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Thanks duallyjams.

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Marc
I did the Burb first now Shannon is helping me on the Pickup ..See Shannon 51 c4 build , that one has the LT1 like yours plus full vett susp.
Columbus is a blast ,more AD Burbs N panels than any show I've been too.

4 your inspiration ..

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That's right. I know all about the truck build that Shannon is doing for you. I always enjoy seeing his work/progress on his many builds.

I appreciate the motivation. It's just what I need with over 18" of snow on the ground an sub zero temps....

Marc

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youngrodder, Thank you Marc. Tell me about it. We have had snow on the ground for awhile now and weather in the single digits. I am so ready for spring. We should all meet up in Columbus. I was there a few years ago and it was the best show I was ever at.


Shannon

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Yes, but you hardcore, you work outside quite a bit. Yes all of my car buddies are tired of this. One is a plow truck driver and is on the verge of going postal..JK. I will keep you posted if I make it to Columbus. I coach youth football and it interferes with my later summer free time.

Keep up the great progress
Marc

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youngrodder,Thank god for the carhartts. But at least this weekend is going to be a high of 40, way better than the 13 it is now. I would not mind going to Columbus this year but I have to see.


Shannon

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I finally made it over to my friends hotrod shop. It is called Dutchboys Hotrods. I used there metal brake and bead roller (and their heat) to finalize my floor pans.

Overall happy with how they turned out. I will take some more pics once I start to istall them. I made them out of 18g sheet metal.

Marc

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Here are a couple pics of what is being worked on at Dutchboys. There is currently (6) first gen Camaros being built at one time. My friend Paul (one of the owners of Dutchboys) is building the 2nd gen Camaro. It is full of Detroit Speed goodies.

I know eveyone enjoys pics so here goes.

Marc

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One more..

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Marc, those are some great looking rides going together, nice to have friends in the right places...Jim

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Nice floor pan. And nice pics too, thanks for sharing.

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They do some nice work, I've been following them on facebook. Floor pans are looking good Marc!

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Thanks guys. It is little progress but once the outside temps improve, I can get out in the garage and install these.

Yes, Dutchboys does great work. Paul's 67 Nova (since been sold) was on the Nov 13 cover of Popular Hotrodding magazine. His 71 Camaro is destined for stardom as well.

Marc

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Marc...go to Ocean City in May. I have been to Car Shows all over the country.
Ocean City Md. in May in my book rates only behind Back to the '50s and Frog Follies

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Marc, great job on the floor pan. That shop makes some good looking rides. Thanks for the pictures.


Shannon

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Thanks for the tip Jim. I might have to check it out.

Thanks Shannon. I appreciate fabrication and they do nice work. It is crazy the amount of work they get done with (4) people. The Camaro might get completed for SEMA. If if does we're making a road trip....

Marc

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Jim I saw your truck at OC ,you may recognizes the pic in post 102 of my burb & clan. Also I cannot see any pic of your burb ?? If I'm in town for OC this year maybe we could get a bunch of PA & MD AD's together.
KC

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The weather has been warmer as of late, so I have been working on the suburban some.

Nothing pretty, but I did manage to remove the rear suspension. Boy was that a filthy job. I want to get the floors in before I take the bosy off the frame.

Marc

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hey atleast you got something knocked off the list. no matter how heavy light clean or dirty, big or small its all gonna need done. spring will bring back my sanity for a while, as will many of us on here.

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It's progress. like said before, that's one more thing done..it all adds up.

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Marc, just think, if those old parts could talk what that would have to say...Jim

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We can do that...I usually have 3 or 4 other trucks with me.

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Sometimes the dirtier the work is, the funner it is. Will you be keeping the original set-up with the torque-tube or updating?

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Fun only that it's done. Removing that suspension worked me over. A lot of rivets and 60 + year old mud and grease holding things together.

I plan to run Porterbuilt suspension so I will try to sell this OE stuff. If I still have it by the time spring rolls around I will take it for scrape metal.

Marc

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Worked on pulling all of the glass out. Overall everything is in good shape. No real rust or rot.



Marc