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**8man** · 06-21-2021, 01:38 PM

Well done sir!

**youngrodder** · 06-21-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc,kickass ride, very nice work my friend...Jim

Thanks Jim....Much appreciated

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Originally Posted by 8man

Well done sir!

Thank you..

Marc

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-22-2021, 09:42 PM

Very, very nice.....when 'ya gonna paint it?

Ha ha, Sorry, I just had to. It was too easy.

lower50's · 06-22-2021, 11:38 PM

Very cool Marc! You knocked this one out of the park, the sliding glass is really nice.

**youngrodder** · 06-23-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Very, very nice.....when 'ya gonna paint it?

Ha ha, Sorry, I just had to. It was too easy.

Funny when I went to the local show with Austin, I prepped him on what people will say. The comments he will hear most often "When are you painting it" and my personal favorite "its too low to drive on these roads". Come on people its 2021!!. There was these things invented called air bags.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Very cool Marc! You knocked this one out of the park, the sliding glass is really nice.

Thank you. I'm trying to button up the interior while I wait on my tuner before I put some real miles on it.

Marc

lower50's · 06-23-2021, 11:41 PM

LOL. The one I like is "How do you drive it that low" and then someone told me the best response, "I don't I built it right there for you to look at" you know if you want to give a stupid answer.

**youngrodder** · 06-24-2021, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

LOL. The one I like is "How do you drive it that low" and then someone told me the best response, "I don't I built it right there for you to look at" you know if you want to give a stupid answer.

I also told him when someone askes when we are going to paint it the answer will always be tomorrow.

Thank you
Marc

6DoF · 06-24-2021, 08:28 AM

i'm going to use those answers!

11/10 i would love to drive that thing every day.

**youngrodder** · 06-24-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i'm going to use those answers!

11/10 i would love to drive that thing every day.

Thanks..>That's the plan, to drive this all the time. More purpose built than my last one.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 07-06-2021, 09:16 AM

I have been out driving and debugging. My buddy tuned the Truckster and what a difference that made. I pushed the truck much harder than any other time during this process. It helped identify a few items to fix. Nothing major. Got the AC charged...

I finished 99% of the front interior (carpet and door cards). I will cover the kick panels with ABS for now so I don't have to looks the the sounds deadener.

The goal was always to drive it to the Goodguys show in Columbus. Looks like we will make it. My 16yr old son and I will shove off Thursday.

An oil change, a pinon seal change on the tail shaft of the trans are on the short list of to do's. A quick detail.

Here are some pics...

Marc

**8man** · 07-06-2021, 09:20 AM

Have fun on that trip. The truck is really looking good.

**oldman3** · 07-06-2021, 09:54 AM

Marc, enjoy the trip and the show, be safe...Jim

**youngrodder** · 07-06-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Have fun on that trip. The truck is really looking good.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, enjoy the trip and the show, be safe...Jim

Will do.....thanks guys

duramax55 · 07-06-2021, 10:21 PM

youngroder where did you get your carpet. Looks real good

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2021, 06:35 AM

It's looking really nice! Have a safe trip and have a great time in Columbus. I'd like to make it to that show someday.

lower50's · 07-08-2021, 10:19 AM

Wow inside is looking Killer. Safe travels.

6DoF · 07-08-2021, 11:32 AM

i would 100% rather drop the same money for a burb like that vs a brand new one.

**youngrodder** · 07-12-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by duramax55

youngroder where did you get your carpet. Looks real good

My upholstery guy. I will look for a source for you tho.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking really nice! Have a safe trip and have a great time in Columbus. I'd like to make it to that show someday.

It is a great show. The after show parties in the hotel parking lots are as fun as the show itself.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow inside is looking Killer. Safe travels.

Thank you...

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i would 100% rather drop the same money for a burb like that vs a brand new one.

sold.....JK. I did have someone local to me leave a note on the windshield asking how much I would sell for...followed by the word "Serious". I never called them.

Marc

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

My upholstery guy. I will look for a source for you tho.

It is a great show. The after show parties in the hotel parking lots are as fun as the show itself.

Thank you...

sold.....JK. I did have someone local to me leave a note on the windshield asking how much I would sell for...followed by the word "Serious". I never called them.

Marc

Marc, thanks. I feel you on the people trying to buy your projects. I get people wanting to buy one and they throw numbers and a few have been serious. I don't put a number there unless I want something worse. A couple guys called my bluff and I have sold a couple.

6DoF · 07-14-2021, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Marc, thanks. I feel you on the people trying to buy your projects. I get people wanting to buy one and they throw numbers and a few have been serious. I don't put a number there unless I want something worse. A couple guys called my bluff and I have sold a couple.

that happened to my '55 6400!

a buddy was over picking up jeep parts and i took him for a ride, next thing i know he's begging me to buy it. i threw out 2x what i had in it and he started to negotiate ... long story short, he wanted it more than me i guess. he has since done a tone of great work on it and just last week offered to sell it back for what he paid me plus just the cost of the new engine. i was close to taking that.

**youngrodder** · 07-14-2021, 04:05 PM

OK, I figured I owed a post show recap.....Overall the Truckster impressed.

The only issues we ran into were the following:
* No tail lights the first hr on the road. Easy fix. I had accidently blown a 20 amp fuse for the tail lights while changing out the master cylinder. We ate breakfast at a truck stop so finding a fuse was easy.

* I lost my pin and clip that hold in my receiver/license plate holder into the hitch. Luckily my wiring was holding it in or we would have lost the plate.....We noticed this at the only gas stop on the way back which was 2 hrs from the house. A Walmart was .2 from the gas station so that was fixed without issue.

* it rained a lot and I discovered my leaks. No real surprise there.

The current gearing is 3.73. I have an OD trans and with a 30.5 tire diameter I think I could go with 411 gears. Once it gets rolling around 70-80 this thing rips. Its almost too fast for its (my) own safety.

Sooo pleased with the exhaust sound. When bombing down the road you can talk and there is no drown. When you hammer on it there is a nice aggressive rumble.

Here are a few pics.

Marc

**youngrodder** · 07-14-2021, 04:08 PM

More pics...My IG page has some rolling videos. greenfield_speedshop.

Marc

**mongocanfly** · 07-14-2021, 04:17 PM

turned out great Marc..!!!!!!

Tempest67 · 07-14-2021, 04:38 PM

sounds like the trip was a success.

Truckster looks great, well done.

57FleetsideC4 · 07-14-2021, 06:47 PM

Glad you had a great time with only minor problems. Enjoy it!! Steve

06-21-2021, 01:38 PM	#1651
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,271	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Well done sir! __________________ 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

06-22-2021, 09:42 PM	#1653
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very, very nice.....when 'ya gonna paint it? Ha ha, Sorry, I just had to. It was too easy. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

06-22-2021, 11:38 PM	#1654
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Very cool Marc! You knocked this one out of the park, the sliding glass is really nice. __________________ 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

06-23-2021, 11:41 PM	#1656
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" LOL. The one I like is "How do you drive it that low" and then someone told me the best response, "I don't I built it right there for you to look at" you know if you want to give a stupid answer. __________________ 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

06-24-2021, 08:28 AM	#1658
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,021	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" i'm going to use those answers! 11/10 i would love to drive that thing every day.

07-06-2021, 09:16 AM	#1660
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" I have been out driving and debugging. My buddy tuned the Truckster and what a difference that made. I pushed the truck much harder than any other time during this process. It helped identify a few items to fix. Nothing major. Got the AC charged... I finished 99% of the front interior (carpet and door cards). I will cover the kick panels with ABS for now so I don't have to looks the the sounds deadener. The goal was always to drive it to the Goodguys show in Columbus. Looks like we will make it. My 16yr old son and I will shove off Thursday. An oil change, a pinon seal change on the tail shaft of the trans are on the short list of to do's. A quick detail. Here are some pics... 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 Last edited by youngrodder; 07-06-2021 at 09:22 AM.

07-06-2021, 09:20 AM	#1661
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,271	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Have fun on that trip. The truck is really looking good. __________________ 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

07-06-2021, 09:54 AM	#1662
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Marc, enjoy the trip and the show, be safe...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 />

07-06-2021, 10:21 PM	#1664
duramax55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aubigny Posts: 206	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" youngroder where did you get your carpet. Looks real good

07-07-2021, 06:35 AM	#1665
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,132	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" It's looking really nice! Have a safe trip and have a great time in Columbus. I'd like to make it to that show someday. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-08-2021, 10:19 AM	#1666
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" Wow inside is looking Killer. Safe travels. __________________ 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

07-08-2021, 11:32 AM	#1667
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,021	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" i would 100% rather drop the same money for a burb like that vs a brand new one.

07-14-2021, 04:05 PM	#1671
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" OK, I figured I owed a post show recap.....Overall the Truckster impressed. The only issues we ran into were the following: * No tail lights the first hr on the road. Easy fix. I had accidently blown a 20 amp fuse for the tail lights while changing out the master cylinder. We ate breakfast at a truck stop so finding a fuse was easy. * I lost my pin and clip that hold in my receiver/license plate holder into the hitch. Luckily my wiring was holding it in or we would have lost the plate.....We noticed this at the only gas stop on the way back which was 2 hrs from the house. A Walmart was .2 from the gas station so that was fixed without issue. * it rained a lot and I discovered my leaks. No real surprise there. The current gearing is 3.73. I have an OD trans and with a 30.5 tire diameter I think I could go with 411 gears. Once it gets rolling around 70-80 this thing rips. Its almost too fast for its (my) own safety. Sooo pleased with the exhaust sound. When bombing down the road you can talk and there is no drown. When you hammer on it there is a nice aggressive rumble. Here are a few pics. 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

07-14-2021, 04:08 PM	#1672
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,746	Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster" More pics...My IG page has some rolling videos. greenfield_speedshop. 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

07-14-2021, 04:17 PM	#1673
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07-14-2021, 04:38 PM	#1674
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07-14-2021, 06:47 PM	#1675
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