53 Surburban "Family Truckster"

[8man]

That finish looks good. The truck is coming together nicely.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 8man

That finish looks good. The truck is coming together nicely.

Thanks Robert. This Suburban is built soooo much nicer than my 48 truck was but most people wont see it that way due to the weathered paint.

It is nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel tho.

Marc

[Tempest67]

looks great, can't wait to see it all together.

keep it going

[slammed57]

Its lookin soooooo good! love this build

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Tempest67

looks great, can't wait to see it all together.

keep it going

Thanks its getting exciting

Originally Posted by slammed57

Its lookin soooooo good! love this build

I appreciate it. I'm a big fan of your build. The grand debut will be soon. I have been holding back on some details..

Marc

[mongocanfly]

The suspense is killing me...I'm ready to see you making that 1st drive..!!!!

[NorCalGal]

I’m drooling.

[oldman3]

Like all the others, ready for more...Jim

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

The suspense is killing me...I'm ready to see you making that 1st drive..!!!!

Slow and steady wins the race. I'm trying to button up some stuff before I drop it off of the stands so I want to make sure I take care of that stuff first.

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

I’m drooling.

IDK all you have to do is look at your truck if you want your fix. It's pretty drool worthy itself.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Like all the others, ready for more...Jim

I myself am anxious to see the final product on the ground with the new wheels but there are brakes to bleed and some other odds and ends first. We did mange to get the rear cargo door new glass and seals in last night. Boy was that a fight.

Thanks
Marc

[youngrodder]

In case anyone was curious...Here is the before and after the brushed bumper treatment. Also a pic of the rear door glass.

Thanks
Marc

[8man]

Nice work.

[oldman3]

Sweet...Jim

[NorCalGal]

I really like the brushed look.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice work! Did you just gray scotchbrite to accomplish the look? That's what I've done with some aluminum coil covers on some LS swaps.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 8man

Nice work.

Thanks man

Originally Posted by oldman3

Sweet...Jim

Thanks Jim

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

I really like the brushed look.

Thank you, I like the look as well. I'm usually a chrome/shinny guy. This just has a different look to it.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work! Did you just gray scotchbrite to accomplish the look? That's what I've done with some aluminum coil covers on some LS swaps.

Thank you, I used a red/maroon scotchbrite. Probably very similar in terms of abrasion.

Marc

[mongocanfly]

Just in case anybody wonders , heres a grit equivalence chart for scotchbrite

[youngrodder]

TIP..

I always received compliments on my 48 truck with how nicely the hood fit, especially on the sides in the back. Over time these AD hood fatten out (de-arch) across the back there they meet the cowl which in turn causes the sides to bow out.

On thing I did on my 48 and I just did it again on my 53 Suburban was re-arch the hood.

Steps: (sorry all of these pics are after pics)
* Remove the plate that is in the middle of the rear support. This lets you bring in the rear sides of the hood easily.

* Using a tow strap (running side to side) and pull in the sides of the hood to create a nice arch of the metal hood skin. Don't go crazy with tension. You will get an idea of where the hood feels best.

* Tighten the plate.

* Clean the gap between the hood metal skin and the brace with a wire wheel (that's what worked best for me). Wipe down area with lacquer thinner.

* Apply a nice bead your favorite panel bond (this is what I used) in the gap between the brace and hood skin. It is about $60.00 for a tube of what I used.

* Use a couple additional straps going forward from the back edge of the hood to help close the gap between the hood skin and the brace. I also use two landscaping pavers across the brace to make sure the gap between the brace and hood skin closed up.

* Let the panel bond cure (in this case I waited 24hrs). Once I removed my straps my hood kept the arch.

Maybe others know about this, I just see a lot of poorly fitting AD hoods so I thought to mention it. I'm less picky with my 53 so I will not go back and body work to make it perfect like we did with my 48.

I will be respraying Raptor liner on the back of the hood. There was some already that looks factory/old? on there and a big section flaked off so I will respray this weekend to make it all uniform.

Marc

[8man]

Thanks, that's a nice tip. The 48 has that issue. I tried to pull it together and tighten the bolts, and it helped, but this will fix it.

[Tempest67]

that is a good to know.


Thanks, ..... still can't wait to see it all together.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 8man

Thanks, that's a nice tip. The 48 has that issue. I tried to pull it together and tighten the bolts, and it helped, but this will fix it.

Originally Posted by Tempest67

that is a good to know.

Yes if you have any questions, let me know. I can always take a picture of how I positioned my straps.


Thanks, ..... still can't wait to see it all together.

Soon my friend, soon....

Marc

[lower50's]

This is looking so good, totally different look than your 48 but very well executed all the same.

[6DoF]

hope you don't mind! ... i stole your signature picture, modified it for my extra long bed, and used it in my sig on the Jeep forum.

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[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by lower50's

This is looking so good, totally different look than your 48 but very well executed all the same.

Thanks, you get it. I keep telling people that this is built soo much better than my 48 but it wont stand out that way to most. Its kind of like you don't know what you don't know. I learned so much on that 48 that is the main reason I had zero regrets selling it and why I was also so excited to build the Suburban. Not to mention my tastes in trucks has changed from then to now. Less showy street rod to more of a weathered purpose built cruiser.

Thanks
Marc

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

hope you don't mind! ... i stole your signature picture, modified it for my extra long bed, and used it in my sig on the Jeep forum.

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Funny, I stole it from someone else (from this forum) and modified it for a Suburban...ha ha

Marc

[youngrodder]

Finished working on the hood last night. I scrapped the undercoating that was flaking off and lightly sanded the underside of the hood. I repainted the latch section last weekend.

I really like the looks of the faux rust areas in contrast of something freshly painted.

Marc