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**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rob32472

That looks sweet! and you are making good progress!

Thanks I am working 4 10hr days now so its only weekends that I can work on it.

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Your son did a great job on the Video and I think he used every transition on the mixing board as well! I wish I had half the patience that takes.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

He didnt miss any transistions. He is going to be updating it soon.

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

I believe your belt routing is incorrect. If that's a stock GM serpentine, which it looks like it is, the belt should go around the water pump between the crank pulley and the PS pulley, not between the alt and the PS pulley. Hope that helps!

Thanks. It sure looks like the belt was too close together near the tensioner.

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Very nice build.

Thanks

Any new updates?

Yes I am going to update now.

**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 09:03 PM

Well I have some progress to show. I got the front airbags all drilled and installed. I have been waiting for 2 months for conversion drop spindles from ECE and I still havent heard from them. I had to put the 3/4 ton spindles back on so I can continue. I bought the repo inner fenders and sent them and the radiator support to the paint shop for black paint and clear. They turned out awsome. I got the master cylinder, booster and all the brackets painted and installed. I want to get as much done in the engine compartment so I dont have to work over painted fenders. I saved all my bolts and brackets in ziplock bags and labeled them. Now I havent got a clue how it goes back together. I park my 71 Cheyenne in the garage and use that as a guide. I ordered all new front end bolts so I wouldnt have to mess with the old rusty ones.

George

**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 09:14 PM

I also got the brake pedal assembly and the parking brake pedal all painted and installed. I sent out the 3 door catches, the hood hinges and the hood latch for chrome powdercoating and they came back real nice. That was $80 bucks. I got the inners all bolted up to the fenders. The gloss black is like a mirror. Got the radiator support all bolted up and the fenders installed. It took some work to get everything close. I had to trim some holes to get it close. I bought a new Goodmark cowl hood and bolted it on. A few more hours and the alignment wasnt too bad. The radiator support cushions were too high and the tops of the fenders were pinching on the doors so out they came. I had to shim about 1/2 the height of the cushions.

**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 09:17 PM

Some more pics

**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 09:26 PM

The pics of the engine compartment dont look as good as in person. Too bad the 16 inch wheels are back on. I twined the front airbags together so I could inflate them. If I let the air out the tires will go through the inners. We got the tailgate on and the back hatch. Loaded up the burb on the car trailer and brought it to the bodyshop for PAINT!!!!!. I was thinking ghost flames but I couldnt make up my mind and I dont want to buy bodyside trim so its going to be Vista Blue pearl with a silver roof. That should go with the grey interior I guess. Too late now so no regrets!

**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 09:29 PM

More pictures

**gemiii** · 02-22-2010, 09:33 PM

And a few more. They are supposed to work on it this week so I will get some pics there.

Average Joe · 03-07-2010, 01:35 AM

Lookin' good! Any updates???

**wancosc356** · 03-07-2010, 02:30 AM

^^^Agreed!

Now lets see some pics of it all painted and purdy!

**gemiii** · 03-28-2010, 06:04 PM

5 weeks at the body shop and not much progress other to say it takes up a lot of space. LOL No $%#&!!

George

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-29-2010, 07:39 AM

Cant wait to see paint on her...

**lks dcvn** · 03-30-2010, 04:12 PM

Just found this thread - nice dismantle and then rebuild on this thing.

I think the before/after shot when you are done will be inspirational.

Nice work!

**67cheby** · 03-30-2010, 06:29 PM

thought you might like to see pics of one i built, it looks like yours is about the same color

**gemiii** · 05-10-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

thought you might like to see pics of one i built, it looks like yours is about the same color

That sure looks like a nice burb there. I thought about ghost flames. It took 4 months at the body shop but its finally painted.

**gemiii** · 05-10-2010, 05:32 PM

Well here are some pics of some progress at the body shop. I have had plenty of time to change my mind on the paint scheme and this is where we ended. These first ones are with a cell phone.

George

**67cheby** · 05-10-2010, 05:33 PM

cant wait to see the pics

**67cheby** · 05-10-2010, 05:34 PM

wow that was quick

**gemiii** · 05-10-2010, 05:36 PM

Some more

**gemiii** · 05-10-2010, 05:38 PM

Getting closer

**gemiii** · 05-10-2010, 05:45 PM

Its pretty straight. There is a small wave it the 3rd door but thats all I see. Some 1500 wetsanding and its going to look awesome. It should be coming home tomorrow. Ill try to get some in the sun pics tomorrow. I need some wheels real quick!!!

**67cheby** · 05-10-2010, 05:49 PM

WOW . looks amazing

Burb · 05-10-2010, 06:27 PM

Fantastic job

68_2_H8 · 05-10-2010, 08:29 PM

awesome work! Man you have the drive/motivation I want! LOL Looks awesome!

tcb-1 · 05-10-2010, 08:36 PM

absolutely beeeeeeeautiful!!

capev86 · 05-10-2010, 10:09 PM

i would have skipped the c-notch and kept it 3/4 ton. but the body work is beautiful and so is the paint job. maybe i should have you restore my 72 burb in a few years. my truck looks like yours did (but with a lot less rust). what did you do with the tripod mirrors? i'll take them off your hands if you still have them. i need something better than sport mirrors for trailer towing (and the simple act of backing up, parallel parking, etc). you aren't too far away too. any chance you get up this way for car shows? there is a vintage truck show in barrington nh every fall and also one at owls head transportation museum in mid july as well as bonny eagle car this coming sunday (may 16th) in buxton. you will have to bring your truck up this way some time!

02-22-2010, 09:03 PM	#77
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Well I have some progress to show. I got the front airbags all drilled and installed. I have been waiting for 2 months for conversion drop spindles from ECE and I still havent heard from them. I had to put the 3/4 ton spindles back on so I can continue. I bought the repo inner fenders and sent them and the radiator support to the paint shop for black paint and clear. They turned out awsome. I got the master cylinder, booster and all the brackets painted and installed. I want to get as much done in the engine compartment so I dont have to work over painted fenders. I saved all my bolts and brackets in ziplock bags and labeled them. Now I havent got a clue how it goes back together. I park my 71 Cheyenne in the garage and use that as a guide. I ordered all new front end bolts so I wouldnt have to mess with the old rusty ones. George Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

02-22-2010, 09:14 PM	#78
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" I also got the brake pedal assembly and the parking brake pedal all painted and installed. I sent out the 3 door catches, the hood hinges and the hood latch for chrome powdercoating and they came back real nice. That was $80 bucks. I got the inners all bolted up to the fenders. The gloss black is like a mirror. Got the radiator support all bolted up and the fenders installed. It took some work to get everything close. I had to trim some holes to get it close. I bought a new Goodmark cowl hood and bolted it on. A few more hours and the alignment wasnt too bad. The radiator support cushions were too high and the tops of the fenders were pinching on the doors so out they came. I had to shim about 1/2 the height of the cushions. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

02-22-2010, 09:17 PM	#79
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Some more pics Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

02-22-2010, 09:26 PM	#80
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" The pics of the engine compartment dont look as good as in person. Too bad the 16 inch wheels are back on. I twined the front airbags together so I could inflate them. If I let the air out the tires will go through the inners. We got the tailgate on and the back hatch. Loaded up the burb on the car trailer and brought it to the bodyshop for PAINT!!!!!. I was thinking ghost flames but I couldnt make up my mind and I dont want to buy bodyside trim so its going to be Vista Blue pearl with a silver roof. That should go with the grey interior I guess. Too late now so no regrets! Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

02-22-2010, 09:29 PM	#81
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" More pictures Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

02-22-2010, 09:33 PM	#82
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" And a few more. They are supposed to work on it this week so I will get some pics there. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

03-07-2010, 01:35 AM	#83
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Lookin' good! Any updates??? __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

03-07-2010, 02:30 AM	#84
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" ^^^Agreed! Now lets see some pics of it all painted and purdy! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

03-28-2010, 06:04 PM	#85
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" 5 weeks at the body shop and not much progress other to say it takes up a lot of space. LOL No $%#&!! George __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

03-29-2010, 07:39 AM	#86
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Cant wait to see paint on her... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-30-2010, 04:12 PM	#87
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Just found this thread - nice dismantle and then rebuild on this thing. I think the before/after shot when you are done will be inspirational. Nice work!

03-30-2010, 06:29 PM	#88
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" thought you might like to see pics of one i built, it looks like yours is about the same color Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172 Last edited by 67cheby; 03-30-2010 at 06:30 PM.

05-10-2010, 05:32 PM	#90
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Well here are some pics of some progress at the body shop. I have had plenty of time to change my mind on the paint scheme and this is where we ended. These first ones are with a cell phone. George Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

05-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#91
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" cant wait to see the pics __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-10-2010, 05:34 PM	#92
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" wow that was quick __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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05-10-2010, 05:36 PM	#93
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Some more Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

05-10-2010, 05:38 PM	#94
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Getting closer Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

05-10-2010, 05:45 PM	#95
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Its pretty straight. There is a small wave it the 3rd door but thats all I see. Some 1500 wetsanding and its going to look awesome. It should be coming home tomorrow. Ill try to get some in the sun pics tomorrow. I need some wheels real quick!!! Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

05-10-2010, 05:49 PM	#96
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" WOW . looks amazing __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-10-2010, 06:27 PM	#97
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Fantastic job __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

05-10-2010, 08:29 PM	#98
68_2_H8 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Sanford, Florida Posts: 42	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" awesome work! Man you have the drive/motivation I want! LOL Looks awesome!

05-10-2010, 08:36 PM	#99
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" absolutely beeeeeeeautiful!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

05-10-2010, 10:09 PM	#100
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" i would have skipped the c-notch and kept it 3/4 ton. but the body work is beautiful and so is the paint job. maybe i should have you restore my 72 burb in a few years. my truck looks like yours did (but with a lot less rust). what did you do with the tripod mirrors? i'll take them off your hands if you still have them. i need something better than sport mirrors for trailer towing (and the simple act of backing up, parallel parking, etc). you aren't too far away too. any chance you get up this way for car shows? there is a vintage truck show in barrington nh every fall and also one at owls head transportation museum in mid july as well as bonny eagle car this coming sunday (may 16th) in buxton. you will have to bring your truck up this way some time!

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