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Truck looks great!

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:ennyd:

:jdp:

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Just my two cents, but I think you and Tubby should decide to keep the wife, haha.

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Funny thing is, somehow I found your Minx build over on British V8s. I read that thread probably a year-and-a-half ago and then lost track. Then I was checking other stuff out on this site - I'm usually in the square body part. That sounds funny. Anyway, as I started reading this I thought over and over again, I got to go check this out, Frizzle Fry is just down the way a bit. And the further I kept going the more I kept underlining my note to self. I understand the accumulation of projects, it's happened to me too. I hope you figure out a way to keep this. Suburbans are great kid haulers, and I can say that from growing up. Keep the faith brother, whatever you're doing is cool. Even if you're building a Porsche, put a link on here. I'll come check it out.

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Glad to see you get back at it. Can't wait to see the final picture.

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Well to bump this thread for a hopeful update, and to say thank you for the inspiration. It seems I picked up a suburban from fellow member Uncle today. If I can find a hatch I’ll be doing a lot of rust repair and shortening to 116” wheelbase, if not it’s crew cab time. The fiancé probably wouldn’t say thank you after seeing what I brought home, but I am quite thankful for putting this crazy thought in my head.

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I was excited to see this come up again. Any updates?

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Hey friZzle, would you happen to remember how far into the door you had to cut or perhaps be able to take a measurement? Basically trying to find out the width of the green line, but if I had a measurement of the yellow line it would tell me everything I need to know. Can’t quote you on it but I remember a post of yours saying take any ideas and use them, well I’m gonna take you up on that.

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Alright Friz - I’ve got my dually on road - it’s time to get back on this thang! �� This one has always had the potential to be one of the coolest trucks anywhere!

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:agree::) It is cool , just not on the road.:(...yet

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Yep, I'm ready to watch some more.

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I don't know.. it's been close to eight years since he's worked on it

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It can be worked on again. Life & other projects can get in the way. It's only bad if it's sitting where the elements can do harm.

I have a 67/68 that's been sitting in various places of storage (garage, shop, storage building) for 20+ years now. Other than being dirty, it's fine & will be ready to continue its build when I'm ready.

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Tubby is headed to a new home. Thanks to Frizzle for the opportunity to bring his dream to a reality. Tubby was loaded up tonight and headed to Houston to get finished up and is lined up for a SEMA booth. Will keep the original scope as much as possible and add our personal touches. Will post build pics. Excited to move forward with it!

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🤯🤯🤯 Let's get it! Glad she has a new home and looking forward to seeing the updates!

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I'm excited to see more.

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I thought that I said that before.;)

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WOO HOO! Headed for Ekstensive?

Can we follow on any other social media platforms as well?! I’m beyond excited!!!
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:agree:

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It is going to Alamo Customs @alamocustoms to continue the bodywork and finishes. My good friend Chris Pate @mobiletoysinc will be coordinating the build and doing the interior and other parts. He is one of the top system installers in the US.

This is his C10 Lucy he currently has finished and his square body Stella they are starting.

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They do great work, can't wait to see more!

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Getting Tubby ready to ship over the last couple of weeks I, realized how easily I could have fallen back into the routine of working on it. Such a cool truck. It was both hard and exciting to see Tubby heading down the road to his next chapter. I have to thank all the dedicated followers who never lost faith (the few remaining :lol: you know who you are)! Can't wait to see what MHLY01 has in store for it.

Here are a few pics from Tubby's last days in Oregon:

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Sad you didn't get to 'finish' it but glad to see it's getting a fresh start.

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It'll be pretty close to me. Perhaps I can take a look

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:agree: Loved watching this one, and I'm glad it's going to get finished.

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I've been following this build for a while. I hope she gets completed. Its such a cool SUV.

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oh nice...bringin it down to texas! cant wait to see how it turns out

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Had some renderings done for the build. Tried to stay true to the build with some personal touches. I am sure there will be some changes as the build goes.

https://i.ibb.co/wL6pKd7/Tubby-7.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/rt781yB/Tubby-9.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/MVny9m0/Tubby-6.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/mbPd0Ny/Tubby-5.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/YtKsv3B/Tubby-10.jpg

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No love for the 69/70 front clip? 😢 Renders look good! Looking forward to seeing how you progress! 👍🏾

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Thanks. It is the same front clip that was swapped on it. I don’t have the original 69/70 clip from him.

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The 67 front clip is superior anyway. ��

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yes it is!

those renderings look great...

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I like that color. Looks so good and correct for the year.

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The Mafia Truck disagrees. I think they pretty much got it right on all the 67-72's though...I like em all for different reasons

MHLY01, how are you feeling about the renderings? See any details you're thinking about changing now or do you think this is pretty close to what it's gonna be?

I like all the front ends. Each unique. I have a ‘71 as well which I will do a billet grill in and clean up.

I think the renderings are good. I sent pics or ideas of what I wanted done and we went through a few Iterations. Things such as shave drip rails, one piece windows, smooth and tucked painted bumpers I added. Rendered Rides was great to work with and super reasonable. I am sure a few things will change as we go such as wheels, maybe trim, door handles, etc. Happens with all builds. I am open to suggestions always. I went back and forth in colors and really liked the color he chose.

I should have some renderings of the interior later on. It will be a full custom interior with Relicate Leather by Mobile Toys Inc. Dash, doors, etc. will all be one off. Nothing wild as I prefer clean and classy to match the exterior build.

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#like

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Looks really good to me! I think we all just want to see someone rolling this thing...no matter what condition it ends up in!

One suggestion I was thinking when looking at the rendering was going one-piece windows on the rear doors. Probably wouldn't be able to roll them down all the way because of all the hardware in the door with the hinges, but could be cool 🤷🏾*♂️

It's good to see the Burbs getting some full builds! This one is gonna be 🔥

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I really like the renderings and the direction that this one is headed (again)....

Marc

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Any updates on this one?