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jmedero 12-26-2009 11:21 PM

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So this is the firts of many changes in line for my GMC burb. A full front face lift to the 67 Chevy front end. Sooo here we go on a new journey!! Enjoy the pics.

jmedero 12-26-2009 11:43 PM

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more

jmedero 12-26-2009 11:45 PM

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a couple more

1956cameo 12-27-2009 11:59 AM

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Sweet! I love factory big block suburbans. Looking forward to seeing more of this transformation.

68lowburb 12-27-2009 09:33 PM

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nice burb ,interested in selling gmc raditer support and grille?

jmedero 12-27-2009 09:38 PM

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They are actually listed in the parts or sale area. Toms of pics. I have given some shipping quotes bu I have not heard from them yet. Take a look.

jmedero 12-27-2009 09:47 PM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377702

here's the link.

jmedero 01-02-2010 11:38 PM

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here are some update pics. I have been blessed to be busy at work so it has been a little slow going. Now I need some trim, hoops and a bumper and Im set. Oh some signals would be nice but I got something up my sleeve for that. If I could ever sell the GMC parts I took off I can start ordering new stuff. till next time guys. :metal:

gcburdic 01-03-2010 12:34 AM

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Nice work.....While you are at it....might as well change out the fender badges to chevy:D

jmedero 01-03-2010 12:51 AM

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Oh there won't be any badges on it. Just working my way back.

Average Joe 01-03-2010 01:14 AM

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Very nice. Your keeping the tailights though right??

jmedero 01-03-2010 01:35 AM

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Oh no. I don't think so. Working on something back there. The po put some semi light out back and I plan on fixing that.

Hart_Rod 01-07-2010 08:48 PM

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Any updates??

jmedero 01-07-2010 10:25 PM

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I am almost done getting my air ride stuff all together. I have to figure out what I am doing for a rear set up. I should prob keep it simple. Then I'll get the rest of the disc brake stuff together. That way I only have to tear apart once. I have sold all yhe gmc stuff I took off except the bumper, so time for an order of new parts is in my future.

propaint81 01-08-2010 12:02 AM

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lookn good man

jmedero 01-08-2010 12:07 AM

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Thanks guys. I'll try to keep updates comming

jmedero 03-12-2010 12:24 AM

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Ok so some updates. MORE PARTS ORDERED and I have been building a stock pile of parts. The garage is getting full. Lets see.... new 15 rallies, trim rings, tires and all, full front and rear disc brake set up, and air ride stuff. Just need to get my fittings and a couple of front end parts like inner and outers, sleeves and a center link then its in the garage for the old girl. Time to tear her apart and work on that attitude... I mean altitude.

Hart_Rod 03-12-2010 05:53 PM

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Time to get busy.....:)

jmedero 04-20-2010 11:46 PM

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well worked on the garage for a couple of hours to get her in there to start the tear down. Man 3 hours of cleaning and throwing away ALOT of stuff. I found a bunch of parts I got for my Nova build 4 years ago.... new in box!! Some of the stuff I can use on the burb like the shaved door kit, some tail lights and other stuff. It was a TIGHT fit. I wll have to work on making more space. I will keep you guys posted on the updates.

VA72C10 04-21-2010 12:04 AM

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cool truck. can't wait to see it's new altitude!

jmedero 04-21-2010 12:12 AM

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thanks man I am looking forward to driving my truck with the second round of changes.

jmedero 04-22-2010 01:04 AM

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well I started to dismantle it today. Got the driver side done, started on the pass side. Got a little tired so I called it quits... Ill hop on it again Thursday.

Later

Hart_Rod 04-22-2010 08:40 AM

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Nice progress!

jmedero 05-01-2010 12:02 AM

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well I have been working some more cleaning, cleaning, cleaning some more. It seems the more I clean and the deeper I go this starts to snow ball, sound familiar to anyone? Well the inner wheel wells came out, half of the wire harnest will have to be cleaned and repaired. Fixed a PS leak while I was in there. The flair on the line was messed up so I cut the line and reflaired it. Lets see if it works. Well I will start putting it all together tomorrow...

jmedero 05-01-2010 11:12 PM

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more progress.... still some stuff to tie up just working down the list.

Hart_Rod 05-01-2010 11:21 PM

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Hmmmmm, I've seen those parts somewhere before.......:D.

VA72C10 05-01-2010 11:53 PM

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looking good!

jmedero 05-02-2010 12:03 AM

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Thanks VA72C10, just trying to clean it up and make it nice.
Rob, what can I say... im just waiting till you change your mind on your wheels so I can get them too!! LOL.

jmedero 05-04-2010 12:00 AM

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ok got the front done, just need to pick up some shocks and get it aligned. Next onto the back.

lolife99 05-04-2010 12:03 AM

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Looks good,... but you have your center link on backwards.
The inner tie rods need to connect to the back side of the center link.
This has caused problems for other member recently.

jmedero 05-04-2010 12:34 AM

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Nice, good looking out Keith!! I will swap that around. I should have gone back to my reference pics I took before the tear down.
Thanks dude.
Juan

likaroc13 05-04-2010 12:47 AM

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looking good Juan...that's gonna be really sweet when you get done...just curious what paint you're using?

jmedero 05-04-2010 01:02 AM

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Hey how's it going? Thanks for the compliments just trying to clean it up. Some of it's rustoleum and some is duplicolor chasis black.

likaroc13 05-04-2010 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 3956498)
Hey how's it going? Thanks for the compliments just trying to clean it up. Some of it's rustoleum and some is duplicolor chasis black.

pretty good...still on the job hunt...got a couple new prospects though, so hopefully one will work out...other than that, i can't complain too much...just got engaged on Saturday!

i'm gonna have to come down there to see both your & Rob's Burb's...good luck on the build, & keep up the good work

Newtz67 05-04-2010 01:36 AM

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Lookin good! Man, I want one of these!

jmedero 05-04-2010 10:03 PM

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well UPS left me something at the door. What a difference a little chrome makes..... makes me wonder if its overkill a bit. I could always put this one on the Nova and take the new disc disc MC from it and put it on my truck... Nahhh LOL. Have a good night guys.

jmedero 07-13-2010 01:26 AM

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well I started on the rear about a month ago. I installed a CPP notch and it was not low enough. So a call to Nate at PB was made and a weld in notch kit and a ta xmember was ordered. I got it in and have started the tear down again. I knew I wanted this the first time... you all know how that goes. More pics to come very soon. I removed the shock tower bar today and some other stuff that is in the way... now the list of things I want to change and make better keeps growing!!

jmedero 07-13-2010 01:28 AM

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I must say it was fun pulling the sawzall out and cutting up the exhaust to get it out of the way. The first hole and cut in the wood was hard to do but I got over it quickly.

Newtz67 07-13-2010 09:13 PM

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Lookin good! Subscribed!

jmedero 07-15-2010 12:40 PM

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Well at 8:57am today my wife gave birth to our son Ethan. Shortly after she looks at me and said "finish your burb" lol. Same thing happened with my Nova.


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