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**slammed57** · 04-23-2020, 09:37 AM

seats came out nice!!!!

**youngrodder** · 04-23-2020, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

seats came out nice!!!!

Thanks...I always wanted white seat frames with a dark leather. I'm excited to how it will look once the upholstery gets done.... This fabric will be on my door panels on the sides in the back and as an inset into the seats...

Marc

**youngrodder** · 05-04-2020, 09:58 AM

I decided on my tail lights. I went with 50's Pontiac LED tail lights. The price was right and they will work as running lights, tail lights and turn signals. You could also get them with a bucket to french them in. I was planning on making buckets but they were cheap so I hit the easy button. I like how they turned out.....I will end up giving the trim rings a satin brushed finish to tone down the bling and tie into the rest of the trim.

Marc

**mongocanfly** · 05-04-2020, 10:17 AM

Looks good Marc..!

**youngrodder** · 05-04-2020, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looks good Marc..!

Thanks Greg..

**8man** · 05-04-2020, 01:12 PM

That's nice.

Tempest67 · 05-04-2020, 02:36 PM

nice job frenching those in.............looks good

**youngrodder** · 05-04-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

That's nice.

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

nice job frenching those in.............looks good

Thanks Guys. it was very straight forward. The buckets were a nice quality part and came all ready in primer.

Marc

**oldman3** · 05-04-2020, 07:59 PM

lights look great...Jim

**youngrodder** · 05-04-2020, 08:43 PM

I've had this coil mount for a bit. Basically it simulates the look of a distributor. I have seen several on the internet and everyone keeps it a secret as to where they got them. I found this one from a small fab shop. I don't recall the name off hand but I have it in my email. He was cheap and offered great service. I also purchased vintage looking plug wires. These are black with green tracers. I think they will offer nice contrast....I'm not 100% sure this will clear the firewall but I have my fingers crossed. I didn't have this when I had the mock up block mounted

Marc

**oldman3** · 05-04-2020, 11:31 PM

Very nice...Jim

**joedoh** · 05-05-2020, 12:38 AM

wow thats pretty cool!

84blaze · 05-05-2020, 07:13 AM

Any more photos of your coil mounts? Do they attach to the bolts on the valley cover?

**youngrodder** · 05-05-2020, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84blaze

Any more photos of your coil mounts? Do they attach to the bolts on the valley cover?

Yes it is bolted to the valley cover... It's slick and pretty compact. If your using the tall OEM oil pressure sensor you would have to modify the bracket to clear. I will move my sensor to the side of the block.

Marc

Tempest67 · 05-05-2020, 10:35 AM

the 'distributor' and the wires look really good.

nice additions to a really cool build.

**mongocanfly** · 05-05-2020, 01:05 PM

Thanks really slick Marc...nice coil setup..
I never really thought about mounting them like that..I have mine down behind the heads..

rollinrooster · 05-06-2020, 03:41 PM

Dang Son... I've been away for to long.

You have been super busy!! the Burb looks great so far!! i'm thinking i need to get after it and stop messing with all the other toys.

**youngrodder** · 05-06-2020, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinrooster

Dang Son... I've been away for to long.

You have been super busy!! the Burb looks great so far!! i'm thinking i need to get after it and stop messing with all the other toys.

Thanks, I'm trying. Selling the 48 funded kicking this project into high gear. I just ordered all of the SS pipe & mufflers for my exhaust. I really want to get the exhaust done prior to dropping the body back on. I have a lot of parts waiting so once the body goes on it should pick up speed....

Marc

**youngrodder** · 05-31-2020, 10:24 PM

I've been working on somebody work and paint. I had some metal patch panels that I put in a while back. I always had the idea of blending in the old rust with new rust....Over all I'm pretty happy with the results. I plan to add some detail with an air brush then treat it with flat clear. I know this is not everyone cup of tea but I didn't want a show paint job like my 48 had as I plan to drive this one more.....On to the pics.

**youngrodder** · 05-31-2020, 10:34 PM

This is a before and after of the splash pans. The rear pan was actually a bright orange color before I started screwing with it. I show a close up of the front splash pan. I basically extenuated the rust that was on the panel... The simulated rust has a texture to it and blends in with the actual rust...I'm getting closer to putting the body back on the frame for good.

Keep in mind the back side of each panel has been treated to raptor liner so it should be very durable. I don't think most people spend the time/money to make it look nice on the bottom side when It will look like a rusted finish on top. For me, I wanted the bottom side of be really nice so if I ever wanted to put a shiny paint job on it I would not have to take the body off of the frame (which is a pain with Suburbans).

Marc

**oldman3** · 05-31-2020, 11:19 PM

Marc, nice job on the rusty look...Jim

84blaze · 06-01-2020, 07:16 AM

Looks great Marc. Keep it up.

**mongocanfly** · 06-01-2020, 09:59 AM

Looking good Marc..!!

**youngrodder** · 06-01-2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, nice job on the rusty look...Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84blaze

Looks great Marc. Keep it up.

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looking good Marc..!!

Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to dropping the body back on. We are working on a custom SS exhaust system and then I should be good to drop on the body.

Marc

**joedoh** · 06-01-2020, 08:01 PM

perfect blending! I have real patina that doesnt look that good

04-23-2020, 09:37 AM	#1176
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" seats came out nice!!!! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

05-04-2020, 09:58 AM	#1178
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I decided on my tail lights. I went with 50's Pontiac LED tail lights. The price was right and they will work as running lights, tail lights and turn signals. You could also get them with a bucket to french them in. I was planning on making buckets but they were cheap so I hit the easy button. I like how they turned out.....I will end up giving the trim rings a satin brushed finish to tone down the bling and tie into the rest of the trim. 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

05-04-2020, 10:17 AM	#1179
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looks good Marc..! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-04-2020, 01:12 PM	#1181
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,351	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That's nice. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-04-2020, 02:36 PM	#1182
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 836	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" nice job frenching those in.............looks good __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

05-04-2020, 07:59 PM	#1184
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" lights look great...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 />

05-04-2020, 08:43 PM	#1185
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I've had this coil mount for a bit. Basically it simulates the look of a distributor. I have seen several on the internet and everyone keeps it a secret as to where they got them. I found this one from a small fab shop. I don't recall the name off hand but I have it in my email. He was cheap and offered great service. I also purchased vintage looking plug wires. These are black with green tracers. I think they will offer nice contrast....I'm not 100% sure this will clear the firewall but I have my fingers crossed. I didn't have this when I had the mock up block mounted 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

05-04-2020, 11:31 PM	#1186
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very nice...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 />

05-05-2020, 12:38 AM	#1187
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" wow thats pretty cool! __________________ 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

05-05-2020, 07:13 AM	#1188
84blaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 298	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Any more photos of your coil mounts? Do they attach to the bolts on the valley cover? __________________ 1953 Chevrolet 1300: S10 frame swap/ GSI Backhalf/ 6.0LSX 1984 S10 Blazer: 6.0L LQ4 Swap FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @84blaze

05-05-2020, 10:35 AM	#1190
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 836	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" the 'distributor' and the wires look really good. nice additions to a really cool build. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

05-05-2020, 01:05 PM	#1191
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Thanks really slick Marc...nice coil setup.. I never really thought about mounting them like that..I have mine down behind the heads.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-06-2020, 03:41 PM	#1192
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Dang Son... I've been away for to long. You have been super busy!! the Burb looks great so far!! i'm thinking i need to get after it and stop messing with all the other toys.

05-31-2020, 10:24 PM	#1194
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I've been working on somebody work and paint. I had some metal patch panels that I put in a while back. I always had the idea of blending in the old rust with new rust....Over all I'm pretty happy with the results. I plan to add some detail with an air brush then treat it with flat clear. I know this is not everyone cup of tea but I didn't want a show paint job like my 48 had as I plan to drive this one more.....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

05-31-2020, 10:34 PM	#1195
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" This is a before and after of the splash pans. The rear pan was actually a bright orange color before I started screwing with it. I show a close up of the front splash pan. I basically extenuated the rust that was on the panel... The simulated rust has a texture to it and blends in with the actual rust...I'm getting closer to putting the body back on the frame for good. Keep in mind the back side of each panel has been treated to raptor liner so it should be very durable. I don't think most people spend the time/money to make it look nice on the bottom side when It will look like a rusted finish on top. For me, I wanted the bottom side of be really nice so if I ever wanted to put a shiny paint job on it I would not have to take the body off of the frame (which is a pain with Suburbans). 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 Last edited by youngrodder; 06-01-2020 at 07:49 AM.



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05-31-2020, 11:19 PM	#1196
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, nice job on the rusty look...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 />

06-01-2020, 07:16 AM	#1197
84blaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 298	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looks great Marc. Keep it up. __________________ 1953 Chevrolet 1300: S10 frame swap/ GSI Backhalf/ 6.0LSX 1984 S10 Blazer: 6.0L LQ4 Swap FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @84blaze

06-01-2020, 09:59 AM	#1198
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looking good Marc..!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-01-2020, 08:01 PM	#1200
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" perfect blending! I have real patina that doesnt look that good __________________ 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

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