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**grumpy** · 02-28-2007, 11:41 PM

Hey all.
I posted a long winded intro on the intro page, but....maybe I should of saved it for here.

Names Tim, from NE Ohio...near Youngstown

I've had several 47-54 Chevy trucks, but with growing kids and a wife, just no room for us in a truck anymore.
So I'm putting a 53 Suburban together now.

It's a former Colorado Forestry vehicle, so it has the nice, beatdown dark green paint. That will stay!

But it has a MII with drop spindles, and the c/m was raised up into the frame, so it sits real low without bags. Maybe bags in the future if too low...

350/350 combo

And the rear is a No Limit Engineering fat-bar 4-link with bags, so it'll set lower

I have 63 T-bird buckets for it and a re-done middle seat with a fold down cup holder thingy for the kids! haha
All will be done in brite red T&R. So it'll look wild against the old dark green paint.

Wide whitewalls and chrome steelies

I should be driving it by mid May.

Well, Hello and Cya

Tim

Daniel U · 03-01-2007, 12:44 AM

No pictures?

Welcome to the board from CA.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-01-2007, 01:57 AM

Welcome to the board from Central Califorina!

entourageguy · 03-01-2007, 04:10 AM

sounds like a neat ride but

I think we should have a rule that new members can't just tell us about their ride but have to show us as well .. but anyway

from the cold north also known a Canada !!!

Brian ...

BUXMAN66 · 03-01-2007, 05:20 AM

hiya from down around dayton a little south of ya! gotta see dem pics dude!

**grumpy** · 03-01-2007, 08:01 PM

Thanks guys.

I don't really have any recent pics. I have one of when it left for my buddys place, where the work is being done.

Here it is in all it's ugly glory, other than it sits about a foot lower now

It's about 99% rust-free. Has a crease on the right rear fender, and a small dent on the left front lower fender. Otherwise, no rust anywhere.

I'll get some updated pics soon.

Be patient

DennyB · 03-01-2007, 08:11 PM

Great looking burb Tim!

Welcome.

pgf545 · 03-01-2007, 09:56 PM

Welcome from Texas

Bernie

Daniel U · 03-02-2007, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the pic! Always good to see American metal restored and driven! Good luck and keep us posted!

CAL 58 GMC · 03-02-2007, 02:03 AM

I like the burb man!!

84 400 · 03-02-2007, 02:33 AM

Welcome! that is one really neat project you got there! i am looking at buyng a 41 plymouth to restore. true it is no chevy or hot rod but i just love the older vehicals

bretcopsey · 03-02-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUXMAN66

hiya from down around dayton a little south of ya! gotta see dem pics dude!

x2

Buxman66 I guess you could call us neighbors. I'm in Carlisle.

**grumpy** Cool project!

BUXMAN66 · 03-03-2007, 05:41 AM

hey bretcopsey(?) !! yeah we be neighbors alright!! i gotta take a look at your builds underneath your signature..... btw a buddy of mine just had ghost flames put on his '71 gmc super by lainhart over at the last chance garage in germantown.

**grumpy** · 03-04-2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

Here's a couple pics of trucks I've owned, let go.

The black flamed 53 was an awesome truck..subframed, BBC/TH350, 9" rearend...you could eat off it anywhere! but I hated it as much as I loved it.
I hate cleaning, and I always was watching it at cruises and shows...you know, too many chain-drive wallets, and purses. I hated being so worried. So it went down the road.

The blue "weathered" 54 was more fun to me. I drove it almost daily, except when there was salt on the road.
Subframed, 305/350, 10 bolt etc. But wasn't super low. It was a truck. We hauled motors/trannys, rearends etc with it.
But, no room for me, my wife and two kids as they got older.

Then the 48...MII, 350/350, S-10 rear....cool ol' truck

The gold 64 was a fun truck. It had satin paint, so I didn't worry much, plus air ride etc.

As you can tell...my tastes lean towards wide whitewalls

Plus I've had a few others, but no pics

Plus a couple 67-72 drivers.

Daniel U · 03-04-2007, 09:21 PM

You have had some sweet rides! I love your taste in trucks.

killer71 · 03-04-2007, 09:35 PM

What a classic! Be sure and keep us updated.

84 400 · 03-05-2007, 02:45 AM

WOW really nice trucks you have had. I know what u mean about show trucks..... and cleaning and worring about them. The other trucks looks sweet as well. If i ever get that 41 plymouth truck ( I know i know) i have been looking at it will stay flat black untill it is all ready for a simple paint job. Nice work and i can't wait to see how this burb turns out!!!

Kabwe · 03-09-2007, 06:28 PM

I wish I had that Suburban I would drop it like its hot. Bag the hell out of it. I love those old Suburbans, I see many panels but not Suburbans. Good luck with it and welcome from Southern California.

Farmstore34 · 03-14-2007, 01:00 AM

I have one just like it except mines a 1 ton suburban. Guess I oughtta do something with it! Needs restoring.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-25-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Thanks for the welcome!

Here's a couple pics of trucks I've owned, let go.

The black flamed 53 was an awesome truck..subframed, BBC/TH350, 9" rearend...you could eat off it anywhere! but I hated it as much as I loved it.
I hate cleaning, and I always was watching it at cruises and shows...you know, too many chain-drive wallets, and purses. I hated being so worried. So it went down the road.

The blue "weathered" 54 was more fun to me. I drove it almost daily, except when there was salt on the road.
Subframed, 305/350, 10 bolt etc. But wasn't super low. It was a truck. We hauled motors/trannys, rearends etc with it.
But, no room for me, my wife and two kids as they got older.

Then the 48...MII, 350/350, S-10 rear....cool ol' truck

The gold 64 was a fun truck. It had satin paint, so I didn't worry much, plus air ride etc.

As you can tell...my tastes lean towards wide whitewalls

Plus I've had a few others, but no pics

Plus a couple 67-72 drivers.

**********************************************************

Welcome .... rides are tooth ache sweet!!!!!

esll.

**grumpy** · 03-25-2007, 10:47 PM

Here's a quick update. Burb is back from the chassis guy. Sits alittle lower these days

More updates later

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-26-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Here's a quick update. Burb is back from the chassis guy. Sits alittle lower these days

More updates later

**********************************************************

Right on .... headed in the right direction, da weeds. Looks like this ride has a good future!

esll.

Sweet&LowPro55 · 03-30-2007, 05:54 AM

Welcome to the site! I'm Tony the ..

...man!
from the state of Michigan...Got a nice project going there ...
The trucks you owned are awesome !!!

Riggs'57 · 04-01-2007, 01:18 AM

I like your style sir! The white walls and faded paint are my thing too. The old paint is good on the pocket book and is easy to maintain!

02-28-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	New guy from Ohio with 53 suburbanUPDATE Hey all. I posted a long winded intro on the intro page, but....maybe I should of saved it for here. Names Tim, from NE Ohio...near Youngstown I've had several 47-54 Chevy trucks, but with growing kids and a wife, just no room for us in a truck anymore. So I'm putting a 53 Suburban together now. It's a former Colorado Forestry vehicle, so it has the nice, beatdown dark green paint. That will stay! But it has a MII with drop spindles, and the c/m was raised up into the frame, so it sits real low without bags. Maybe bags in the future if too low... 350/350 combo And the rear is a No Limit Engineering fat-bar 4-link with bags, so it'll set lower I have 63 T-bird buckets for it and a re-done middle seat with a fold down cup holder thingy for the kids! haha All will be done in brite red T&R. So it'll look wild against the old dark green paint. Wide whitewalls and chrome steelies I should be driving it by mid May. Well, Hello and Cya Tim Last edited by grumpy; 03-25-2007 at 10:44 PM.

03-01-2007, 12:44 AM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban No pictures? Welcome to the board from CA. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-01-2007, 01:57 AM	#3
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Welcome to the board from Central Califorina! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-01-2007, 04:10 AM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban sounds like a neat ride but I think we should have a rule that new members can't just tell us about their ride but have to show us as well .. but anyway from the cold north also known a Canada !!! Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 06-24-2008 at 09:31 AM.

03-01-2007, 05:20 AM	#5
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban hiya from down around dayton a little south of ya! gotta see dem pics dude! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

03-01-2007, 08:01 PM	#6
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Thanks guys. I don't really have any recent pics. I have one of when it left for my buddys place, where the work is being done. Here it is in all it's ugly glory, other than it sits about a foot lower now It's about 99% rust-free. Has a crease on the right rear fender, and a small dent on the left front lower fender. Otherwise, no rust anywhere. I'll get some updated pics soon. Be patient Attached Images

03-01-2007, 08:11 PM	#7
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Great looking burb Tim! Welcome. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

03-01-2007, 09:56 PM	#8
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Welcome from Texas Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

03-02-2007, 12:56 AM	#9
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Thanks for the pic! Always good to see American metal restored and driven! Good luck and keep us posted! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-02-2007, 02:03 AM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban I like the burb man!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-02-2007, 02:33 AM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Welcome! that is one really neat project you got there! i am looking at buyng a 41 plymouth to restore. true it is no chevy or hot rod but i just love the older vehicals __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-03-2007, 05:41 AM	#13
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban hey bretcopsey(?) !! yeah we be neighbors alright!! i gotta take a look at your builds underneath your signature..... btw a buddy of mine just had ghost flames put on his '71 gmc super by lainhart over at the last chance garage in germantown. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know? Last edited by BUXMAN66; 03-03-2007 at 05:44 AM.

03-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#14
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban..UPDATED.. Thanks for the welcome! Here's a couple pics of trucks I've owned, let go. The black flamed 53 was an awesome truck..subframed, BBC/TH350, 9" rearend...you could eat off it anywhere! but I hated it as much as I loved it. I hate cleaning, and I always was watching it at cruises and shows...you know, too many chain-drive wallets, and purses. I hated being so worried. So it went down the road. The blue "weathered" 54 was more fun to me. I drove it almost daily, except when there was salt on the road. Subframed, 305/350, 10 bolt etc. But wasn't super low. It was a truck. We hauled motors/trannys, rearends etc with it. But, no room for me, my wife and two kids as they got older. Then the 48...MII, 350/350, S-10 rear....cool ol' truck The gold 64 was a fun truck. It had satin paint, so I didn't worry much, plus air ride etc. As you can tell...my tastes lean towards wide whitewalls Plus I've had a few others, but no pics Plus a couple 67-72 drivers. Attached Images

03-04-2007, 09:21 PM	#15
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban You have had some sweet rides! I love your taste in trucks. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-04-2007, 09:35 PM	#16
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03-05-2007, 02:45 AM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban WOW really nice trucks you have had. I know what u mean about show trucks..... and cleaning and worring about them. The other trucks looks sweet as well. If i ever get that 41 plymouth truck ( I know i know) i have been looking at it will stay flat black untill it is all ready for a simple paint job. Nice work and i can't wait to see how this burb turns out!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-09-2007, 06:28 PM	#18
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban I wish I had that Suburban I would drop it like its hot. Bag the hell out of it. I love those old Suburbans, I see many panels but not Suburbans. Good luck with it and welcome from Southern California.

03-14-2007, 01:00 AM	#19
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban I have one just like it except mines a 1 ton suburban. Guess I oughtta do something with it! Needs restoring.

03-25-2007, 10:47 PM	#21
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Here's a quick update. Burb is back from the chassis guy. Sits alittle lower these days More updates later Attached Images

03-30-2007, 05:54 AM	#23
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban Welcome to the site! I'm Tony the .....man! from the state of Michigan...Got a nice project going there ... The trucks you owned are awesome !!! __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

04-01-2007, 01:18 AM	#24
Riggs'57 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 18	Re: New guy from Ohio with 53 suburban I like your style sir! The white walls and faded paint are my thing too. The old paint is good on the pocket book and is easy to maintain!

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