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71 GMC 1-ton 4X4 build
posted some pics and story in regular burb forum but figured I shoud start a build thread. Starting with a 71 GMC that had a tbi injected 454 w/t400 and 205 case. Has dana60 front and 14b ff rear. Starting to tear into the rust and buying parts as I go. I will update as I go. Slow but steady.
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Here is the starting point.
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Here is the tire/wheel combo I will be using. American Outlaw Buckshot 17x9 and Pro-Comp Extreme AT 35/12.5/17. The are temporarilly running on my 83 burb just to see how they ride.
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Besides the known rust in the rear quarters this was the only hidden rust once the lower trim was removed.
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Nice collection of wasps nests once the sheet metal cutting started, This is on passenger side.
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Removed trailer mirrors and will weld shut the holes from those mirrors and original ones.
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nice ride!!
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Thanx...haven't updated or posted pics in awhile. Hopefully more pics on Weds when I'm off work. Most rust repair should be done. Also picked up a new motor for it.
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Hey, nice burb project! That will be a tank when you're done!
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Door handles taken apart for powder coating. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ured_image.png
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I love the looks of your suburban... can't imagine why;)
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Nice starting point. Kinda want to know the story on that old COE too.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...es/biggrin.gif
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Thanx for the comments. Will have more pics tomorrow of the progress and of some new parts that according to UPS tracking should be here tomorrow. Sorry for my ignorance Beelzeburb but what's a COE?
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Cab over engine. You can see the front of it in the first picture of your 2nd post.
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Learn something new everyday on here. I don't know anything about it. It's at a shop here in town called Reno Speedworks, a hot rod shop.
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Door jamb sill plates back from the powder coater.
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Edelbrock big block TBI manifold. Nice being able to drive the 3 miles over to Summit Racing.
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Look what the big brown van dropped off.
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Picked up one row of seats today.
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Lookin great!
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Haven't posted much about the rust repair.
Before http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...uburban020.jpg After http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-21-07_215.jpg |
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That repair looks great! Nice job!
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looking good and I like your seats...
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Thanx for the comments. The seats will be nice as I don't have to figure out seat belt mounts for shoulder belts. Just need to find a matching set for the front, going to have 2 rows of those buckets with the center console seat.
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That'll be nice! Is it hard to come across those GM seats? I know it's pretty hard to find newer dodge and ford seats like that.
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The seats are fairly easy to find within a 150 mile radius. The problem is that they were offered in 3 colors in cloth and 2 in leather so finding the same combo is a waiting game. Just waiting for another set like those to show up for sale.
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A few more pics of the metal work.
Dent pulled from lower front passenger fender http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...1-54-49_84.jpg Dent pulled front top front passenger fender http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-54-43_704.jpg Drivers side rear wheel area getting ready for new metal http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-54-14_423.jpg Drivers side in front of rear wheel...one of the last pieces cut out http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-54-23_102.jpg |
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Got all the upper trim pieces removed and at the powder coater now.
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its looking great!
what color are you powdercoating the handles and trim? and what are you using to re attach your upper trim rail? |
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When finished the burb is going to be white so all the handles, trim and mirrors are going to be black. Not going to replace lower trim, going to line-x the rockers. I am going to check out a fastener store in town for the clips. They show some in their catalog. The other option might be the clips for truck tailgate upper trim, it appears narrow and the clips are available from different vendors. Btw, I'm also having the upper door panels trim pieces powder coated black. My goal is to not have any chrome on the burb. The grille will be the tough part but having the headlight buckets coated in black also. Hope to have all parts back next Friday and will post pics.
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Got some parts back from the powder coater.
Headlight bezels, door handles and script "Custom" emblems http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-45-38_219.jpg Radiator support and brackets http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-45-44_328.jpg Part of the upper exterior trim and interior panel top pieces http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-46-05_956.jpg |
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Update on rust repair
Driver's side rear wheel repair done http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-49-00_937.jpg Driver's side rear wheel arch getting closer http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-49-00_937.jpg Driver's side in front of rear wheel all sealed up and waiting for new panel http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-48-52_305.jpg |
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The rust repair is all done!!! All of the exterior and 4 places inside are all done now.
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Well there is no more rust in the suburban!! Out of metal repair area and headed into shop so I can start work on engine compartment then paint.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-36-32_565.jpg The tire/wheel combo that I will be using. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-36-43_654.jpg |
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that is gona be one cool rig
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matte wheels are sweet
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Thanx guys....I want to drop the motor in and start driving but really should clean, paint and detail the engine compartment while the motor is out. If I don't do it now it might never get done. I really like the wheels and best thing is is that they were inexpensive for a 17" 8 lug wheel.
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So the metal/rust project is done and now moved the burb to a different area to start the tear down for cleaning, paint and engine install.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-17-35_677.jpg Got a little work done today...front end removed..time to start the clean up and paint of engine compartment. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-07-19_945.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...-07-02_417.jpg |
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Where did you buy your patch panels for the rear quarters and the area in front of the rear wheel well? Curious about quality and price. Thanks in advance.
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