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**youngrodder** · 04-27-2021, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i hope my engine bay looks half as clean as that, super nice.

Thanks, I always try to apply the less is more approach and hide all of the unsightly crap. It takes way longer but you are left with a cleaner end product.

The vison I have had in my head for years is slowing coming into focus....

Marc

lower50's · 04-27-2021, 06:36 PM

It's a great feeling when your vision comes together as you where planning.
Great job!!

**youngrodder** · 05-06-2021, 07:45 AM

As I get closer to thinking about that first drive I have been busy getting this thing legal. I recently put insurance on it. I go today to order plates. Getting a appointment at ANY MI SOS is a choir in itself.

I installed my rear bumper with the aid of my son. I had my factory bumper brackets powder coated quite a while back with the satin black wrinkle finish.

We had to mount the bumper, get a placement for the hitch receiver hole. Unmount the bumper and then cut up said the new bumper. Then remount to check the hole placement....Spot on. I had done this process once before with a junk bumper so I had a general idea. The hitch receiver provied 2 functions. 1 - a lace to mount my plate. 2- Covers the hole in the bumper for the hidden hitch.

After that I gave the bumper a brushed finish (not pictured). I need to remount the finished bumper.

Marc

**8man** · 05-06-2021, 08:14 AM

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

**youngrodder** · 05-06-2021, 08:20 AM

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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 · 05-06-2021, 09:37 AM

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

keep it going

**slammed57** · 05-06-2021, 07:12 PM

Its lookin soooooo good! love this build

04-27-2021, 06:36 PM	#2
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" It's a great feeling when your vision comes together as you where planning. Great job!! __________________ 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

05-06-2021, 07:45 AM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" As I get closer to thinking about that first drive I have been busy getting this thing legal. I recently put insurance on it. I go today to order plates. Getting a appointment at ANY MI SOS is a choir in itself. I installed my rear bumper with the aid of my son. I had my factory bumper brackets powder coated quite a while back with the satin black wrinkle finish. We had to mount the bumper, get a placement for the hitch receiver hole. Unmount the bumper and then cut up said the new bumper. Then remount to check the hole placement....Spot on. I had done this process once before with a junk bumper so I had a general idea. The hitch receiver provied 2 functions. 1 - a lace to mount my plate. 2- Covers the hole in the bumper for the hidden hitch. After that I gave the bumper a brushed finish (not pictured). I need to remount the finished bumper. 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

05-06-2021, 08:14 AM	#4
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,292	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That finish looks good. The truck is coming together nicely. __________________ 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

05-06-2021, 09:37 AM	#6
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 800	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" looks great, can't wait to see it all together. keep it going __________________ 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

05-06-2021, 07:12 PM	#7
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Its lookin soooooo good! love this build __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590



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