Some more pics. Going to hit it with a little sand tomorrow, throw some DP primer on it then back on the new chassis. Here's a picture of the old chasiss, it's looking a little lonely, :hm: .

Looking Good.:metal:

RJ22...:)

so if this one is donkey,,does that make the burb,,shrek?????? sure looks good,,your getting alot done...

I like that combo idea....Shrek and Donkey :haha:

Guess the 48/52 can be the cat....I forgot the name :D

you shure are a talented craftsman! great job!

so if this one is donkey,,does that make the burb,,shrek?????? sure looks good,,your getting alot done...

:lol:

I like that combo idea....Shrek and Donkey :haha:

Guess the 48/52 can be the cat....I forgot the name :D

Puss N Boots, I think... :)

you shure are a talented craftsman! great job!

Thanks! I've got more done on "Donkey" in a shorter amount of time than any of my projects. I really can't wait to drive it!

("Guess the 48/52 can be the cat....I forgot the name ")
Puss N Boots is the name of the cat. voiced by Antonio Banderas.

Almost have the cab sandblasted. Should have it done by tomorrow if it doesn't rain. Throw some primer on and back on the chassis until I'm ready to finish it.

That cab is so perfectly done!

That cab is so perfectly done!

I plan on making a few changes but not many, ;) .

It's black again!!!!!

I can't remember the last time I saw a dash that wasn't all hacked up around the radio or holes where misc. items were attached to the dash over the years! Looking good. What color are you thinking of going with for the exterior? At this pace, you will have it and the 'burb ready for Cruisin' the Coast!

Later Rob!
Dean

I can't remember the last time I saw a dash that wasn't all hacked up around the radio or holes where misc. items were attached to the dash over the years! Looking good. What color are you thinking of going with for the exterior? At this pace, you will have it and the 'burb ready for Cruisin' the Coast!

Later Rob!
Dean

Thanks Dean. The dash and firewall are pretty incredible. It's got some bumps and bruises elsewhere and a little rot in the floors, but it has less rust issues than the Burb did. As far as being ready by Cruzin the Coast, :rolleyes: , maybe next year. I'm leaving for NM the first week of August, so progress will come to a screeching halt for a while, :( . But, I will have them both at a good stopping place.

R

Renamed like you wanted. Whatcha doin' in NM?

Renamed like you wanted. Whatcha doin' in NM?

Thanks for updating the thread Krue. I'm going to be the Commanding Officer of the Albuquerque Navy Reserve Center.

Rob, That is on its way to being one very cool ride! I can't wait to see the finished product. Quick question, Why didn't you use the original frame and cut it down? By the way, good luck on the move. Lane

Rob, That is on its way to being one very cool ride! I can't wait to see the finished product. Quick question, Why didn't you use the original frame and cut it down? By the way, good luck on the move. Lane

Thanks Lane. The original frame was a long wheel base 3/4 ton frame that had already been stretched under the cab (the frame was cut in half and 33" were added in). This seemed like the strongest way to do it, only one 45 degree cut on each side and it's already set up for a 6 1/2' bed.

cool

I've been working with Stan at ECE on a bolt in crossmember for the 4L60E to go along with their 5.3 motor mounts. Here's the first proto-type. It uses factory mounting holes and the 4L60E one stud rubber mount. Hopefully Stan can get the headers figured out with Sanderson and then they will be able to sell a 5.3/4L60E install kit, :metal: .

cab looks nice all flat black, do you know what the finial color will be?

Hey Rob you want to come motavate me to build my truck.....lol love the work can't wait to see it finshed....

Eric

cab looks nice all flat black, do you know what the finial color will be?

I haven't quite decided. I'm pretty sure it will be a two tone, with the top of the cab white and some other color. Considering a dark green with no metal flake in it.

Hey Rob you want to come motivate me to build my truck.....lol love the work can't wait to see it finshed....

Eric

Thanks Eric. I try to do a little something every day, even if it's just sitting and staring at it, :D.

R

Rob,
looking good. I need to come by and see progress. If it ever stops raining for more than a few hours.

Looks good rob keep up the good work..

This is such a cool build. You do some great work.

I might have missed it but what did you blast the cab with?

Thanks for the props guys. Mike, it was blasted with plastic media to remove the paint. Then we sand blasted the metal to etch it before priming it with epoxy primer.

Got some bling from a couple of board members, :metal: .

Man those are some good lookin gages! Vary Tasteful.

Keep up the good work! Sure enjoy your posts!

You plan on actually making the bed look like that? I would I think it looks awesome.. im gonna be following carefully.

Man those are some good lookin gages! Vary Tasteful.

Keep up the good work! Sure enjoy your posts!

Thanks!


You plan on actually making the bed look like that? I would I think it looks awesome.. im gonna be following carefully.

I'm not sure if I will do that or just put on a stock SWB.

Good news! We must have measured correctly when building the frame, because the cab mounting holes lined up when we mated the cab to the new chassis. I can't believe how low it already is, :metal: . I didn't think it would sit this low until it was all bolted back together, :D.

gonna be a great lookin truck

Here's some more pictures with the radiator and core support bolted on. I think I'm going to be able to run the 5.3 mechanical fan and the 67-72 V8 factory fan shroud. :metal:

wow...very nice..

nice

Just to give you an idea of how low it already is: :D

thats going to be kool ride keep me up on that!!:metal:

thats going to be kool ride keep me up on that!!:metal:

Since it's still in FL, and I'm in NM, about all I can do is buy parts.

Have you thought about straightening out the top of the B-Pillars and running Burb front doors? I like that look. Like that well known tan/white one...

Have you thought about straightening out the top of the B-Pillars and running Burb front doors? I like that look. Like that well known tan/white one...

That's on the list, :D.

Good man! :cool:

That's on the list, :D.

I was wondering as well, that's gonna look great!

Hart, Donkey is going to be so cool!

Had to see it again!

Here's some more teaser pics.....

Picked up some cool seats for the beast:

Nice Seats, Should look Good with your Color Combo of the Green & White.........

Rick

teaser pics....wheres my centerfold? haha

Picked up some cool seats for the beast:

Very nice! I'm torn between those and two rows of buddy buckets...

Picked up some cool seats for the beast:

Looks like my seats for my crewcab truck, just different color and I have cloth.

Nice seats. What year of truck did they come from and what color are they? I need to get some for my 'burb. Do you know if they make a 3rd row that would match?

Very nice! I'm torn between those and two rows of buddy buckets...

I thought about doing that but I got a good deal on these so I went ahead and got them.

Looks like my seats for my crewcab truck, just different color and I have cloth.

Identical and I would like to thank you & Kevin for the "how to install info" in your CrewCab thread!:metal: Should I send you some $$$$???!!!! :lol: Maybe I can even talk ROKCRWLN into making me some of those "patented" brackets,:D.

Nice seats. What year of truck did they come from and what color are they? I need to get some for my 'burb. Do you know if they make a 3rd row that would match?

1999 or newer. You'll probably want to get the complete set of seats out of a Tahoe or Suburban.

Nice Seats, Should look Good with your Color Combo of the Green & White.........

Rick

That's kinda what I was thinking, :) (or maybe all black......

Man Hart Rod, somehow I missed this build. This things going to be really cool, just the way GM should have built them. Your hard work looks like it's pay off!

Now that I have the kid I just might have to build one for my self. Not sure on what year to do, thinking about the 63-66:confused:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Now that I have the kid I just might have to build one for my self. Not sure on what year to do, thinking about the 63-66:confused:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Looks like you've just purchased the perfect donor, :D.

Looks like you've just purchased the perfect donor, :D.

Nope that is now going to be the wife's truck! I would start with a burb but then it may also end up being a 4dr tahoe if I start that way.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here's a nice start:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/503351921.html

Just trying to feed your habit, :D.

r

more parts.....:D

Have you thought about straightening out the top of the B-Pillars and running Burb front doors? I like that look. Like that well known tan/white one...

hey ff or hr...what do you guys mean by this statement???

hey ff or hr...what do you guys mean by this statement???

This....I've got a set of suburban door frames to make the change.

well get it done...then think about it and lmk!;):lol:

well get it done...then think about it and lmk!;):lol:

Photo shopping is a lot quicker, :). Plus, I need to get the suburban back together, :D.

Here's some more teaser pics.....

Rob,

Who made the fuel cell for you? I'm ready to get my project back on line and need one. BTW, your projects are looking great. Nice work!

Greg

Rob,

Who made the fuel cell for you? I'm ready to get my project back on line and need one. BTW, your projects are looking great. Nice work!

Greg

Boardmember Fuel Cell Guy (FCG). Just shoot him a PM.

R/

That will be sweet with the 'Burb doors. :metal:

Here's a nice start:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/503351921.html

Just trying to feed your habit, :D.

r

That's a beautiful piece man! If only I could get it... :waah:

Some pictures of the new seats sitting in the cab....

dang, that beast is coming along nicely....

They look right at home in there. Very Nice Rob!!

Those are some sweeeeet seats. I still have to find me a set.:metal:

I like the seats.... so, you might redo them???

I like the seats.... so, you might redo them???

More than likely. It will just depend on what color combo I go with. I still haven't decided that yet. The ony thing I know for sure is I want the top white.

Man, that thing is turning out real perty. Keep up this pace and you can drive that to the next wingding in Puckett.

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Looking good, I am glad you are going to swap to the burb doors it will look more factory then. How did the rear seat mount go for you or have you built them yet?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Looking good, I am glad you are going to swap to the burb doors it will look more factory then. How did the rear seat mount go for you or have you built them yet?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Nah, just stuck them in there. I won't be doing much with this until I finish the Suburban.

Nah, just stuck them in there. I won't be doing much with this until I finish the Suburban.Yeh like that will ever happen. Your worse then me, atleast I live in the same state as my projects:lol: Have you figured out a way to invent spare time yet!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.