62 Burb project in the making.

[sirJim]

My 62 Suburban project is starting I bought it last year and finally got it.
Will try to keep pictures updated.
Going to start on removing I 6 tomorrow.
Got the 283 all set waiting to go in,PB and new hyd.clutch.

[bpmcgee]

Does it have a jump seat on the passenger side? How cool!

I hope you keep that Wurden Fire Dept. emblem on it

B

[sirJim]

Originally Posted by bpmcgee

Does it have a jump seat on the passenger side? How cool!

I hope you keep that Wurden Fire Dept. emblem on it

B

Yes the jump seat folds down to make a bench like seat as well.
It looks like it was used as an ambulance as well.
I am probably going with the Fire dept. lettering again when finished which is quite a ways off for paint.

[sirJim]

Making a little progress. 6 is out measuring for the 283. & New tank.

[sirJim]

Few pictures as well.

[Captainfab]

Do you have a front saddle mount for the 283?

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by sirJim

Making a little progress. 6 is out measuring for the 283. & New tank.

I had a 73-81 Blazer tank in my 65 Suburban several years ago. I fit perfect in the original home. I just had to modify the filler tube a little, and find a fuel guage that would work with it.

[sirJim]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

I had a 73-81 Blazer tank in my 65 Suburban several years ago. I fit perfect in the original home. I just had to modify the filler tube a little, and find a fuel guage that would work with it.

What kind of fuel gauge did you end up with?
That is basically what I am doing.
Added a crossmember to adjust where the supports go an fits perfect.

[sirJim]

Got the plug wires made and put in.
Battery cables are on need to do the throttle linkage.
Gas tank is soldered up need to install.
Little bit at a time.

[sirJim]

Cleaned out the back so I could check the fit for the middle seat (Astro van) and plan the frame, fit well enough for a beer break to try the height out.
Almost got the rear shocks on but had a problem taking out the old bushings which fit much better than the Chinese ones that came with the shocks.
Got the rubber mounted on the tank almost ready to mount it up.
Got the air cleaner on, getting close to starting it up, throttle linkage is getting there. Slowly getting there. will try to get some pictures next time.

[sirJim]

Rear shocks on.
Wrap on the exhaust next to the rear shock.
Exhaust mount in the middle done with rubber mounts.
Gas tank almost got installed, rubber on every thing hoses almost all in ran into a problem with the sending unit wire, wrong size.
Getting closer to firing it up!

[sirJim]

It´s ALIVE! Got the tank in with a very successful club evening. Fired her up and broke in the cam. Runs great worth the LATE night! Little sleep now off to work. More when we get a video of her.

[Captainfab]

[sirJim]

Got the middle seat in with a little help from Frank. Little rust work by my buddy Tommy.

[65chevysub]

nice seats! What are they out of?

[sirJim]

I think it is from about a 97 chevy astro van. I have 2 captains chairs waiting to go in the front from another astro van that are the same material, and trying to put a couple Chrysler folding seats in the 3rd row as well for vehicle inspection.

[sirJim]

Been busy, not much time in the shop. Got a good start on the 3rd row seats, (2 Chrysler folding) pictures will follow when done.

[sirJim]

Got the 3rd row seats in.
Wrapped the pipes up front.
Primed the drip ledge.

[sirJim]

Thanks to Peter we got the side blinker lights (small LED) on just need the hood on and it should be ready for import tax evaluation vehicle inspection. No time to work on it. Sorry forgot to take a picture. Next time,

[sirJim]

Went for the first drive up and down the road a few times today.
Small problems worked out, cracked fuel line at the pump to carb.
Replaced.
Cleaned the carb.
Tightened hoses.
Put the hood on.
Now to take it to vehicle inspection hopefully tomorrow.
Cross you fingers that they dont find anything that dosent comply.
Will post some pictures next time.

[Captainfab]

If they do find something that does not comply, what do they do and what is the next step for you? Is it simple or complicated?

[sirJim]

That is a complicated question.
If they find something then I have time to fix it then go back.
Unless they just cant figure it out as it is the only 62 here.
I am going to have to weigh it then see where we are at.
I know they came with all
the seats but it is a problem with the way they figure out how much it can haul.
Have to see what it weighs first.
They figure 165lbs per person then times 8 seats with the total vehicle gvwr.

[sirJim]

Passed Vehicle inspection with flying colors! Yea! Now to wait on the tax department to set a value then I will have licence plates and 8 years until the next vehicle inspection!

[Captainfab]

That's good to hear.......except for the tax part.

[sirJim]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That's good to hear.......except for the tax part.

Thanks. Tax shouldent be too bad as it is being registered as a antique car.
around $3K