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BB72CHEVKT · 05-14-2013, 03:00 PM

I probably should have chose a different category but it seemed to fit best since I still have some work to be done.

**70cst** · 05-14-2013, 10:30 PM

That is one

BB72CHEVKT · 06-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Got a few goodies for the burb. I picked up a set of 5" drop springs for the rear and a old skool Kenwood KRC 5001 shaft style stereo 50 watts x4. I hope these spring with the 2" block bring the rear a little closer to the ground. The springs that are on there were bought new but second hand I am still not convinced they were a 4" spring. I should be good since we notched the rear. Since it is my daily I got to find time to get them swapped when we aren't at the lake.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-28-2013, 01:36 PM

The burb has been in the shop the last few days and we have solved the vibration in the drive line. The shop that installed the 700r4 and had the driveshaft cut down shortened it too much. We lengthened the front drive shaft an inch and also installed 4 degree shims to correct pinion angle. They changed the spider and axel gears and the right side axel and bearing. I also determined I already have 3.73's. The place that did the initial work told me I had 2.8??? some thing and I thought that is why sometime the 700r4 is hunting for a gear from 3rd to 4th sometimes. So I will get with the guy who rebuilt the tranny and see what he can do about that. I still haven't installed the new rear spings or radio but am super happy that my vibration is gone. I took it to my old driveline shop in Dallas and drove it about a hundred miles to get back to work with no problems.

**lolife99** · 06-28-2013, 01:51 PM

Isn't installing the new rear springs (and 2" lowering blocks),... going to affect the 4 degree pinion shim you just put in?
And possibly the driveshaft total length?

BB72CHEVKT · 06-28-2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Isn't installing the new rear springs (and 2" lowering blocks),... going to affect the 4 degree pinion shim you just put in?
And possibly the driveshaft total length?

I have thought about and I am not smart enough to know if it will mess things up. If they mess things up I will change it back.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-10-2014, 12:49 PM

I thought I would post a picture of the new motor install. I was at a local car show that was giving away 3 crate motors to participants. The car show was a chairity event for a local fire firefighter who had been badly injured in a fire. I did not win the drawing for a motor but one of the gentlemen who did gave it back to the show and had them auction it off and give the proceeds to the fire firefighter. I bid on the GM 260HP crate engine and was the winner at $1050 including the engine stand. I then sold the motor that was in the truck along with the intake, distributor, balncer,water pump, and fuel pump along with all the stainless fasteners. I updated those parts along with new motor mounts and a fresh coat of Por 15 on the manifolds. I am still in the break in period but it runs great. It really doesn't run any different than the old motor just a little smoother and hopefully doesn't burn oil like the old one.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-10-2014, 01:00 PM

Nice looking motor..nice gesture by that guy and nice that you got it at reasonable price and the money goes to a good cause....hope the firefighter is doing well

Average Joe · 06-10-2014, 09:54 PM

Motor looks great! What a great deal for you and the injured firefighter.

BB72CHEVKT · 07-23-2014, 12:39 PM

I just hit the 20k mile mark since getting her back on the road last year.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-23-2014, 12:45 PM

Awesome. ....congrats are in order

Average Joe · 07-27-2014, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I just hit the 20k mile mark since getting her back on the road last year.

20k in one year! Thats twice what momma puts on the mini van and 4x as many miles as I drive mine. Good for you. So I guess you got all the "bugs" worked out?

BB72CHEVKT · 07-28-2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Joe

20k in one year! Thats twice what momma puts on the mini van and 4x as many miles as I drive mine. Good for you. So I guess you got all the "bugs" worked out?

I drive her 40 miles plus a day so it adds up quick. I currently have a valve cover leak from the new motor install but that is about it right now.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-15-2015, 04:07 PM

I took a few pics of Trixie yesterday.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-15-2015, 04:16 PM

She's looking great

bowtieguy79 · 09-15-2015, 11:33 PM

Looking good!!

**Advanced Design** · 09-17-2015, 06:49 PM

Nice pictures and a good looking Burb! Cool location.

BB72CHEVKT · 12-07-2015, 04:22 PM

I picked up a little hardware at Turkey Drag. There were 610 entries.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-07-2015, 05:31 PM

Awesome, your truck looks great and deserves it

BB72CHEVKT · 12-07-2015, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Awesome, your truck looks great and deserves it

Thank you. I was really surprised. I put the seat out of my Highlander in it right before the show and I really like it. I just got a full size second row seat and I am going to get them both redone in the Highlander fabric and probably put this one back in the truck. The foam on this one is like new and feels great compared to the POS that was in there.

**LockDoc** · 12-07-2015, 07:20 PM

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Good deal! Glad you got some recognition for your hard work....

LockDoc

BB72CHEVKT · 12-17-2015, 12:48 PM

ISO 71-72 original paint dark olive front clip. Yes it sucks bad.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-17-2015, 01:27 PM

What happened?

BB72CHEVKT · 12-17-2015, 01:37 PM

I rear ended some one. The was an crazy driver that myself and the guy I hit were keeping an eye on and I took my eyes off the traffic in front of my for too long and BAM.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-17-2015, 01:51 PM

You're right, that does suck. Hopefully there's no frame damage.

05-14-2013, 03:00 PM	#126
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05-14-2013, 10:30 PM	#127
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06-13-2013, 10:34 PM	#128
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. Got a few goodies for the burb. I picked up a set of 5" drop springs for the rear and a old skool Kenwood KRC 5001 shaft style stereo 50 watts x4. I hope these spring with the 2" block bring the rear a little closer to the ground. The springs that are on there were bought new but second hand I am still not convinced they were a 4" spring. I should be good since we notched the rear. Since it is my daily I got to find time to get them swapped when we aren't at the lake. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-28-2013, 01:36 PM	#129
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. The burb has been in the shop the last few days and we have solved the vibration in the drive line. The shop that installed the 700r4 and had the driveshaft cut down shortened it too much. We lengthened the front drive shaft an inch and also installed 4 degree shims to correct pinion angle. They changed the spider and axel gears and the right side axel and bearing. I also determined I already have 3.73's. The place that did the initial work told me I had 2.8??? some thing and I thought that is why sometime the 700r4 is hunting for a gear from 3rd to 4th sometimes. So I will get with the guy who rebuilt the tranny and see what he can do about that. I still haven't installed the new rear spings or radio but am super happy that my vibration is gone. I took it to my old driveline shop in Dallas and drove it about a hundred miles to get back to work with no problems. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 06-28-2013 at 01:39 PM. Reason: correct info

06-28-2013, 01:51 PM	#130
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: She is back. Isn't installing the new rear springs (and 2" lowering blocks),... going to affect the 4 degree pinion shim you just put in? And possibly the driveshaft total length? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-10-2014, 12:49 PM	#132
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. I thought I would post a picture of the new motor install. I was at a local car show that was giving away 3 crate motors to participants. The car show was a chairity event for a local fire firefighter who had been badly injured in a fire. I did not win the drawing for a motor but one of the gentlemen who did gave it back to the show and had them auction it off and give the proceeds to the fire firefighter. I bid on the GM 260HP crate engine and was the winner at $1050 including the engine stand. I then sold the motor that was in the truck along with the intake, distributor, balncer,water pump, and fuel pump along with all the stainless fasteners. I updated those parts along with new motor mounts and a fresh coat of Por 15 on the manifolds. I am still in the break in period but it runs great. It really doesn't run any different than the old motor just a little smoother and hopefully doesn't burn oil like the old one. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-10-2014, 01:00 PM	#133
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: She is back. Nice looking motor..nice gesture by that guy and nice that you got it at reasonable price and the money goes to a good cause....hope the firefighter is doing well __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-10-2014, 09:54 PM	#134
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07-23-2014, 12:39 PM	#135
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. I just hit the 20k mile mark since getting her back on the road last year. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-23-2014, 12:45 PM	#136
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: She is back. Awesome. ....congrats are in order __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-15-2015, 04:07 PM	#139
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. I took a few pics of Trixie yesterday. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

09-15-2015, 04:16 PM	#140
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09-15-2015, 11:33 PM	#141
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09-17-2015, 06:49 PM	#142
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12-07-2015, 04:22 PM	#143
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12-07-2015, 05:31 PM	#144
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: She is back. Awesome, your truck looks great and deserves it __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-07-2015, 07:20 PM	#146
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12-17-2015, 12:48 PM	#147
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. ISO 71-72 original paint dark olive front clip. Yes it sucks bad. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-17-2015, 01:27 PM	#148
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12-17-2015, 01:37 PM	#149
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: She is back. I rear ended some one. The was an crazy driver that myself and the guy I hit were keeping an eye on and I took my eyes off the traffic in front of my for too long and BAM. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-17-2015, 01:51 PM	#150
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