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Bagd72Chevy · 12-04-2018, 12:11 PM

There have been alot of crew cab posts lately, here's my rendition. Rather than just welding a truck back onto a burb I am taking the time to go with a more oem approach. Final assembly will be done with a Pro Spot Spot Welder. Due to the differences in the roof structure I think it is actually easier to stretch a truck cab and install b-pillars. But I already have a burb with a trashed back section so I will be doing extra work to put the correct roof structure in it.

This is the rather complicated roof structure of a suburban and why the roof is taller

This truck cab has some of the worst rust I have seen in the roof/gutters. Luckily I dont need that part. It basically peeled off

Windshield removed

The Dash was perfect save for a switch installed in left side so I removed it and saved as well.

With the spot weld cutter warmed up I started tackling the inner roof. My goal is to remove it at the factory joints and save it. Maybe stretch it to go back in or make a new one. Either way I need a starting point.

Top of windshield drilled and removed(it rusted through at sides)

Not sure if this upper A-pillar reinforcement is in the burb. Will find out soon

All drilled. Getting the back loose

With a little wrestling you can get it to this point

Parts Pile. Not too much rust in the inner, will repair

Scalped

Next up will be cutting the upper door jambs, floor and removing the rear section of the cab. Probably pull the gutters as well. You can see here the upper jamb spot welds to the a-pillar section and b-pillar section. just need to make it longer.

Also picked up another burb B-pillar from a member here. Going to disect this one and make patterns to make future B-Pillars. I have some ideas and plans on low-production stamping some of the pieces.

Got a little time to work on the cab again. Cut across the floor and cut the upper jamb pieces loose. I now have the back of the cab rough cut and ready to start fitting to the burb. Post #2 will be the disassembly of the burb clip.

Last image for Post #1. Moved some things around and put the two players in close proximity.

Bagd72Chevy · 12-04-2018, 12:12 PM

Reserved #1

Bagd72Chevy · 12-04-2018, 12:13 PM

Reserved #2

Bagd72Chevy · 12-04-2018, 12:15 PM

Reserved #3

**Getter-Done** · 12-04-2018, 02:50 PM

I am along for the ride.
Nice work.

8mpg · 12-07-2018, 04:05 PM

This is going to be a great build. Look forward to the updates.

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-07-2018, 11:16 PM

As one who has dissected a burb roof during my build, the Burbs do have that a pillar reinforcement.

Bagd72Chevy · 12-09-2018, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

As one who has dissected a burb roof during my build, the Burbs do have that a pillar reinforcement.

Thats great news, thank you. I took a break from it as I had a 'little' deal fall into my lap. Also added some more pictures up top. Burb roof skin removal next.

rwade · 12-14-2018, 12:55 AM

Along for this build too

Wade

**Getter-Done** · 12-14-2018, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

Thats great news, thank you. I took a break from it as I had a 'little' deal fall into my lap. Also added some more pictures up top. Burb roof skin removal next.

I see your Reason for the Break.
That will help you a lot.

Bagd72Chevy · 12-17-2018, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I see your Reason for the Break.
That will help you a lot.

Yes sir! I already have 2 older lifts in the shop but it will be nice to have a super wide 12k now. The other 3 10k's are going to my buddy's. Just need to get the power ran and hooked up.

1972K20 · 12-08-2018, 02:06 AM

Looking good

72 tigger · 12-09-2018, 03:16 PM

Looks like a good start

12-04-2018, 12:15 PM	#4
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Crew Cab Build Reserved #3 __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

12-04-2018, 02:50 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,473	Re: Crew Cab Build I am along for the ride. Nice work. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-07-2018, 04:05 PM	#6
8mpg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 389	Re: Crew Cab Build This is going to be a great build. Look forward to the updates.

12-07-2018, 11:16 PM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Crew Cab Build As one who has dissected a burb roof during my build, the Burbs do have that a pillar reinforcement. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-14-2018, 12:55 AM	#9
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: Crew Cab Build Along for this build too Wade

12-04-2018, 12:11 PM	#1
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Crew Cab Build There have been alot of crew cab posts lately, here's my rendition. Rather than just welding a truck back onto a burb I am taking the time to go with a more oem approach. Final assembly will be done with a Pro Spot Spot Welder. Due to the differences in the roof structure I think it is actually easier to stretch a truck cab and install b-pillars. But I already have a burb with a trashed back section so I will be doing extra work to put the correct roof structure in it. This is the rather complicated roof structure of a suburban and why the roof is taller This truck cab has some of the worst rust I have seen in the roof/gutters. Luckily I dont need that part. It basically peeled off Windshield removed The Dash was perfect save for a switch installed in left side so I removed it and saved as well. With the spot weld cutter warmed up I started tackling the inner roof. My goal is to remove it at the factory joints and save it. Maybe stretch it to go back in or make a new one. Either way I need a starting point. Top of windshield drilled and removed(it rusted through at sides) Not sure if this upper A-pillar reinforcement is in the burb. Will find out soon All drilled. Getting the back loose With a little wrestling you can get it to this point Parts Pile. Not too much rust in the inner, will repair Scalped Next up will be cutting the upper door jambs, floor and removing the rear section of the cab. Probably pull the gutters as well. You can see here the upper jamb spot welds to the a-pillar section and b-pillar section. just need to make it longer. Also picked up another burb B-pillar from a member here. Going to disect this one and make patterns to make future B-Pillars. I have some ideas and plans on low-production stamping some of the pieces. Got a little time to work on the cab again. Cut across the floor and cut the upper jamb pieces loose. I now have the back of the cab rough cut and ready to start fitting to the burb. Post #2 will be the disassembly of the burb clip. Last image for Post #1. Moved some things around and put the two players in close proximity. __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project Last edited by Bagd72Chevy; 12-09-2018 at 09:44 PM.

12-04-2018, 12:12 PM	#2
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Crew Cab Build Reserved #1 __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

12-04-2018, 12:13 PM	#3
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Crew Cab Build Reserved #2 __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

12-08-2018, 02:06 AM	#12
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: Crew Cab Build Looking good

12-09-2018, 03:16 PM	#13
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,257	Re: Crew Cab Build Looks like a good start



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