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I used the punched angle as shown to located the radiator support, while the inner/outer fenders are removed.
I am still on the fence as to what to do with inner fenderwells ... The overall tire size will obviously play an important part in the decision. I PLAN ON DRIVING THIS, IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS ... TOWING A TRAILER...NOT RIDING ON ONE !!! So water/dirt spray in engine compartment is a concern The only other suspension modification I plan on is to step notch the lower control arms, and possibly trim the frame pocket so the a-arm will lay flat up against the frame .... if that. |
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Hi Chief. You're doing some great fabrication on this suburban. I'll keep watching for ideas to steal.:lol:
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Next up was the RADIATOR.
I really wanted to just purchase a drop in radiator, but as this is somewhat a budget build, and I have the LT1 radiator, I might as well use it. This meant some clearance work is in order ... - - - http://i59.tinypic.com/fz2gqc.jpg - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/adncwn.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/30k7jic.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/mhwn5f.jpg - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/10qfbcz.jpg |
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Wow, sorry to hear about life taking a turn for the worse..hope it improves quickly!
Great work on the Burb. Appreciate the updates. Looked at a 62 to buy...looked decent on top and prett rusty underneath. |
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The Big D is no fun !! Most rust in manageable, just depends on what a person can manage ... :lol: |
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OK, so we are passed the fenderwells ...
Now the passenger frame horn need some clearance for the tank/lower outlet ... Plasma cutter action takes care of this, then once satisfied, I will plate/cap to make frame solid again .... - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/11bj3ma.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/1fzud3.jpg - - - http://i60.tinypic.com/ra3m15.jpg - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2j4ojo0.jpg - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2j4ojo0.jpg - - - http://i60.tinypic.com/2hcdtm0.jpg - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2yvmntw.jpg - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/wsrcs0.jpg - - - Using the stock rubber isolaters, I used some flat stock to make the hangers ... - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/bhfxnm.jpg - - - |
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Dang! I wish I had your skills chief
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Nice progress John! Sorry to hear about the personal life taking a bad turn. I lived through it as a kid, & it's definitely no fun. Hope things get better soon though. Wishing you the best!
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Thanks for taking the time to post some updates.....looking good as usual. Sorry to hear of your life issues......been there. Hopefully things can be worked out civilly and quickly so you can work on getting on with things including time with your kids.
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The top mount came next.
Originally , I was going to fab up two separate mounts for the top ... but I decided to go with a plate style, similar to newer GM's. Cut off the nipples (ouch, sorry ladies) ... and 1/2" stock locates the isolaters - - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/2vjo97d.jpg - - - http://i58.tinypic.com/50k6z4.jpg - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/fylkle.jpg - - - http://i60.tinypic.com/2vulk6f.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/24wa7af.jpg |
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I used the existing top bolt hole loactions, and drilled the two outers for the wedge cuts ...
Weld nuts on underside. Final grind/sand will come later before Powder ... - - - - http://i59.tinypic.com/dzx99e.jpg - - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/24zavb4.jpg |
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That came out nice! Good progress Chief.
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Next up was the additional tranny cooler off of the Roadmaster ... might as well use it. Bypassing the radiator all together, and running a large cooler in front is the preferred way, but my tranny temps in the burban should be marginal. I will be towing with it, but nothing more than 5000 lbs or so. - - - First step was mounting of the cooler. I didn't get pics of that, but basically I just reshaped the aluminum brackets to fit the core. Looks like it was made for it ... - - - http://i60.tinypic.com/2dhz43d.jpg - - - Rather than run rubber hose (that would be toooo easy), hardline is the answer ! To me, its more like art ... :lol: - - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2ymahsg.jpg - - - http://i60.tinypic.com/v5aa11.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/1znybdx.jpg - - - http://i58.tinypic.com/s0v9ky.jpg - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/28hosj9.jpg - - - http://i58.tinypic.com/biqhe1.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/22ba4w.jpg - - - http://i61.tinypic.com/ajy0yc.jpg - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/4ql9z.jpg |
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- Second line in. This one received just a bubble flare on the lower end, as it will slip into the existing 3/8" rubber line ... - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/4ql9z.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/25jgthh.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/maxvo2.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/2coq8sg.jpg |
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Nice!
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Those lines look great.
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Oh yeah...nice line bending! Really like a neatly routed and bent line...skill and patience.
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The Engine Oil cooler was next. The stock lines did reach, but were slacked tight ... so I wanted it a little more cleaner. New hardlines, some push-loc fittings, and we were good ...
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You have some nice attention to detail!
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Thanks for sharing those connectors Chief. I hadn't seen them before.
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Very nice work Chief.....especially on the tube bending. What brand of tube bender are you using? Do you like it? I need to get a better one.
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I use a larger Matco one, and just picked up a smaller, Blue Point one for a little tighter bends on smaller tube. I will post pics and prt numbers |
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I wanted to switch it up a bit, and move to the back of the Burban, and start the mock up of the rear floor crossmembers and fuel tank.
Since I have extra crossmembers, I decided to add an extra one to the rear floor area behind the axle, to support the wood floor, the fuel tank and eventually the rear most seat .... - - Temporary shims for spacing the body mounts .... - - http://i58.tinypic.com/2rqbo15.jpg - - - http://i62.tinypic.com/2eek6l3.jpg - - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2rhb3ib.jpg - - - http://i57.tinypic.com/10nrnrb.jpg - - - |
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The "extra" crossmember was added by using these nut inserts (left over from some Aluminum truck box installs ... I save everything ;) ) This allowed me to place the crossmember in a different spot other than the factory holes.
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The tank needs to sit as high as possible ... so a little trimming of the front crossmeber will give me 2"... which is better than nothing
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Trimming the crossmember to clearance for fuel lines, and raised section of tank ....
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great work ..stay at it
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Thanks ....
That's the plan ! |
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I like the inclinometer pics...making it easy for us to understand.
Is the roadmaster tank fill on the left side? As always great work Chief. |
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Any more progress Chief?
I'm sure you have a lot going on but thought I'd ask anyway. |
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Hey Captain ... I sure do. Yes, the past year has been quite a wild ride. I am now sweeping up the dust that settled a couple of months ago, and filling the whole I was in !! To bring this back up to date, I found some old pics on my PC from when I left off ... I must of been bored here: - http://i61.tinypic.com/2mgt74p.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/zv3erp.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/729mhi.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/6jq546.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/28vwnxc.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/24lk9ef.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/28tggup.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/2d0l5oo.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/fyofft.jpg |
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