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69 crew duramax build
I know all of this has been done before but I enjoy looking at everyone else's projects and thought I would contribute mine as we go along. We have just barely started so be patient lol
I bought a nice running driving 69 3/4 ton suburban about a month ago. I also bought a 2006 crew cab long bed 4wd duramax. I also bought a couple of truck cabs. Everyone see where this is headed ( other than heading toward empty bank account...) Well today my builder and I (mainly him) got one of the cabs all stripped down and cut In half. He then started drilling spot welds and peeling off the skin needed to build the back wall of cab. Tomorrow I will start stripping the suburban so he can cut it in half also. Can anyone tell me how the roof air comes out? Full length roof air, not just at back. It's working and I really want to keep it intact to sell or use in another project later. Couple of pictures where we are starting and at currently. ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Im in .
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Hmm this looks like a good start to a build thread.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Welcome to the boards! Good luck on the journey of the crew cab build. Trevor
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
I made some more progress after church today. Suburban is no longer drivable. Picture of duramax donor also.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
That Duramax donor looks really nice, mine wasn't as pretty. Funny that most of the burbs are that olive green. Are you using the frame from the 2006?
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Yes 06 frame
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
I'm digging it already even though I'm a cummins man. Looking forward to the build.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
This is going to be one sweet build.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Sending off the factory harness to be re-worked as a stand alone. The company will also program ecm to "free up" the engine. This will allow me to use the Allison transmission, 06 4wd buttons, Dakota digital cluster, vintage air ac, factory steering column. At least those are my current plans
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Nice start to your project.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Very cool build you got going here. I daily drive a 2006 Duramax. Have since new. Love it. I would love to one day do one similar. I will be following along.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
More progress today. All glass out and roof removed
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Today's progress.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
I see what you did there....
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
would be cool to take that back half of the suburban and a truck cab and make like 2 door Tahoe. I realize its like a blazer...but it would look Different...and you could even make it like a 2 door panel...would be sweet!
But anyways i cant wait to see this project!!
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Do you still have the rear section of the burb? I want to add a light on the inside of the truck and a picture down into the section where the hatch hinge bolts in would be extremely helpful so I know what is going on in that area. I want to put in an interior light, but I am not sure how to get a wire in the for power, or if it is possible
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
I do still have the rear half. I can try to get a picture tomorrow
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
sub'd hope to turn mine into a crew cab some day
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Looking good!
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
More progress. Starting to take shape now. Roof line is getting close just a little more tweaking. Then 4th door begins.
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Re: 69 crew duramax build
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
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