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gostranger · 02-22-2011, 07:31 AM

just sanded and primed the top and around the windows so i can get the windows in i havent really posted much on my project so i am starting now this sub is going on my truck frame that i have been working on for a while i will get pics as progress happens thanks

jonzcustomshop · 02-22-2011, 11:30 AM

that body looks pretty solid for east coast!
did you get it that way, of hs it been fixed already?
gonna look sick on that low frame!

gostranger · 02-22-2011, 12:02 PM

i got this around xmas time and i havent taken the time to do the full research on where it lived its life but it did come from cali originally and you are right for east coast it is in awesome shape we have all the rust over here!!!!!!!!!!! that is one reason why i shifted gears from doing the truck i have also wanted a suburban for a long time so when this one poped up i grabbed it also i am hoping to be able to lay the pinch welds with this when done Dinos sub has been an inspiration i will try to keep pics comming as progress is made we all love the pics!!!

gostranger · 02-23-2011, 07:44 AM

got a little more done last night

**Corts60** · 02-23-2011, 11:47 AM

That is great man! Is that an LS motor on that frame?

gostranger · 02-23-2011, 12:08 PM

o yes it is a 2000 5.3 vortec i will have headers and i got the computer reprogrammed should be just under 350 horse when done but i was told 20-22 mpg if i drive easy which probably wont happen HA HA

**Corts60** · 02-23-2011, 12:23 PM

Sweet. I would love to a modern drivetrain swap one of these days. I think I want to put a newer duramax into my '78 though....of course that conversation would be on a different thread.

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 12:32 PM

I have a 4.8 in my 65, love,love,love it!

and it does the 20MPG+ on the highway.

Cort, I have heard the Dodge 5.9 is a much easier and affordable swap for a deisel, the 6.5 is huge also.

gostranger · 02-23-2011, 12:51 PM

the vortec motors are very affordable(at the local junk yard) and there is a ton of aftermarket stuff for them to help with the swap and for more performance!! i cant wait to drive mine!!!

Apache63 · 02-23-2011, 01:00 PM

GOSTRANGER GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good!!

Pat

gostranger · 02-25-2011, 09:18 AM

hopefully paint the roof this weekend!!!

jimmillac · 02-25-2011, 03:33 PM

It's looking really nice! It will be many moons before my '65 looks that good. I like the vortec too!

gostranger · 02-26-2011, 09:09 AM

did some paint the white has a heavy white metallic with a hint of blue sorry for crappy pics!

Dinos63 · 02-26-2011, 10:55 AM

DUUUDE NICE !! IS THAT YOUR SHOP AT YOUR HOUSE???WHAT THE H-LL IS ALL THAT WHITE STUFF YOUR FRAME IS SITTING IN

SUB GOING TO SIC!!!

Tfish · 02-26-2011, 11:31 AM

Very nice start!! I'm jealous of all the work area you have too! I'll be interested to see how the 5.3 swap goes... I'm thinking about doing a 6.0 swap in the near future! Good luck on the project, love the burbs!

gostranger · 02-26-2011, 01:30 PM

thanks everyone sad to say that isnt my shop the owner of the company i work for was nice enough to let me sneak some time in the shop that is why i am hi tailing the work i hope to put the windows all in and finish patching the floor cut the tunnel and smooth the fire wall and cut the area out for the rear c knotch in the next couple weeks then i can get the frame ready to drop this body on it!!!!!!!!!!

Dino you cant see int he picture with the frame but it has been around 0 degrees out side which makes working on the truck suck!!!! not to mention the white stuff 12 '' last night!!!

**Palf70Step** · 02-27-2011, 10:18 AM

Nice project. Your work looks great.

**Corts60** · 02-27-2011, 02:08 PM

That roof came out really clean. Nice work!

c.brown · 02-27-2011, 02:18 PM

nice looking burb and nice progress, no progress on mine this white stuff needs to stop cant wait for spring

gostranger · 03-01-2011, 09:20 AM

thanks for all the comments!!

c.brown cant wait to see progress on your buburban!!!

should be working on the suburban before the end of the week going to try to get the fire wall done!!

gostranger · 03-07-2011, 07:34 AM

did some work to the fire wall welded up all the holes on the pass side

gostranger · 03-18-2011, 09:40 AM

a little more progress

protrash64 · 03-18-2011, 11:21 AM

Lookin' good gostranger!! I bet sanding that roof was fun

......

gostranger · 03-18-2011, 12:32 PM

sanding was easy compared to spraying it i had a long table on each side and i am 6'2'' and i was still having trouble hanging over to get the center!!!!!by the way sanding took a long time!!!!

KIC · 03-18-2011, 12:39 PM

The roof is hell ! I know that from mine. I borrowed two sets of scaffolding from a friend and although that made it easier, it was still work. We also placed hard cardboard inside between the cross ribs and roof to give it a little stability so the roof dint bend if leaned on.

Nice work. I wish I could get mine started again.

02-22-2011, 07:31 AM	#1
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	started working on the 65 suburban just sanded and primed the top and around the windows so i can get the windows in i havent really posted much on my project so i am starting now this sub is going on my truck frame that i have been working on for a while i will get pics as progress happens thanks Attached Images

02-22-2011, 11:30 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: started working on the 65 suburban that body looks pretty solid for east coast! did you get it that way, of hs it been fixed already? gonna look sick on that low frame! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#3
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban i got this around xmas time and i havent taken the time to do the full research on where it lived its life but it did come from cali originally and you are right for east coast it is in awesome shape we have all the rust over here!!!!!!!!!!! that is one reason why i shifted gears from doing the truck i have also wanted a suburban for a long time so when this one poped up i grabbed it also i am hoping to be able to lay the pinch welds with this when done Dinos sub has been an inspiration i will try to keep pics comming as progress is made we all love the pics!!!

02-23-2011, 07:44 AM	#4
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban got a little more done last night Attached Images

02-23-2011, 11:47 AM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: started working on the 65 suburban That is great man! Is that an LS motor on that frame? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

02-23-2011, 12:08 PM	#6
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban o yes it is a 2000 5.3 vortec i will have headers and i got the computer reprogrammed should be just under 350 horse when done but i was told 20-22 mpg if i drive easy which probably wont happen HA HA

02-23-2011, 12:23 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: started working on the 65 suburban Sweet. I would love to a modern drivetrain swap one of these days. I think I want to put a newer duramax into my '78 though....of course that conversation would be on a different thread. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

02-23-2011, 12:32 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: started working on the 65 suburban I have a 4.8 in my 65, love,love,love it! and it does the 20MPG+ on the highway. Cort, I have heard the Dodge 5.9 is a much easier and affordable swap for a deisel, the 6.5 is huge also. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 02-23-2011 at 12:33 PM.

02-23-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban the vortec motors are very affordable(at the local junk yard) and there is a ton of aftermarket stuff for them to help with the swap and for more performance!! i cant wait to drive mine!!!

02-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#10
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	Re: started working on the 65 suburban GOSTRANGER GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks good!! Pat __________________ Pat Last edited by Apache63; 02-23-2011 at 01:00 PM.

02-25-2011, 09:18 AM	#11
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban hopefully paint the roof this weekend!!!

02-25-2011, 03:33 PM	#12
jimmillac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cheyenne Wyoming Posts: 16	Re: started working on the 65 suburban It's looking really nice! It will be many moons before my '65 looks that good. I like the vortec too!

02-26-2011, 09:09 AM	#13
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban did some paint the white has a heavy white metallic with a hint of blue sorry for crappy pics! Attached Images

02-26-2011, 10:55 AM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: started working on the 65 suburban DUUUDE NICE !! IS THAT YOUR SHOP AT YOUR HOUSE???WHAT THE H-LL IS ALL THAT WHITE STUFF YOUR FRAME IS SITTING IN SUB GOING TO SIC!!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-26-2011, 11:31 AM	#15
Tfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	Re: started working on the 65 suburban Very nice start!! I'm jealous of all the work area you have too! I'll be interested to see how the 5.3 swap goes... I'm thinking about doing a 6.0 swap in the near future! Good luck on the project, love the burbs!



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02-26-2011, 01:30 PM	#16
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban thanks everyone sad to say that isnt my shop the owner of the company i work for was nice enough to let me sneak some time in the shop that is why i am hi tailing the work i hope to put the windows all in and finish patching the floor cut the tunnel and smooth the fire wall and cut the area out for the rear c knotch in the next couple weeks then i can get the frame ready to drop this body on it!!!!!!!!!! Dino you cant see int he picture with the frame but it has been around 0 degrees out side which makes working on the truck suck!!!! not to mention the white stuff 12 '' last night!!!

02-27-2011, 10:18 AM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,061	Re: started working on the 65 suburban Nice project. Your work looks great. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-27-2011, 02:08 PM	#18
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: started working on the 65 suburban That roof came out really clean. Nice work! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

02-27-2011, 02:18 PM	#19
c.brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 292	Re: started working on the 65 suburban nice looking burb and nice progress, no progress on mine this white stuff needs to stop cant wait for spring

03-01-2011, 09:20 AM	#20
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban thanks for all the comments!! c.brown cant wait to see progress on your buburban!!! should be working on the suburban before the end of the week going to try to get the fire wall done!!

03-07-2011, 07:34 AM	#21
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban did some work to the fire wall welded up all the holes on the pass side Attached Images

03-18-2011, 09:40 AM	#22
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban a little more progress Attached Images

03-18-2011, 11:21 AM	#23
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03-18-2011, 12:32 PM	#24
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: started working on the 65 suburban sanding was easy compared to spraying it i had a long table on each side and i am 6'2'' and i was still having trouble hanging over to get the center!!!!!by the way sanding took a long time!!!!

03-18-2011, 12:39 PM	#25
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: started working on the 65 suburban The roof is hell ! I know that from mine. I borrowed two sets of scaffolding from a friend and although that made it easier, it was still work. We also placed hard cardboard inside between the cross ribs and roof to give it a little stability so the roof dint bend if leaned on. Nice work. I wish I could get mine started again. __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

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