53 Surburban "Family Truckster"

[hopped up]

I'd leave the paint as is , better than bare metal in my opinion

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by hopped up

I'd leave the paint as is , better than bare metal in my opinion

Thats one of the options. The only problem with that is this is primer that went unsealed thats why it started to rust. When it comes time I will hit it with CLR and decide what to do. My preference all along was a pitina'd look....

Marc

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Fleet '66

Congrats on the excellent find Marc. Some good old Oregon iron all the way back there, huh? I'll be watching this one. Looks like you have a great build plan in mind. I'm sure that with your talent it'll turn out great. Good Luck.

Glad your so confident in my abilities...sometimes I have my doubts....Ha ha.

Originally Posted by av8tr33337

Awesome score and I appreciate that you intend to get the kids involved.

Yes, when my kids started asking to go work on the green truck I was already in final assembly mode and it was hard to let them learn then. I'm self taught so I hope to pass on any mechanical ability I can.

Originally Posted by hopped up

Love your green truck but I totally understand wanting something you can just throw all your stuff in and the family and go. Without worrying too much about getting a scratch . I'm looking forward to seeing this build. Love burbs

Yes, My boys are very good about do's and donts around the green truck but I would like them to be able to act like kids around in and on this suburban. Thats the plans anyway.


Thanks all......
Marc

[youngrodder]

Worked on the truckster today despite the 20 degree temps. I got the engine and trans closer to coming out. We will probably pull it this week.

I will take pics once I make some noticable progress.

Thanks
Marc