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Space shuttle never looked this Good! Vintage Rocket Sled. Very Cool.

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Thanks guys!

I used to not be so clean with my work. My friends would tease me saying i wasnt finished with my project until every tool i own was out. I found it to be less hectic if i spent 10 minutes cleaning up after myself whenever i work.

I work for a utlity company in indianapolis, indiana. I am a construction manager on an 18 foot diameter tunnel that is being constructed 250 feet below ground.

I like to keep my mind working, this project helps out with that for sure.

Ive had a number of project cars. This is the third chassis swap ive performed.

The first was a 1951 dodge pickup on a 1996 s10 chassis

The second was a 1949 studebaker truck on a 1999 dodge dakota rt chassis.

Both projects were fun, the studebaker was a blast to drive, but i have a wife and two kids, so we couldnt all ride together. I figured building an SUV would allow me to enjoy my build with my family.

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Do you have pics of the others you did or a link ,I would love to see them.

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Here is a picture of the dodge..

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Here is a picture of the studebaker..

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I've said that about NASCAR too. Old 50's&60's body style with new safety features.

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Both of those are cool!

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Those are some great looking trucks, and the burb will be just as kewl!

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Those are both great ,thanks for sharing them with us.

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Indeed.

Thank you for sharing.and the background info on yourself.

Looks like you are just another regular guy (with irregular sized cojones)

I think the 'Burb will be a real success too.

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Nice trucks. Can't wait to see the burb when the body is finished.

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Just in on this-Too cool and great work so far!

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Nice work, looking forward to more progress as you update!

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I took the day off today to concentrate on getting the steering column mocked up. I had to move the column a few inches inboard to line up with the pedals and driver seat. Im pretty happy with the outcome. I tossed in my gauges just to see how it would look.

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One more...

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Looks like it was meant to be.

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crazy build and the reason I'm 'scribin'.

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I can't wait to see how this one turns out.
Keep at it.

Marc

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Any updates for the new year?

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Sure!

Im still working on tying in all of the suburban body to the trailblazer floor. Ive made it to the firewall, i only have one piece left, and that will be done. Im still just tacking panels in, so i will have a ton of welding to do once i get everything tied. Ill be moving on to the front end this weekend. I ordered new front fenders as mine were too bad to repair, so i can start mockup on those once they arrive. Ill post up a pic or two later this weekend. Thanks for the inquiry, and happy new year!

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I made some good progress today, i was able to trim the areas of the TBlazer that interfered with the suburban sheet metal. This is just a basic mockup, but a big step for me, as i was unsure if the TBlazer radiator could live within the space given. It does, so im pretty happy!!

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Kewl :metal:

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Just seen and read this thread awesome build . I'm in for the build

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Another angle:

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that thing is going to be a sweet ride, the proportions are perfect.

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All I can say is amazing work!

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Hey man I just signed up on this forum and found your build. I am the guy that bought the 235 from you years ago for my 51 Chevy. Looks like another awesome build you have going. I will be watching this one

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Hey, i remember you! Welcome to the forum, and thanks for the positive comments!!!!

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Glad to see some progress here!!

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Some people are just so incredibly talented!

LOVE IT:metal:

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Damn, this is cool. Please sir, continue!

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Read through the whole build.
You have a great visionary skill.
Sub'd

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Thanks Bomp!

Now i just need someone to show me how to pound out a dent! No kidding, can anyone point me in the right direction?

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get a hammer and a dolly. HF is good enough to start.. If you hit them together, it'll expand (stretch) your metal. if you hit them near each other, you can push the dent back up. Get this book- The Key to metal bumping. East wood has it, among others. A great starting point.

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Will do. Thanks!!

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YouTube. Great videos.

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Just read your build, this is going to be awesome.
Just up the road in Pendleton, may have to come and take a look at it.
Sub'd

Rick

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Amazing Work!!

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

awesome build!!!!

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Great idea on the merge and great work too...