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k5kev · 01-10-2010, 02:23 PM

Well,....I'm still trying to keep this project going. I got the 2 rear seats re-done. Decided to go non-factory matching with the black armrests (with the parchment seat covers). Wasn't real happy with how the white, off-white, parchment, etc. colors were matching up between the seat covers, door panels, and seat belts, vinyl paints available, etc. Too may shades of white. Going to finish off the interior with black carpet, black seat belts, and off white door panels and headliner,....hope it all work out and looks decent.

k5kev · 01-10-2010, 02:31 PM

My painter finally got off his a$$ and shot a few coats on the inside. Looks pretty good, a little touch up is needed on the wheel wells and kick panels. Going to have him roll-on the paint over the plywood to get good coverage. With any luck he is bolting and lining up the front end soon and gets this thing done in the next several months.

884x4Sub · 01-10-2010, 04:13 PM

nice build.....love 4x4 Sub's

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-14-2010, 03:47 AM

how do you shift it into 4x4? I don't see the hole for the transfer case shifter in your high hump. Trevor

k5kev · 01-15-2010, 12:28 PM

Haven't cut the hole yet in the high hump. Since I moved the motor and trans around I wanna get this thing home and do some measuring before I cut it.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-15-2010, 01:30 PM

That's what I thought you were probably doing. The color should pop the burb. Congrats on one step further. Trevor

phx 4x4 · 01-15-2010, 04:12 PM

man this thing is sweet

DBear · 03-08-2010, 12:11 AM

Damn, that is one bad ass Burb!

k5kev · 03-14-2010, 12:49 PM

More painting progress this past week. I might actually get this thing back in the next month or 2.

1956cameo · 03-14-2010, 07:58 PM

The burb is really coming together nicely!

k5kev · 05-09-2010, 12:32 PM

.........Still "another month or 2", but some more progress. Fenders and doors are jambed ready to be bolted on and aligned. Hood is ready for primer.

indyrenegade4x4 · 06-07-2010, 09:29 PM

Love the old burbs. I had one that was 2 wd drive never got to work on it. Had to cut it loose to buy house.

k5kev · 08-21-2010, 04:38 PM

My body man is making some progress on the front end. Geeze is wish he was done already!! Hopefully will have the burb home soon.

1985-GMC · 08-22-2010, 12:39 AM

Very nice burb! I would love to build one like that some day!

k5kev · 10-09-2010, 06:50 PM

Barn door conversion now in the works...........

Notice I (my body man) changed the bottom door sill to the correct barn door type.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 04:46 PM

Very nice burban build! I love it. I bet you can't wait for the day you can atleast fire that bad boy up! Good luck getting it out of paint prison man! On edit, I was wondering where you got the out put shaft flange for the NP205?

k5kev · 10-20-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice burban build! I love it. I bet you can't wait for the day you can atleast fire that bad boy up! Good luck getting it out of paint prison man! On edit, I was wondering where you got the out put shaft flange for the NP205?

Thanks for the moral support on paint prison.........still a month or 2 away!

If I remember correctly I purchased the 205 flange from Tom Woods Custom Driveshaft. You can google and find them. It was while ago when I got it. I think a lot of other places sell 'em now.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2010, 02:51 PM

Thanks! I'm going to try and find one for my Longhorn so I can go with the 1410 or 1430 style U-joints. The puny stockers aren't going to last to long.

swamp rat · 10-22-2010, 11:02 PM

I love the build as welll and i was supprised how much the frame and rear crossmember looked just like my 3/4T 4X4 at the tank location, Untill i reread the thread and realised it was a truck frame LOL! It looks aside from the filler location i could have had a 37 gallon tank too. I just got my 18G tank mounted..

Looking at your build left me wondering how your going to route the filler to the tank as it looks like it may be in the fenderwell area? I think the stock tank filler was rearward if i'm not mistaken. is the tank filler in the same location as stock? Just a little curious cause if my 18G tank starts to tell me to run to the gas station too often i'll be wanting a bigger tank..

k5kev · 10-24-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

I love the build as welll and i was supprised how much the frame and rear crossmember looked just like my 3/4T 4X4 at the tank location, Untill i reread the thread and realised it was a truck frame LOL! It looks aside from the filler location i could have had a 37 gallon tank too. I just got my 18G tank mounted..

Looking at your build left me wondering how your going to route the filler to the tank as it looks like it may be in the fenderwell area? I think the stock tank filler was rearward if i'm not mistaken. is the tank filler in the same location as stock? Just a little curious cause if my 18G tank starts to tell me to run to the gas station too often i'll be wanting a bigger tank..

The tank is in the stock location, but your are right the original filler tube is more rearward copared to this aftermarket tank. I'm hopeful I can snake some gas hose over to mine and keep the stock filler location.

y5mgisi · 10-29-2010, 03:39 PM

I so cant wait to see this thing on the road! Looks incredible so far!

k5kev · 12-31-2010, 12:03 PM

Getting very close to coming home!!!!!

y5mgisi · 12-31-2010, 09:42 PM

Thank goodness! I was beginning to fear that this project had died!

1985-GMC · 12-31-2010, 10:03 PM

It's looking awesome!

k5kev · 02-12-2011, 04:49 PM

Went by the body shop this morning, and getting ohhh so close. Pretty much down to touching up the nicks around the doors and hood. Outer grill is on permanently now and lined up decent. Glass installer should be by this week to get the fixed pieces in. Hope to have it back in my garage in a couple weeks (man I've been thinking and saying that for quite a while now!).

A few pics:

01-10-2010, 02:23 PM	#51
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Well,....I'm still trying to keep this project going. I got the 2 rear seats re-done. Decided to go non-factory matching with the black armrests (with the parchment seat covers). Wasn't real happy with how the white, off-white, parchment, etc. colors were matching up between the seat covers, door panels, and seat belts, vinyl paints available, etc. Too may shades of white. Going to finish off the interior with black carpet, black seat belts, and off white door panels and headliner,....hope it all work out and looks decent. Attached Images

01-10-2010, 02:31 PM	#52
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban My painter finally got off his a$$ and shot a few coats on the inside. Looks pretty good, a little touch up is needed on the wheel wells and kick panels. Going to have him roll-on the paint over the plywood to get good coverage. With any luck he is bolting and lining up the front end soon and gets this thing done in the next several months. Attached Images

01-10-2010, 04:13 PM	#53
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban nice build.....love 4x4 Sub's __________________ doug

01-14-2010, 03:47 AM	#54
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban how do you shift it into 4x4? I don't see the hole for the transfer case shifter in your high hump. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-15-2010, 12:28 PM	#55
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Haven't cut the hole yet in the high hump. Since I moved the motor and trans around I wanna get this thing home and do some measuring before I cut it.

01-15-2010, 01:30 PM	#56
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban That's what I thought you were probably doing. The color should pop the burb. Congrats on one step further. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-15-2010, 04:12 PM	#57
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban man this thing is sweet __________________ Built not Bought

03-08-2010, 12:11 AM	#58
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 861	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Damn, that is one bad ass Burb!

03-14-2010, 12:49 PM	#59
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban More painting progress this past week. I might actually get this thing back in the next month or 2. Attached Images

03-14-2010, 07:58 PM	#60
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban The burb is really coming together nicely! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

05-09-2010, 12:32 PM	#61
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban .........Still "another month or 2", but some more progress. Fenders and doors are jambed ready to be bolted on and aligned. Hood is ready for primer. Attached Images

06-07-2010, 09:29 PM	#62
indyrenegade4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sharpsville, indiana Posts: 122	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Love the old burbs. I had one that was 2 wd drive never got to work on it. Had to cut it loose to buy house.

08-21-2010, 04:38 PM	#63
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban My body man is making some progress on the front end. Geeze is wish he was done already!! Hopefully will have the burb home soon. Attached Images

08-22-2010, 12:39 AM	#64
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Very nice burb! I would love to build one like that some day! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-09-2010, 06:50 PM	#65
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Barn door conversion now in the works........... Notice I (my body man) changed the bottom door sill to the correct barn door type. Attached Images



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10-19-2010, 04:46 PM	#66
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Very nice burban build! I love it. I bet you can't wait for the day you can atleast fire that bad boy up! Good luck getting it out of paint prison man! On edit, I was wondering where you got the out put shaft flange for the NP205? __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 10-19-2010 at 04:47 PM.

10-20-2010, 02:51 PM	#68
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Thanks! I'm going to try and find one for my Longhorn so I can go with the 1410 or 1430 style U-joints. The puny stockers aren't going to last to long. __________________ 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.*

10-22-2010, 11:02 PM	#69
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban I love the build as welll and i was supprised how much the frame and rear crossmember looked just like my 3/4T 4X4 at the tank location, Untill i reread the thread and realised it was a truck frame LOL! It looks aside from the filler location i could have had a 37 gallon tank too. I just got my 18G tank mounted.. Looking at your build left me wondering how your going to route the filler to the tank as it looks like it may be in the fenderwell area? I think the stock tank filler was rearward if i'm not mistaken. is the tank filler in the same location as stock? Just a little curious cause if my 18G tank starts to tell me to run to the gas station too often i'll be wanting a bigger tank.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's Last edited by swamp rat; 10-22-2010 at 11:08 PM.

10-29-2010, 03:39 PM	#71
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban I so cant wait to see this thing on the road! Looks incredible so far!

12-31-2010, 12:03 PM	#72
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Getting very close to coming home!!!!! Attached Images

12-31-2010, 09:42 PM	#73
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Thank goodness! I was beginning to fear that this project had died!

12-31-2010, 10:03 PM	#74
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban It's looking awesome! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-12-2011, 04:49 PM	#75
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Went by the body shop this morning, and getting ohhh so close. Pretty much down to touching up the nicks around the doors and hood. Outer grill is on permanently now and lined up decent. Glass installer should be by this week to get the fixed pieces in. Hope to have it back in my garage in a couple weeks (man I've been thinking and saying that for quite a while now!). A few pics: Attached Images

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