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**oldman3** · 11-09-2020, 12:45 AM

Marc, nice console, hope it's something small on the starting issue...Jim

**youngrodder** · 11-09-2020, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, nice console, hope it's something small on the starting issue...Jim

Thanks Jim. I'm sure it is something dumb. As long as I have been messing with EFI it's usually something simple.

Thank you
Marc

zden · 11-10-2020, 05:23 PM

Console turned out nice!

**youngrodder** · 11-11-2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zden

Console turned out nice!

Thanks man, I got it all bolted down last night. I used nutserts in the floor and toe boards.

Marc

FarmerSid · 11-18-2020, 08:26 PM

Great progress Marc! You have got lots done since the last time I saw your build

**youngrodder** · 11-19-2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Great progress Marc! You have got lots done since the last time I saw your build

Thanks, its good to hear because at times it feels like a snails pace..ha ha

Marc

**youngrodder** · 11-19-2020, 12:00 PM

My family and I just got back from a Vaca to Arizona. When the trip needed to be rescheduled due to Caronia 1.0, I planned the trip around Dino's get down. If you know about the Get Down then you know. It has been one of those bucket list car shows for me. I was blown away. We also dropped in on Tre5 for a quick tour on our way into town. Tre5 has been a shop that I have admired for some time. They were very accommodating in showing me and my boys around. They build "Bad Apple" the drk green AD pictured. A lot of cool details in this one.

Great family trip....now lets see if I can't get this test fire accomplished.

My phone is jammed full of pics of cool trucks. Here are a few of most body styles represented (I like them all).

Thanks
Marc

**youngrodder** · 12-02-2020, 10:21 AM

I have been picking away on the Suburban. I installed my column. No real surprises as I pre-assembled this a time ago. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't scratch the column on the install. I have also been picking away on some of the wiring.

Thanks
Marc

**Rickysnickers** · 12-02-2020, 11:16 AM

Nice. What kind of u-joints are those? I haven't seen any like that before.

Mains52 · 12-02-2020, 02:08 PM

I will make it to the GITDOWN one day. im jealous of you going for sure.

**youngrodder** · 12-02-2020, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Nice. What kind of u-joints are those? I haven't seen any like that before.

I got them quite some time ago. I think they are Borgeson universal joints. I think this is close to what they are
http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/produc...8&cat=2&page=2

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Originally Posted by Mains52

I will make it to the GITDOWN one day. im jealous of you going for sure.

I was very cool, from the venue to the quality of trucks. It's been a bucket list show for me for quite some time. I would love to have a truck in the show at some point.

Marc

lower50's · 12-04-2020, 07:17 PM

Wow Marc! I don't know where I have been? I missed so much of your build, but I'm all caught up now. You do amazing work with the paint and everything else.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-04-2020, 08:48 PM

Nice work on the project! I as well want to get to Dino's! I'd like to do Dino's then the Good guy's show as well. I have no idea when that will ever happen though.

**youngrodder** · 12-07-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow Marc! I don't know where I have been? I missed so much of your build, but I'm all caught up now. You do amazing work with the paint and everything else.

Welcome back. At times I feel like I move at a snails pace so you MUST have been checked for a bit...ha ha. Thanks tho..

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work on the project! I as well want to get to Dino's! I'd like to do Dino's then the Good guy's show as well. I have no idea when that will ever happen though.

Thanks..I know it's tough because SEMA is the week after Dino's (I believe) and I would like to make it to that as well (one day).

Marc

**youngrodder** · 12-08-2020, 12:17 PM

Here are a few pics of my recent efforts. Since my tail lights are mounted in the rear doors, I chose to use Magnum Shooters to eliminate the need for wires passing thru from the body to the doors. I used these on my 48 because I had power windows and electronic door solenoids. They work great. They come in many varieties.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-mgs-3

I also added a pos & neg junction post to my removable fuse panel. This will allow for a ground or power source for additional accessories.

One of my goals with this build was to do a better/more organized routing of the wiring than I did on my 48. I have rally tried to think this one thru.

Thanks
Marc

**8man** · 12-08-2020, 12:59 PM

Very nice work, neat and clean.

Tempest67 · 12-08-2020, 01:27 PM

very nice,

I like how your wires exit the cab through the side kick panel, instead of the firewall. very smart, I wish I did that.

**youngrodder** · 12-08-2020, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Very nice work, neat and clean.

Thanks, I'm trying...

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

very nice,

I like how your wires exit the cab through the side kick panel, instead of the firewall. very smart, I wish I did that.

Thanks, I did this on my last build and ran them on the backside of the inner fenders. Kind of a less is more thing. I try to hide as much as I can from plain site. The EFI harness exits the cap thru the floor under the seat. I have a big rubber grommet not shown.

Thanks
Marc

Tempest67 · 12-08-2020, 05:14 PM

I was able to fish my front and rear wire assemblies to the front and rear in a wire loom through the frame, but I exited the cab below the booster, yours looks way better.

Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing your ideas. (makes me think about the next one..... ??)

**slammed57** · 12-08-2020, 06:34 PM

Tight work Marc, lookin great!!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-08-2020, 10:44 PM

Very nice work!!! Has anyone had those door contact junctions on for a while? I wonder how they hold up over time? We have sprinters at work that use similar pieces and we have issues with them. I thought about using some of these on my 40 Ford but just couldn't decide.

lower50's · 12-09-2020, 08:59 AM

Ya I was MIA for a bit lol. It is not easy to make all the wiring look good, takes a lot of time and like you said you need to think it all out.

**youngrodder** · 12-09-2020, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

Tight work Marc, lookin great!!!!

Thanks man...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work!!! Has anyone had those door contact junctions on for a while? I wonder how they hold up over time? We have sprinters at work that use similar pieces and we have issues with them. I thought about using some of these on my 40 Ford but just couldn't decide.

I used them on my 48 truck that I owned. I ran these with these same contacts for 10 years with no issues. They have a lot of adjustability on each contact in and out to adjust for various door gap. Each contact is spring loaded and can be individually adjusted. That is probably the difference with the Sprinter you reference.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Ya I was MIA for a bit lol. It is not easy to make all the wiring look good, takes a lot of time and like you said you need to think it all out.

You got that right..

Marc

**oldman3** · 12-09-2020, 10:20 AM

Marc, nice job on the wiring, looks super...Jim

**youngrodder** · 12-09-2020, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, nice job on the wiring, looks super...Jim

Thanks Jim...

11-09-2020, 12:45 AM	#1401
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, nice console, hope it's something small on the starting issue...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 />

11-10-2020, 05:23 PM	#1403
zden Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 72	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Console turned out nice! __________________ 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

11-18-2020, 08:26 PM	#1405
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Great progress Marc! You have got lots done since the last time I saw your build __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

11-19-2020, 12:00 PM	#1407
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" My family and I just got back from a Vaca to Arizona. When the trip needed to be rescheduled due to Caronia 1.0, I planned the trip around Dino's get down. If you know about the Get Down then you know. It has been one of those bucket list car shows for me. I was blown away. We also dropped in on Tre5 for a quick tour on our way into town. Tre5 has been a shop that I have admired for some time. They were very accommodating in showing me and my boys around. They build "Bad Apple" the drk green AD pictured. A lot of cool details in this one. Great family trip....now lets see if I can't get this test fire accomplished. My phone is jammed full of pics of cool trucks. Here are a few of most body styles represented (I like them all). 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

12-02-2020, 10:21 AM	#1408
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have been picking away on the Suburban. I installed my column. No real surprises as I pre-assembled this a time ago. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't scratch the column on the install. I have also been picking away on some of the wiring. 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

12-02-2020, 11:16 AM	#1409
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,021	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice. What kind of u-joints are those? I haven't seen any like that before.

12-02-2020, 02:08 PM	#1410
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I will make it to the GITDOWN one day. im jealous of you going for sure.

12-04-2020, 07:17 PM	#1412
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Wow Marc! I don't know where I have been? I missed so much of your build, but I'm all caught up now. You do amazing work with the paint and everything else. __________________ 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

12-04-2020, 08:48 PM	#1413
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Nice work on the project! I as well want to get to Dino's! I'd like to do Dino's then the Good guy's show as well. I have no idea when that will ever happen though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-08-2020, 12:17 PM	#1415
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Here are a few pics of my recent efforts. Since my tail lights are mounted in the rear doors, I chose to use Magnum Shooters to eliminate the need for wires passing thru from the body to the doors. I used these on my 48 because I had power windows and electronic door solenoids. They work great. They come in many varieties. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-mgs-3 I also added a pos & neg junction post to my removable fuse panel. This will allow for a ground or power source for additional accessories. One of my goals with this build was to do a better/more organized routing of the wiring than I did on my 48. I have rally tried to think this one thru. 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

12-08-2020, 12:59 PM	#1416
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,350	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very nice work, neat and clean. __________________ 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

12-08-2020, 01:27 PM	#1417
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 836	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" very nice, I like how your wires exit the cab through the side kick panel, instead of the firewall. very smart, I wish I did that. __________________ 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

12-08-2020, 05:14 PM	#1419
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 836	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I was able to fish my front and rear wire assemblies to the front and rear in a wire loom through the frame, but I exited the cab below the booster, yours looks way better. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing your ideas. (makes me think about the next one..... ??) __________________ 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

12-08-2020, 06:34 PM	#1420
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Tight work Marc, lookin great!!!! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

12-08-2020, 10:44 PM	#1421
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very nice work!!! Has anyone had those door contact junctions on for a while? I wonder how they hold up over time? We have sprinters at work that use similar pieces and we have issues with them. I thought about using some of these on my 40 Ford but just couldn't decide. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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12-09-2020, 08:59 AM	#1422
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Ya I was MIA for a bit lol. It is not easy to make all the wiring look good, takes a lot of time and like you said you need to think it all out. __________________ 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

12-09-2020, 10:20 AM	#1424
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, nice job on the wiring, looks super...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 />

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