68 Burb - Project - GoldMember

[Twisted78SS]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice progress!

Thanks,

Never enough time to do it all, but I am keeping my eye on the prize.. actually driving it!

Originally Posted by goldenburb

If by chance you fix the 3rd door rocker panel,by brothers plmk and post good details.. I was getting ready to do that when my wife made me go to Chile with her for a few months.So here I sit.

Hopefully that will be the one I have to do last.. In fact, i will most likely not do any body work to speak of for the next year and just drive it.. I'm only doing the essentials at the moment. Since I won't drive it in bad weather or in winter, I'll have lots to do while she's off the road over the next year, but right now I want to get her up and running for the cycling season to haul my bike around..

Originally Posted by twistedchevy

I think I saw in o e of your pictures that you have a third row seat, would you be willing to show me how it mounts to the floor?

It did have the third row, which I removed. I think I still have all the mounting hardware and certainly can look to see how it was bolted in. I'll grab some pictures and post them up.

[Twisted78SS]

I found this thread that talks about Suburban seats, and it looks just like the one I took out. Not sure if there is much else I can add, but maybe a picture or two with where the mounting holes are.. If you need that, i'd be happy to take some

67-72 Suburban OE seats
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698932

[twistedchevy]

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

I found this thread that talks about Suburban seats, and it looks just like the one I took out. Not sure if there is much else I can add, but maybe a picture or two with where the mounting holes are.. If you need that, i'd be happy to take some

67-72 Suburban OE seats
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698932

Thanks! I spent hrs looking for pictures and never saw this thread

[Hart_Rod]

updates?

[Twisted78SS]

Hey Rob,

Some updates coming, been a busy year for me.. Still working on trucks, just never my own..

I have cleared the shop of extra projects and have the burb on tap for some renewed interest beginning this weekend. I did drag out a few things as the clean-up was happening..

Only took a couple pics though..

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Hey Rob,

Some updates coming, been a busy year for me.. Still working on trucks, just never my own..

I have cleared the shop of extra projects and have the burb on tap for some renewed interest beginning this weekend. I did drag out a few things as the clean-up was happening..

Only took a couple pics though..

I hear you brother! The EFI is going to be nice!

[Hard Luck]

Been looking at that unit myself. Can wait to hear how it all goes together for you.

[Twisted78SS]

Worked a bit on Saturday cleaning up wiring and air line routing, then spent a fair amount of time repairing the dash where the original owner had put a f@rd radio in.. Forgot to take pics except for this one.

[CG]

I really like the way the engine is coming together (the rest too).

[hounddogs!]

Post #40 - that wasn't a Clasen Morse badge, was it? If so, I'd love to get my hands on it.

Loren

[Twisted78SS]

Originally Posted by hounddogs!

Post #40 - that wasn't a Clasen Morse badge, was it? If so, I'd love to get my hands on it.

Loren

yup, they appear on both front fenders



They are going to stay I'm afraid.. sorry man

[Twisted78SS]

Started mock-up of the Fuel Command Center, borrowing from steveo3318 installation I began by making a rough template from 3/16 aluminum to mount on the core support right next to the driver side headlight.
I drilled and temporarily mounted the brackets for a trial fit.





Then I drilled and temp mounted the unit on the core support to make sure I would have enough clearance for both the fuel lines, and still be able to plug the parking/turn lamp harness into the hole passing through the support. Everything looks good at this point.

All that's left is to finish trim the shape and size of the bracket, the apply paint!

[Twisted78SS]

A bit more misc progress pics.

Was traveling for business the past few days, but managed to knock out the refurb on the heater assy.

Before front and back



After


Also about done repairing the holes along the windshield frame, just some final touch up left to do. Dang pin holes can be a pain at times...

Before



During



After photos coming soon

[Hart_Rod]

Nice progress!

[Twisted78SS]

Thanks,
Slow and steady.. Been traveling for work which slows things down of course..

Lots of little stuff not documented yet so I'll have a bigger update in a week or so,

I'm itching to get this back on it's feet so I can get back to work on Trippin Hazard..

[Twisted78SS]

Been making my way through the little things, which of course is a long list, even on this non frame off redo...

Finished the rear ride height sensor install, something I kept putting off for no good reason. I also took the fresh air vents apart, replaced the foam on one of them, then cleaned and sealed everything with some satin clear. Forgot pics, will update tonight..

I also finished the repair work on the dash, it's ready for final primer,

Then I figured I would go ahead and tackle the console now while I had all the cleaning and paint supply handy. Here is what I started with.





Holy crap was it filthy! I can't say enough about the Key Parts De-greaser I purchased awhile back, that along with a green scotchbrite make fairly quick work of the mess.
I finished the night with the lid and mid section in primer.. We are having a fairly stout wind and rain storm passing over this week, and I lost power for a few minutes, took that as a sign to turn in and get some sleep..

Oh, almost forgot, I dug into my secret stash bins and pulled out some dashes.. Figured I would go ahead and put together a Tach, Vac, Speedwarning cluster with a Choke Delete!... Should look pretty nice for this old girl. That i'll do this weekend while watching the WSU Cougs play..

[Hard Luck]

Looking good! Keep it going.

[olblue60@aol.com]

Riding along. Great Job !
John

[Bennett68C10]

Nice work on the dash!

[Twisted78SS]

Originally Posted by Hard Luck

Looking good! Keep it going.

Thanks, eventually she will get there

Originally Posted by olblue60@aol.com

Riding along. Great Job !
John

Cool, thanks for stopping by, I'm having fun with this one, albeit slow

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice work on the dash!

Thanks, it had flat black originally, but I'm leaning towards satin black at the moment.

Pics tonight of the weekend activities

[Twisted78SS]

Busy weekend around the house, still clearing trees that threaten the house and shop, after we had some big winds this week, I hate to think what would happen if my luck runs short so out came the Stihl... Anyway that took most of my weekend.
I did get a few things moving forward,
My son cleaned the 700 transmission, after which I installed new seals and filter. She's now ready to mate to the engine.

Put the console in first primer, and after pondering it awhile, I think I have an idea for where to mount the eLevel controller.. (more to come on that actually using the small hole in the bottom corner..



So, I had just put down the first coat of satin black on the upper dash, when my son opened the main shop door and a huge wind gust blew crap in everywhere!.. so, some redo tonight :-(
And finally, I figured I would pull together all my dash parts and construct a dash.. here is the near final result.



I wish I had a nice original speed warning bezel with no Choke label, but oh well.. All that's left is to paint the Choke delete recessed area, drill the cable hole and install it.

Lastly, I cleaned out all the misc stuff in the Burb so I can seal the wood floor in the back, and measure out how/where I want to put the subwoofer box.

Waiting on a few small items to show up, then the engine will be ready to go in and get a driveshaft measurement.

[Twisted78SS]

Been too long since I have posted any updates, I have the typical excuses with one addition.
It was announced in November that the company I work for is being purchased.. Needless to say it has been a roller coaster ride ever since that announcement. As I am a middle mgmt. guy, preparing for “integration” has consumed my every waking moment for months!

I get the feeling this is what it’s like to enter the BORG Collective!

Anyway, some things have been happening in spite of the long hours, and as with every one of my projects that seem to drag on forever, this one is no different. Baby steps right...

So here is the latest in Big changes..

Drive-train update!

1. My son got his hands on an LM4 (all aluminum 5.3 from a Trailblazer) and presented it to me for my birthday..
2. I then picked up a 4L80e to back it up from a 2009 Express van

I've since collected all the parts for rebuild / upgrade at got started on the engine

* Rings, bearing, gaskets
* Modded factory DBW harness & ECU (I’ll setup with HP Tuners)
* TSP Stage 3 Low Lift Cam: 216/220, .550"/.550"
* LS6 Valve Springs
* Brian Tooley pushrods (new but from another build)
* Trunion upgrade
* Muscle Car Oil Pan

Here is how she looked when he picked her up


and just some of the parts getting cleaned and sorted




Progress to continue of course, but I also have to get ready for the April Swat meet as I will be taking a crap ton of stuff to sell including my 67 K10 SWB. All of that is currently tucked away in storage.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Been too long since I have posted any updates, I have the typical excuses with one addition.
It was announced in November that the company I work for is being purchased.. Needless to say it has been a roller coaster ride ever since that announcement. As I am a middle mgmt. guy, preparing for “integration” has consumed my every waking moment for months!

I get the feeling this is what it’s like to enter the BORG Collective!

Anyway, some things have been happening in spite of the long hours, and as with every one of my projects that seem to drag on forever, this one is no different. Baby steps right...

So here is the latest in Big changes..

Drive-train update!

1. My son got his hands on an LM4 (all aluminum 5.3 from a Trailblazer) and presented it to me for my birthday..
2. I then picked up a 4L80e to back it up from a 2009 Express van

I've since collected all the parts for rebuild / upgrade at got started on the engine

* Rings, bearing, gaskets
* Modded factory DBW harness & ECU (I’ll setup with HP Tuners)
* TSP Stage 3 Low Lift Cam: 216/220, .550"/.550"
* LS6 Valve Springs
* Brian Tooley pushrods (new but from another build)
* Trunion upgrade
* Muscle Car Oil Pan

Here is how she looked when he picked her up

and just some of the parts getting cleaned and sorted


Progress to continue of course, but I also have to get ready for the April Swat meet as I will be taking a crap ton of stuff to sell including my 67 K10 SWB. All of that is currently tucked away in storage.

Nice progress!

[CG]

So are you going to drop the engine you built for it in one of your other projects?

[Twisted78SS]

Thanks,
Can't wait till I know whether or not I'm still employed so I can get back on it with more regularity... Needs to be on the road like now!