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**rnrdthefox** · 05-16-2021, 11:52 PM

Excellent tip on getting the hood fit on the sides. I have this issue on mine. Really appreciate it. Thx.

**youngrodder** · 05-17-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

Excellent tip on getting the hood fit on the sides. I have this issue on mine. Really appreciate it. Thx.

Good deal. I installed my hood this weekend. Fit good overall. Almost too tight on the sides, ha ha.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 05-17-2021, 11:48 AM

I installed my hood this weekend which meant I got to install the hood strut kit I bought from LS Fab. This is well worth the money. I love clean well thought out solutions. All of the brackets are SS. I painted mine to blend in better.

**Pic 3 was prior to sliding the collar over the mount

Thanks
Marc

**oldman3** · 05-17-2021, 11:30 PM

Look great...Jim

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-18-2021, 05:16 AM

That looks awesome! I'm really thinking about getting a set up like that for my 40 Ford but those cars have a huge problem with hood hinge bind when closing so I'm not sure if I will do it or not.

**youngrodder** · 05-18-2021, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Look great...Jim

Thanks Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks awesome! I'm really thinking about getting a set up like that for my 40 Ford but those cars have a huge problem with hood hinge bind when closing so I'm not sure if I will do it or not.

I know on these AD truck the factory hood springs can be problematic and cause other hood fitment challenges. These worked great and are very strong. They can hold the hood open partially as well which is nice if you don't want to open the hood all of the way to show the engine compartment.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 05-25-2021, 09:42 AM

Each day that passes, I'm closer to driving the "Family Truckster". I ran the motor the other day and let it reach temp. This reveled to me a few small coolant leaks due to incorrect gaskets on the cross over tube as well as collector leaks in the exhaust. I also detected a valve cover leak. My fans kicks on at the correct temp so that was a positive. I have been working on those fixes as well as rebleeding the brakes.

I have my license plate and insurance. I have a 7:30 am appointment on Friday to get an alignment and AC charged.

The final thrash is on.....Today might be a great day for a trip around the neighborhood.

A few teaser pics for ya....

Marc

Tempest67 · 05-25-2021, 10:34 AM

looks great, these 'teaser' photos have me wanting to see more.

I hate leaks, and it will dirty that pretty motor yours.

I put a 'used' aluminum Weiand water pump on my motor and it had a slight leak in the valve, as coolant was running down the lower rad hose and dripping on the garage floor. Ordered a new one and put it on last week. lesson learned, for $45, I should have put on a new one from the start.

keep us posted, we are all waiting

**youngrodder** · 05-25-2021, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest67

looks great, these 'teaser' photos have me wanting to see more.

I hate leaks, and it will dirty that pretty motor yours.

I put a 'used' aluminum Weiand water pump on my motor and it had a slight leak in the valve, as coolant was running down the lower rad hose and dripping on the garage floor. Ordered a new one and put it on last week. lesson learned, for $45, I should have put on a new one from the start.

keep us posted, we are all waiting

Thanks. Yeah I don't like leaks either.. I think I have them fixed. This is part of the reason I have been patient leaving the Suburban up on my work stands for so long. Much easier to trouble shoot and fix/debug issues. I realized I can't drive it up on stands tho....

Marc

**youngrodder** · 05-25-2021, 11:44 AM

Oh here is my personal plate.. Kind of a hotrod only rotten.
Pretty fitting that the plate and frame both showed up Saturday and ordered weeks apart.

Marc

Tempest67 · 05-25-2021, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Oh here is my personal plate.. Kind of a hotrod only rotten.
Pretty fitting that the plate and frame both showed up Saturday and ordered weeks apart.

Marc

nice touch

**mongocanfly** · 05-25-2021, 02:07 PM

I like it Marc..!!!...

NorCalGal · 05-25-2021, 02:36 PM

Sweet

6DoF · 05-25-2021, 02:37 PM

i tried to get my PA plate and title ... but i have to have a certified weight slip for truck. how do i drive a bare cab to get weighed? think they'll put 450lbs on the title?

the plate and frame are so smooth and clean! nice contrast to the name

**8man** · 05-25-2021, 04:05 PM

Congrats! Truck looks great.

**youngrodder** · 05-25-2021, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I like it Marc..!!!...

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Sweet

Getting there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6DoF

i tried to get my PA plate and title ... but i have to have a certified weight slip for truck. how do i drive a bare cab to get weighed? think they'll put 450lbs on the title?

the plate and frame are so smooth and clean! nice contrast to the name

It's always a treat to deal with SOS. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Congrats! Truck looks great.

Much appreciated.

**oldman3** · 05-25-2021, 11:51 PM

Love it all...Jim

lower50's · 05-28-2021, 10:31 AM

Ooo Baby!!! I bet you are having a hard time sleeping knowing the first drive is soon.

**youngrodder** · 06-01-2021, 08:49 AM

Update////

So on Friday I took the day off to get the Suburban aligned and the AC charged. The shop was 3 miles from the house and I planned to take side streets around the lake to get there....Oh yeah I should mention I had not installed my front glass yet.

Late on Thursday, my son and I pulled the Suburban out of the garage (for the first time under its own power) and planned to take it around the neighborhood. A few feet from the house there was a screeching noise from the rear wheel. We came back to home base to make an adjustment. The "roller" rims I'm using have a terrible offset so I was not surprised.

The trip around the hood was uneventful (which was good). I have a friend in the same hood that is putting together a k5 bagged blazer so we though it was only right to take a photo in front of his house to prove we where on the road before he was.

Once I learned that Fridays forecast called for 40 degrees with 90% rain I decided I needed to call an audible and barrow an enclosed trailer. The Suburban got aligned. Between a wedding I was in and a busy holiday weekend I didn't get much time in the garage. I did manage to install the front glass with the help of my boys. I need to re-bleed my brakes before stretching the Suburban's legs a bit more.

Marc

**8man** · 06-01-2021, 08:54 AM

It looks great. Congrats.

6DoF · 06-01-2021, 10:32 AM

so goooood

**mongocanfly** · 06-01-2021, 10:53 AM

Soooooooo close...!!!

**youngrodder** · 06-01-2021, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

It looks great. Congrats.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6DoF

so goooood

Much apprecaited

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Soooooooo close...!!!

Thanks, I know right. I'm good not rushing things knowing I'm really close. My youngest son graduates from middle school on the 11th of June. My goal is to be able to pick him up from school on his last day. he doesn't know this..I have a vison of airing it out and laying out in the pick up line psssssssssss....ha ha

Marc

Tempest67 · 06-01-2021, 11:16 AM

very cool,...keep us posted

lower50's · 06-01-2021, 11:12 PM

Your son will love it!!

05-16-2021, 11:52 PM	#1576
rnrdthefox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 221	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Excellent tip on getting the hood fit on the sides. I have this issue on mine. Really appreciate it. Thx.

05-17-2021, 11:48 AM	#1578
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I installed my hood this weekend which meant I got to install the hood strut kit I bought from LS Fab. This is well worth the money. I love clean well thought out solutions. All of the brackets are SS. I painted mine to blend in better. Pic 3 was prior to sliding the collar over the mount 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

05-17-2021, 11:30 PM	#1579
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05-18-2021, 05:16 AM	#1580
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05-25-2021, 09:42 AM	#1582
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Each day that passes, I'm closer to driving the "Family Truckster". I ran the motor the other day and let it reach temp. This reveled to me a few small coolant leaks due to incorrect gaskets on the cross over tube as well as collector leaks in the exhaust. I also detected a valve cover leak. My fans kicks on at the correct temp so that was a positive. I have been working on those fixes as well as rebleeding the brakes. I have my license plate and insurance. I have a 7:30 am appointment on Friday to get an alignment and AC charged. The final thrash is on.....Today might be a great day for a trip around the neighborhood. A few teaser pics for ya.... 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

05-25-2021, 10:34 AM	#1583
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 839	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" looks great, these 'teaser' photos have me wanting to see more. I hate leaks, and it will dirty that pretty motor yours. I put a 'used' aluminum Weiand water pump on my motor and it had a slight leak in the valve, as coolant was running down the lower rad hose and dripping on the garage floor. Ordered a new one and put it on last week. lesson learned, for $45, I should have put on a new one from the start. keep us posted, we are all waiting __________________ 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

05-25-2021, 11:44 AM	#1585
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Oh here is my personal plate.. Kind of a hotrod only rotten. Pretty fitting that the plate and frame both showed up Saturday and ordered weeks apart. 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

05-25-2021, 02:07 PM	#1587
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I like it 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

05-25-2021, 02:36 PM	#1588
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Sweet __________________ Jan's 53

05-25-2021, 02:37 PM	#1589
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" i tried to get my PA plate and title ... but i have to have a certified weight slip for truck. how do i drive a bare cab to get weighed? think they'll put 450lbs on the title? the plate and frame are so smooth and clean! nice contrast to the name

05-25-2021, 04:05 PM	#1590
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,358	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Congrats! Truck looks great. __________________ 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

05-25-2021, 11:51 PM	#1592
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Love it all...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 />

05-28-2021, 10:31 AM	#1593
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Ooo Baby!!! I bet you are having a hard time sleeping knowing the first drive is soon. __________________ 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

06-01-2021, 08:49 AM	#1594
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Update//// So on Friday I took the day off to get the Suburban aligned and the AC charged. The shop was 3 miles from the house and I planned to take side streets around the lake to get there....Oh yeah I should mention I had not installed my front glass yet. Late on Thursday, my son and I pulled the Suburban out of the garage (for the first time under its own power) and planned to take it around the neighborhood. A few feet from the house there was a screeching noise from the rear wheel. We came back to home base to make an adjustment. The "roller" rims I'm using have a terrible offset so I was not surprised. The trip around the hood was uneventful (which was good). I have a friend in the same hood that is putting together a k5 bagged blazer so we though it was only right to take a photo in front of his house to prove we where on the road before he was. Once I learned that Fridays forecast called for 40 degrees with 90% rain I decided I needed to call an audible and barrow an enclosed trailer. The Suburban got aligned. Between a wedding I was in and a busy holiday weekend I didn't get much time in the garage. I did manage to install the front glass with the help of my boys. I need to re-bleed my brakes before stretching the Suburban's legs a bit more. 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

06-01-2021, 08:54 AM	#1595
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,358	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" It looks great. Congrats. __________________ 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



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06-01-2021, 10:32 AM	#1596
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" so goooood

06-01-2021, 10:53 AM	#1597
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Soooooooo close...!!! __________________ 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

06-01-2021, 11:16 AM	#1599
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 839	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" very cool,...keep us posted __________________ 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

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