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

Thanks Eric, I'm sure it will work out.

Well before all the excitment yesterday evening, I actually got a little bit done on the Suburban. I had planned on installing a set of bear claw latches in the tailgate. Then the other day I was helping my buddy work on a late model Chevy truck tailgate and decided I liked the way the latches on it looked better than the bearclaw ones. Here's some pictures of the install of the drivers sided. As soon as I finish the passenger side, then the body's coming off the frame and going on a rotissierre, :metal:.

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

i know its a latch but that looks good man:metal:

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

Nice, but curious why? I thought about it for the one-piece but the stock latches work just fine. If it's not broke... I'm sure you have a good reason ;)

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

It will definitely look more factory than the bearclaw's.

Mine never really latched very well (maybe it was me not adjusting them properly, :o ). I've modded the tailgate so much, I figured what the heck. Plus, I've got a couple weeks until we'll be ready to put it on a rotissierre, :metal: .

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

Drivers side tail gate latch is completed, :metal: . Should finish the passenger one tomorrow.

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

More pics......

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

Dang... Your burb is lookin' great. I think that's going to be my next project!:metal:

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

Rob,
looking good,
now come fill the stake pockets and bedrail holes on my truck..

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

Bring it on over. I would sure hate to mess up that nice white paint, though :D.

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

Finished passenger side latch. Just need to make the pull rod's that attach to the tailgate opener and the tailgate will be done!

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

Great work...Very impressed with your detail. It would have been so easy to leave certain things but you took the time to do it right the first time! Congrats on a fine ride! John

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

looks great....i gotta know - how do you make those long ass welds without warping the metal? looks like you're running solid beads and all.

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

Believe me I've warped my share of metal on this project, :( . However on this, I'm using pretty thick metal (14 gauge I think) for the pieces I welded in. It may look like solid line of weld, but it is mostly a series of small tack welds. The thicker metal definitely helps. I did let it cool down a little after doing a series of tack welds. A 4" grinder and a rolox disc with 36 grit has been my best friend on this project, :metal: .

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

Latches and cables are finished. I moved the bottom pivot point of the tailgate cables to take advantage of the factory cable attachment points on the new latches. I also moved the top pivot point to get the tailgate level when down.

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

looks good, great work

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

Rob, you amaze me! You have been busy on the 'Burb and the Beast. I enjoy watching your progress.

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

Some really nice work there, I have been watching. Keep up the good work. I need the motivation.!!

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

Sweet

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

Finally picked up my center console/ buddy bucket seat.

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

Man, the buick didnt take much of a hit compared to the Nissan.. Glad she's all right!

I love those seats, where can I pick up a set for the front? And any custom color combos?

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

The Buick was in worse shape than the picture shows. Seats are 67/68 Buddy buckets. You can find them if you look around. I had an upholstery shop custom make the covers. Here's another link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2079024

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

those seats look hot...:metal:

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

Those seats look great! You cant beat the look of the hounds tooth interior.

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

Got the holes cut out for the a/c. I'm going to use the new "GEN 4" from vintage.

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

i might as well ask now - is there an indicator to know where to drill the holes, or is everyone just drilling those "wherever"? if you did "wherever", how did you measure/mark where to drill?

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

67ChevyRedNeck is doing a write up where he describes the install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245132

You can download the templates and print them out (pages 19 and 20):

http://vintageair.com/DownloadsSecti...ols)%20Ine.pdf

I ended up moving the location provided by the template because the vent wouldn't fit quite flush (the dash is curved). I measured 1 1/2" away from the side of the door (inboard) and 1 3/4" up from the bottom of the dash. There's a brace behind the dash that you will have to trim to allow the back side of the vent to screw on correctly, but it was pretty simple. I can take pictures if you need. I borrowed one of my billet aluminum vents from my 48 to test fit and it fit quite well.:metal:

I talked to Vintage Air the other day and I think this is evaporator/control panel I'm going to put in the Suburban/CrewCab, the Gen IV an it's all electric.

http://www.vintageair.com/cat2006/19.pdf

http://www.vintageair.com/products2006.asp

They are also working on retro-kit that will allow you to use the factory unit with this kit (no time frame given).

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

Did a little more work on the round a/c vent holes. Hammered and dollied them a little to get the vent to fit flush to the dash.

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

I like those vents.

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

I like the vents you'll find in a lot of new cars - like the ones I had in my RSX before I sold it. They look like this:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/rsxtrim.jpg

Basically, you can push them flat (closed) or push them open. They spin 360º to put the air wherever you want it.

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

Those are pretty cool. Here's some more:

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd173.htm
http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=8&scid=113
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/1300/

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

Man the ones in the first link are pretty sweet!

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

hart, looking good!! Why are you going with the GEN4 kit rather than sure-fit for our trucks?

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

There's a couple of reasons I'm using the GEN IV. First, the "Surefit" is a retrofit kit meant to be installed with the factory holes and requires no firewall modifications. I smoothed my firewall and eliminated all the factory heater/ac holes. Secondly, the GEN IV is the most modern unit that Vintage Air sells. It's all electronic, no slide cables or vacuum pods like the sure-fit kit.

R

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

Hmmm, uses the factory holes eh? I still haven't welded mine shut :D Question is - is it the same big bulky SIZE as the factory setup? :D

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

Gen IV or the SureFit??

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

Surefit. You said it plugs into all of hte factory firewall holes - but is it as big and bulky in the engine bay (heater core, blower setup) as the stock unit?

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

Here's some pictures and a link to a SureFit install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61810

Vintage Air Surefit manual:
http://www.vintageair.com/DownloadsS...ir)%20Inet.pdf

Link to a CAA install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=161402

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

Finished off the transition are from the rear tail pan to the truck quarters. It will be covered by the bumper, but I didn't want it to look like an after thought. I also got the body ready to come off the chassis (this weekend hopefully!).

R

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

Oh, it's THAT setup. Yeah. I'm still waiting for someone to develop a kit that pulls fresh air from outside the truck - something innovative, like ... that will put the blower in the kickpanel vent and pull from outside, allowing people to shave their firewall, install a bulkhead, and still get fresh air to cool down.

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

With the Gen 4, you could always pop open your vents in the kick panel for some fresh air, :D.

Pictures with the bumper on: