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Well I recieved bad news from Gary the machinist. He measured the pistons (.060) over ... but the block measured out .062... He felt it was .002 too much .... Guess not close enough for the rings to seal ?? Really sucks, as this was the OG engine to my '63 C-10, and wanted to use it as a temporary Burb engine...then stick it back in the truck when the time came... :waah: |
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I'm excited to see how that crossmember comes out man. Sweet job on removing the old paint and primer too.
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Hey John been awhile man! Didnt know you had this burban. Sweet..
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Ya, I sold the 'rock-a-billy'....picked up a '63 CC, BBW as a 'Replacement'. it's in the back garage. But, decided on a Burban so my whole family can roll ... I have ALOT of pics on the crossmember build. Up soon ! |
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I would like to see more on the front crossmember. Everything looks great.
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It's almost done ... working on a buddy's boat this weekend.
Will have a full spread on it soon... |
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Looking good. Can't wait to see the how-to on cross member, doing my soon. :metal:
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Not much progress, but some is better than none .....
Front A-arms diassembled and off to coating. Wasn't planning on coating the A-arms, but since the guy is just right across the parking lot, and I threw them with a bunch of other parts from a customer build. http://i48.tinypic.com/29x651y.jpg - - http://i47.tinypic.com/2hh0vtj.jpg - - http://i49.tinypic.com/2mrfsw5.jpg - - http://i46.tinypic.com/mie3ja.jpg |
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Cool! Be glad you have progress!! I am hoping to do more on mine the suburban population has grown!
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I got these last night from my machinist ... He enlargened the openings to except the previously made bungs to convert to 88-98 LBJ's.... http://i46.tinypic.com/1zzjs7o.jpg - http://i49.tinypic.com/jg38co.jpg Weld the rings in and weld/smooth out spotweld drill marks (from removing the super tall, drop restricting, bump stop mounts)....then off to coating ! |
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cool stuff !
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Welded these up last night at ACC .... - - - http://i47.tinypic.com/1z3qn8x.jpg |
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Looks like RockTonka has my seats, wrapped and ready to ship !!!
Thanks PHIL !!! Time to get some bids on shipping .... - - - http://i45.tinypic.com/14bkkxx.jpg - - http://i46.tinypic.com/2dgnq4i.jpg |
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Cool :metal:
Did you happen to measure the ID after you welded them to see if they shrunk any? That is something I have been wondering about when I do mine. Quote:
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I did not, but I did temporarily press in a BJ, and it went in perfect...with a nice "press fit".
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what is the point of the 88-98 lower balljoint?
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You have to use the '88-'98 lower ball joint if you are going to run the '88-'98 spindles and the factory style 6 lug rotors. Most guys that use these conversion parts, use a '67-'72 C20 lower control arm. But Chief wanted to use the '73-'87 control arms with the rubber bushings, so this is how to make that happen. I will be doing the same thing on my '66 Burb. The Chief just beat me to it.
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I'm stoked they're going to a good home...any more progress on the burb?? Don't let the new shop take over ALL your time...;) |
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The only new thing lately is the A-arms have been coated a satin chassis black. |
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Dude! I haven't been on the forum for quite a while. This is the first time I saw your build. Excited to see what you're doing with this thing. It might even be a little motivation for me. Hopefully we can get these burbs back together and on the road soon.
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"Hopefully we can get these burbs back together and on the road soon."
Man I so agree, mine is getting closer every day. Chief, keep plugging away. Posted via Mobile Device |
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I dont have too much to report, other than I sandblasted and painted my spindles, oooooweeeee ! : - - http://i46.tinypic.com/34i4nc6.jpg - - And most Importantly, I finally had the extra $$ to have the pallet of Suburban seats shipped to me from OKC !!! I used "Uship" to get some quotes, and it was actually pretty reasonable !! Should see them within 5 business days, cant wait to get them. Rocktonka took the time to make sure they were well wrapped... :metal: |
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- Well last week I contacted "U-ship" to get some bids going on shipment of the Burb seats I purchased from Rocktonka.... After about 2 weeks total (bids accepted/shipping), they made it safe and sound !! - - http://i50.tinypic.com/2ylmv77.jpg - Rock swears the drivers seat was perfect when it left him .... :lol::lol: - http://i45.tinypic.com/34q6a0n.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/2vcxj4j.jpg - http://i49.tinypic.com/9pt0ly.jpg - http://i49.tinypic.com/2q9h0y9.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/2vmap7p.jpg - - I went from NO seats, to all three rows ! - - Turns out, this material is still made....Might have to look into that soon. - - One step closer... - - BIG THANKS AGAIN TO ROCKTONKA FOR ALL HIS HELP AND PATIENCE !!!! |
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:metal:duude nice score. THEM ARE SOME NICE SEATS
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The original 62 GMC fabric is still made? I know the vinyl is.
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:thumbs: Cool working with ya John...we're glad you ended up with them!! :metal:
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Sweet seats and, yes, SMS auto fabrics still sell that seat material.
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:lol::lol::lol: BTW, these seats are out of a '66 ..... |
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glad to see they found a new home
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Ya me too ...
I really didn't wanna go the 'mini-van' route ... ;) |
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Now that there is a good one sir !! |
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:lol: That's a good one.......I had a good laugh :lol:
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