1969 three door with a Cummins. Project "Big Burb"
 

#12 is an update as of 12/22/17

I am writing a tech article for Street Trucks Magazine on a swap Big 10 Garage just finished. The donor is a 1992 2wd Dodge 250 with a Ve Pump 6bt engine and a518 automatic transmission. Look for the article soon. Next up is the suspension, then interior. We are already driving this beast and put 170 miles on it in the first 5 days.
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Re: 1969 three door with a Cummins. Project "Big Burb"
 

Thats big holes thru that burb.....

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I like big holes!

It was reinforced with 5 inch pipe. 4 inch exhaust

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Truck looks badass from the rendering. Are those Detroit Steel wheels? 20/22"?

Looking forward to seeing this built through.

Nick

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Yes they are DSW 20x8 with 4.75 backspace all the way around. The next tech article will be on suspension. Unsure if I will be doing bags or coilovers.

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Cool....but I got a few Qs.. When I started my Cummins 4x4 build I read the weight was around 1000 pds and I had to upgrade to D60..
So how is bags going to work? and where will you get the motor mounts
. I really hope you finish your burb and share alot info..
I have 20" dsw those B's are heave.lol
Good luck love the rendering.

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P.S good luck on 9-20-17

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Thank you. Text me and I'll give you more info. I wrote the tech for Street Trucks magazine and don't want to write too much here until the article comes out. Mark 6234510221

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Should be a fun build.

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The tech article is complete for Street Trucks and C10 Builder's Guide. Once the magazine comes out I will post more pictures here.

Next up is suspension. I will do a 4/6 static drop with air bags in the rear for towing.

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I hope you have had time to pick up the newest issue of C10 Builder's Guide. I believe my tech starts on page 68. Next issue will be complete suspension with disc brakes and tow bags.

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All suspension and brake parts are from Performance Online. The install took 3 days. Included everything in the pictures. Next up is new gears and axels, wheels and tires.

Re: 1969 three door with a Cummins. Project "Big Burb"
 

Read your article well in Santiago Chile airport.found some good info but leaves me with Q's lol
I'm looking forward too seeing more soon. Good luck.

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I would be more than happy to answer any questions. Leave those questions here or email me Mark@MarkBarbee.com

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What you have to say about that air suspension setup?

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Looks really great that rendering. Love the diesel idea bor the burb

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Im confused. You read the article and have questions about the "air suspension setup?" There is nothing mentioned about air suspension. There are NO plans to bag this Suburban. It is a static drop with tow bags on the rear.

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Thank you. It is a blast to drive and gets plenty of looks when the diesel roars!

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i may be confused then. a couple posts above my question is a picture of a compressor, an air tank, and bags, an Airmaxx kit. I didn't realize you were solely using the bags for towing. makes sense now

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Im getting older. I like the bagged look but like the dependability of a static drop.

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Sooooo is this build on the 10 yr. Plan? Lol ����

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If it is, it's way more aggressive than mine was....:).