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**oldman3** · 06-14-2021, 11:54 PM

Marc, great job on the burb, shows with family is the best...Jim

6DoF · 06-17-2021, 08:47 AM

2pc for a huge win sir, worth it!

Tempest67 · 06-17-2021, 09:25 AM

putting these 'finishing touches' on is very rewarding. looks great

**youngrodder** · 06-17-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

2pc for a huge win sir, worth it!

Thanks..It takes a lot of fussing around to get them to work right.

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

putting these 'finishing touches' on is very rewarding. looks great

Yes the real reward is the passenger can stick their arm out the back window to reach the bottle opener.

Marc

olcarguy · 06-17-2021, 10:59 AM

Looks freaking awesome....

**youngrodder** · 06-21-2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by olcarguy

Looks freaking awesome....

Thank you...

Marc

**oldman3** · 06-21-2021, 09:57 AM

Marc,kickass ride, very nice work my friend...Jim

**8man** · 06-21-2021, 01:38 PM

Well done sir!

**youngrodder** · 06-21-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc,kickass ride, very nice work my friend...Jim

Thanks Jim....Much appreciated

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Originally Posted by 8man

Well done sir!

Thank you..

Marc

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-22-2021, 09:42 PM

Very, very nice.....when 'ya gonna paint it?

Ha ha, Sorry, I just had to. It was too easy.

lower50's · 06-22-2021, 11:38 PM

Very cool Marc! You knocked this one out of the park, the sliding glass is really nice.

**youngrodder** · 06-23-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Very, very nice.....when 'ya gonna paint it?

Ha ha, Sorry, I just had to. It was too easy.

Funny when I went to the local show with Austin, I prepped him on what people will say. The comments he will hear most often "When are you painting it" and my personal favorite "its too low to drive on these roads". Come on people its 2021!!. There was these things invented called air bags.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Very cool Marc! You knocked this one out of the park, the sliding glass is really nice.

Thank you. I'm trying to button up the interior while I wait on my tuner before I put some real miles on it.

Marc

lower50's · 06-23-2021, 11:41 PM

LOL. The one I like is "How do you drive it that low" and then someone told me the best response, "I don't I built it right there for you to look at" you know if you want to give a stupid answer.

**youngrodder** · 06-24-2021, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

LOL. The one I like is "How do you drive it that low" and then someone told me the best response, "I don't I built it right there for you to look at" you know if you want to give a stupid answer.

I also told him when someone askes when we are going to paint it the answer will always be tomorrow.

Thank you
Marc

6DoF · 06-24-2021, 08:28 AM

i'm going to use those answers!

11/10 i would love to drive that thing every day.

**youngrodder** · 06-24-2021, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6DoF

i'm going to use those answers!

11/10 i would love to drive that thing every day.

Thanks..>That's the plan, to drive this all the time. More purpose built than my last one.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 07-06-2021, 09:16 AM

I have been out driving and debugging. My buddy tuned the Truckster and what a difference that made. I pushed the truck much harder than any other time during this process. It helped identify a few items to fix. Nothing major. Got the AC charged...

I finished 99% of the front interior (carpet and door cards). I will cover the kick panels with ABS for now so I don't have to looks the the sounds deadener.

The goal was always to drive it to the Goodguys show in Columbus. Looks like we will make it. My 16yr old son and I will shove off Thursday.

An oil change, a pinon seal change on the tail shaft of the trans are on the short list of to do's. A quick detail.

Here are some pics...

Marc

**8man** · 07-06-2021, 09:20 AM

Have fun on that trip. The truck is really looking good.

**oldman3** · 07-06-2021, 09:54 AM

Marc, enjoy the trip and the show, be safe...Jim

**youngrodder** · 07-06-2021, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Have fun on that trip. The truck is really looking good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, enjoy the trip and the show, be safe...Jim

Will do.....thanks guys

duramax55 · 07-06-2021, 10:21 PM

youngroder where did you get your carpet. Looks real good

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2021, 06:35 AM

It's looking really nice! Have a safe trip and have a great time in Columbus. I'd like to make it to that show someday.

lower50's · 07-08-2021, 10:19 AM

Wow inside is looking Killer. Safe travels.

6DoF · 07-08-2021, 11:32 AM

i would 100% rather drop the same money for a burb like that vs a brand new one.

**youngrodder** · 07-12-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by duramax55

youngroder where did you get your carpet. Looks real good

My upholstery guy. I will look for a source for you tho.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking really nice! Have a safe trip and have a great time in Columbus. I'd like to make it to that show someday.

It is a great show. The after show parties in the hotel parking lots are as fun as the show itself.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow inside is looking Killer. Safe travels.

Thank you...

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i would 100% rather drop the same money for a burb like that vs a brand new one.

sold.....JK. I did have someone local to me leave a note on the windshield asking how much I would sell for...followed by the word "Serious". I never called them.

Marc

06-14-2021, 11:54 PM	#1
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, great job on the burb, shows with family is the best...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 />

06-17-2021, 08:47 AM	#2
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,122	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" 2pc for a huge win sir, worth it!

06-17-2021, 09:25 AM	#3
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 868	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" putting these 'finishing touches' on is very rewarding. looks great __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-17-2021, 10:59 AM	#5
olcarguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Maynooth, Ontario, Canada Posts: 174	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looks freaking awesome.... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...82#post8619382

06-21-2021, 09:57 AM	#7
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc,kickass ride, very nice work my friend...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 />

06-21-2021, 01:38 PM	#8
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,424	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Well done sir! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-22-2021, 09:42 PM	#10
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,351	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very, very nice.....when 'ya gonna paint it? Ha ha, Sorry, I just had to. It was too easy. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

06-22-2021, 11:38 PM	#11
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very cool Marc! You knocked this one out of the park, the sliding glass is really nice. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-23-2021, 11:41 PM	#13
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" LOL. The one I like is "How do you drive it that low" and then someone told me the best response, "I don't I built it right there for you to look at" you know if you want to give a stupid answer. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-24-2021, 08:28 AM	#15
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,122	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" i'm going to use those answers! 11/10 i would love to drive that thing every day.

07-06-2021, 09:16 AM	#17
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,776	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have been out driving and debugging. My buddy tuned the Truckster and what a difference that made. I pushed the truck much harder than any other time during this process. It helped identify a few items to fix. Nothing major. Got the AC charged... I finished 99% of the front interior (carpet and door cards). I will cover the kick panels with ABS for now so I don't have to looks the the sounds deadener. The goal was always to drive it to the Goodguys show in Columbus. Looks like we will make it. My 16yr old son and I will shove off Thursday. An oil change, a pinon seal change on the tail shaft of the trans are on the short list of to do's. A quick detail. Here are some pics... 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 Last edited by youngrodder; 07-06-2021 at 09:22 AM.

07-06-2021, 09:20 AM	#18
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,424	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Have fun on that trip. The truck is really looking good. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

07-06-2021, 09:54 AM	#19
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, enjoy the trip and the show, be safe...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 />

07-06-2021, 10:21 PM	#21
duramax55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aubigny Posts: 212	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" youngroder where did you get your carpet. Looks real good

07-07-2021, 06:35 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" It's looking really nice! Have a safe trip and have a great time in Columbus. I'd like to make it to that show someday. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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07-08-2021, 10:19 AM	#23
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Wow inside is looking Killer. Safe travels. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-08-2021, 11:32 AM	#24
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,122	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" i would 100% rather drop the same money for a burb like that vs a brand new one.

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