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03-18-2014, 09:18 PM
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1953 Burb build
My original thread was all jacked up so I am starting a new one.
I picked up a '53 suburban in Long Island Not bad , I was told it came from Ca. but I cant confirm that. Toe boards have been replaced as have the inner kick panels. The rear fenders have had some work and I would like to replace the passenger side. Rear doors , passenger side is great the drivers side needs work and again I would like to replace if possible. Fenders and hood are great as is the roof. The doors are good except for the bottoms inside but that is a easy fix. Wood floor needs replaced as does the floor on the passenger side . Plans are to put in a LS motor, mustang II and leaf springs in the back. No bags but get it down to about 5" off the ground. Me along with my FIL and uncle will do all the work and a buddy will do the paint. Hope to have it at his shop ready for paint by Aug-Sept time frame. I have built or helped build 7 or 8 trucks, always used Camaro clips and small blocks. The mustang II and LS will be different for us but I like the challenge. I am sure I will have many questions. The suspension is in boxes in the garage as is the LS just need to get cracking on this thing....but that damn thing called work continues to get in the way Almost forgot.....finding the turn signal bezels is like finding the winning lottery ticket     
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03-18-2014, 09:22 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Tear down phase
   
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03-18-2014, 09:27 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
last few days making progress.
New wood floor in place. The plans are to have 4-5 chrome strips over the floor that will be stained and have clear over it. One strip will cover the seam. Anyone doing this you will make life easier with a hand held router or one for your dremel. Route the edges and the cross members  
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03-18-2014, 09:28 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Getting the rear ready
  
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03-18-2014, 09:30 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Engine tranny ready to test fit...hope by this weekend
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03-18-2014, 09:32 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
front suspension...out and sold
 Rear suspension out ( lug 3:73 open rear for sale) 
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03-18-2014, 09:35 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
rear suspension in ( TCI swears two leafs will be enough I am not sure)
  
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03-18-2014, 09:36 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Mustang II welded in...bolt on parts and C notch to be done tomorrow
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03-18-2014, 09:37 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Patch panels started
 
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03-18-2014, 09:38 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Roll pan mock up
 
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03-18-2014, 09:41 PM
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Plans for the next two weeks.
1. Finish roll pan 2. Replace floor under the seat 3. Fit motor/trans/build trans tunnel 4. Finish patch panels 5. Place gas tank 6. Fit steering column and linkage 7. Get frame to powdercoat |
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03-18-2014, 10:45 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Looks good. I will be interested to see your patch panel for the driver side quarter panel. I saw in a pervious pic that you cut it out. I need to do the same to mine, and I was kicking around making my own patch.
Let me know how you repair yours. Thanks Marc
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03-19-2014, 12:09 AM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Moving right along, nice work...Jim
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Re: 1953 Burb build
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It is the same panel as the lower door. LMC item 38-7920 will fit in and is only $35 |
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03-20-2014, 10:25 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
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Thanks Marc
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03-21-2014, 06:36 PM
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03-21-2014, 10:39 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Looking good....
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03-21-2014, 11:28 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Looks real nice...Jim
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03-22-2014, 01:01 AM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Lookin good!!
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03-22-2014, 09:18 AM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Makes a big difference when things are cleaned up and some new shiny parts are installed.
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03-27-2014, 01:33 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Starting the roll pan
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03-27-2014, 02:05 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Looks good. I like the roll pan. Are you not using the rear splash panel that goes between the bumper and body? If your interest in selling it I would like to talk to you about it.
Thanks Marc
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04-05-2014, 03:37 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Roll pan is complete...close enough to take it off massage it and use a little plastic
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04-05-2014, 03:41 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Got a radiator at a good price that fits perfect and also got the GMC radiator top sent in from Alaska
  Never noticed just by looking how much of a difference there is from a Chevy and a GMC rad support. In any case Sparky and the gang at RnD did a great job and this will fit GMC and they will also make them for Chevy. Same rad just mounting points are slightly different |
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04-05-2014, 03:47 PM
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Re: 1953 Burb build
Motor is in place....waiting on Headers before we weld in the motor mounts from Dirty Dingo
 
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