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The next item was to figure out the rear seat legs. If you recall I shortened the rear seat 3" to fit with my wider tubs and new seat location. The seat had (3) legs but it was easier to eliminate the center leg. I added a cross brace and shortened the legs to clear the notch. I think it turned out pretty decent. Once painted I don't believe many people will notice.

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Ok, also on the list is to figure out my 2 piece drive shaft. I had Porterbuilt build me a carrier bearing bracket. I ordered my fancy carrier bearing. All of the C10 guys swear by this bearing. I have the part number if anyone needs it. As soon as I confirm the height of the bracket I need PB will build me a final bracket.

And for good measure, attached is this late 30's Buick that my buddies at Dutchboy's hotrods are building. Most likely we will take this to Columbus GG show in July. I'm looking forward to riding around in this one.

I'm caught up for now. Doug your up..

Marc

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Sweet looking buick..would be fun cruisin round in that..please give the carrier p/n...I'm not sure if I'm going 1 piece or 2 but would be good to put in the info bank..
.was starting to get worried about you and Doug...yall have been quite for way to long

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Hey Marc, I knew Doug's story, glad your posting up some stuff and it looking good...Jim

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Thats a beefy looking carrier. tank mod is cool too....

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Looking Good Marc!! I will be at the Columbus GG show. Are you going? We should meet up!

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Oh there's reason to be worried about Doug and I. We lose focus easily. The part number is IE210527XS. You can pick it up from Summit for $141.97. The brand name is Inland Empire Driveline

thanks, like Doug it's just a busy time of year for me.

thanks man!!!

Marc

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Thanks. Yes we stay at the host hotel. Columbus is a blast. It really wrecks any other show you go to once you've been to Columbus.

Marc

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luv that car. nice carrier. who makes it? is the company called "fancy"

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Thanks.. yes it is made by Inland Empire driveline and it also came with a fancy price tag but it sounds like this is the best carrier bearing when using a 2 piece drive shaft..

Marc

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Nice work on the lead joint Marc! Good idea with he carrier bearing and two piece prop shaft too. Now I am feeling the pressure...lol.

The Buick is impressive. Is that a stock grill rechromed?

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Thanks Doug...yes the back story on the Buick is that is was build once by a local builder that is high on his abilities and needless to say it was a hacked up POS when he was done with it. The grill was one of the only things that Dutchboys was able to reuse from the first build.

Marc

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curious on how you removed the lead filler? I will have to do my panels sometime. I assume grinding is going to get it airborne, which is not good to breathe. And I have seen people melt it out. What did you do on yours?

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Yes, I melted mine out with a small (yellow bottle) hand held touch. It was very easy and straightforward. A nice stiff metal brush helps as well once the lead is liquefied.

Thanks
Marc

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Well it has been a hell of a summer (not really). I had/have a health issues that caused me to spend a total of 20 days in the hospital at three different times throughout the summer. Needless to say when I was unable to do the most minor house related chores like mowing my own lawn, the Suburban was far from something that I could work on. As my health has (slowly) improved so has my drive to get back in the garage. My friend Paul that owns the Hotrod shop came over on Sunday to lend a hand. I still don't have the strength to do everything myself like I used to..

Updates: I had a 2 piece driveshaft made. I have never messed with a 2 piece. The C-10 guys use them and since my Porterbuilt suspension uses a lot of the same components I followed suit. It turned out nice plus fully aired out I confirmed that I don't need to cut into my floor anymore. I was pretty happy about that. Check that off of the list.

We also installed Paul's LS mock up block to test fit the LS Hooker headers in relation to my steering linkage (fail). One text to Nate at Porterbuilt and it sounds like a 1" taller set of motor mounts will remedy the issue. That would be a better solution that what we were coming up with. I would like to avoid anymore cutting/grinding/welding.

Later this week Paul will be back out and we will tackle mounting my gas pedal and figuring out my hidden hitch that I have been working on. I picked up a new class 3 Reese hitch cheap that I think I can modify to fit.

Here are a few pics.

Marc

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Good to see you back at it although it's too bad you weren't doing well. Hopefully you're past it and just need to get back into shape!

I had minor back surgery and also got a full knee replacement over the summer and my time working is definitely much more limited until I also get fully recovered. The recovery and strength rebuilding will come in time, but getting old I can't do much about!

Great work on the burb - can't wait to see what's next! I also ordered a new driveshaft and a Derale trans cooler and will be installing those shortly.

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Awesome work as always.

Glad your health is coming back around and you are getting some shop time!!

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Thanks Scott, The crazy thing is I turned 45 this August and prior to this was never sick nor took any medication. I feel like this year took 5 - 7 years off my life...ha ha. I plan to sell my 48 truck this spring and that will free up some funds to really kick the Suburban into gear.
Thanks Coach

Marc

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dang I hate to hear bout that...glad your gettin better...I've been missing updates from you and Doug and the battle of the burbs

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Marc, sorry to hear about the health issues, glad you're doing better. Have missed your updates on the burb...Jim

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Good to see you on the Burb Marc! Two piece shaft is a good idea for this application. And taller motor mounts sounds like a simple fix...good deal. Hope your healing / strengthening continues!

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Glad to see you back at it!!

:uhmk:

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Thanks, I think Doug felt bad since I couldn't work on mine so he decided to not work on his as a show of good sportsmanship....ha ha
Thanks Jim...

Thanks Doug. Once I get these fitment issues resolved I can look at pulling the body to paint the frame.

Thanks Chuck

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scary stuff. glad you are on the up and up. I'm sure you won't have any problems selling the 48'. be a nice boost for you indeed. looking forward to seeing this one complete. bless you on the road to recovery.

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Thanks...I have wanted to push this Suburban forward for a while and the 48 truck sits more than I like considering it's a 2 seater and I have 2 kids and a wife. He math doesn't work. I would have no guilt throwing money at it then.

Marc

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Marc,
I hadn't checked inoin this thread in a long time and missed the part where you said you'd been sick/hospitalized. SO sorry to hear about that. Your health is everything so take care of that first and always.

I can relate. I am 62 (but think I'm mentally stuck around 37-38) and had never been sick other than the flu. I had what turned out to be a gall bladder attack about a year ago. I thought I was dying of a heart attack. Ambulance, emergency surgery, yada, yada...It really opened my eyes.

Sorry to hear about selling the '48 - she is SO beautiful. But having the funds to do the new project will be exciting. Looking forward to what you do. Best, Dan

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Thanks, Dan. I like the 48 it just doesn't get used enough and I really like building them and driving them. Plus the idea is to take some of the 48 money and throw it into the boys college funds. That makes more sense to me then having money tied up in a truck I seldom use...

Yes, a persons heath is everything and this ordeal has opened my eyes to that.

Marc

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Marc, I understand the whole selling the truck thing. I was just in the same boat. I just sold my 59 corvette because it sat 2 and we are a family of 3. The only time I used it was when I was by myself and there wasn't as much fun in that. I sold it for a pretty penny and paid off debts, put alot in savings, and even have some to help push my truck project along. I'm going bench seat so the truck will seat 3. As long as we don't have more kids I should be good to go. :) Best of luck to you on the sale and most importantly the health.

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Marc It's to bad you got sick. Glad to hear your on the mend, and getting back out in the shop. I'm only 5 years under you and scares me to think of what could happen over night. We all need to enjoy life while we can. Keep your spirit up Your sweet burb is on it's way. Bob

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I have been spending more time in the garage as of late. Here is what I have to show for it. I picked up a class 4 hitch for stupid cheap. It was too narrow so I was going to pass on it but then the guy said how about $20.00. For that price I figured that I could cut it up and make it work. I cut off the large mounting brackets and I bought some smaller square tube to slide into the hitch to make it the width I needed. More work needed to figure out my brackets. The end product would be close to how BEEP did his. The receiver will stick through the bumper and the received would hold the plate.

I also removed my radio delete plate (which I already sold on EBay) and welded shut the holes...

I removed the mock up block and in anticipation of receiving my 1" higher motor mounts from Porterbuilt.

That's all folks.....

Marc

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More Pics....

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Awesome...good to see the progress!

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I just read through your thread , Looking Good ! :)

Sorry to hear about your summer of yuck . :(

BTW I liked your gas cap , so thanks for the link I just ordered one for my build ... If I ever get back to it .

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Glad you enjoyed it....I am looking forward to more garage time as the weather gets colder. I need to pick up the pace with this build.

Yes, share and share a like. I might paint the cap once I decide on an interior/floor color.

Marc

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Thanks Doug...Have you messed with yours lately?

Marc

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now thats what I call a radio delete :lol:

looks great! thin sheetmetal is no joke

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Nice progress.

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Marc,
Just curious (nosy, ha ha) why did you weld shut the factory radio hole? I can see the holes for the knobs were goofed up but was the main opening screwed too? Will you replace with SecretAudio, a vintage style replacement or just go with a modern DIN style?

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Dan-

The radio opening was fine. The knob openings as you mentioned were messed up. I never cared for the look of the modern vintage looking knob stereo's plus I like the look of a smooth clean dash. I did something similar to my 48. Not sure on what route I will go with a radio but it will be hidden maybe behind the grill in the dash.

Marc

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Thanks