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**youngrodder** · 09-20-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks good Marc. Really glad you brought this up as I didn't know there were two. I will have to make one for mine.

Plans for the rest of the floor?

Yes mine both needed repair. I have the driver seat mounted and I'm going to fit the jumpseat to get the correct location to drill and bolt it down. I'm going to raptor line the front cab floor and keep my back section open at this point until I get my suspension sorted...

Marc

**youngrodder** · 09-20-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, nice job on the floor and riser...Jim

Thanks Jim

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

I have made some progress. I got my jump seat mounted. I need to get a picture of it.

I purchased my drivetrain. They threw in the Camaro for free.....(: It is a 2001 Z28 with an LS1 and 4l60E automatic trans. I plan to use as much as I can and sell off the rest. The car is actually in great shape. No rust or body damage and I have a clean title. I drove the car home about 70 miles. It ran good. The car has 125,000 miles. I know you can get craiglist motors cheaper but it is always a crap shoot if you get a junk motor.

I heard from Porterbuilt and all of my goodies are shipping next week. Here are a few pics. Hopefully they don't mind.

Thanks
Marc

**oldman3** · 10-11-2015, 11:35 PM

Marc, not a bad looking Camaro. I agree with you, this way you know you have a running engine, etc.. Can get everything you need, then sell the rest. I know your ready for the PB stuff, can't wait to see pics and then you putting it together...Jim

FarmerSid · 10-12-2015, 08:17 AM

That car almost looks too nice to part out. Those PB parts look awesome.

**Advanced Design** · 10-12-2015, 10:57 AM

Great plan on the Camaro. Friend of mine is doing same for the powertrain on his 65 Pontiac wagon. I wonder if 20 years from now we will be kicking ourselves for doing this?

Those Porterbuilt parts always look really nice. Looking forward to seeing them installed. You will likely finish yours before I finish mine!

**youngrodder** · 10-12-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

That car almost looks too nice to part out. Those PB parts look awesome.

It's funny people keep saying the same thing...ha ha

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Great plan on the Camaro. Friend of mine is doing same for the powertrain on his 65 Pontiac wagon. I wonder if 20 years from now we will be kicking ourselves for doing this?

Those Porterbuilt parts always look really nice. Looking forward to seeing them installed. You will likely finish yours before I finish mine!

It's funny we keep jinxing each other by saying who will finish first..I still have a lot of research to do on what oil pan to use and stuff like that. Since I'm using PB I will need to figure out a certain amount on my own

Marc

99 to Life · 10-12-2015, 10:51 PM

nice score, your rocking now.

**CHIZZLER** · 10-12-2015, 11:34 PM

Nice score on the camaro marc.

lower50's · 10-13-2015, 02:15 AM

It's always nice to buy a running drivetrain.

**youngrodder** · 10-13-2015, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice score, your rocking now.

I hope so...

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Nice score on the camaro marc.

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by lower50's

It's always nice to buy a running drivetrain.

Yes, I just need to convince my wife not to keep driving it so I can rip it apart..MY 48 the motor sat for several years and it just added more bugs to work through.

DeeJayNOLA · 10-19-2015, 06:37 PM

Yes, I just need to convince my wife not to keep driving it so I can rip it apart..MY 48 the motor sat for several years and it just added more bugs to work through.[/QUOTE]

If your wife is anything like mine with their need for speed (Top Gun voice) then really Good Luck with that.

But great idea to buy it running. It's a 2001 so I'd definitely give a good looking over once you've pulled it out and cleaned it up. Like some of these other guys asked, keep the pics coming

**youngrodder** · 10-20-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeJayNOLA

Yes, I just need to convince my wife not to keep driving it so I can rip it apart..MY 48 the motor sat for several years and it just added more bugs to work through.

If your wife is anything like mine with their need for speed (Top Gun voice) then really Good Luck with that.

But great idea to buy it running. It's a 2001 so I'd definitely give a good looking over once you've pulled it out and cleaned it up. Like some of these other guys asked, keep the pics coming

[/QUOTE]

Thanks, will do. I plan on pulling the Camaro in soon for the lobotomy. The motor at first inspection looks very good. It does not leak any fluids and is fairly clean overall. Over the winter months I look to make some progress...

Marc

69CST-V · 10-29-2015, 01:15 PM

Is it winter up there yet???? JK. Looking forward to your progress pics.

**youngrodder** · 10-29-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Is it winter up there yet???? JK. Looking forward to your progress pics.

Funny that you say that. It actually snowed today. Just flurries, nothing stuck but it sucked just the same.

I will be pulling the Camaro in to start tearing it down. I need to get this done to get back on the chassis because the chassis shares the same floor space as where I will tear the Camaro down.

I should also have some progress pics soon on the body. I have been working on it a lot but not a lot that will show up on camera. I'm just about ready to hit the back half with epoxy seam sealer and then add raptor coating on the lower inside parts of the body and bottom of the floor. My dropped spindles showed today and the PB freight shipped this week.

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 10-30-2015, 09:18 AM

Cool....uh oh, I better get busy!

**oldman3** · 10-30-2015, 09:28 AM

Let's see Tab A into slot B, can't wait...Jim

**youngrodder** · 10-30-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Cool....uh oh, I better get busy!

Come on Doug, you've seen how fast I move. You have plenty of time...

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Let's see Tab A into slot B, can't wait...Jim

You and me both. I know I sill need to remove one cross member (oh how I lover messing with removing rivets) but I need to get the front DB installed first. I promise to flood with pics soon. With this build there has been too much text and not enough pics as of late.

Marc

reaper71 · 11-03-2015, 10:30 AM

Yes Marc I would agree, A good air hammer works wonders (ingersoll rand) is the one I have it's pretty awesome, and makes it so much faster for removing the rivets.

Mark...

**youngrodder** · 11-15-2015, 10:49 PM

Well I had a productive day. I was able to drop the motor and remove it from the cradle. It was a lot of work but I feel pretty good about my progress.

I only have one broken exhaust manifold bolt to deal with but there is a decent part of the bolt left so I should be able to get ahold of it and work it loose...That's the plan any way.

Now all that left is to reassemble the cradle so that I can sell the car.

I also bought a cherry picker for cheap. I barrowed it from a friend and asked how long I could barrow it for and he said no need for it back anytime soon. Then he said hey how about I sell it to you cheap...Hey I like cheap.....so I bought it.

Thanks
Marc

**Advanced Design** · 11-15-2015, 11:06 PM

Nice work Marc. We did one Friday night. If the exhaust manifold bolt is too short, you can weld a nut to it for removal.

**youngrodder** · 11-15-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work Marc. We did one Friday night. If the exhaust manifold bolt is too short, you can weld a nut to it for removal.

Tis the season huh? I took my time and with it just being me I wanted to make sure everything was safely supported. As for the bolt, I have a good inch or so sticking out so I should be able to get ahold of it.

Marc

**oldman3** · 11-16-2015, 12:15 AM

Marc, nice job on the removal...Jim

lower50's · 11-16-2015, 09:18 AM

Good job!! It's always nice when things come apart easy. I like your jack stand blocks.

69CST-V · 11-16-2015, 11:41 AM

Nice job...

10-11-2015, 11:09 PM	#303
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have made some progress. I got my jump seat mounted. I need to get a picture of it. I purchased my drivetrain. They threw in the Camaro for free.....(: It is a 2001 Z28 with an LS1 and 4l60E automatic trans. I plan to use as much as I can and sell off the rest. The car is actually in great shape. No rust or body damage and I have a clean title. I drove the car home about 70 miles. It ran good. The car has 125,000 miles. I know you can get craiglist motors cheaper but it is always a crap shoot if you get a junk motor. I heard from Porterbuilt and all of my goodies are shipping next week. Here are a few pics. Hopefully they don't mind. 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

10-11-2015, 11:35 PM	#304
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, not a bad looking Camaro. I agree with you, this way you know you have a running engine, etc.. Can get everything you need, then sell the rest. I know your ready for the PB stuff, can't wait to see pics and then you putting it together...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 />

10-12-2015, 08:17 AM	#305
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That car almost looks too nice to part out. Those PB parts look awesome. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

10-12-2015, 10:57 AM	#306
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Great plan on the Camaro. Friend of mine is doing same for the powertrain on his 65 Pontiac wagon. I wonder if 20 years from now we will be kicking ourselves for doing this? Those Porterbuilt parts always look really nice. Looking forward to seeing them installed. You will likely finish yours before I finish mine! __________________ 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

10-12-2015, 10:51 PM	#308
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" nice score, your rocking now. __________________ 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

10-12-2015, 11:34 PM	#309
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10-13-2015, 02:15 AM	#310
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" It's always nice to buy a running drivetrain. __________________ 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

10-19-2015, 06:37 PM	#312
DeeJayNOLA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ABQ & MSY Posts: 69	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Yes, I just need to convince my wife not to keep driving it so I can rip it apart..MY 48 the motor sat for several years and it just added more bugs to work through.[/QUOTE] If your wife is anything like mine with their need for speed (Top Gun voice) then really Good Luck with that. But great idea to buy it running. It's a 2001 so I'd definitely give a good looking over once you've pulled it out and cleaned it up. Like some of these other guys asked, keep the pics coming __________________ Representing for the 504.

10-29-2015, 01:15 PM	#314
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Is it winter up there yet???? JK. Looking forward to your progress pics. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

10-30-2015, 09:18 AM	#316
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Cool....uh oh, I better get busy! __________________ 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

10-30-2015, 09:28 AM	#317
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Let's see Tab A into slot B, can't wait...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 />

11-03-2015, 10:30 AM	#319
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Yes Marc I would agree, A good air hammer works wonders (ingersoll rand) is the one I have it's pretty awesome, and makes it so much faster for removing the rivets. Mark... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

11-15-2015, 10:49 PM	#320
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Well I had a productive day. I was able to drop the motor and remove it from the cradle. It was a lot of work but I feel pretty good about my progress. I only have one broken exhaust manifold bolt to deal with but there is a decent part of the bolt left so I should be able to get ahold of it and work it loose...That's the plan any way. Now all that left is to reassemble the cradle so that I can sell the car. I also bought a cherry picker for cheap. I barrowed it from a friend and asked how long I could barrow it for and he said no need for it back anytime soon. Then he said hey how about I sell it to you cheap...Hey I like cheap.....so I bought it. 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

11-15-2015, 11:06 PM	#321
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice work Marc. We did one Friday night. If the exhaust manifold bolt is too short, you can weld a nut to it for removal. __________________ 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

11-16-2015, 12:15 AM	#323
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, nice job on the removal...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 />



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11-16-2015, 09:18 AM	#324
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Good job!! It's always nice when things come apart easy. I like your jack stand blocks. __________________ 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

11-16-2015, 11:41 AM	#325
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