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72MARIO · 05-25-2011, 09:43 PM

Thought I would post some pics of our 1968 Suburban. We put in Slam SS7 bags front and rear.2.5 drop spindles. In the back we bolted them in place thanks to a great FAQ on how to do it. No notch as I plan on doing alot of towing and I am scared to comprimise the strength. The truck pulled great with the stock 327 and 400 tranny. The 3:73 gear probably had alot to do with it. It rode awesome. The truck even is very good on fuel good even when towing. We have a Ride tech E2 controller to install this week. Look foreward to having controll of the height when cruzing.

On monday We picked up entourageguy's 62 Impala and the week before we got the trailer is not a "airstream" It is a TRAVELUX made in Ontario Canada. I will post pics of the trailer and truck in the next post below.

72MARIO · 05-25-2011, 10:08 PM

trailer is a 1978 25' Travelux Princess

Newtz67 · 05-25-2011, 10:12 PM

Nice! Great pics!

67chevy1series · 05-25-2011, 10:18 PM

beautiful burb

72MARIO · 05-25-2011, 10:43 PM

and the controlls yet to go in.........

Average Joe · 05-25-2011, 10:56 PM

How freakin cool!

Mulk · 05-25-2011, 11:29 PM

I love this shot! Beautiful Truck!!!

SCOTI · 05-26-2011, 09:46 AM

Oooooo..... That turned out nice.

Riveted1 · 05-26-2011, 12:12 PM

Looks great! On the rear bags did you use mounting plates or just bolt them to the frame/trailing arm?

72MARIO · 05-26-2011, 08:02 PM

I bolted them to the frame right in place of the coil springs.

salvo · 05-27-2011, 12:22 AM

Looks great 72MARIO, were is this FAQ you speak of?

Number98 · 05-27-2011, 12:25 AM

That is one cool burb you got there!!

vectorit · 05-27-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulk

I love this shot! Beautiful Truck!!!

X2! Awesome pic!

Totally dig the Impala, and the Princess trailer!

I would love to pull a vintage Air Stream behind my Burb some day, if anything do a cool photo shoot with one.

Riveted1 · 05-27-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

I bolted them to the frame right in place of the coil springs.

Was it a PITA drilling the holes in the frame w/the body on?

**Hart_Rod** · 05-28-2011, 11:29 AM

Looks sweet Mario. I plan on purchasing an Airstream as soon as I get my Burb back on the road.

SCOTI · 05-28-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salvo

Looks great 72MARIO, were is this FAQ you speak of?

Go to the home page & click 'Forums', then scroll down to: Info center >> FAQ's >> Truck Tech

72MARIO · 05-28-2011, 10:00 PM

I had a hard time tracking it down again...... link to bag install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463

I pulled the trailing arms off when I did the work to replace the trailing arm bushings and add the 1.5 block. I set the axel on stands close to the floor. I had the frame up high on axel stands. So there was alot or room to work, I would reccomend wearing good goggles when laying on your back drilling. I was wearing saftey glasses over my perscription glass to protect them but, still ended up at the eye doctor getting steel picked off my eye.

I dont think I said amything about the ride yet, This truck rides way better on air than on the drop coil's.

Mulk · 05-29-2011, 12:36 AM

Thanks for finding that link. Soon as I finish the engine compartment, I'm gonna start installing the 'bags.

That link is how I was planning to install, but it always helps to have some reassurance that you are doing it right. If all goes as planned, I should be tackling the fronts by Tuesday.

Again, I want to let you know your truck looks awesome. Wish the prior owner wouldn't have shot mine with crappy primer. Old patina paint is where it's at!
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salvo · 05-29-2011, 12:51 AM

Big thanks for finding that link!
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black_sheep454 · 06-02-2011, 02:39 PM

That burb is perfect

jmedero · 06-03-2011, 11:32 PM

Sweet burb. My wife is from Missassauga. I used to love going up in the summer always a bunch of cool cars and trucks around. She lived in peterborough for two years while in university. Really nice area.
Keep it up dude.
Juan
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jeffg1010 · 06-06-2011, 03:47 PM

I love the Airstream. I just bought a camper over the weekend to pull behind my '70. I WANTED an Airstream, but I had to resort to practicality with 3 kids. We needed the slide out for the extra room, and the Airstreams with the slides are BIG bucks.

I am just pumped up to be able to justify taking my Burb to Myrtle Beach in a couple weeks.

Hope to post some pics of my Burb yanking the camper when I pick it up tomorrow.

Awesome Burb!

**CMACDONALD1** · 06-17-2011, 12:03 PM

I really like your burb. looks real good!

05-25-2011, 09:43 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Thought I would post some pics of our 1968 Suburban. We put in Slam SS7 bags front and rear.2.5 drop spindles. In the back we bolted them in place thanks to a great FAQ on how to do it. No notch as I plan on doing alot of towing and I am scared to comprimise the strength. The truck pulled great with the stock 327 and 400 tranny. The 3:73 gear probably had alot to do with it. It rode awesome. The truck even is very good on fuel good even when towing. We have a Ride tech E2 controller to install this week. Look foreward to having controll of the height when cruzing. On monday We picked up entourageguy's 62 Impala and the week before we got the trailer is not a "airstream" It is a TRAVELUX made in Ontario Canada. I will post pics of the trailer and truck in the next post below. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 05-25-2011 at 10:00 PM.

05-25-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing trailer is a 1978 25' Travelux Princess Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 05-25-2011 at 10:36 PM.

05-25-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Nice! Great pics! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

05-25-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing beautiful burb

05-25-2011, 10:43 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing and the controlls yet to go in......... Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-25-2011, 10:56 PM	#6
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing How freakin cool!

05-25-2011, 11:29 PM	#7
Mulk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sin City, Nevada Posts: 152	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing I love this shot! Beautiful Truck!!! Attached Images __________________ Eric '68 C20 Suburban, Bagged with Suicide 3rd Door, and Loaded with a 396 - Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403690

05-26-2011, 09:46 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,911	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Oooooo..... That turned out nice. __________________ 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.*

05-26-2011, 12:12 PM	#9
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Looks great! On the rear bags did you use mounting plates or just bolt them to the frame/trailing arm? __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-26-2011, 08:02 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing I bolted them to the frame right in place of the coil springs. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-27-2011, 12:22 AM	#11
salvo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 71	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Looks great 72MARIO, were is this FAQ you speak of? __________________ Scott S 54 Chevy Pick-Up 71 Chevy Suburban 76 FJ40 LandCruiser - 454, TH350, NP205, Ford 9" 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins

05-27-2011, 12:25 AM	#12
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing That is one cool burb you got there!!

05-28-2011, 11:29 AM	#15
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Looks sweet Mario. I plan on purchasing an Airstream as soon as I get my Burb back on the road. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-28-2011, 10:00 PM	#17
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing I had a hard time tracking it down again...... link to bag install. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463 I pulled the trailing arms off when I did the work to replace the trailing arm bushings and add the 1.5 block. I set the axel on stands close to the floor. I had the frame up high on axel stands. So there was alot or room to work, I would reccomend wearing good goggles when laying on your back drilling. I was wearing saftey glasses over my perscription glass to protect them but, still ended up at the eye doctor getting steel picked off my eye. I dont think I said amything about the ride yet, This truck rides way better on air than on the drop coil's. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 05-28-2011 at 10:10 PM.

05-29-2011, 12:36 AM	#18
Mulk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sin City, Nevada Posts: 152	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Thanks for finding that link. Soon as I finish the engine compartment, I'm gonna start installing the 'bags. That link is how I was planning to install, but it always helps to have some reassurance that you are doing it right. If all goes as planned, I should be tackling the fronts by Tuesday. Again, I want to let you know your truck looks awesome. Wish the prior owner wouldn't have shot mine with crappy primer. Old patina paint is where it's at! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric '68 C20 Suburban, Bagged with Suicide 3rd Door, and Loaded with a 396 - Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403690



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05-29-2011, 12:51 AM	#19
salvo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 71	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Big thanks for finding that link! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott S 54 Chevy Pick-Up 71 Chevy Suburban 76 FJ40 LandCruiser - 454, TH350, NP205, Ford 9" 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins

06-02-2011, 02:39 PM	#20
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing That burb is perfect __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins Last edited by black_sheep454; 06-02-2011 at 02:40 PM.

06-03-2011, 11:32 PM	#21
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing Sweet burb. My wife is from Missassauga. I used to love going up in the summer always a bunch of cool cars and trucks around. She lived in peterborough for two years while in university. Really nice area. Keep it up dude. Juan Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

06-06-2011, 03:47 PM	#22
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: Bagged 1968 Suburban doing some towing I love the Airstream. I just bought a camper over the weekend to pull behind my '70. I WANTED an Airstream, but I had to resort to practicality with 3 kids. We needed the slide out for the extra room, and the Airstreams with the slides are BIG bucks. I am just pumped up to be able to justify taking my Burb to Myrtle Beach in a couple weeks. Hope to post some pics of my Burb yanking the camper when I pick it up tomorrow. Awesome Burb! __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

06-17-2011, 12:03 PM	#23
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