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

Minimal progress, but I got the gas filler lid welded in. Will try to finish up the passenger side rocker tomorrow.

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

Piecing the filler neck together and checking the fit of the new body parts.

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

Here's a link to my gas strut conversion on the liftgate:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220511

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

its looking good..nice job..i love the old burbans,,even more than the ol trucks..i miss my 86 burban,,but the transfer case decided to let go on the top of a mountain..i had enough time to getout nd watch my baby roll down the mountain..one day i will get another one,,hopefully a 60's model...keep up the great work..

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

the burb is looking great. can't wait to see it finished. keep up the good work.

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

Awesome. I haven't been following lately. You have the gift. Kerry

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

Kerry,

Thanks for the compliments. How's everybody up in South East VA doing? I spent 3 1/2 years there. I flew H3's at HC2 up at Chambers field in Norfolk, but we lived in VA Beach. I used to hang with some of the guys in SEVA Streetrods, Tommy Potter and James Wynn just to name a few. How's Randy E. doing? He should still remember some of my cars, 35 Chevy Coupe, 30 model A Woody and my 34 4Door Sedan. The 3rd picture (1930 Chevy Coupe) is of James Wynn's first car. Take care and Happy Holidays.

Rob Hartley

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

I got my ECE rear crossmember bolted in for my new 27 gal stainless tank.:metal:

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

Dang man. Why are you even AWAKE at 1:06am?? Not to mention posting online!!!!

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

I was working on it late trying to get it ready for the stripping booth. It will be green no longer by the COB Friday!:metal:

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

Very nice work you do ......

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

Can't wait to see it!

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

Last few pics before stripping it. I welded in all the holes in the back where barn doors were could be bolted on. I also welded over the indention for the striker plate on the floor. Finally took the Big Ship off jack stands for the first time since May. Heading to the stripping booth shortly..........

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

Progress!! That's a good! :D

It'll be weird seeing it out of it's green patch look!

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

I finally got the Suburban loaded up and headed to the stripping booth. I had planned on chemically stripping it, but ended up trading some paint booth time for use of a media blast room time. It took a little longer that I thought to get it ready. I had planned on stripping it Friday but didn't get it there until that evening. I pulled all the glass out and was very happy to find no rust under the seals.

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

Hey Hart I am about 1hr drive from you Geneva Ala. I am looking for someone to blast my truck do you do that or know of someone that does? Also I have heard ALL KIND of quotes on what should it cost do you have a idea on a swb truck no frt fenders or hood like yours sits on trailer? Also love to come down and see your progress sometime Im in FtWalton/destin area alot some family are in the area. But the burb looks great and like to see more of that crew you have on your profile link.

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

I am going to have to stop by and see the progress. I should be starting on my truck again this coming weekend. I am thinking about just getting the right air tanks and mounting them under the bed to ease my pain. Let me know if you want the air tanks I have.

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

J,

I forgot which tanks you have? Do you have the dimensions?

R

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

SoAla70 - There's a place here called StripMasters, 850-626-3188. Price depends on how much you want done, outside, inside, underneath. I'm guessing between $500-1000. They will also shoot Epoxy primer on it too for just a little more. My CrewCab won't be here until the end of January. Give me a heads up prior to coming down and we'll try to meet up.

Rob

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

Well, after about a 12 hour day in the stripping booth, the "Big Ship" is no longer green!!! :metal: I found a couple of more rust spots I have to fix, but no major surprises were found other than my liftgate looking like swiss cheese,:( . I can fix it, but hopefully I can track a better one down. We should be able to get it in epoxy primer soon and then the body work can start. My painter buddy is trying to talk me into pulling it off of the chassis and putting it on a rotissiere, but I don't know if I want to go that far. It would definitely make finishing up the chassis a lot quicker and we could liner the bottom of the body...................:fb: .

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

Here are a couple of more pics. I will try to take some better ones when we take it back to the shop tomorrow.

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

Ill do that hart. Ill give them a call all I really need is my cab Ill will proably take it off and save a little cash bed in great shape so is front clip.Is it the same place you swapping out with now phone number you gave me? Looks like they do a good job.

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

Looks good on the stripping. That sure looks a lot easier than my method. ;)

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

You could probably get the cab stripped inside and out for around $300. My buddy that is painting my truck used to work there. I acutally stripped the truck myself. I've probably done about 15-20 cars.

Bill - Media stripping is definitely the way to go. It's hard to beat for the speed and the ability to get in the hard to reach areas. The only thing that might be better would be chemical dipping, but I believe that's pretty pricey.

Rob

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

More Pics Please Like to see progress. lol

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

Here's a little better picture back at the shop, :) . Ray at the Media Stripping shop, said it would be approximately $300 to strip the inside an outside of a cab and doors. Can you get me a measurement of the trim on your truck (2nd picture where the yellow arrows are).

Rob

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

Just ordered all (or most) of my body trim pieces from Mar-K!! Got a great deal and there customer service was excellent. Ask for Lynn, she was very knowledgable and eager to help. Hopefully they'll be able to help me out with a couple of custom pieces I need.

Rob

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

Here's a couple of teaser pictures of the tail light area. Any guesses on what I have planned....????????

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

I'm not sure, but they'd better be LED :hm:

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

Euros ;)

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

THE bigger caddy taillights not sure what the car model was called but it has the big led taillights on it.

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

Hart I get 12 7/8 to 13 inches in those places and mine are all factory installed holes.

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

Thanks, man! Here's another good reference that Bill (Palf70step) just posted in the FAQ.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...37#post1971137

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

Don't know, but I always thought the fleetside tails would look good...

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

h2 taillights?

atleast from what I have drawn up for mine yours are about the same cut out.


oh yeah my 1st post, LMAO

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

Someone hit the nail on the head, but I'm not going to say who until I have it completed. Fedex dude dropped off some more bling yesterday. Thanks PIKMUP.

R

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

looks great..personaly if it was me and i was going the way your going id pull the body..and do it right...just me..you putting alot of time and money in it,,would hate for it to go bad in few yrs down the road..plus that darn salt air is rough on stuff...

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

I've went this far, so we're probably going to pull it off the frame even though I swore I wasn't going to do that :lol: .

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

yeah I don't wanna pull mine off the frame either cause I know it'll take me that much longer to get it back together. but I do want to do the body mounts but i can't find the jegs or summit listing for the kit you showed
#3-4149 from energy suspension.

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

That's the part I don't like about pulling off the frame, I'm sure it will add a months to the project. As for the bushings, call them. It's a fairly new part that they don't list on the internet. There will be a G or an R on the end for black or red.

Rob