Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

wow,
Rob, that sux. Glad they turned out ok.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Good news on your daughter! I've got twins about to start drivers ed this Summer, that should be fun. As for the burb, you and Mike amaze me, the ingenious ideas you guys have come up with are really impressive. Keep up the good work and the good posts. Greg.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Glad everyone is ok. Thank God for modern safety equipment! Guess we need to figure out how to put airbags in these things, huh? ;)

Good news on the Burb schedule! What's your timeline?

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Thanks John.

Thanks Greg, two at once, I don't envy you. Courtney, my daughter is very level head and very dependable. I'm confident in her (she learned how to drive witha stick shift and drove it for almost a year), it's just all the other drivers out there that really worry me. It just goes to show you, know matter how safe you are, if some one else does something stupid, accidents can still happen. I think she learned a good lesson about paying more attention to other drivers on the road. Thanks for the props on the Burb! It's always cool when your concepts end up coming out as cool as you planned.

Thanks Mike, other than the cars getting crunched, it couldn't have turned out any better. Now the only issue will be the insurance companies, they will probably say the car can be fixed, but I don't want it back. I know there are some good repair companies out there, but the stygma place on a car by carfax nowadays, I probably couldn't give the car away. I guess we'll see.

As for the Burb, if we can have it painted by the end of July, I think I can get it put back together. I only have a few more big parts to buy, a/c, EFI harness, and a bunch of smaller misc stuff.... I'll keep you posted.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Man that sux. Glad everything is okay and I hope the insurance works out the way you want it to.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Thanks Eric, I'm sure it will work out.

Well before all the excitment yesterday evening, I actually got a little bit done on the Suburban. I had planned on installing a set of bear claw latches in the tailgate. Then the other day I was helping my buddy work on a late model Chevy truck tailgate and decided I liked the way the latches on it looked better than the bearclaw ones. Here's some pictures of the install of the drivers sided. As soon as I finish the passenger side, then the body's coming off the frame and going on a rotissierre, :metal:.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

i know its a latch but that looks good man:metal:

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Nice, but curious why? I thought about it for the one-piece but the stock latches work just fine. If it's not broke... I'm sure you have a good reason ;)

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

It will definitely look more factory than the bearclaw's.

Mine never really latched very well (maybe it was me not adjusting them properly, :o ). I've modded the tailgate so much, I figured what the heck. Plus, I've got a couple weeks until we'll be ready to put it on a rotissierre, :metal: .

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Drivers side tail gate latch is completed, :metal: . Should finish the passenger one tomorrow.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

More pics......

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Dang... Your burb is lookin' great. I think that's going to be my next project!:metal:

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Rob,
looking good,
now come fill the stake pockets and bedrail holes on my truck..

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Bring it on over. I would sure hate to mess up that nice white paint, though :D.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Finished passenger side latch. Just need to make the pull rod's that attach to the tailgate opener and the tailgate will be done!

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Great work...Very impressed with your detail. It would have been so easy to leave certain things but you took the time to do it right the first time! Congrats on a fine ride! John

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

looks great....i gotta know - how do you make those long ass welds without warping the metal? looks like you're running solid beads and all.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Believe me I've warped my share of metal on this project, :( . However on this, I'm using pretty thick metal (14 gauge I think) for the pieces I welded in. It may look like solid line of weld, but it is mostly a series of small tack welds. The thicker metal definitely helps. I did let it cool down a little after doing a series of tack welds. A 4" grinder and a rolox disc with 36 grit has been my best friend on this project, :metal: .

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Latches and cables are finished. I moved the bottom pivot point of the tailgate cables to take advantage of the factory cable attachment points on the new latches. I also moved the top pivot point to get the tailgate level when down.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

looks good, great work

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Rob, you amaze me! You have been busy on the 'Burb and the Beast. I enjoy watching your progress.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Some really nice work there, I have been watching. Keep up the good work. I need the motivation.!!

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Sweet

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Finally picked up my center console/ buddy bucket seat.

Re: 1969 Burb build-up (Bags, 5.3/4L60E, repaint, interior....)
 

Man, the buick didnt take much of a hit compared to the Nissan.. Glad she's all right!

I love those seats, where can I pick up a set for the front? And any custom color combos?