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**youngrodder** · 10-24-2017, 07:21 PM

More Pics....

**Advanced Design** · 10-24-2017, 09:26 PM

Awesome...good to see the progress!

**G&R's57GMC** · 10-25-2017, 03:08 PM

I just read through your thread , Looking Good !

Sorry to hear about your summer of yuck .

BTW I liked your gas cap , so thanks for the link I just ordered one for my build ... If I ever get back to it .

**youngrodder** · 10-26-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

I just read through your thread , Looking Good !

Sorry to hear about your summer of yuck .

BTW I liked your gas cap , so thanks for the link I just ordered one for my build ... If I ever get back to it .

Glad you enjoyed it....I am looking forward to more garage time as the weather gets colder. I need to pick up the pace with this build.

Yes, share and share a like. I might paint the cap once I decide on an interior/floor color.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 10-26-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Awesome...good to see the progress!

Thanks Doug...Have you messed with yours lately?

Marc

**joedoh** · 10-27-2017, 09:06 AM

now thats what I call a radio delete

looks great! thin sheetmetal is no joke

69CST-V · 10-27-2017, 10:20 AM

Nice progress.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-27-2017, 12:34 PM

Marc,
Just curious (nosy, ha ha) why did you weld shut the factory radio hole? I can see the holes for the knobs were goofed up but was the main opening screwed too? Will you replace with SecretAudio, a vintage style replacement or just go with a modern DIN style?

**youngrodder** · 10-27-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Marc,
Just curious (nosy, ha ha) why did you weld shut the factory radio hole? I can see the holes for the knobs were goofed up but was the main opening screwed too? Will you replace with SecretAudio, a vintage style replacement or just go with a modern DIN style?

Dan-

The radio opening was fine. The knob openings as you mentioned were messed up. I never cared for the look of the modern vintage looking knob stereo's plus I like the look of a smooth clean dash. I did something similar to my 48. Not sure on what route I will go with a radio but it will be hidden maybe behind the grill in the dash.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 10-27-2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Nice progress.

Thanks

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-27-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

...it will be hidden maybe behind the grill in the dash.

Marc

Yeah, I’ve seen that behind an all chrome dash. Looks excellent and very practical too. I don’t have a clue about the price of an all chrome set of dash grills. But if affordable, looks great!

lower50's · 10-30-2017, 09:59 AM

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

tpimuncie · 03-29-2018, 01:30 PM

Baddddddassss!!!

Iceburgh · 04-02-2018, 08:07 PM

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

**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...

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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.

10-24-2017, 07:21 PM	#951
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" More 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

10-24-2017, 09:26 PM	#952
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Awesome...good to see the progress! __________________ 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

10-25-2017, 03:08 PM	#953
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I just read through your thread , Looking Good ! Sorry to hear about your summer of yuck . BTW I liked your gas cap , so thanks for the link I just ordered one for my build ... If I ever get back to it . __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

10-27-2017, 09:06 AM	#956
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" now thats what I call a radio delete looks great! thin sheetmetal is no joke __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-27-2017, 10:20 AM	#957
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10-27-2017, 12:34 PM	#958
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, Just curious (nosy, ha ha) why did you weld shut the factory radio hole? I can see the holes for the knobs were goofed up but was the main opening screwed too? Will you replace with SecretAudio, a vintage style replacement or just go with a modern DIN style? __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-30-2017, 09:59 AM	#962
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice score on the hitch Marc. Cleaning up the dash does look nice. __________________ 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

03-29-2018, 01:30 PM	#963
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04-02-2018, 08:07 PM	#964
Iceburgh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Bloomfield pa. Posts: 644	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc.... Keep plugging away. If you know anyone looking for one complete let me know. I will make someone a hell of a deal __________________ 1953 suburban build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621331

04-08-2018, 07:30 PM	#967
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	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	#968
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	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	#969
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	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	#970
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04-09-2018, 04:47 AM	#971
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04-09-2018, 01:07 PM	#973
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04-09-2018, 03:36 PM	#974
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Wicked idea. __________________ 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

04-10-2018, 11:17 PM	#975
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