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vectorit · 02-12-2011, 04:52 PM

Very nice!

I think you and I will probably be at a show together showing our burbs in no time at all! Do you think you will be driving it by the time the 2011 Brothers truck show comes around?

k5kev · 02-12-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Very nice!

I think you and I will probably be at a show together showing our burbs in no time at all! Do you think you will be driving it by the time the 2011 Brothers truck show comes around?

Thanks. Ya I hope to be at Brothers this summer (early August?). I'm very optimistic I'll be driving it by then. Maybe not 100% complete (are we ever?), .....but 85% or 90% hopefully.

By the way, your burb is mighty clean too!

CharlesUFarley · 06-13-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Very nice!

I think you and I will probably be at a show together showing our burbs in no time at all! Do you think you will be driving it by the time the 2011 Brothers truck show comes around?

Maybe I'll be there, too. My burb is still in pretty much the condition it was in when I bought it, except for lowering and a new steering wheel.

BTW...Hows the progress on this project coming along? I'd like to check it out in person sometime.

k5kev · 11-06-2011, 12:02 PM

Well, believe it or not I got the Burb back from the body shop in back March(1st pic). I've been slowly putting it back together. It's finally 90% road worthy and legal. Here it is at the Pep Boys parking lot. I'm going to have to back track a bit and document (pics) all the stuff I've done and got into this baby. Stay tuned.

vectorit · 11-06-2011, 01:33 PM

Beautiful! it's coming along very nicely.

Slinger60 · 11-06-2011, 09:22 PM

Looking very good. Hope to see more pics soon.

67chevy1series · 11-06-2011, 09:44 PM

wonderful

1985-GMC · 11-06-2011, 10:45 PM

Wow it looks awesome! I want one!

y5mgisi · 11-06-2011, 11:03 PM

Oh my goodness that looks amazing!

thirdstreettito · 11-07-2011, 10:09 AM

I said Holy F**k! when I saw the complete pics with the wheels/tires! Omg! B-E-A-U-TIFUL! What tire size is that?

k5kev · 11-07-2011, 11:11 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Tires are 285/75x16 BFG Mud KM2's, mounted on 16x7 Ford Van wheels powdercoated semi-gloss black, with restored 3/4 ton hupcaps. I am truly stoked on the wheel and tire combo!

Couple of tire picks in the garage tonight:

1985-GMC · 11-08-2011, 12:07 AM

I love combo! Don't go in the mud with those tires though... well for that matter don't go in the mud with that truck. lol

-Greg72 · 11-08-2011, 08:15 AM

Love the wheel/tire combo and the overall stance!!!

Inspirational photos.

-G
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k5kev · 11-11-2011, 11:23 PM

Here are some pics of the front suspension.

I ended up going with 73-87 Tuff Country 2" lift front springs (3 inches longer than 67-72). Installed a DIY4x front shackle hanger 3 inches rearward to fit them in, and then centered the axles with a 1 inch zero rate block and using the 1-1/2" offset. Also used a pair of Offroad Design shackles. With the Dana 60 front I would guestimate this all adds up to a 4" to 4-1/2" lift over stock. Front Spring plates are also DIY4x

Going with the 73-87 springs benefited me in a few ways:

1. By moving the shackle back it helped me clear the 2" primary Bog Block headers.

2. Much softer spring rate than 67-72, not such a harsh ride. Actually these spring are really soft in my opinion, so to help compensate for it I'm running Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks which allows me to tighten up the front end for street driving.

3. Last but not least, I originally had a set of 67-72 4" Tuff Country springs installed, and these along with my 6" lift rear springs would not let the Burb clear my 7' garage door. Can't be parking this baby outside!

**haskell** · 11-11-2011, 11:59 PM

Looking very nice. My 70 had about the same patches. May I ask if the wheel arches and front of the wheel wells were patch panels for Suburbans with the extra "indent" on the edge of the circumference? I just was not able to find suburban patch panels for the front of the wheel well?

If so where was the source?

Thanks

k5kev · 11-12-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by haskell

Looking very nice. My 70 had about the same patches. May I ask if the wheel arches and front of the wheel wells were patch panels for Suburbans with the extra "indent" on the edge of the circumference? I just was not able to find suburban patch panels for the front of the wheel well?

If so where was the source?

Thanks

I used a repop shortbed bedside for the entire wheel arch area. I believe it has the lip you are refering to. Both sides of my burb wheel wells look exactly the same. Got it from the Truck Shop in Orange, CA. Hope this helps. Let me know if you want me to throw up some pics to help.

1972GMCSUB · 11-14-2011, 04:46 AM

Wow, K5, that Burb looks awesome! Great color, wheel and tire combo!

Christiaan

rjsdad · 11-21-2011, 06:28 PM

Boy, I thought my Burb was going to be decent looking with just gun metal primer sprayed on it. Didn't think I would need a nice paint job on it until I saw yours. That thing is beautiful! Great job! I bet you get a lot of head turns in it.

Jeff

TonkaYJ · 11-23-2011, 09:56 PM

That is one sweet burb I just bought this one and want to repaint it and was planning an 8.1 swap with a d60 and 14b you have inspired me to keep it blue!

**57NAPCO** · 11-24-2011, 09:45 AM

Mighty fine job !
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DBear · 12-06-2011, 05:39 PM

H O L Y C R A P.......THAT BURB IS SO DAMN COOL KEV! You and Vectorit have set the bar real dang high! Great job and way to go and not give up on it!

Mr Pops · 12-06-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by k5kev

Well, believe it or not I got the Burb back from the body shop in back March(1st pic). I've been slowly putting it back together. It's finally 90% road worthy and legal. Here it is at the Pep Boys parking lot. I'm going to have to back track a bit and document (pics) all the stuff I've done and got into this baby. Stay tuned.

I love it!

mosesburb · 02-20-2012, 02:40 AM

Wow!! Not sure how I missed the whole show here, but I'm glad I found it now. Very nice work!!

It has been awhile since your last post, is it safe to assume you are driving the wheels off of it now??

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-20-2012, 03:18 AM

Man, I love your burb! Great job. I love the stance and wheel choice too. I'm going the same direction except white wheels on my Longhorn.

AllenMC10 · 01-09-2013, 05:07 PM

Give us some updates man, looks sharp!
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02-12-2011, 04:52 PM	#76
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Very nice! I think you and I will probably be at a show together showing our burbs in no time at all! Do you think you will be driving it by the time the 2011 Brothers truck show comes around? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-06-2011, 12:02 PM	#79
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Well, believe it or not I got the Burb back from the body shop in back March(1st pic). I've been slowly putting it back together. It's finally 90% road worthy and legal. Here it is at the Pep Boys parking lot. I'm going to have to back track a bit and document (pics) all the stuff I've done and got into this baby. Stay tuned. Attached Images

11-06-2011, 01:33 PM	#80
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Beautiful! it's coming along very nicely. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-06-2011, 09:22 PM	#81
Slinger60 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 207	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Looking very good. Hope to see more pics soon. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB GMC. 1970 K5 Blazer 1971 K10 Burb Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529970 Shawn

11-06-2011, 09:44 PM	#82
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban wonderful

11-06-2011, 10:45 PM	#83
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Wow it looks awesome! I want one! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-06-2011, 11:03 PM	#84
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Oh my goodness that looks amazing!

11-07-2011, 10:09 AM	#85
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban I said Holy F**k! when I saw the complete pics with the wheels/tires! Omg! B-E-A-U-TIFUL! What tire size is that? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-07-2011, 11:11 PM	#86
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Thanks for the compliments guys! Tires are 285/75x16 BFG Mud KM2's, mounted on 16x7 Ford Van wheels powdercoated semi-gloss black, with restored 3/4 ton hupcaps. I am truly stoked on the wheel and tire combo! Couple of tire picks in the garage tonight: Attached Images

11-08-2011, 12:07 AM	#87
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban I love combo! Don't go in the mud with those tires though... well for that matter don't go in the mud with that truck. lol __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-08-2011, 08:15 AM	#88
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Love the wheel/tire combo and the overall stance!!! Inspirational photos. -G Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

11-11-2011, 11:23 PM	#89
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Here are some pics of the front suspension. I ended up going with 73-87 Tuff Country 2" lift front springs (3 inches longer than 67-72). Installed a DIY4x front shackle hanger 3 inches rearward to fit them in, and then centered the axles with a 1 inch zero rate block and using the 1-1/2" offset. Also used a pair of Offroad Design shackles. With the Dana 60 front I would guestimate this all adds up to a 4" to 4-1/2" lift over stock. Front Spring plates are also DIY4x Going with the 73-87 springs benefited me in a few ways: 1. By moving the shackle back it helped me clear the 2" primary Bog Block headers. 2. Much softer spring rate than 67-72, not such a harsh ride. Actually these spring are really soft in my opinion, so to help compensate for it I'm running Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks which allows me to tighten up the front end for street driving. 3. Last but not least, I originally had a set of 67-72 4" Tuff Country springs installed, and these along with my 6" lift rear springs would not let the Burb clear my 7' garage door. Can't be parking this baby outside! Attached Images

11-11-2011, 11:59 PM	#90
haskell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 391	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Looking very nice. My 70 had about the same patches. May I ask if the wheel arches and front of the wheel wells were patch panels for Suburbans with the extra "indent" on the edge of the circumference? I just was not able to find suburban patch panels for the front of the wheel well? If so where was the source? Thanks __________________ 1969 Chev Longhorn Custom Camper 1955 Buick Century Estate Wagon 1963 Buick Riviera 1953 Chevy 3100 Panel 1967 C-20 V8 4 speed 1951 Willys Jeep Wagon 1956 Chevy Suburban

11-14-2011, 04:46 AM	#92
1972GMCSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 58	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Wow, K5, that Burb looks awesome! Great color, wheel and tire combo! Christiaan

11-21-2011, 06:28 PM	#93
rjsdad Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Paul, Ore. Posts: 145	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Boy, I thought my Burb was going to be decent looking with just gun metal primer sprayed on it. Didn't think I would need a nice paint job on it until I saw yours. That thing is beautiful! Great job! I bet you get a lot of head turns in it. Jeff



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11-23-2011, 09:56 PM	#94
TonkaYJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clackamas OR Posts: 3	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban That is one sweet burb I just bought this one and want to repaint it and was planning an 8.1 swap with a d60 and 14b you have inspired me to keep it blue!

11-24-2011, 09:45 AM	#95
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,209	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Mighty fine job ! Posted via Mobile Device

12-06-2011, 05:39 PM	#96
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 861	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban H O L Y C R A P.......THAT BURB IS SO DAMN COOL KEV! You and Vectorit have set the bar real dang high! Great job and way to go and not give up on it!

02-20-2012, 02:40 AM	#98
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Wow!! Not sure how I missed the whole show here, but I'm glad I found it now. Very nice work!! It has been awhile since your last post, is it safe to assume you are driving the wheels off of it now?? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

02-20-2012, 03:18 AM	#99
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban Man, I love your burb! Great job. I love the stance and wheel choice too. I'm going the same direction except white wheels on my Longhorn. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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