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**youngrodder** · 04-07-2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceburgh

Marc.... Keep plugging away.
If you know anyone looking for one complete let me know. I will make someone a hell of a deal

Thanks, I can't imagine you will have trouble selling it. Yours is very sweet and the demand seems to be very high for them.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 04-07-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Nice score on the hitch Marc. Cleaning up the dash does look nice.

Thanks, I really need to update this thread. I just about have the hitch finished.

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Originally Posted by tpimuncie

Baddddddassss!!!

Thank you sir......I wish it was moving faster but that's how it goes sometimes..

Marc

**youngrodder** · 04-08-2018, 07:30 PM

Well I figured it was time to update my thread with the little progress that I've made.

These pictures cover removing the body from the frame one last time. The idea is I will disassemble the frame and get it ready for paint. I also want to take the body and get the inside and door jams sandblasted. I plan the leave the outside as is for now.

I also finished my hidden hitch. I started with a hitch that was too narrow with huge mounting plates because it was a class 4 hitch. I chopped off the mounting plates. Then I picked up some 2 1/2 square tube to slide into the original hitch to make it the desired width that I needed. I then made some mounting tabs. The last step was to make a receiver/license plate mount. I wanted it to follow the curve of the rear bumper to flow a little better.

Here are a bunch of pictures....

**youngrodder** · 04-08-2018, 07:37 PM

The last of the pics....

Thanks
Marc

**Advanced Design** · 04-08-2018, 07:43 PM

Looks good Marc...cool hitch!

**oldman3** · 04-08-2018, 11:26 PM

Looking good Marc, sweet hitch...Jim

Nut Case · 04-09-2018, 04:47 AM

Young Rodder

Super slick hitch and license set up, I'm gonna follow your example.

Thanks

Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

**youngrodder** · 04-09-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks good Marc...cool hitch!

Thanks Doug..

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looking good Marc, sweet hitch...Jim

I appreciate it Jim...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut Case

Young Rodder

Super slick hitch and license set up, I'm gonna follow your example.

Thanks

Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

Thanks, no problem.

YahamaR1 · 04-09-2018, 01:07 PM

Thats awsome,,!,,
Good idea.. looks good.
Keep it up, and let the pics coming.

lower50's · 04-09-2018, 03:36 PM

Wicked idea.

**CHIZZLER** · 04-10-2018, 11:17 PM

Looking good marc.

99 to Life · 04-11-2018, 10:35 AM

very cool

**oldman3** · 05-29-2018, 09:50 AM

Hey Marc, this neat headlight modification showed up on another thread belonging to Tikal48. Very similar to what Mark did to mine. Thought you might want to see it. Here's the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post8270683 and it's post number is 292...Jim

**youngrodder** · 05-30-2018, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Hey Marc, this neat headlight modification showed up on another thread belonging to Tikal48. Very similar to what Mark did to mine. Thought you might want to see it. Here's the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post8270683 and it's post number is 292...Jim

Good looking out Jim. I just thought about that headlight mod the other day when I was driving my 48 at night (which I normally don't do). My lights are not adjusted good at all.

Thank you
Marc

reaper71 · 12-05-2018, 08:56 AM

Any Updates?

**Advanced Design** · 12-05-2018, 11:06 AM

Thinking he is sandbagging and finishing the build for second place in our 3 way Burb build competition.

RockinKees · 12-05-2018, 04:29 PM

Marc read your post in your thread, Doug...
Now he knows almost for sure that he ends second place, or.......?

**youngrodder** · 12-05-2018, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper71

Any Updates?

Sadly no real updates to post. I was fired from my job in June and off work for 5 months, not to mention the old company I worked for also screwed me out of commission money, so there was really no funds for the Burb. I did start a new (more stable) job in November and look to get back at the Burb. I bought the frame paint and I made arrangements with my buddy at his Hotrod shop to spray my frame in the coming weeks. I did manage to get the frame lightly body worked and ready to paint. I will show some pics of that progress once the time comes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Thinking he is sandbagging and finishing the build for second place in our 3 way Burb build competition.

I think we both know that I'm racing towards 3rd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Marc read your post in your thread, Doug...
Now he knows almost for sure that he ends second place, or.......?

Do I still get a trophy for 3rd???

Thanks for checking to make sure I was still around..

Marc

**mongocanfly** · 12-05-2018, 10:39 PM

Sucks about your job Marc...maybe thingsll pick up now...

99 to Life · 12-05-2018, 11:21 PM

Just build trucks for a living! hope things work out for you. I am self employed and let me tell you I know all about having no funds for the build. But, God is great and trials are necessary.

Scott2 · 04-17-2019, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Sucks about your job Marc...maybe thingsll pick up now...

"thingsll"? is that an Alabama word?

**oldman3** · 12-06-2018, 12:18 AM

Marc, also sorry about the job, hope 2019 will be good for you...Jim

RockinKees · 12-06-2018, 05:49 AM

That sucks about your job!!
I know things will come your way!!

I still think you’ll be in the running for first place.....

BAM55 · 12-06-2018, 02:17 PM

Sucks about your job I've been there before and it really sucks..

On a lighter note: Really cool project I love the burbs of this era. Its one near me just sitting in a guy's backyard and he will not sell, its a good thing because I don't need another project. Nice build man.

lower50's · 12-07-2018, 01:15 PM

Sorry about your Job loss. I know it takes a while to recover form.
I'll make you a 3rd place trophy lol

04-08-2018, 07:30 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Well I figured it was time to update my thread with the little progress that I've made. These pictures cover removing the body from the frame one last time. The idea is I will disassemble the frame and get it ready for paint. I also want to take the body and get the inside and door jams sandblasted. I plan the leave the outside as is for now. I also finished my hidden hitch. I started with a hitch that was too narrow with huge mounting plates because it was a class 4 hitch. I chopped off the mounting plates. Then I picked up some 2 1/2 square tube to slide into the original hitch to make it the desired width that I needed. I then made some mounting tabs. The last step was to make a receiver/license plate mount. I wanted it to follow the curve of the rear bumper to flow a little better. Here are a bunch of pictures.... 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

04-08-2018, 07:37 PM	#4
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" The last of the pics.... 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

04-08-2018, 07:43 PM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,026	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looks good Marc...cool hitch! __________________ 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

04-08-2018, 11:26 PM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looking good Marc, sweet hitch...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 />

04-09-2018, 04:47 AM	#7
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Young Rodder Super slick hitch and license set up, I'm gonna follow your example. Thanks Keep on keepin on Nut Case __________________ Been there, wrecked that

04-09-2018, 01:07 PM	#9
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Thats awsome,,!,, Good idea.. looks good. Keep it up, and let the pics coming. __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

04-09-2018, 03:36 PM	#10
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04-10-2018, 11:17 PM	#11
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04-11-2018, 10:35 AM	#12
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" very cool __________________ 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

05-29-2018, 09:50 AM	#13
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Hey Marc, this neat headlight modification showed up on another thread belonging to Tikal48. Very similar to what Mark did to mine. Thought you might want to see it. Here's the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post8270683 and it's post number is 292...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 />

12-05-2018, 08:56 AM	#15
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12-05-2018, 11:06 AM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,026	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Thinking he is sandbagging and finishing the build for second place in our 3 way Burb build competition. __________________ 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

12-05-2018, 04:29 PM	#17
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc read your post in your thread, Doug... Now he knows almost for sure that he ends second place, or.......? __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

12-05-2018, 10:39 PM	#19
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12-05-2018, 11:21 PM	#20
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Just build trucks for a living! hope things work out for you. I am self employed and let me tell you I know all about having no funds for the build. But, God is great and trials are necessary. __________________ 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



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12-06-2018, 12:18 AM	#22
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, also sorry about the job, hope 2019 will be good for you...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 />

12-06-2018, 05:49 AM	#23
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That sucks about your job!! I know things will come your way!! I still think you’ll be in the running for first place..... __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

12-06-2018, 02:17 PM	#24
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12-07-2018, 01:15 PM	#25
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