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**youngrodder** · 06-18-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IWanna49

If they gave you digital copies, I'd love one of the straight on shots for wallpaper!!!

I need to play around and resize the image as the files I have are hi-res. Let me see what I can do

Marc

**youngrodder** · 07-28-2015, 10:34 PM

Due to an expected/unexpected job change I have not been spending anytime on the burb. I did get out there tonight and I plan on working on it more and more now that I'm a couple weeks into a new job. Porterbuilt is close on the AD kits. Here are a few pics that they have shared on Instagram. A few of that changes are now the front and rear will be a bolt in unit. The rear rails flow like the stock rails. I was told they just need to fab the front radiator support and there done. In the meantime I will get my frame blasted in anticipation.

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 07-29-2015, 10:24 AM

Very nice parts. Looking forward to seeing them on your chassis!

**youngrodder** · 08-29-2015, 09:59 PM

Well I spent a good portion of last Sunday in the garage as well as today. I was able the get the floor out. The problem that I ran into was the rusted carriage bolts that held the wood in around the perimeter. The nuts were rusted and the bolts simply spun. I ended up spot welding each one so that they would not spin. I also removed the rear sill. I was not certain how this was to come out after snapping the heads off of about 12 bolts and cutting a few spot welds I was able to easy it out. I needed to remove it to properly replace the rear driver side cab corner. Here are some pics to prove it.

**Advanced Design** · 08-29-2015, 10:45 PM

I agree, the floor does not come out without a fight. Nice work!
Good to see you on the Burb Marc.

**youngrodder** · 09-10-2015, 10:46 PM

Question for the suburban owners. In the seat riser there should be two braces. I took a picture of mine. I'm unsure how they go in. I assume one goes from the rear seat bolt back and the other from the front seat bolt forward. Otherwise your hand would be blocked from being able to reach the bolt. Does anyone know for sure? I'm in the process of welding back in my repaired seat riser.

Thanks
Marc

**oldman3** · 08-30-2015, 09:16 AM

Marc, glad to see you back at it....Jim

**CHIZZLER** · 08-30-2015, 05:13 PM

That wood floor is a bugger to get out. Nice work.

Iceburgh · 08-30-2015, 09:12 PM

lot of work right there....all down hill now

**youngrodder** · 08-30-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I agree, the floor does not come out without a fight. Nice work!
Good to see you on the Burb Marc.

Thanks, I'm glad I'm back at it as well. I went back out there today.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, glad to see you back at it....Jim

Thanks Jim...

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

That wood floor is a bugger to get out. Nice work.

You would know Chizzler first hand.

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Originally Posted by Iceburgh

lot of work right there....all down hill now

I hope your right...

Marc

**youngrodder** · 09-07-2015, 09:45 PM

I got out in the garage again this weekend. I'm suppose to hear from Porterbuilt tomorrow on a completion date that they will hold to for the AD kits. I completed the cab corner repair. The driver side needed to be replaced and the passenger side just needed a small patch. I bought a replacement panel from Wheelwright restorations. It was a nice piece. This was time consuming to replace because there are a couple different piece that all fit together for strength. I was happy how it turned out. I took my time and really made sure the piece fit good before welding. Other than welding back in my seat riser and finishing a tranny tunnel 90% of my metal work will be done.

My wife also agreed to let me spend some of my work money on the burb. I'm going to start looking for an engine. Thinking about an LS. Kind of like the idea of a turbo....

Happy Labor day.......

Marc

YahamaR1 · 09-07-2015, 09:52 PM

Looks good, Nice job you did with the cab corners
Like your engine plans, sounds good a turbo

**Advanced Design** · 09-07-2015, 09:58 PM

Nice metalwork work Marc. Go for the LS!

99 to Life · 09-07-2015, 09:59 PM

nice patch. cool your wife is on board with ya, rather than you hiding the expenses!! But its def a family whip so you have plenty excuses to spend the money. turbo aint a bad idea.

**youngrodder** · 09-07-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Looks good, Nice job you did with the cab corners
Like your engine plans, sounds good a turbo

Thanks yahamaR1

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice metalwork work Marc. Go for the LS!

Thanks Doug. I'm engine shopping as we speak. ha ha

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice patch. cool your wife is on board with ya, rather than you hiding the expenses!! But its def a family whip so you have plenty excuses to spend the money. turbo aint a bad idea.

Yes, my recent job change provided a financial shot to the arm that I'm not sure I will have again so it might be a good time to throw some at the burb. I never hide my purchases and I usually try to use other $$ besides family $$.

Marc

**oldman3** · 09-08-2015, 09:27 AM

Nice repairs, yeah the money deal is tricky. About 40 yrs ago on my first big build, if I spent $500, she would get a $100 or so for her stuff. Work out good for everyone...Jim

FarmerSid · 09-08-2015, 10:43 AM

Nice patch work Marc. How do you like the panel clamps? I find they leave too big a gap. L33 maybe?

lower50's · 09-08-2015, 03:24 PM

Yes put a turbo on the LS. Even if you don't put much boost to it, it will be a wow factor and fun to play with.

**youngrodder** · 09-08-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Nice patch work Marc. How do you like the panel clamps? I find they leave too big a gap. L33 maybe?

This is really only the second time that I used them. They work ok if you have two pieces of good metal you are joining. If not it can be a challenge to use them..

Marc

Iceburgh · 09-09-2015, 08:52 AM

I would go with the LS but use one from a scrap yard that is matched to the tranny and PCM.
If not then go with the MSD setup.
Jusy my opionion after chasing so many gremlins with teh LS I have.
Then again I dont have a LS Tuner or know how to use one

**youngrodder** · 09-10-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceburgh

I would go with the LS but use one from a scrap yard that is matched to the tranny and PCM.
If not then go with the MSD setup.
Jusy my opionion after chasing so many gremlins with teh LS I have.
Then again I dont have a LS Tuner or know how to use one

Thanks Jim, that's kind of what I was thinking. I would like to find a wrecked or salvaged and then just use the drivetrain and sell the rest.

Watching your Steelers. What's with your new kicker.

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 09-10-2015, 10:57 PM

Marc, If someone else doesn't jump in I will look at mine tomorrow. Haven't welded mine back in yet. Probably going to leave it out until under dash work is done. Much easier laying on a flat floor.

Thinking I recall mine only had one?

**youngrodder** · 09-10-2015, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Marc, If someone else doesn't jump in I will look at mine tomorrow. Haven't welded mine back in yet. Probably going to leave it out until under dash work is done. Much easier laying on a flat floor.

Thinking I recall mine only had one?

Thanks Doug.

Marc

_Ogre · 09-11-2015, 03:41 PM

haven't checked on your build lately, good progress so far
job change and life changes get in the way, eh?

i saw this pic... dang that's huge

**Advanced Design** · 09-11-2015, 04:58 PM

Marc,

Here is the seat riser sitting on the floor section I removed. We are looking at it from the front toward back.

Pic 1 red circle is where the front support ends and aligns with the hole in the seat riser.

Pic 2 is the original floor under the seat riser. As I thought I only had one support.

Pic 3 is the bottom of the seat riser showing the hole that aligns with the support.

The supports originally went from this position toward the rear. The floor section in front of the risers is depressed.

Hope that helps. Need anything more please let me know.

Ogre - They are roomy. I figured I put 55 sq ft of floor in mine.

07-28-2015, 10:34 PM	#2
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Due to an expected/unexpected job change I have not been spending anytime on the burb. I did get out there tonight and I plan on working on it more and more now that I'm a couple weeks into a new job. Porterbuilt is close on the AD kits. Here are a few pics that they have shared on Instagram. A few of that changes are now the front and rear will be a bolt in unit. The rear rails flow like the stock rails. I was told they just need to fab the front radiator support and there done. In the meantime I will get my frame blasted in anticipation. 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

07-29-2015, 10:24 AM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very nice parts. Looking forward to seeing them on your chassis! __________________ 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

08-29-2015, 09:59 PM	#4
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Well I spent a good portion of last Sunday in the garage as well as today. I was able the get the floor out. The problem that I ran into was the rusted carriage bolts that held the wood in around the perimeter. The nuts were rusted and the bolts simply spun. I ended up spot welding each one so that they would not spin. I also removed the rear sill. I was not certain how this was to come out after snapping the heads off of about 12 bolts and cutting a few spot welds I was able to easy it out. I needed to remove it to properly replace the rear driver side cab corner. Here are some pics to prove it. 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

08-29-2015, 10:45 PM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I agree, the floor does not come out without a fight. Nice work! Good to see you on the Burb 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

09-10-2015, 10:46 PM	#6
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Question for the suburban owners. In the seat riser there should be two braces. I took a picture of mine. I'm unsure how they go in. I assume one goes from the rear seat bolt back and the other from the front seat bolt forward. Otherwise your hand would be blocked from being able to reach the bolt. Does anyone know for sure? I'm in the process of welding back in my repaired seat riser. Thanks 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

08-30-2015, 09:16 AM	#7
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, glad to see you back at it....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 />

08-30-2015, 05:13 PM	#8
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That wood floor is a bugger to get out. Nice work. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

08-30-2015, 09:12 PM	#9
Iceburgh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Bloomfield pa. Posts: 644	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" lot of work right there....all down hill now __________________ 1953 suburban build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621331

09-07-2015, 09:45 PM	#11
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I got out in the garage again this weekend. I'm suppose to hear from Porterbuilt tomorrow on a completion date that they will hold to for the AD kits. I completed the cab corner repair. The driver side needed to be replaced and the passenger side just needed a small patch. I bought a replacement panel from Wheelwright restorations. It was a nice piece. This was time consuming to replace because there are a couple different piece that all fit together for strength. I was happy how it turned out. I took my time and really made sure the piece fit good before welding. Other than welding back in my seat riser and finishing a tranny tunnel 90% of my metal work will be done. My wife also agreed to let me spend some of my work money on the burb. I'm going to start looking for an engine. Thinking about an LS. Kind of like the idea of a turbo.... Happy Labor day....... 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

09-07-2015, 09:52 PM	#12
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looks good, Nice job you did with the cab corners Like your engine plans, sounds good a turbo __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

09-07-2015, 09:58 PM	#13
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice metalwork work Marc. Go for the LS! __________________ 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

09-07-2015, 09:59 PM	#14
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" nice patch. cool your wife is on board with ya, rather than you hiding the expenses!! But its def a family whip so you have plenty excuses to spend the money. turbo aint a bad idea. __________________ 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

09-08-2015, 09:27 AM	#16
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice repairs, yeah the money deal is tricky. About 40 yrs ago on my first big build, if I spent $500, she would get a $100 or so for her stuff. Work out good for everyone...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 />

09-08-2015, 10:43 AM	#17
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice patch work Marc. How do you like the panel clamps? I find they leave too big a gap. L33 maybe? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

09-08-2015, 03:24 PM	#18
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Yes put a turbo on the LS. Even if you don't put much boost to it, it will be a wow factor and fun to play with. __________________ 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



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09-09-2015, 08:52 AM	#20
Iceburgh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Bloomfield pa. Posts: 644	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I would go with the LS but use one from a scrap yard that is matched to the tranny and PCM. If not then go with the MSD setup. Jusy my opionion after chasing so many gremlins with teh LS I have. Then again I dont have a LS Tuner or know how to use one __________________ 1953 suburban build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621331

09-10-2015, 10:57 PM	#22
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, If someone else doesn't jump in I will look at mine tomorrow. Haven't welded mine back in yet. Probably going to leave it out until under dash work is done. Much easier laying on a flat floor. Thinking I recall mine only had one? __________________ 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

09-11-2015, 03:41 PM	#24
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" haven't checked on your build lately, good progress so far job change and life changes get in the way, eh? i saw this pic... dang that's huge __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-11-2015, 04:58 PM	#25
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, Here is the seat riser sitting on the floor section I removed. We are looking at it from the front toward back. Pic 1 red circle is where the front support ends and aligns with the hole in the seat riser. Pic 2 is the original floor under the seat riser. As I thought I only had one support. Pic 3 is the bottom of the seat riser showing the hole that aligns with the support. The supports originally went from this position toward the rear. The floor section in front of the risers is depressed. Hope that helps. Need anything more please let me know. Ogre - They are roomy. I figured I put 55 sq ft of floor in mine. Attached Images __________________ 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

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