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lower50's · 01-04-2016, 04:44 AM

I have a Lincoln mig pac 15. 220V 160A. It came with gas valve and regulator. Bought it for $600 13 years ago, have not done anything to it ever other than clean it out once. A lot of wire has gone through this machine. I also modified it to take a 44lb wire real of .035 almost time for a new one of those. Easily weld 1/4" single pass no prob. Frame looks real nice and solid.

**youngrodder** · 01-04-2016, 07:39 PM

Thanks Lower50

Marc

**youngrodder** · 01-14-2016, 11:52 PM

So I have been working through some minor set backs with my chassis. Nothing too serious. I have also been collecting some parts.

First I received my 13" big brake kit. Man these rotors and calipers look huge. I wanted to go with the 14" set up but I couldn't justify the extra cash when I still have so much money to spend...

I also found a ZR2 rear end for cheap about an hr away. We are taking a short roadtrip on Saturday to pick it up...

Here is a current shot of my frame..

Marc

**oldman3** · 01-15-2016, 12:28 AM

Marc, Frame is looking good...Jim

99 to Life · 01-15-2016, 12:29 AM

looking good

**Advanced Design** · 01-15-2016, 07:16 AM

Those brakes do look huge! Way more stopping power than anything the Burb ever had.

Chassis is looking good. Good luck with the ZR2 rear Marc.

48ChevBagged · 01-15-2016, 11:54 AM

I have not been on in a while but the burb is looking great. Keep it up.

**Advanced Design** · 01-18-2016, 04:26 PM

That rear was a nice find Marc. Having a good friend with a trailer is maybe better than owning one!

**youngrodder** · 01-18-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That rear was a nice find Marc. Having a good friend with a trailer is maybe better than owning one!

Yes, when we picked it up I said "My 48 will look nice on that trailer"...ha ha
Marc

RockinKees · 01-19-2016, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Yes, when we picked it up I said "My 48 will look nice on that trailer"...ha ha
Marc

You're not building a Trailer Queen, are you??

FarmerSid · 01-19-2016, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

You're not building a Trailer Queen, are you??

Ha! I thought the same. Nice work Marc.

**youngrodder** · 01-19-2016, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

You're not building a Trailer Queen, are you??

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Ha! I thought the same. Nice work Marc.

No...my Suburban is a 53. My truck is a 48. I was messing with my friend saying my truck will look good on his trailer. I only trailered it to the Columbus GG show last yr because my buddies cars were not done yet. I drive my 48 as much as possible. The suburban I don't plan on it having nice paint so I plan to drive it as much as possible.

Marc

reaper71 · 01-20-2016, 10:24 AM

That's good to hear Marc..
NO life size Matchbox cars!!

RockinKees · 01-21-2016, 06:22 AM

I was just foolin' around Marc

I know you build fantastic drivers!!

**youngrodder** · 01-31-2016, 10:40 PM

I got out in the garage for a few hours on Sunday. After church on Sunday's seems to be the norm for getting out there.

I worked on getting the rear end, watts link and trailing arms set up. Keep in mind I mounted the axle pads upside down and didn't realize it until someone pointed it out on IG. Funny how things look soooo obvious after someone else points it out....ha ha. It's all good, this is why we mock stuff up first.

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 01-31-2016, 10:51 PM

Marc, that looks really trick! Usually I would figure out the pads were on the wrong side after I welded them on. Good catch.

**youngrodder** · 01-31-2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Marc, that looks really trick! Usually I would figure out the pads were on the wrong side after I welded them on. Good catch.

Thanks Doug, this is my first time messin with a watts link. Yea I hear ya, me too normally. If I hadn't ran out of time maybe I would have welded them on wrong.

Marc

reaper71 · 02-01-2016, 10:32 AM

Looking pretty slick..

Mark...

69CST-V · 02-01-2016, 02:36 PM

Looking great.... Keep the pic's coming.

lower50's · 02-01-2016, 04:18 PM

That looks like a strong set up !!

RockinKees · 02-01-2016, 04:30 PM

Very impressive!

**youngrodder** · 02-28-2016, 11:12 PM

I have been working hard to get the frame to a roller. I was close on sat then I realize my 15" roller rims would not clear the dropped spindles. Then I realized that I could steal two 17" rims off my Camaro.

I need to replace the front wheels studs to match the ones in my rear end.

the plan is to barrow my friends LS mock up block to see how the f-body exhaust manifolds fit.

Pretty stoked to see it laid out.

Marc

whiteheadcycle · 02-28-2016, 11:39 PM

Looking good!

**Advanced Design** · 02-29-2016, 09:51 AM

That looks very good Marc! It is a good feeling to have a roller.

Those PB parts are beautiful and makes me want to build something with them. Ah, so many cool ideas, so little time and money.

Good luck with the exhaust fitting. Hopefully Camaro manifolds will work.

reaper71 · 02-29-2016, 10:12 AM

Look's Badass Marc...Those Camaro meats look huge!! I like it.

Mark...

01-04-2016, 04:44 AM	#1
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have a Lincoln mig pac 15. 220V 160A. It came with gas valve and regulator. Bought it for $600 13 years ago, have not done anything to it ever other than clean it out once. A lot of wire has gone through this machine. I also modified it to take a 44lb wire real of .035 almost time for a new one of those. Easily weld 1/4" single pass no prob. Frame looks real nice and solid. __________________ 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

01-04-2016, 07:39 PM	#2
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,757	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Thanks Lower50 Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(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

01-14-2016, 11:52 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,757	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" So I have been working through some minor set backs with my chassis. Nothing too serious. I have also been collecting some parts. First I received my 13" big brake kit. Man these rotors and calipers look huge. I wanted to go with the 14" set up but I couldn't justify the extra cash when I still have so much money to spend... I also found a ZR2 rear end for cheap about an hr away. We are taking a short roadtrip on Saturday to pick it up... Here is a current shot of my frame.. 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

01-15-2016, 12:28 AM	#4
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, Frame is looking good...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 />

01-15-2016, 12:29 AM	#5
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01-15-2016, 07:16 AM	#6
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Those brakes do look huge! Way more stopping power than anything the Burb ever had. Chassis is looking good. Good luck with the ZR2 rear Marc. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-15-2016, 11:54 AM	#7
48ChevBagged Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Valdese NC Posts: 151	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have not been on in a while but the burb is looking great. Keep it up. __________________ 51 Chevy Truck S-10 Chassis Bagged http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545820 49 Burb with a 5.3 LS swap http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612572 Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smitt...s/252838673654

01-18-2016, 04:26 PM	#8
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That rear was a nice find Marc. Having a good friend with a trailer is maybe better than owning one! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-20-2016, 10:24 AM	#13
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That's good to hear Marc.. NO life size Matchbox cars!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

01-21-2016, 06:22 AM	#14
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I was just foolin' around Marc I know you build fantastic drivers!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

01-31-2016, 10:40 PM	#15
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,757	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I got out in the garage for a few hours on Sunday. After church on Sunday's seems to be the norm for getting out there. I worked on getting the rear end, watts link and trailing arms set up. Keep in mind I mounted the axle pads upside down and didn't realize it until someone pointed it out on IG. Funny how things look soooo obvious after someone else points it out....ha ha. It's all good, this is why we mock stuff up first. 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

01-31-2016, 10:51 PM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, that looks really trick! Usually I would figure out the pads were on the wrong side after I welded them on. Good catch. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-01-2016, 10:32 AM	#18
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looking pretty slick.. Mark... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

02-01-2016, 02:36 PM	#19
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02-01-2016, 04:18 PM	#20
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That looks like a strong set up !! __________________ 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



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02-01-2016, 04:30 PM	#21
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very impressive! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

02-28-2016, 11:12 PM	#22
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,757	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have been working hard to get the frame to a roller. I was close on sat then I realize my 15" roller rims would not clear the dropped spindles. Then I realized that I could steal two 17" rims off my Camaro. I need to replace the front wheels studs to match the ones in my rear end. the plan is to barrow my friends LS mock up block to see how the f-body exhaust manifolds fit. Pretty stoked to see it laid out. 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

02-28-2016, 11:39 PM	#23
whiteheadcycle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san jose ca Posts: 108	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Looking good!

02-29-2016, 09:51 AM	#24
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" That looks very good Marc! It is a good feeling to have a roller. Those PB parts are beautiful and makes me want to build something with them. Ah, so many cool ideas, so little time and money. Good luck with the exhaust fitting. Hopefully Camaro manifolds will work. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-29-2016, 10:12 AM	#25
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Look's Badass Marc...Those Camaro meats look huge!! I like it. Mark... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

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