53 Surburban "Family Truckster"

[Advanced Design]

That is looking really good Marc!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Scott2

Looks great! It has to feel good to make this much progress!

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

Love it.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Sweeeeeet...Jim

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Sure is some nice looking parts you got Marc!...

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is looking really good Marc!

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Marc

[RockinKees]

Wow, that is nice!!
Big step forward!

[youngrodder]

Sooo a few weeks ago while attending a car show at Lane Automotive (like summit on a smaller scale) I picked up just about everything I needed to complete my brake and fuel systems. It has been over 10 years since I bent/flared brake line. I didn't make it easy on myself going with ss brake line. I had to disassemble the center section in order to create a clearance to fit the brake line with the flared end through the bracket.

[youngrodder]

Another thing I did was create a small bracket on the rearend to mount a brass 3-way T. I already bent and flared the small lines for the rearend. As soon as I check the backlash on the rear end I will paint and install the rearend.

[oldman3]

Marc, good to see your getting more done...Jim

[Dan Bowles]

How is Lane to deal with? I have driven by a few times but never stopped. I may end up in GR next week for work so might be worth a visit.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

How is Lane to deal with? I have driven by a few times but never stopped. I may end up in GR next week for work so might be worth a visit.

Their great. I deal with Mike. His sales counter is in the back right and corner of the showroom. Its about 40 minutes one way from my house but I get a decent discount from there as I'm tied to my friends business account. They have a local Hotrod shop an spend lots of money there. The Lanes brand is Allstar and it is very competitively priced among other brands.

Check them out.....

Marc

[Dan Bowles]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Their great. I deal with Mike. His sales counter is in the back right and corner of the showroom. Its about 40 minutes one way from my house but I get a decent discount from there as I'm tied to my friends business account. They have a local Hotrod shop an spend lots of money there. The Lanes brand is Allstar and it is very competitively priced among other brands.

Check them out.....

Marc

Thanks! I hit NPD in Belleville but get nothing there as far as discounts. It's just simple because they have most parts in stock for the AD trucks.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

Thanks! I hit NPD in Belleville but get nothing there as far as discounts. It's just simple because they have most parts in stock for the AD trucks.

To be clear, Lanes is more general muscle car and hot rod parts. Nothing like AD restoration parts. Basically like a small summit. You can do some searches on their web site for the parts you might be interested in and the prices.

Marc

[Dan Bowles]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

To be clear, Lanes is more general muscle car and hot rod parts. Nothing like AD restoration parts. Basically like a small summit. You can do some searches on their web site for the parts you might be interested in and the prices.

Marc

Will do. I see the showroom when I go by. I may still need some of that stuff once I get my act together.

[Advanced Design]

Wow, holy crap....I need to get back in the shop!

Lines look good Marc.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Wow, holy crap....I need to get back in the shop!

Lines look good Marc.

Thanks Doug...This project will receive a big boost in the coming weeks/months. The plan is to be driving it next spring....There, I have laid down the gauntlet. I will follow up later in week when everything has been finalized..

Marc

[youngrodder]

Last night I worked on degreasing/power washing the trans and painting the gas tank. The trans cleaned up nicely for round one. I painted the gas tank with truck bedliner. I figured it would help the tank blend in with the frame color. As an added bonus it might quiet down the fuel pump and sound of gas sloshing around with the extra sound deadening that the bedliner coating provides..Once I check the backlash on my rearend gears I can put together the back half of the frame..

[youngrodder]

And just like that it's gone. I sold my green 48 truck yesterday. I happened just I like I thought it might. Someone would come along an want it more than I did. The truck is not driven as much as it should be with my active family. The boys are in more activities then ever. Over the past few years it also bothered me to have this much money tied up in something. My boys have college before you know it and I planned to take a portion of this sale and put it into each kids college funds. They don't like dads decision today but they will see it differently in a few yrs....

Now for my portion of the proceeds.....I plan to get the suburban on the road by next spring. No more saving for the parts I want. It's an exciting feeling.

Doug I'm laying down the gauntlet......the challenge is on for 2nd place. Next spring...#ontothenextone.

[Scott2]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

And just like that it's gone. I sold my green 48 truck yesterday. I happened just I like I thought it might. Someone would come along an want it more than I did. The truck is not driven as much as it should be with my active family. The boys are in more activities then ever. Over the past few years it also bothered me to have this much money tied up in something. My boys have college before you know it and I planned to take a portion of this sale and put it into each kids college funds. They don't like dads decision today but they will see it differently in a few yrs....

Now for my portion of the proceeds.....I plan to get the suburban on the road by next spring. No more saving for the parts I want. It's an exciting feeling.

Doug I'm laying down the gauntlet......the challenge is on for 2nd place. Next spring...#ontothenextone.

Sorry to see it go but that’s the nature of project cars and trucks. I’m excited to see the progress pick up on the suburban!

Nice Nova! Is that yours? More pics and some info would be great!

Doug - seems like we didn’t do near enough at the wire and fire in Jan! Better light a fire under that build!

[oldman3]

Marc, your a good Dad thinking of the kids. A beautiful truck, hope the new owners enjoy it. Now that you've thrown down the gauntlet we expect lots of pics ..Jim

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, your a good Dad thinking of the kids. A beautiful truck, hope the new owners enjoy it. Now that you've thrown down the gauntlet we expect lots of pics ..Jim

Thanks Jim. You will see progress. I'm farming some stuff out two work on multiple parts at the same time. I have already placed an order for engine goodies...

Marc

[youngrodder]

I've been stock piling parts...I ordered a stage 3 came and other various motor parts. I ordered a Holly front drive and intake. I picked up a battery box and Accuair valve mount from eBay. On Saturday I picked up some odds and ends at Lanes. On Sunday I had a few hours of solid progress. I painted the battery box. I welded together the Accuair mount and painted it. I also bent and mounted my last brake line. Get this...I bought a 72" stick of SS brake line. I was able to bend it and it fit exactly.....No cuts. It usually doesn't workout that well...

[mongocanfly]

Sad day Marc...always hard to see all your hard work drive away...but family 1st...

[99 to Life]

its always bitter sweet. but its tuff keeping up with fam, several vehicles etc. Its nice to see where your builds end up. That thing will get noticed all over and you can always say you built it.

[mongocanfly]

Looking good,!!....

[oldman3]

Very nice...Jim

[knomadd]

You've done a ton of nice work. I'm just now venturing out into the world of 50's builds, so I HAVE to see this one through.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Very nice...Jim

Thanks Jim

Originally Posted by knomadd

You've done a ton of nice work. I'm just now venturing out into the world of 50's builds, so I HAVE to see this one through.

Thanks Duane, Its funny I think its helpful to go thru ones own build so you don't forget how far you come because at times it doesn't seem like I've made much progress....

Marc