Coker Tire.

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Does ordering some parts count? I got some of the female quick release fuel line fittings for the 5.3 swap along with 30' of a 3/8" aluminum fuel line so I can plumb the LS swap.

Haven't been outside though...

-Panelrodder

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Does my heart good to ffind out you're an old fart like me!!!!:lol:

There may be snow on the roof top but the hearth fires burn hot. We're still kids in the middle or why would we be playing with these old trucks?

Best, Dan

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To Panelrodder.---Of course it counts. It's forward progress. ---Jack(still waiting for my radiator)

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Yes it counts. You can't move forward without parts sometimes.

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Picked up block from machine shop and started to put it back together.

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Better than new, right!;)

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Nothing really other than look at it. I'm still in school and I figure without an education I can't get a job that pays enough to get the truck going. Sure pocket change gets me parts but nothing like the big stuff. Small stuff is all I have really ever purchased Andi have torn out parts and ripped other trucks apart but with school I probably won't do anything until spring.

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I'm ashamed to admit I haven't moved it or started in more than a month.

I have a very slow leak in the right front tire so today I finally aired up all the tires today and I WILL start her and drive her a bit tomorrow just to get the tires round again!