Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug;

So good to hear that Cindy is holding steady.
Sending prayers your way.
Good to hear that your able to have some time to relax.

Will be going to the "PATE" swap meet the end of the month.
A once a yr meet in Dallas/Denton Tx area.

Still looking for parts for the 57 panel truck.

T-P Auto
Tim

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

great news. the power of prayer is amazing.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

God is amazing. It's sad that so many people are non-believers..:waah:..anyway...just realized that your 'Burb was a police vehicle? Interesting...:cool:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thank you Guys! The prayers are appreciated!

DeeJay, I think the burb was an Air Force vehicle as it had USAF stenciled on the firewall with evidence of USAF blue paint. So, the air police on the header and doors may have been from that time.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Glad to hear things are better.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Glad to hear that Mrs. AD is holding steady.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

you said it all man!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks guys. Prayer does help and we give Him the glory!

Following your builds and updates really helps too. And you guys are motivating me to get back on the burb.

Soon I will need to change the title to be a 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3 and a 24 year wait....

And I have another truck to do something with.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Hey Doug Maybe we could meet up in September I am going to the AD nationals in Franklin Indiana not far from you.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

That would be awesome! Remember seeing it advertised last year and will look for date and location info now.

September 18 Franklin IN. Maybe others could make it too? Henry, Jim, Marc, Mark....And the long distance award goes to...:)

https://allevents.in/franklin/3rd-ad...48806772386133

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

I am trying to make it to the Nationals. Can't say if I'll have my truck back on road or not. I actually designed their shirt this year and will be printing them. Its about 450 miles from me I think.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Sweet!! I hope to see you and others there. 525mi for me one way.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug

Looks like 250 miles and under 4 hrs. for me. Two problems: 1 - the date is in the fall when I will be coaching youth football and 2 - I might not have my 48 by then (and we know my 53 wont be ready either..ha ha).

I will keep it in mind though....

Marc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

if you keep on keeping what follows you home you will never get your project done. lol. you gotta find a storage place somewhere to keep all that stuff so you don't get tempted to dissassemble..........
nice find though.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

It would be cool guys if we could make it to the AD nationals. Marc, mine won’t be ready either. :)

Dsraven...you are so right! I did create more storage space in the back half of the shop that will help when I just can’t say no. Must not take apart...must not take apart....

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

MUST take apart!!!!!......LS...LS...LS....

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Nice! You can always use more room!

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Leading me astray.... :) it’s on the to do list!

Thanks Steven! Agree 100%...

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug;

I just back from the "Pate Swapmeet" in Dallas TX.
I went down on Thur, 12 hr drive from Grants NM.
Went there on Friday, found - fenders lower grille support - upper grille support- hood latch panel for the 57 panel I have had on back burner.
Still need the rt&ft pillar assy.
Looks like I will have to get them from Classic Chevy Trucks at 325 each side.
I got both fenders n bars for 700. 1 is a NEW fender the other is used with NO rust the grille support are used as is the latch bar.
I can how strip the both off the 78 chevy pu,n use that frame with as much steering, brake parts as needed.
Have some different ideals for the body, will explain as I try to show what I want to try to do. I have a couple of rusty fender as donners! !
Have a 55 hood that I want to try to pancake it for the 57 panel.
Will post photos tomorrow as I'm very tired tonight n still have to unload the truck tomorrow.
Just drove back today 11hr, with no C C to help. :waah:

I might be interested in the meet at Franklin In in Sept ??
Will just have to see how the budget is ! ! ! ;) ;)

T-P Auto
Tim :chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Tim, I was wondering how you made out at the swap meet. Sounds like some good score! Look forward to you build updates! Wow, Franklin IN would be a serious hike for you. Be cool if you could make it!

Boys and I stopped by a shop where a friend was straightening out the electronics on a buggered up Ram Jet. He had it running in a little bit.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug;

Still recovering from the 11hr drive from Denton to Grants. :mm:
Next yr what ever I take to the swap meet I'm going to be sure to have C C.
Was good to see you n the boys out in the garage again.
I was going to try to unload n git photo to day just don't have the engery.
Hope to be back up n going tomorrow,if so will take photos then n post them.
I'm sure that the trip to "Indy" would be a long trip for me. Still would like to try n make it just to meet everyone.

Take care! ! ;);)

T-P auto
Tim :chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

just managed to get through your build thread. You do amazing work. i had no idea about the metal meet in oblong not sure how. I will have to try and check it out. Sending prayers for your wife. That is news no one wants to hear especially twice. Also if you ever need a hand don't hesitate to give me a holler. really enjoyed reading through your thread great work so far

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Tim, that would be great if you could make it. Be a long road trip!

Lleff, again welcome, thank you for your kind words and the prayers! Getting through this build thread is like getting through “War and Peace” so thank you for hanging in there. You are welcome to come over about anytime. PM for contact info if you wish. The burb is staring at me every time I walk into the shop!

The back of the shop project is coming along. New page, need a picture.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

thats a great big garage door. getting an RV?

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Nice Shop(s)!!! Hope to have something like that one day.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

No, the original door openings were 15’ x 20’. The new roll up doors are 13’ x 17’. Though smaller and not large enough for a new combine, I still wanted to be able to accommodate truck and grain trailer sized equipment.

Thanks Mike! We really enjoy this shop.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug; :mm:

Added new photos to my project site.

T-P Auto
Tim :chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Right on Tim! I will check it out.

Headed to Memphis tomorrow to bring another one home, hopefully!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

more projects?....I can't even keep up with one...haha...

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I wonder what it is...he he

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

do tell!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

OK we have waited long enough.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Quick peek...

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

you big tease....another burb?

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Yes,...I have a Burb problem.

Driving around the small towns just North of Memphis, we were amazed at the quantity of regular cab short bed trucks running around with solid rockers and cab corners. Even beat to crap farm trucks had good rockers and corners.

For those of us that live north of the St. Louis, MO - Louisville, KY line, it is startling. Like seeing a unicorn almost. Probably saw 12 trucks we wanted to take home.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Grandson approved!

While the paint on top is toasted, underneath it looks like a 2 year old truck around here. Clean, solid, no body rust, very little surface rust on springs etc.

We had to have it as it looks like the little brother to our Dually.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Seems like I've seen this one before....
Glad it worked out for you Doug..

Marc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks and I appreciate your input on the deal as well. Probably the strangest purchase transaction I’ve experienced. The seller was very honest and trusting so it worked out.

OK, this is about building a 48 Suburban and you probably know why my heart hasn’t been in the build. Starting to get my head back in that game (got to since I bought two more projects in last month....honey I promise this is the last one)

Still looking at accessory drives and I was really liking the new Holley mid-mount. There was an article in the current edition of Street Rodder on installing in an AD truck. It fits, stays out of the inner fenders and has good clearance up front too.

If you haven’t seen it, check out some details here...
https://www.holley.com/products/acce...s/parts/20-185

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

yeah it amazing how many square trucks are still running around here...I'll see from 5-20 a day....some good some bad...burb looks like a nice one....

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

quad lights are the best! nice score!

I like the holley mid mount too. very compact.


you have to tell us what made the purchase strange!