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**Advanced Design** · 12-07-2016, 11:50 PM

Marc you are cruising on the floor structure. Isn't the welder awesome?

Are you still going up through the floor for your fuel fill?

**youngrodder** · 12-11-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Marc you are cruising on the floor structure. Isn't the welder awesome?

Are you still going up through the floor for your fuel fill?

thanks, I had some of the metal already cut in advance and a general idea of how I planned to lay it out. Yes, I'm loving the welder..

Yes I'm planning on a small pop up gas cap directly above the fill on the tank. Depending on how far down the gas cap flange extends down I might only need about 2" of hose to connect the gas cap to the tank.

Marc

Scott2 · 12-12-2016, 11:49 PM

Great progress and the floor looks really solid! Nice welder - I got the Miller 211 last year and love it. I'm still burning holes but getting better over time.

murd969 · 12-15-2016, 12:42 AM

I like the build. It's looking great.

hotrodelrod · 12-15-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

In talking with Nate from PB Fab it sounds like I will need a 2 piece. Shaft. He is also working on a bracket for a carrier bearing. It looked to me like I would have to go the two piece route. He did say the angle isn't really steep.

I would say yes on both accounts. With the stock F body manifolds on the passenger side I would have needed to clearance the frame rail to fit. These fit fine without modifications..

Marc

Who makes those manifolds Marc?

Thanks

**youngrodder** · 12-15-2016, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodelrod

Who makes those manifolds Marc?

Thanks

They are made by Holley (Hooker brand). I went with the natural finish because I'm cheap. For my look I will probably wrap them in fiberglass anyway.

Here is a link. I got mine locally to save on shipping.
https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ust_manifolds/

Marc

**youngrodder** · 12-15-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by murd969

I like the build. It's looking great.

Thanks. I was out of state for a week for work then deathly sick. I have a week off of work over the holidays so I would like to get some work done on the Suburban very soon.

Marc

hotrodelrod · 12-15-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

They are made by Holley (Hooker brand). I went with the natural finish because I'm cheap. For my look I will probably wrap them in fiberglass anyway.

Here is a link. I got mine locally to save on shipping.
https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ust_manifolds/

Marc

Thanks Marc!

Rick

**youngrodder** · 12-26-2016, 11:59 PM

Well I have the week off of work so I'm going to spend some time in the garage in hopes to catch up to Doug. It was over 50 degrees today in Michigan which is crazy for December. I decided it was a good day to pull the 20's off of my 48 to throw them on the 53 suburban to check fitment. I also started to fit the inner fenders. The goal is 22" rims up front with full OE inner fenders. I have such a nice set of OE inner fenders that it pained me to cut them up to fit to my Porterbuilt drop member. I also spent a few minutes to weld up a few small holes in an effort to clean up the inner fenders.

On to the pics.

**mongocanfly** · 12-27-2016, 12:19 AM

Marc this is a killer pic

reaper71 · 12-27-2016, 10:34 AM

Looking good Marc.

Mark..

STOCKISH · 12-27-2016, 12:12 PM

Cant wait to see more of this!

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

ptc · 12-28-2016, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Thanks. I was out of state for a week for work then deathly sick. I have a week off of work over the holidays so I would like to get some work done on the Suburban very soon.

Marc

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!!!

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....

RockinKees · 12-29-2016, 06:12 AM

Beautiful work!!

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

My vote goes to Doug

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Beautiful work!!

Thank you

Marc

**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,

12-07-2016, 11:50 PM	#701
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc you are cruising on the floor structure. Isn't the welder awesome? Are you still going up through the floor for your fuel fill? __________________ 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

12-12-2016, 11:49 PM	#703
Scott2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 534	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Great progress and the floor looks really solid! Nice welder - I got the Miller 211 last year and love it. I'm still burning holes but getting better over time. __________________ Scott ______________ my '51 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677979

12-15-2016, 12:42 AM	#704
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12-26-2016, 11:59 PM	#709
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Well I have the week off of work so I'm going to spend some time in the garage in hopes to catch up to Doug. It was over 50 degrees today in Michigan which is crazy for December. I decided it was a good day to pull the 20's off of my 48 to throw them on the 53 suburban to check fitment. I also started to fit the inner fenders. The goal is 22" rims up front with full OE inner fenders. I have such a nice set of OE inner fenders that it pained me to cut them up to fit to my Porterbuilt drop member. I also spent a few minutes to weld up a few small holes in an effort to clean up the inner fenders. On to the pics. 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

12-27-2016, 12:19 AM	#710
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12-27-2016, 10:34 AM	#711
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12-27-2016, 12:12 PM	#712
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12-27-2016, 05:19 PM	#713
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12-27-2016, 10:02 PM	#714
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	#717
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	#719
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	#721
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

12-29-2016, 06:12 AM	#722
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12-30-2016, 12:00 PM	#725
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