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unclefreddy · 10-22-2014, 12:36 AM

Deconstruction has begun !

unclefreddy · 10-22-2014, 12:45 AM

Now I have to get up to the Portland area to pick up the frame and bring it back to California. I will get the frame, engine and running gear into place and return it to Oregon where my brother in laws will get the body repaired and painted. That's the plan

Any one going to Portland want to bring back my frame ?????

vectorit · 10-22-2014, 01:16 AM

Awesome! I remember when I started, your pictures are almost identical to mine back in 1997 for me.

What's your plan with the chassis? Paint, or powder coat?

unclefreddy · 10-22-2014, 12:13 PM

I have to get the chassis back home to take out the engine and transmission. I have to fit the Cummins and Allison in the frame. Mount a np205 divorced transfer-case, install springs, mount the dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear and have drive lines made. Then uninstall everything down to the frame, sandblast the frame and have it painted or powder-coated. My neighbor has a powder coat shop, I wonder what he will charge ? I have to pick up this 72 suburban tub here in town for mock up and to cut out some floor panels for my burb.

unclefreddy · 10-22-2014, 12:37 PM

As far as color, I am leaning towards 503 light green ! The wife wants turquoise or some similar color. Trying to find a color that doesn't make the burb to HUGE if you know what I mean ? Chris, you have the nicest looking burb on the planet and I am seriously considering 503 light green please don't be offended if I pick that color.

vectorit · 10-22-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by unclefreddy

As far as color, I am leaning towards 503 light green ! The wife wants turquoise or some similar color. Trying to find a color that doesn't make the burb to HUGE if you know what I mean ? Chris, you have the nicest looking burb on the planet and I am seriously considering 503 light green please don't be offended if I pick that color.

Offended? No way! I am happy that you like my Suburban and it's color.
Thank you for the complement!

I think the 503 light green with white top is a classic color for the 67/72 trucks, and would make a perfect choice for your Suburban project for sure.

Regarding your frame... Personally I would go with a durable paint, instead of the powder coating. Since the frame is bound to get scrapes, and chips from installation of parts, jack stands, and off road hazards. Painting I think will allow you to easily touch up blemishes, where as with PC I have seen where it chips it is tough to touch up because of the hardness of the material.
Plus when you get it back, you are gonna have to spend time chasing out the PC from threaded holes.

1968vetL-71 · 10-22-2014, 07:12 PM

vectorit- your sub is an absolute dream machine. By far one of the nicest out there. I wouldn't change a thing... other than me being the owner!!!!

Average Joe · 10-24-2014, 11:51 PM

Cool build. Another vote for 503.

TOYDOC · 11-08-2014, 12:10 AM

Great build!! love to see locals having the same taste as my self! I will try and post a couple pics of my 70 burb with a twelve valve.

unclefreddy · 11-08-2014, 01:45 AM

Please do post your photos. I would like to check it out

My brother will be delivering my frame and the interior to my place on 10-14-14. Should be fun !

Bigdav160 · 11-08-2014, 09:25 AM

You should post a thread on the bronze beauty

unclefreddy · 11-18-2014, 02:12 AM

The frame, gas tank and interior arrived today. Looks like I have some work to do. Stacked on top of the frame is a powder coated 1971 k20 truck frame that my brother picked up from a board member up north.

nobolt · 11-20-2014, 08:12 PM

503 looks great!
are you going to do aftermarket A/C?

unclefreddy · 12-01-2014, 03:40 PM

I have a rear a/c unit from a 72 and will do aftermarket for the front.

**LockDoc** · 12-01-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by unclefreddy

I have a rear a/c unit from a 72 and will do aftermarket for the front.

That sounds like a good plan. I think I will do the same for my Panel.

LockDoc

olblue60@aol.com · 12-10-2014, 09:45 AM

Hey Leon
Are you thinking about putting seats in the rear of your truck? I have a rear A/C setup as well but have possibly been thinking about installing a curtain that could be pulled across behind the seats and not installing a rear unit since I will have no rear seating.

John

**LockDoc** · 12-10-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue60@aol.com

Hey Leon
Are you thinking about putting seats in the rear of your truck? I have a rear A/C setup as well but have possibly been thinking about installing a curtain that could be pulled across behind the seats and not installing a rear unit since I will have no rear seating.

John

Hi John,

No, I'm not going to install rear seats in mine. The curtain would make a big difference as it would be more like cooling a pickup cab.

LockDoc

unclefreddy · 12-10-2014, 12:32 PM

Rear A/C

3drburb · 12-11-2014, 03:07 PM

I love to see a/c units in these, I did not think it was really needed until this past Summer and it got really hot in mines with all that glass and leather seats. Btw any green along with white will look killer on these burbs.
Good job.

Lee H · 12-28-2014, 09:57 AM

Great project!

10-22-2014, 12:36 AM	#1
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	The tear down has begun ........ Deconstruction has begun ! Attached Images

10-22-2014, 12:45 AM	#2
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Now I have to get up to the Portland area to pick up the frame and bring it back to California. I will get the frame, engine and running gear into place and return it to Oregon where my brother in laws will get the body repaired and painted. That's the plan Any one going to Portland want to bring back my frame ????? Attached Images

10-22-2014, 01:16 AM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Awesome! I remember when I started, your pictures are almost identical to mine back in 1997 for me. What's your plan with the chassis? Paint, or powder coat? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-22-2014, 12:13 PM	#4
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ I have to get the chassis back home to take out the engine and transmission. I have to fit the Cummins and Allison in the frame. Mount a np205 divorced transfer-case, install springs, mount the dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear and have drive lines made. Then uninstall everything down to the frame, sandblast the frame and have it painted or powder-coated. My neighbor has a powder coat shop, I wonder what he will charge ? I have to pick up this 72 suburban tub here in town for mock up and to cut out some floor panels for my burb. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 12:37 PM	#5
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ As far as color, I am leaning towards 503 light green ! The wife wants turquoise or some similar color. Trying to find a color that doesn't make the burb to HUGE if you know what I mean ? Chris, you have the nicest looking burb on the planet and I am seriously considering 503 light green please don't be offended if I pick that color. Attached Images

10-22-2014, 07:12 PM	#7
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: The tear down has begun ........ vectorit- your sub is an absolute dream machine. By far one of the nicest out there. I wouldn't change a thing... other than me being the owner!!!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

10-24-2014, 11:51 PM	#8
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Cool build. Another vote for 503. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

11-08-2014, 12:10 AM	#9
TOYDOC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Redding, Ca. Posts: 4	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Great build!! love to see locals having the same taste as my self! I will try and post a couple pics of my 70 burb with a twelve valve. Attached Images

11-08-2014, 01:45 AM	#10
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Please do post your photos. I would like to check it out My brother will be delivering my frame and the interior to my place on 10-14-14. Should be fun !

11-08-2014, 09:25 AM	#11
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: The tear down has begun ........ You should post a thread on the bronze beauty __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-18-2014, 02:12 AM	#12
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ The frame, gas tank and interior arrived today. Looks like I have some work to do. Stacked on top of the frame is a powder coated 1971 k20 truck frame that my brother picked up from a board member up north. Attached Images

11-20-2014, 08:12 PM	#13
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: The tear down has begun ........ 503 looks great! are you going to do aftermarket A/C? __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

12-01-2014, 03:40 PM	#14
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ I have a rear a/c unit from a 72 and will do aftermarket for the front.

12-10-2014, 09:45 AM	#16
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Hey Leon Are you thinking about putting seats in the rear of your truck? I have a rear A/C setup as well but have possibly been thinking about installing a curtain that could be pulled across behind the seats and not installing a rear unit since I will have no rear seating. John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

12-10-2014, 12:32 PM	#18
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Rear A/C Attached Images



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12-11-2014, 03:07 PM	#19
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: The tear down has begun ........ I love to see a/c units in these, I did not think it was really needed until this past Summer and it got really hot in mines with all that glass and leather seats. Btw any green along with white will look killer on these burbs. Good job.

12-28-2014, 09:57 AM	#20
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: The tear down has begun ........ Great project! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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