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?

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

This....:smoke:

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

Master Yoda, much skill see I in him....

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

Rob what an outstanding job you have going with the Burb...:metal:

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

Now that is one nice brake set up!!!!! making me jealous. Keep it up and before long you will be scraping paint, draggin tail in that burb. LOL. like that is gonna happen.

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

:lol:

Thanks Al!

It's a really sweet kit and I finally feel like I'm making progress on the burb. I pretty much have the rear buttoned up. I have to get a differential gasket tomorrow and tighten a few bolts and then I'll be moving towards the front....:sumo:. Here's a few pictures of everything mounted inluding the brake lines.