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

Beautiful!!!

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

x2

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

More pictures....:D. Opened up a box of goodies too! :metal:

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

Looking forward to seeing this one roll Rob!

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

Cool bro! I'll have to cone see it next week when I'm back in town.

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

I cannot wait to see that accuair installed!

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

Man,...
That's the best looking 'burb on here.
Very nice!

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

smokin' hot burb!

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

looking sharp! mind me asking, but what did the air setup run you? just pm me if you want

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

I want to know how you got it up that mountain of a driveway?

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

:jdp:Dude, this thing looks friggen awesome! Paint turned out great. I agree - go with the black trim.

What is your plan with the tail light bezel? Just asking cause you took a picture and it looks like it may run into top trim?

Looks great, can't wait to see what her new shoes are going to be:ito:

Ronnie

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

Now we are talking:metal: The paint looks fricken great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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

:jdp:

Rob, that thing is awesome!!!

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

do you know what youre going to do with the headliner? are you going to run rear a/c?

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

Just give me a call.

In progress, pictures soon to follow, :).

PM sent.

650 ftlbs of pure Duramax!!!

Looks like black trim wins, ;). I am going with full trim. I've still got a few more surprises. Picking the wheels is probably going to be the hardest part.....

Thanks Kevin. I still have to finish the piece you made for me. It will be the last thing to go on....

Thanks Nate.

No rear a/c. Just going to insulate the heck out of it and hope the Vintage Gen IV unit can keep up with the FL heat. I'm not sure yet. I'll probably have the guy that did the seats do the headliner and carpet.

Thanks!

That make 2 of us Geoff, :lol:

Well, I'm not sure about that, there are some great looking rides on here. Thanks you for the compliment.


As for the AccuAir install, I've got the compressor and tank mounted were I want it. No pictures, as I need to pick up some bolts and fittiings tomorrow to get it fully mounted. I did snap these pictures though and I'm totally digging the houndstooth, :metal::metal::metal:.

r/

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

Looking 4.0

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

Those really do look great....the houndstooth really works with the red and white....All black would have been nice too but not as nice as that ;)

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

Rob, my question is how much patience do you have? Reason I ask is because one project is a pain and from what I see you three of them going at the same time even though the 68 is driveable?
You are a better man than me I deal with one at a time and I go nuts sometimes..:lol: I am more into SWB but looking at your suburban, I tell you yours looks REALLY good!!!!:metal:

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

That burb is looking great! Man you are so close to being done it's hard to believe. You need to get out there and finish it up Dude!

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

Nice Burb Rob!

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

Rob, when you get as fair as making upper trim, make sure to take some pics for me. I am wondering how hard it will be to make the upper trim for the 3rd door. Trevor

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

Very very nice!

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

Thanks!

I think it will be a nice contrast.

:lol:, I have ADD....., besides, they are all fromt he same era so I only have to learn one set of parts. You gotta get a Burb for the family.....:metal:.

I'm tryin'!

Thanks!

That's already been taken care of, James at Mar-K is working on that as we speak, errr type, :D.

Thanks!

I've got the compressor and tank mounted, but I still need a couple of more fittings to finish that part up. I'm installing a schrader valve so I can fill the tank if my compressor ever quits. I'm also going to add a fitting to allow me to attach an air hose. I'm going to figure out where the manifold block goes next.. Here's a few pictures of the progress.

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

I like the idea of putting in a schrader valve incase the pump stops working. You could carry one of those small air compressors that plug into the cig lighter and fill it up. You would be good to go. I also like the air hose fitting idea too.

Great work Rob!

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

Thanks!


I finally have the compressor and air tank permanently mounted and all connections sealed. Next will be the manifold and the "brain". I hoped to have more done today, but I got sidetracked by having to replace a pool pump motor, :(. Anyway, here are a few pictures of the tank/compressor. I also threw the roof rack on to verify fitment. I'm going to send the stanchions to get them rechromed. They are really nice for originals, but with the burb aired out, you'll be staring right at them and I want them to look nice.

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

Rack looks great on there. Perfect placement too ;)

Is that a moisture trap or descant cartridge? If it's a conventional moisture trap it will only be effective when placed at a location where the air has cooled. Definitely not right off the compressor. In a home/shop system a min of 20' is standard.

...or maybe it's just a filter? :o

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

That's looking real nice Rob....I'm assuming you'll wrap those exposed wires up for protection?!?!:D....But you know what happens whne we ass-u-me?!?!:lol:

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

Thanks. I think it's just a filter. The AccuAir instructions say to put it as close to the tank as you can get it.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm mounting everything first and then I'll come back and worry about the wiring..

Boxes, boxes and more boxes......:D.

R/

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

Looking good!

Can you get to those air valves with the bumper on?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1265259884

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

I guess you can get to them.

Looks like it here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1265259884


I just wonder if you can get under there with it aired out and the bumber on. I guess you could jack it up if you had too.

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

I think I should still have room. Here's a picture from the back with it all aired out.

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

how did you go about lowering the rear? and heres a question that has me stumped, how the heck do you take a suburban tub off the frame?

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

CPP bolt in notch, Porterbuilt 2" dropped trailing arms, and ART bags. A cherry picker, a chain hoist and lots of help!!!:lol:

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

how well do the bags bolt up to the trailing arms? and did you replace the trailing arm crossmember as well? Im trying to figure out what to do with there rear. but want to keep it somewhat simple.

I was afraid you were goin to say something like that:lol: not looking forward to that, maybe I can get by without doing it right now and do a frame off later:uhmk:

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

I used the original crossmember. Everything is bolt on. The only cutting required is for the C-notch, but it is bolt in also. If you look back in this thread or in my crewcab thread, I show some pretty detailed pictures of the chassis. My original plan was to do a "frame-on" resto, but you see how that ended up..................:uhmk:

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

I couldnt remember if it was in your build or not, I'll definatly go back and read. that seams to be the way with these trucks, just a huge snowball affect;)

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

:lol:, exactly!!! Kinda like this, check out my BIG BINDERS!!!:metal:

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

Those are some sweet brakes man!

Are you using the Modular Drop spindles from CPP?

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

I got the whole setup, :D. I almost have the 12" rear brakes installation completed. So far it's been a pretty simple and straight forward install. I chose to put the calipers forward of the axle but you can do it either way, you just swap the mounting brackets. Here's a few pictures.

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

Oh yeah! Beautiful!!! Glad to see you can mount them forward like that. What's your solution for securing the ebrake cables to the PB arms?