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Well, I'm sure you all can figure out what is happening now.
Burb #1 has ALOT of rot to repair, which I was all ready for. Burb #2 was picked up for $500 to donate most of its sheetmetal ... However, its a no brainer to build #2 as it is need to WAY less rot repair. It does have some, very minor compared to #1. Stay tuned !! |
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Nice score on Burb #2. Can't blame you for not wanting to deal with all that rust repair on Burb #1, so I agree with you on it being a no-brainer!
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Why cant I find a burb for $500 stinking bux???!!!!
Im going to be following! |
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[QUOTE=Clyde65;6812031]Why cant I find a burb for $500 stinking bux???!!!!
double burb, very cool... glad to see others neck deep into a few project at once, are we crazy. maybe!!! nice frame dolly. |
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nice score on burb #2..and i do not blame you for swapping the body
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MORE PICS FROM YESTERDAY !!
My motivational buddy was in town again today to give me a hand. We cut the fasteners, and removed the wood floor (which it is in better shape as well). I ran home, and grabbed the Roadmaster frame to give it a rough test fit ... looks like it is gonna be a nice swap !! http://i59.tinypic.com/ifz6oh.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/20iwbi8.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/211vsix.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/10n7149.jpg - - The wheelbase is actually good. It looks short in this pic, but it wasn't centered, due to the fuel fill was preventing movement. The plan this time (since the Burb mounts are solid) is too mock up the frame to body mounts FIRST and THEN have the whole thing blasted. At that point, I will repair what rust it does have, then proceed ... - - http://i60.tinypic.com/19t4j9.jpg |
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http://i58.tinypic.com/13yl7yw.jpg
- - MAYBE LEAVE IT THIS HEIGHT, AND RUN 30" WHEELS ??? - - http://i57.tinypic.com/f1w96f.jpg - - Removed the radiator support, fans, and coolers .... - - http://i58.tinypic.com/fkr2g9.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/34zeuc0.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/53wrci.jpg |
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We got it down a little further ....
- - http://i59.tinypic.com/npp085.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/fnh735.jpg - - Stella time .... - - http://i62.tinypic.com/2vxrsax.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/1sla2f.jpg - - http://i61.tinypic.com/16a66m9.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/5un3gj.jpg |
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what frame is that from
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Where have you been ?? :lol: JK .... It's a GM B-BODY ... (Caprice, ImpalaSS, Roadmaster, Cadillac) This particular one is from a 94 LTI Roadmaster. |
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Well I had a little bit of a speed bump today that I wasn't expecting, nor did I catch it in the beginning !!
I went to my shop, and started the day by removing the LT1's Fuel tank. This is when I noticed something .... - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2h49w7n.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/2uqork3.jpg - - DO YOU ALL SEE WHAT I SEE !?!?!? |
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I was looking at the resonators and thinking "I cant wait to cut these off" .... Then I noticed the drivers side's rubber hangers looked stretched.
Then I noticed the frame !!:sumo: |
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My moment of sadness was brief, as I said "F#CK IT, I will just straighten it !!
After some precise cross measurements, I came up with a FULL TWO INCHES out of square .... YIKES !!! :metal: :gmc2: |
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I was excited because I got to use my special tool ... YAAAA !
You know that one tool .... The tool that never gets used much ? The tool that you bought YEARS ago because you thought is was cool, but never knew you were gonna ever use it ?? :lol: That's right folks ... THE PORTA POWER !! :metal: |
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After jigging it up by welding some temporary steel to keep the porata-power ram in check, and some careful presses and little at a time ...
I was able to get it back to withing 1/16" of an inch !! Now the rear section has the same inward taper on both sides. I almost want to keep pushing, both sides, to get the frame horns parallel with the middle section. As I am making my own mounts, and not ever going back to a Roadmaster, I guess it wouldn't matter.... - - Here you can see a downward slope of the drivers side as well ... about 3/4" - - http://i58.tinypic.com/w8tgzk.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/e6vdhy.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/xp5744.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/v5z8er.jpg - - After removing the shocks and rear coils, I had a straight diagonal shot ... - - http://i60.tinypic.com/24dm3qr.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2q9dnic.jpg - - http://i61.tinypic.com/krb75.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/21n1fkm.jpg |
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I finished it up, and called it an early Sunday ....
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looking good
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you should rename yourself from ChiefRocka. to Suburban Master!!! i bet that frame from the Buick RoadMaster will making driving a dream!!!
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I almost don't want to bag it, and just leave it a nice static drop. |
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Early this morning, before opening ... I just had to hit it again !
- - http://i59.tinypic.com/dmzczb.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/io3jat.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/2qv73vo.jpg - - IM GONNA SWEEP ALL THIS UP AND GIVE IT BACK TO THE CUSTOMER !!! :lol: - - http://i58.tinypic.com/14bqaz9.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/33xgas1.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2envml1.jpg |
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After removing the Radiator support, I was able to lower the body all the way onto the frame !!
- - I think I am good with how the rear of the body is sitting. The rear cross-section (where the gate mounts to) it laying perfectly on the chassis. Drill some holes and add a body mount ... done. - - http://i61.tinypic.com/vfv8k2.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/91av00.jpg - - Full, uncut Spring shown here. Once the weight of the wood floors, all three rows of seats, fuel tank, etc., I think the preload height should be right on !!! - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2mqua7s.jpg - - Glad that floor modification will not be that extreme ... Kids will have only a small hump to climb over .... :lol: - - http://i62.tinypic.com/34g7c7b.jpg |
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The front however, will need to come down a bit.
The front floor braces will be notched around the frame to allow the body to drop another 4-5 inches. I am not concerned with doing a massive "body drop". I just want the body to sit low enough without raising or modifying the front metal section of the body. Bad enough my wood floor has to be modified :waah: I have plenty of room, and the trans to tunnel clearance is huge .... - - http://i58.tinypic.com/6p50kn.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/2lc60ed.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/2rz6lqh.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/t6b7k1.jpg |
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Irritated at my blurry pics ... my GS4 takes great pics, but I just cant sit still !!!
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Today was a long day, so Burb time was short....More of an inspection day !
Looks like a 3" "mini body drop" will take place in the front and middle floor supports ... - - http://i59.tinypic.com/t4tt7d.jpg - - EXHAUST is almost perfect .... - - http://i57.tinypic.com/994fg8.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/141pgdi.jpg - - Here you can see where the 3" will be need ... - - http://i61.tinypic.com/25uqs6e.jpg - - And a little here as well .... - - http://i58.tinypic.com/mauxec.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/2zganpu.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/v8e7bc.jpg - - Yes, there is some RUSt .... but nearly as bad as Burb #1 - - http://i60.tinypic.com/nmeu5v.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/sou980.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/2cifg3d.jpg |
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W O W John! You are steaming on this build and it is fun to watch!!!
I'll say it again - WISH we were closer - I'd be in line to help (if needed)! I'm betting with your energy and drive (not to mention facility), a few long days and nights, perhaps a few wings and barley-pops... boooo-yow Jack // that'd be one~bad~burb. KEEP ROCK'N! bob |
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Thanks Bob !!!!
I'll say the same line I used back when I first joined this site with my rockabilly 63 c10 ... "It's comments like these that keep help my motivation going" ;) |
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Wow fast body swap. Nice recovery on the frame! Really like the attitude...**** it I'm gonna fix it. Great work man!
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Back on it this evening !!
I'm headed out to ARIZONA this weekend to hang with a childhood friend (baby brutha) ... So I needed to get the body down on the frame before I left ... Just to ease my mind :lol: We did some notching of the floor braces, and some trimming of the fenderwells ... A little at a time !! - - http://i58.tinypic.com/ay4t45.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/6s3oqq.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/9b9l4h.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/211nzg2.jpg - - http://i61.tinypic.com/1zpkwuo.jpg - - Here are some left over Bushings from a 65 Impala that I might use.... - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2ppbtki.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2jfx4yd.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/95vamc.jpg - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2rfeivq.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/2mebal2.jpg |
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http://i62.tinypic.com/2m35is4.jpg
- - http://i58.tinypic.com/29msif8.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/28cn15h.jpg - - I pulled the rear coils and bumpstops out .... (just to see ;)) ... axle hits frame, and tires still roll ! GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME !! - - http://i57.tinypic.com/zjzel1.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/2yzj47l.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/e8mvkp.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/1zqbk1h.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/9tk4k1.jpg - - And with this last picture .... I'm OUTTA HERE !! See you all Tuesday - - http://i60.tinypic.com/105nzfq.jpg |
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Proud
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static drop or baggin?
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I will prep for bags, but for now .... it will be static
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Hey John - hope you guy's had a good weekend in the desert.
I'm loving the tail-dragger stance in the one pic. What's the target for the final look with the static drop? Even, raked, or down in the back? Either way can't lose - it will be cool. Chased rust repairs ALL weekend in the PS of the cab floor and kick panel... it's just a matter of T I M E. Keep rock'n, bob |
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I'm digg'n the look too. I do want to eventually bag it ... but for now, it will be a static drop. Now for some UPDATES !! |
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Last week, Joe showed up again to help out ...
I need to clearance the front inner fenderwells, so ... as with the rear, I removed the shocks, coils, and bump stops to drop suspension to lowest point for upper a-arm clearance. I may just remove them all together, but for now ... its little cuts at a time ... - - - http://i58.tinypic.com/10yfo0h.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/s47ub4.jpg - - http://i61.tinypic.com/qyv0xu.jpg - - Joe heating up a stuborn tranny cover bolt ... - - http://i59.tinypic.com/2vnp6jq.jpg - - Ruff cuts before suspension cycle .... - - http://i61.tinypic.com/2rc0l8k.jpg |
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Back to the rear ....
The rear section of the frame was modified for clearance to be able to use the OG mounting location. The inner 'bulge' was removed, and plated. - - http://i57.tinypic.com/123vej7.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/123vej7.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/hvq9p3.jpg - - The PASS side of the floor is shaped a little different than the DRIVERS side (entrance to rear seats) ... it hung slightly lower right where the frame rail ran, not by much ... but enough to keep the body from dropping into position. - - http://i58.tinypic.com/a30dty.jpg - - http://i57.tinypic.com/2hd376h.jpg - - http://i62.tinypic.com/1536uck.jpg - - http://i58.tinypic.com/213j49x.jpg - - Resonators ... What resonators ?? - - http://i57.tinypic.com/350pk7p.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/anbyo7.jpg - - http://i60.tinypic.com/2qthnqd.jpg - - |
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New mounts beginning to take shape ....
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