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This is my first C10 chassis build, I have done quite a few air ride builds and minitrucks so here we go...

Heres a rendering by a friend of mine and some pics of the last few days.. Got the motor out and I have her mostly "degreased" and cleaned up. Have a lot of shiny stuff on order for the motor, expect my PB dropmember within 2 weeks or so (ordered 7 days ago) got some ART control arms already, mustang 2 rack and pinion is on the way as well. the next month will be lots of work...

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...eringfilan.jpg

and progress no real good pics yet since none of the fun stuff has begun.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...k/IMG_0852.jpg
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...k/IMG_0854.jpg
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...k/IMG_0857.jpg

And the wheels i plan on orderin in 24x9.5 with 6.5" backspace
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...Wheel24x95.jpg

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This should be a fun build. Best of luck!

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Yeah should be fun, just have to figure out how I am going to shave some wiring and get the stock crossmember and suspension out... should be done with that this weekend.

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I seen it crusin through town the other day, looking forward to see the build.
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Yeah dude I drove it for about a week after I bought it. surprisingly everything so far is in great shape, found a tiny bit of rust where the driver fender meets the door and a tiny bit inside the doors but nothing crazy.

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Another cool burb build, :metal:.

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if you shave the cab lights, make me a template first!

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No prob capev... Not sure if I want to shave them or maybe make a slimmed down tinted version.. Anyway

Since the engine is out I was able to CLEAN it pretty damn well, got a new intake mani on from summit and I have some shiny things on the way this weekend.
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...intakemani.jpg

Today I wrapped up ordering suspension stuff.

Heres what I already recieved

Air Ride Tech upper and lower control arms with 73+ ball joints
Viair 444c dual pack (for backup air)
3/8" copper hardline
10 3/8 tube x 3/8" npt PTC fitings (which i might not need)



Heres what I am expecting in the next 10 days

PB Dropmember
Mustang rack and pinion with linkage
PB hood hinges
PB rear notch
Accuair VU4 valve manifold
Accuair Switchspeed controller and pressure switch
4 Slam SS7s
A decent amount of Prestolock fittings
2 water traps

I still need to figure out what tank i want to run and thats about it.. Cant wait to get all this stuff and get to work!!

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In...looking forward to seeing this come together!!!

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Some guys have all the talent ;)
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Not much going on other than waiting on all my goodies to get here. Got some nice new valve covers and some billet pulleys from the early bird swap meet and a 6 dollar carb lift plate... Still need to clean up the fire wall, get some filler plates for the heater stuff...

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i was thinking about putting the cab lights on mine....asked a few friends whata think? i just got the mean stare down....."don't you dare" oh well, at least i can see what they look like on 1...LOVE THE COLOR COMBO ON THE RENDERING...WELL BE NICE

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Thanks, Not 100% on the color scheme yet.. I do like that black white and gray combo though.

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Got some engine paint today to cover up some brackets until I get some nice aluminum stuff... New valve covers look good. should start receiving packages sooooon. I need something to do!

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in for this one

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Painted brackets, got intake manifold and valve covers on with some nice chrome bolt kit. Cant wait for my porterbuilt and accuair stuff to get here.. should be getting a few things in the mail tomorrow!

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Still not much going on here. cleaned up the firewall a bit but nothing crazy. got a few little things in the mail today... my truck is filling up slowly but surely.

Got some parker water traps along with some tube clips fittings and my SS7s, they are pretty nice!

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...rack/parts.jpg

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...k/IMG_0867.jpg

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...rack/motor.jpg

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I'm in. Cool bus dude.
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Hey Jmedero, Im doin alot of the same as you did.. add me as a friend cuz i might have some Qs come up... I like your burb, super clean and SICK

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I love the cab lights But think dark grey might beat the black if noting else is wears better......looking great
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Awwe we can now be friends!! Lol
I any wait to get back on my burb. I like what your doing, keep it up man.
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Yeah dude, Im trying to get lay'd out before the first show of the year (lay'd out in the NW, in spanaway) Its being hosted by Lay'd Out, a local club with some SICK rides. heres the Flyer
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...ck/Laydout.jpg

Everyone should go and support local business. Lots of my buddies own their own custom shops or water jet business or whatever.. There is going to be some big vendors and sponsors there.. If theres an event page ill post it up

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Motor is pretty much ready to go back in once i get the PB drop member and one more pully. just needs wiped down

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...ack/motor2.jpg

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Look what ups brought

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...ck/Accuair.jpg

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Motor looks good and UPS is like Christmas. I Like your stance with the burb.
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Nice. I have the manifold but not the ride height stuff. Kind of waiting for the iPhone ap.
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thanks, yeah man, I love UPS right now. Porterbuilt emailed me today, not getting my dropmember until late next week at the soonest.. C'mon PB

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Oh, I didnt buy the E-level, thats just the controller, comes with a pressure switch that has memory you can set it at 200/160/120 i think.. something like that. I think the E level is a waste for a pavement pounder.

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More waiting. gotta all my steering off. Will have a busy family weekend but will hop to stripping the frame and get her ready to accept the dropmember, then once she arrives, notch the frame for steering, and POR15 everything, then I plan on scuffing up the POR 15 and shooting silver lacquer on all suspension components.. seen it done, turns out pretty good. Also dropped my headers off to get sandblasted and coated satin black.

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Look what i got. I was looking at a location to put my new shop and there was a company that builds steel gates going out of business. he sold me all of his steel and rack for 200 bucks.. theres about 1000lbs of all different kinds of stock. already made my money back and thats what i have left.. vedi nice

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...rack/steel.jpg

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Lucky... that is better than winning the lottery!

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Well its been a while since I have posted about the suburban

Got the Porterbuilt DM all buttoned up with the ART tubular control arms shaved up a bit cuz there was some rubbing. picked up a tone of little stuff for the truck.

Ordering some 24X12 and 24X9 raceline speedster 5s in about a week or so. Ordering Porterbuilt trailing arm DM with inside the frame bag mounts for the nice wide wheels

Billy bobs customs in Aberdeen is going to handle all the body and paint for me. Not sure about upholstery, still have to find a set of seats I like for the front and rear. Gonna run dakota digital gauges for sure and run a big center console housing some electronics.

Lots to do and lots to think about

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Oh and heres an updated rendering.. Those are the wheels and thats the color i plan on running
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...dyapplered.jpg

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nice!!

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going to be sweet !!!!!!

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Thanks guys, gotta order the wheels here in a few days (6-8 week build time) at the same time Ill order the PB stuff and brakes. should have a nice little pile of fun when i get back into the US.

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i like both renderings....raceline wheels are the ^%$%(*....Mclovin it

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Got my wheels ordered, Raceline Speedster 5.. 24x14 and 24x9, running a 6" backspace to get some major lip!!!

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Looks good man
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So i decided to order the PB inside frame rail trailing arm dropmember, should be in within a couple weeks now. Josh Jones of Jones Paint Innovations is going to be picking up the truck at the end of the month to do all the metal work and paint. I have almost everything I need for the truck now minus brakes, steering column, and engine stuff. Sitches Custom Auto Upholstery is doing the interior hopefully october timeframe... here are some thoughts as to body and front end.
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...-06-30_523.jpg
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...23-06-12_8.jpg

Only a matter of time now.