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SBTork · 08-26-2011, 10:16 PM

Where did you get the rear bag set-up? Is it a ridetech AOL kit?

gearheads78 · 08-26-2011, 11:15 PM

Did I right that you did not notch the frame? I picked up a 78 and I was noticing tonight as I unloaded it off the trailer that if I put the axle on top of the leafs there would be almost no clearance to the frame???

kikkegek · 08-27-2011, 07:52 AM

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oke, thanks, but what I wanted to know, is if he did the A/C lines himself? isnt only possible by special tools because of the refrigerant?

Cherub · 08-27-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Where did you get the rear bag set-up? Is it a ridetech AOL kit?

Yes thats the exact system i got.

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

Did I right that you did not notch the frame? I picked up a 78 and I was noticing tonight as I unloaded it off the trailer that if I put the axle on top of the leafs there would be almost no clearance to the frame????

Initialy i thought the same thing but if your not going to tow anything then you will be alright but if you plan on loading it down then yes you will need a notch. the only down side is that they dont make one specific to the suburban and you will have to make a custom one or modify one to fit. I was going to do one like this.

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Originally Posted by kikkegek

oke, thanks, but what I wanted to know, is if he did the A/C lines himself? isnt only possible by special tools because of the refrigerant?

No i havent ran the lines yet. but i will be getting a shop to do them. My neighbor just got his done and they charged him 65 bucks. so depending on how long the hoses are it should be cheap.

my4by2 · 08-27-2011, 08:32 PM

Man I am digging the 'Burb!!! Looks killer at that height & with those wheels & love how it's so simple & useable too! Keep the pics coming!

kikkegek · 08-28-2011, 08:28 AM

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No i havent ran the lines yet. but i will be getting a shop to do them. My neighbor just got his done and they charged him 65 bucks. so depending on how long the hoses are it should be cheap.

thats what I thought...was hoping for some kind of DIY solution...

nice build man!

SCOTI · 08-31-2011, 09:43 PM

Cherub,

What did you do for the fan set-up now that the WP is rotating in reverse? I started thinking about it today & assume a mech fan from a serp set-up is req'd (which I mat/may-not still have from my swap parts).

Still waiting on my brackets. They should arrive tomorrow according to tracking....

77BBGMC · 08-31-2011, 11:16 PM

I liike it! Pretty impressive to drive a vehicle that old on that long of a road trip with no issues. Nice find!
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Cherub · 09-03-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Cherub,

What did you do for the fan set-up now that the WP is rotating in reverse? I started thinking about it today & assume a mech fan from a serp set-up is req'd (which I mat/may-not still have from my swap parts).

Still waiting on my brackets. They should arrive tomorrow according to tracking....

exactly you have to use a fan from a serp setup of the same year model. Im glad i found that out before i put it into use. My only concern is that it wont move enough air for this 454. We shall see though. Im just waiting to get the 3" exhaust put on before i start driving it again.

SCOTI · 09-03-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

exactly you have to use a fan from a serp setup of the same year model. Im glad i found that out before i put it into use. My only concern is that it wont move enough air for this 454. We shall see though. Im just waiting to get the 3" exhaust put on before i start driving it again.

Yep, I confirmed the fan pitch-direction was different the other night by comparing the OE BBC fan to the SBC/4.6 serp fan. I'm digging around now for info on the biggest fan/clutch combo (searching for something like out of a BBC serp burb/SS454 or similar).

SBTork · 10-07-2011, 05:46 PM

Any updates on the 'burb?

Conundrum · 10-09-2011, 10:59 AM

Man that's a sweet burb!

That's exactly the way I want to put one together, and I agree that that the only change needed from what you've done already is swap out the mirrors. I think the wheel size is dead on man.
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**texassquarebodies** · 10-09-2011, 05:05 PM

The wheel size is perfect!!!! Lookin sweet!!!

Cherub · 10-17-2011, 03:00 PM

no updates as of yet it needs the exhaust ran and it will be drivable again. I stalled out on working on it and been putting money into house projects.

SBTork · 10-18-2011, 12:24 PM

Do you have any detailed pictures of the passenger side rear AOL mount? I am in the middle of installing my ridetech AOL kit on my flipped rear suburban and cannot quite figure it out. I am having clearance issues with the upper bag mount/axle/shock. I see the pictures of the drivers side on yours in this thread and they helped a ton. Any help is greatly appriciated.

Cherub · 10-18-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Do you have any detailed pictures of the passenger side rear AOL mount? I am in the middle of installing my ridetech AOL kit on my flipped rear suburban and cannot quite figure it out. I am having clearance issues with the upper bag mount/axle/shock. I see the pictures of the drivers side on yours in this thread and they helped a ton. Any help is greatly appriciated.

yes i do, but they are on my home PC. Ill post them as soon as i can. I can say that i trimmed lower bag mount so that the shock would not hiton the pass side.

SBTork · 10-18-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

yes i do, but they are on my home PC. Ill post them as soon as i can. I can say that i trimmed lower bag mount so that the shock would not hiton the pass side.

That sounds good, thanks a ton.

I was thinking about grinding a little on the lower bag mount to get it the clear the shock, it's good to confirm that that's what you did too. She's just a little tight on the pass. side

SBTork · 10-22-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

yes i do, but they are on my home PC. Ill post them as soon as i can. I can say that i trimmed lower bag mount so that the shock would not hiton the pass side.

Not meaning to rush, but was curious if you had a chance to get to those pics?

KatFish · 12-04-2011, 10:51 AM

Anything new with the Suburban?
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Cherub · 05-07-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Not meaning to rush, but was curious if you had a chance to get to those pics?

Im really sorry i never got you those pictures

Cherub · 05-07-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KatFish

Anything new with the Suburban?
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Just redid my headliner. It was an easy process found some go-bys on you tube. ill post pics of it later.

kikkegek · 05-07-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

Just redid my headliner. It was an easy process found some go-bys on you tube. ill post pics of it later.

pretty curious about this pics too...

SBTork · 05-07-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

Im really sorry i never got you those pictures

No problem man, I got it all figured out

Cherub · 05-07-2012, 07:46 PM

hahah better late than never i guess.

Im running shock extenders with front shocks on the rear.

also trimmed that plate as you can see from the pics

Cherub · 05-07-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kikkegek

pretty curious about this pics too...

came out pretty good for my first one. I used this video when finding out the process for "headliner Repair". Took me 3 cans of high heat headliner adhesive and 5 yards of foam backed headliner material. All in all about 100 bucks in materials. Eventually when time and money permit ill take the moldings down and hit them with some interior trim paint

08-26-2011, 10:16 PM	#51
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Where did you get the rear bag set-up? Is it a ridetech AOL kit? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-26-2011, 11:15 PM	#52
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Did I right that you did not notch the frame? I picked up a 78 and I was noticing tonight as I unloaded it off the trailer that if I put the axle on top of the leafs there would be almost no clearance to the frame???

08-27-2011, 08:32 PM	#55
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Man I am digging the 'Burb!!! Looks killer at that height & with those wheels & love how it's so simple & useable too! Keep the pics coming! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

08-31-2011, 09:43 PM	#57
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Cherub, What did you do for the fan set-up now that the WP is rotating in reverse? I started thinking about it today & assume a mech fan from a serp set-up is req'd (which I mat/may-not still have from my swap parts). Still waiting on my brackets. They should arrive tomorrow according to tracking.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-31-2011, 11:16 PM	#58
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Cherubs Burban Project I liike it! Pretty impressive to drive a vehicle that old on that long of a road trip with no issues. Nice find! Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2011, 05:46 PM	#61
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Any updates on the 'burb? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD..... Last edited by SBTork; 10-09-2011 at 11:15 AM.

10-09-2011, 10:59 AM	#62
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Man that's a sweet burb! That's exactly the way I want to put one together, and I agree that that the only change needed from what you've done already is swap out the mirrors. I think the wheel size is dead on man. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

10-09-2011, 05:05 PM	#63
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: Cherubs Burban Project The wheel size is perfect!!!! Lookin sweet!!! __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-17-2011, 03:00 PM	#64
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project no updates as of yet it needs the exhaust ran and it will be drivable again. I stalled out on working on it and been putting money into house projects. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

10-18-2011, 12:24 PM	#65
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Do you have any detailed pictures of the passenger side rear AOL mount? I am in the middle of installing my ridetech AOL kit on my flipped rear suburban and cannot quite figure it out. I am having clearance issues with the upper bag mount/axle/shock. I see the pictures of the drivers side on yours in this thread and they helped a ton. Any help is greatly appriciated. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD..... Last edited by SBTork; 10-18-2011 at 12:24 PM. Reason: forgot stuff

12-04-2011, 10:51 AM	#69
KatFish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton/Vass,NC Posts: 53	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Anything new with the Suburban? Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2012, 07:46 PM	#74
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project hahah better late than never i guess. Im running shock extenders with front shocks on the rear. also trimmed that plate as you can see from the pics __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)



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