1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)

[Hart_Rod]

*** 8/6/10 Currently working on the wiring: fuel injection, body harness, electric fans and air ride.... ***

*** 4/2/10 AccuAir is installed!!! Time to start working on the SuperCharger, ***

*** 1/1/10 Painting is complete!!! Time to reassemble, ***

I put this here because most of the modifications/upgrades apply to trucks as well. The first picture is of the truck when I bought it. It was an original California black plate truck. It had minimal rust, most do to a leaky windshield and the exhaust exiting out the sides. The next picture is a rendering of what I envision it looking like when I'm done (rendering by Zumo graphics).

List of work completed:

Front suspension: ART bags, ART StrongArms, CPP 13" drilled and slotted rotors with dual piston calipers and modular 2" dropped spindle.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=174330

Rear: ART bags, Porterbuilt 2" dropped tubular trailing arms, CPP C-Notch, ECE Super track bar, ECE upper shock relocation kit, 5 lug conversion axles, hidden hitch, and flip down tag. CPP 12" rear disc brake conversion with drilled and slotted rotors.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162718
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162641

Build sheet:
Coys wheels/BFG tires, rear: 20 x 10 (5" BS) 295 40/ front: 20 x 8.5 (4.75" BS) 245 40s
Accuair load leveling setup (3/8" lines, 3 gal tank, Viar compressor)
ART StrongArms
ART Bags
CPP 2" modular dropped spindles
CPP 5 lug conversion kit with 13" drilled/slotted rotors and dual piston calipers
PorterBuilt tubular trailing arms with built in 2" drop
ECE Super track bar
ECE Shock Relocation Kit
ECE 5 lug axles
ECE hidden hitch and flip down tag
PST sway bar & ECE lowered sway bar brackets
Misc parts from board members (drag link, brake pedal....)
CPP C-Notch
New 3.73 Gears
New Eaton posi unit
Energy Suspension polyurethane body mount kit

Body work:
Replaced/repaired inner and outer rockers, lower inner kickpanel, partial floorborard, and doglegs on both sides (Goodmark parts from Ed at MotherTruckers)
Welded holes in firewall including heater box
Welded in new rear quarters
Removed stock upper suburban trim and filled holes
Welded in 5 1/2" remote gas filler lid from 80's Nissan Sentra car
Welded up holes in dash installed by PO
Welded up factory suburban barn door holes
New Goodmark parts: Doors, fenders, inner fenders, core support, cowl induction hood, 72 GM inner and outer grill, 72 bumpers
Converted manual liftgate extensions to gas struts
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220511
Removed tailgate scissors and replaced with cables.
Welded in truck bed ends for truck tail lights.
Bottom of body has been sprayed with SpeedyLiner undercoating

Engine:
5.3/4L60E w/ throttle by wire (only 10 miles, 2006 Tahoe)
Radix Magna Supercharger (BIGTEX)
EFI harness - Speartech
Doug Thorley headers!!!!! (JAMIE)
http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/engin.../photo_01.html
Cadillac CTsV oil pan
ECE motor & tranny mounts
ECE 27 gallon Stainless Steel EFI fuel tank
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx
Custom fuel line setup using Corvette fuel/pressure regulator (Thanks Shifty, BowTieOgre and PCMCobra!)

Interior
Autometer gauges (Putter)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=110613
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=gauges
Custom Buddy Bucket seats (B&W houndstooth)
Flaming River Steering column (PICKMUP)
Vintage Air

[Hart_Rod]

More pics of the tear-down... Made a nice mess on the floor also, forgot to put something in the end of the transmission, DOH!!!

[Hart_Rod]

OK, the hard part is done (not!). While the engine is out of the way, I plan on smoothing the firewall, redoing the front brake lines, redoing the front airlines, clean and paint. Then on to the fun stuff......

[AesC10s]

lookin great man....keep up the good work

[Frizzle Fry]

Gotta love that. Good thing mine's a daily driver or it would be in pieces too! Keep the progress pics rollin!!!

[Jebb1978]

I have been wanting to see your burb for a while (since the PS thread) and didn't know where to look. It looks sweet! NICE WORK! I love those burbs!!!

[5150]

Looks good, hope my new one will look half as good one day.

[blazerboy72]

Are you going to use the stock exhaust manifolds or headers? I have been trying to get my stock manifolds to work but both sides are hitting the frame. I have heard that big block headers will work if you use LS1 flanges on them. I will be trying that soon.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by blazerboy72

Are you going to use the stock exhaust manifolds or headers? I have been trying to get my stock manifolds to work but both sides are hitting the frame. I have heard that big block headers will work if you use LS1 flanges on them. I will be trying that soon.

I wanted to use the stock ones, however if you're having problems, I may have to try something else. I think I remember Shifty of GenIII say something about the camaro/corvette stock manifolds would work. I'll try to do some research on that one.

Rob

[bouncytruck]

You can drop it off at my house when your done

[LUV2XCLR8]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[shifty]

can i drive down there in the fall so we can bag my truck next?!

[Captkaos]

What are you using for motor mounts?
I ran into this problem on my 73 pickup when I was using ECE's motor mounts on my 6.0L/4L80E documented here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193657

This is with ECE mounts on my '73 frame:


I am selling those now...

This past weekend I replaced the ECE mounts (which posistions the SBC about 3" forward of a normal SBC) and put S&P motor plates on it (which mounts it back in the same position that a SBC would mount. I expected grinding on the port above to clearance it and was told 00-02 F-body manifolds would work, but I believe I have it to where I can use the factory Truck manifolds.
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[72Chevrolet]

Looks great, keep it up!

[Nightrider]

Keep Building! Looks good! I have a very similar swap I'm working on, a 2003 Avalanche 4wd running chassis with a 71 burb on top. yikes! good luck

[blazerboy72]

Originally Posted by Captkaos

What are you using for motor mounts?
I ran into this problem on my 73 pickup when I was using ECE's motor mounts on my 6.0L/4L80E documented here:

I am selling those now...

This past weekend I replaced the ECE mounts (which posistions the SBC about 3" forward of a normal SBC) and put S&P motor plates on it (which mounts it back in the same position that a SBC would mount. I expected grinding on the port above to clearance it and was told 00-02 F-body manifolds would work, but I believe I have it to where I can use the factory Truck manifolds.
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Thats the same problem I am having and I am using the S&P plates also. Summit has big block headers for $99 and the flanges are $16 I am going to try that route and maybe I can help us all. Sorry to hijack your thread.

[Hart_Rod]

Shifty - come on down!!!

I'm using the ECE motor mounts. I was hoping to be able to use the stock manifolds, but looks like that might not work. A buddy of mine has an 02 LS1, I'll borrow his and see how it works. Oh, well not quite there yet. Spent half the day cleaning (still not done) and started working on fill the holes in the firewall. I also have some rust repair to do, but pretty minimal. After that I will be moving to the rockers and and a small amount of rust on the floors/kickpanels. Here are some more pics, the old burb is definitely at parade rest now.

[Hart_Rod]

I also gutted all the engine & dash wiring. I enjoyed this quite a bit, since PO had cut and spliced into every wire on the truck. I found many melted or burnt wires as I was doing this. Also, cut the firewall to accept a new painless wiring harness.

[Hart_Rod]

Chris (CaptKaos),

Just read your build post, nice job BTW. I know ECE designed their motor mount kit for the 67-72. Could this be the problem with the exhaust in your truck? I don't know what the differences are in the frames. Also, do you have some pics and descriptions of your fuel system. What tank, fuel pump, type of lines.....????

[Hart_Rod]

pictures and links to the gauge build by Putter and the one in FAQ by Ron Woodgeard.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=110613

[Palf70Step]

Man you are getting that thing going. I'll be plugging those same firewall holes here very soon. It is really looking nice.

[Canadian694x4]

Looking Great! Keep up the Sweet Progress

[sixty8c10]

looking good

[local13hutch]

Lookin great. And perfect timing for me I just started on my sub yesterday and you have already saved me some grief. Thank-you and keep the pics comin....PLEAZE....

[Putter]

Holy crap...that gauge cluster is AWESOME. Where did you ever find something like that???? (**wink**)
Hey, if you are running 2700 rpm and have 0 oil pressure, you better shut'er down (see gauges)
Rob, glad to see you got all the parts home safe & sound. We had a great time at the cook out and really enjoyed meeting you and your family.

Oh, I just remembered you wanted the door hinges. You still need them? Shoot me a PM with address if you do...it's pretty dry out there for a change!! Maybe after we get this house done I will come over and you can help me do MY bags!