'62 GMC BurbMaster "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

[ChiefRocka]

Irritated at my blurry pics ... my GS4 takes great pics, but I just cant sit still !!!

[ChiefRocka]

Today was a long day, so Burb time was short....More of an inspection day !

Looks like a 3" "mini body drop" will take place in the front and middle floor supports ...
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EXHAUST is almost perfect ....
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Here you can see where the 3" will be need ...
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And a little here as well ....
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Yes, there is some RUSt .... but nearly as bad as Burb #1
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[robber grin]

W O W John! You are steaming on this build and it is fun to watch!!!

I'll say it again - WISH we were closer - I'd be in line to help (if needed)!

I'm betting with your energy and drive (not to mention facility), a few long days and nights, perhaps a few wings and barley-pops...

boooo-yow Jack // that'd be one~bad~burb.

KEEP ROCK'N!
bob

[ChiefRocka]

Thanks Bob !!!!

I'll say the same line I used back when I first joined this site with my rockabilly 63 c10 ...

"It's comments like these that keep help my motivation going"

[ChiefRocka]

Back on it this evening !!

I'm headed out to ARIZONA this weekend to hang with a childhood friend (baby brutha) ... So I needed to get the body down on the frame before I left ... Just to ease my mind

We did some notching of the floor braces, and some trimming of the fenderwells ... A little at a time !!
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Here are some left over Bushings from a 65 Impala that I might use....
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[ChiefRocka]

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I pulled the rear coils and bumpstops out .... (just to see ) ... axle hits frame, and tires still roll ! GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME !!
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And with this last picture .... I'm OUTTA HERE !!

See you all Tuesday

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[pimpston65]

static drop or baggin?

[likaroc13]

Nice score on Burb #2. Can't blame you for not wanting to deal with all that rust repair on Burb #1, so I agree with you on it being a no-brainer!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Nice score on Burb #2. Can't blame you for not wanting to deal with all that rust repair on Burb #1, so I agree with you on it being a no-brainer!

[Clyde65]

Why cant I find a burb for $500 stinking bux???!!!!

Im going to be following!

[pimpston65]

[QUOTE=Clyde65;6812031]Why cant I find a burb for $500 stinking bux???!!!!

double burb, very cool... glad to see others neck deep into a few project at once, are we crazy. maybe!!! nice frame dolly.

[piratexpress1369a]

nice score on burb #2..and i do not blame you for swapping the body

[ChiefRocka]

MORE PICS FROM YESTERDAY !!

My motivational buddy was in town again today to give me a hand. We cut the fasteners, and removed the wood floor (which it is in better shape as well).

I ran home, and grabbed the Roadmaster frame to give it a rough test fit ... looks like it is gonna be a nice swap !!


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The wheelbase is actually good. It looks short in this pic, but it wasn't centered, due to the fuel fill was preventing movement.

The plan this time (since the Burb mounts are solid) is too mock up the frame to body mounts FIRST and THEN have the whole thing blasted.

At that point, I will repair what rust it does have, then proceed ...
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[ChiefRocka]

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MAYBE LEAVE IT THIS HEIGHT, AND RUN 30" WHEELS ???
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Removed the radiator support, fans, and coolers ....
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[ChiefRocka]

We got it down a little further ....
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Stella time ....
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[piratexpress1369a]

what frame is that from

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

what frame is that from

Where have you been ??




JK ....

It's a GM B-BODY ... (Caprice, ImpalaSS, Roadmaster, Cadillac)

This particular one is from a 94 LTI Roadmaster.

[ChiefRocka]

Well I had a little bit of a speed bump today that I wasn't expecting, nor did I catch it in the beginning !!

I went to my shop, and started the day by removing the LT1's Fuel tank. This is when I noticed something ....
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DO YOU ALL SEE WHAT I SEE !?!?!?

[ChiefRocka]

I was looking at the resonators and thinking "I cant wait to cut these off" .... Then I noticed the drivers side's rubber hangers looked stretched.

Then I noticed the frame !!

[ChiefRocka]

My moment of sadness was brief, as I said "F#CK IT, I will just straighten it !!

After some precise cross measurements, I came up with a FULL TWO INCHES out of square ....

YIKES !!!

[Sick5]

looking good

[D-CHEESE]

Proud

[gostranger]

cool work!!!!I like it!!

[Advanced Design]

Nice work on the mounts. X2 on the welding beads!

[ChiefRocka]

Well the next step was to get the steering column mated to the RoadMaster box.

I notice the auto shifter was seized. Obviously, this is a problem. So yesterday I yanked the column, and did a complete disassembly, blast, and lube...

Tonight I will paint the housing, and reassemble....
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Even thought the internal shaft is never seen, it still deserves a blast and coat of paint ... raw steel is how the factory did it.
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Up until now, this build has been pretty inexpensive .... Recycling, and using left over parts from customer builds. I did need to purchase some u-joints, carrier, and some double-d shaft .... YIKES !! $$$
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