53 Surburban "Family Truckster"

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice job, lap joint should work great...Jim

Originally Posted by joedoh

great thinking!

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That looks good Marc..!

Thanks guys.....

Marc

[youngrodder]

I worked on finalizing my wood floors some more. I always had the idea of making to seats modular, so I could run the 3rd row seat in the second spot. The idea is that I could hall more people and have the added cargo area in the back. Since I raised and widened my wheel tubs, I was not sure it would work. It did so I will add floors plates so I can run either the 2nd row or 3rd row in that spot. Attached is also one of the floor plates that I had powder coated in a wrinkle finish. Now all I need to do is router the floor plates into the wood, stain and then coat the bottom and sides of the floors before installing.

Thanks
Marc

[youngrodder]

Here are a few Porterbuilt chassis pics. I've been putting a lot of time in on the chassis as well. The Accuair system is 95% complete. All brake lines and fuel lines ran. Pics of my Accuair mount and battery tray both curtesy of eBay

Thanks
Marc

[NorCalGal]

This is a really cool build. I’ll be looking forward to your post.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

This is a really cool build. I’ll be looking forward to your post.

Thank you, it should start picking up speed. I'm working on several aspects at the same time in an effort to get it on the road next spring/summer.

Marc

[oldman3]

Marc, frame looks super nice. Will the seat have like a carriage bolt to lock into the plate?...Jim

[mongocanfly]

Wow Marc...chassis looks great.!!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, frame looks super nice. Will the seat have like a carriage bolt to lock into the plate?...Jim

Yes, Jim that's exactly how they mount. I figured since the leg room wont be the best in the back with the notch it might make sense to run the back seat in the #2 position.

Marc

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Wow Marc...chassis looks great.!!

Thank you Greg....I always wanted a detailed chassis.

Marc

[84blaze]

Damn, you're on a roll!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 84blaze

Damn, you're on a roll!

I'm trying brother. I have other parts like inner fenders and core support, steering column at the painter being body worked so it will be quicker when I pick interior colors. I have a stock pile of parts waiting.

Marc

[joedoh]

gorgeous!

[mongocanfly]

(Thank you Greg....I always wanted a detailed chassis ..Marc)

I'd say mission accomplished

[youngrodder]

I got the chassis back to a roller. Boy this feels good. I have been pushing for what seems like a good month to get it to this point. I picked up these 20" rollers that I got a good price on. I plan on selling them once I pick out my new wheels. They look like they are touching the frame but they are not. I will add clearance with a different offset. The day after these pictures were taken we received about 3" of snow. I have started to bleed the brake system and I have installed the gas tank.

I also got a couple coats of ebony stain applied to the wood floor sections. I also finished reconditioning and repainting all the seat springs for the (3) rows of seats so that I can take them to the upholstery shop.

Thanks
Marc

[reaper71]

Damn Sexy Marc!!


Mark

[mongocanfly]

that is sweet...

[oldman3]

Beautiful...Jim

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by reaper71

Damn Sexy Marc!!


Mark

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

that is sweet...

Originally Posted by oldman3

Beautiful...Jim

Thanks Guys, its getting there.

Marc

[youngrodder]

I hauled the body about 30 minutes down to my friend Jim's shop. Jim is my friend that painted my 48. He's got time and could use the $$ so I will let him body work and paint the interior of the Suburban to keep the progress moving.

I found these cool panel clips that work as anchor points for zip dies. These are great for areas where you can't drill a hole. Great for keeping wiring neat. I used a few along the back edge of my gas tank to keep my fuel lines tucked tight. With the watts link I want to make sure they don't get snagged. I think I paid $20 for the bag....

Tomorrow I will start installing my Altman latches.

Marc

[oldman3]

Neat pieces...Jim

[99 to Life]

that should def help to have someone do the body and paint. I like the clips thanks for posting them. What color scheme you going with?

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

that should def help to have someone do the body and paint. I like the clips thanks for posting them. What color scheme you going with?

The interior colors are somewhat decided. Thinking of going with the same grayish color that I used on the suspension components and a cream white as an accent color. Once I get some spray outs done I will pick the carpet and leather colors. The interior is in good shape, it doesn't need much just some fine tuning.

Here is a sample of the planned interior color.

Thanks
Marc

[joedoh]

here is to hoping you dont end up in paint prison! haha.

looks like a great interior color too

[youngrodder]

I spent the better part of the day in the garage. Sunday is usually my day but we have a basketball tournament for Austin about 1hr north that will last all day tomorrow..

I got the Altman latches installed (most of the way) and my doors disassembled and the window tracks and hardware removed. I will go with glass with no metal trim around them and have the edges polished like I did with my 48.

I also spent some $$ over the holiday. I took advantage of Discount Tires Black Friday sale and picked up some 22" Toyo tires. I went with 255 x 35 x 22 and 265 x 40 x 22. I also ordered my Holley front drive, intake and fuel rails.

Here are a few pics.....

[joedoh]

wow you did spend some dough! looking good!