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69CST-V · 12-27-2016, 05:19 PM

Looks great!!!

**Advanced Design** · 12-27-2016, 10:02 PM

How did the wheel and tire fit?

Those inner are really solid pieces. Looks like it is all fitting well Marc.

**youngrodder** · 12-27-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Marc this is a killer pic

Thanks I had wondered for quite some time how it would look.

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Originally Posted by reaper71

Looking good Marc.

Mark..

Thanks Mark

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

Cant wait to see more of this!

Thanks, I hope to make some decent progress in the months to come.

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Looks great!!!

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

How did the wheel and tire fit?

Those inner are really solid pieces. Looks like it is all fitting well Marc.

The wheels fit pretty good. I want to roll my front fender wheel opening lips and trim a tab that I won't be using for the fender brace. This was a little trick I did on the 48 in an effort to squeeze as much room as I can. The inner fenders don't look to interfere at all. The wheel hits the fender when aired out and I turn. more work to be done here.

I have since went back and added some material back to the inner fenders to improve the look/fit. I'm liking the fit more and more..

Marc

99 to Life · 12-28-2016, 10:00 AM

looks great. I too woulda cringed cutting up them inners.

**youngrodder** · 12-28-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

Man I can relate to this!!!! just finally getting back to mine after getting sick on a plane just after Thanksgiving....

Project looking really nice!!!

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

looks great. I too woulda cringed cutting up them inners.

Yes, but I'm liking them so much more than the flimsy inner fenders on my 48. I used some from ******n products because they went with the firewall. I like how they are turning out. I have went back and added more metal in parts to get them really fitting the contour of the frame rails better.

Marc

99 to Life · 12-28-2016, 09:23 PM

the extra work will pay off. are you painting the engine bay area? I personally love the stock inners. its just one of the things the factory did so well from the gate. glad you are using them. IMO the newer parts in the engine bay have more contrast with some of the old original features of the truck. If everything looks new I feel like the balance is off and it feels too modern. To me I like the contrast of old and new, more toward the old!

**youngrodder** · 12-29-2016, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

the extra work will pay off. are you painting the engine bay area? I personally love the stock inners. its just one of the things the factory did so well from the gate. glad you are using them. IMO the newer parts in the engine bay have more contrast with some of the old original features of the truck. If everything looks new I feel like the balance is off and it feels too modern. To me I like the contrast of old and new, more toward the old!

Yes, I see what your saying. Yes the engine bay will be painted and very detailed, even if the outside is not painted nice..

Marc

iowaboynca · 12-29-2016, 12:24 AM

Very nice!
So I made a comment on Advanced Design's build...So who's gonna end up w/the sweeter ' 'burb build?

right now it's neck and neck!

And yes i realize it's not a competition...but man....

**Advanced Design** · 12-30-2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iowaboynca

Very nice!
So I made a comment on Advanced Design's build...So who's gonna end up w/the sweeter ' 'burb build?

right now it's neck and neck!

And yes i realize it's not a competition...but man....

Marc's...it is the only PB equipped AD Burb on the planet....that pegs the meter over in the sweet range.

YahamaR1 · 12-30-2016, 12:00 PM

I think both of your burbs Will be really Nice,

Fer,

RockinKees · 12-29-2016, 06:12 AM

Beautiful work!!

**youngrodder** · 12-30-2016, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iowaboynca

Very nice!
So I made a comment on Advanced Design's build...So who's gonna end up w/the sweeter ' 'burb build?

right now it's neck and neck!

And yes i realize it's not a competition...but man....

My vote goes to Doug

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Beautiful work!!

Thank you

Marc

**joedoh** · 12-30-2016, 04:57 PM

its amazing how clean you can get the garage without the project in there!

looking good!

**oldman3** · 12-30-2016, 08:36 PM

Marc, I always thought you ran little tires up front and big ones in the rear

, just pulling your chain, burb look good...Jim

**youngrodder** · 12-30-2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

its amazing how clean you can get the garage without the project in there!

looking good!

Yes, it made it easy. I even got the leaf blower out and blew out a bunch of dust/ground metal.

Thanks
Marc

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, I always thought you ran little tires up front and big ones in the rear

, just pulling your chain, burb look good...Jim

It's called the California rake (or the scolded dog) ....watch now your all are going to be doing it. Ha ha

Marc

99 to Life · 12-31-2016, 01:12 PM

looks killer. crazy there is no snow there in end of dec. we just had 50* on monday, then tuesday I woke up to about 5" of snow.

**youngrodder** · 12-31-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott2

Huge progress! It's inspiring to see a project get rolled out - mine is close. I really want to see it out in the driveway and blow out the garage. Your burn is killer.

Thanks Scott..

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

looks killer. crazy there is no snow there in end of dec. we just had 50* on monday, then tuesday I woke up to about 5" of snow.

Yes, we have had some snow come and go. On the day after Christmas I was washing my daily in the driveway just wearing a T-shirt. It is easier to get motivated to go out to the garage when its not -10... ha ha

Marc

**mongocanfly** · 01-01-2017, 01:30 AM

Looks good marc..bet it feels good to have it moveable..

**youngrodder** · 01-03-2017, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looks good marc..bet it feels good to have it moveable..

Yes, it makes it easier to move around...

Marc

**youngrodder** · 01-03-2017, 12:19 AM

Brake is over...back to work tomorrow.

I did manage to get quite a bit of garage time in...I did a lot of little stuff that is not super exciting to show...But I did take some pics. The main accomplishment was fitting and trimming the inner fenders. This included installing/removing the inner fenders 100 times and adding and removing metal to achieve a fit I was happy with. I mounted the tabs for my brake lines to attach to. More work is needed for better turning clearance. I have some ideas...more to come on that. I also started to install most of the front sheet metal to check things over. This is the same approach Delmo is doing on a truck he is building with a PB kit. Him and I have been sharing info/ideas...

I also mounted my big brake set up so I can see what length ss hoses I need.

Marc

**oldman3** · 01-03-2017, 12:31 AM

Marc, Nice job on the inner fenders, burb is looking great, love the front snd 3/4 shot...Jim

**youngrodder** · 01-03-2017, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, Nice job on the inner fenders, burb is looking great, love the front snd 3/4 shot...Jim

Thanks Jim. The lighting is really crappy when I lift the garage door. I will get some better ones outside once I throw the hood on.

Marc

reaper71 · 01-03-2017, 10:38 AM

Looking good Marc

MIKESAD50 · 01-03-2017, 11:16 AM

looking good. keep at it, want to see the finished product.

hotrodelrod · 01-03-2017, 06:23 PM

looking good!

12-27-2016, 05:19 PM	#1
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looks great!!! __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

12-27-2016, 10:02 PM	#2
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" How did the wheel and tire fit? Those inner are really solid pieces. Looks like it is all fitting well Marc. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-28-2016, 10:00 AM	#4
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" looks great. I too woulda cringed cutting up them inners. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-28-2016, 09:23 PM	#6
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" the extra work will pay off. are you painting the engine bay area? I personally love the stock inners. its just one of the things the factory did so well from the gate. glad you are using them. IMO the newer parts in the engine bay have more contrast with some of the old original features of the truck. If everything looks new I feel like the balance is off and it feels too modern. To me I like the contrast of old and new, more toward the old! __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-29-2016, 12:24 AM	#8
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very nice! So I made a comment on Advanced Design's build...So who's gonna end up w/the sweeter ' 'burb build? right now it's neck and neck! And yes i realize it's not a competition...but man.... __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

12-30-2016, 12:00 PM	#10
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I think both of your burbs Will be really Nice, Fer, __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

12-29-2016, 06:12 AM	#11
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12-30-2016, 04:57 PM	#13
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12-30-2016, 08:36 PM	#14
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, I always thought you ran little tires up front and big ones in the rear , just pulling your chain, burb look good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-31-2016, 01:12 PM	#16
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" looks killer. crazy there is no snow there in end of dec. we just had 50* on monday, then tuesday I woke up to about 5" of snow. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-01-2017, 01:30 AM	#18
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01-03-2017, 12:19 AM	#20
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Brake is over...back to work tomorrow. I did manage to get quite a bit of garage time in...I did a lot of little stuff that is not super exciting to show...But I did take some pics. The main accomplishment was fitting and trimming the inner fenders. This included installing/removing the inner fenders 100 times and adding and removing metal to achieve a fit I was happy with. I mounted the tabs for my brake lines to attach to. More work is needed for better turning clearance. I have some ideas...more to come on that. I also started to install most of the front sheet metal to check things over. This is the same approach Delmo is doing on a truck he is building with a PB kit. Him and I have been sharing info/ideas... I also mounted my big brake set up so I can see what length ss hoses I need. Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

01-03-2017, 12:31 AM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, Nice job on the inner fenders, burb is looking great, love the front snd 3/4 shot...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-03-2017, 10:38 AM	#23
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