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C130Nav · 02-25-2023, 07:57 PM

Still have to fab patches around the tailight area

**HO455** · 04-25-2023, 03:53 PM

Great work. I'm glad to see that things are progressing.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-28-2023, 05:41 AM

Very nice burb you saved and nice rust repair work! On the 4x4 swap, did the 2wd e brake cable mounts interfere with your shackle mount positions?

C130Nav · 05-01-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice burb you saved and nice rust repair work! On the 4x4 swap, did the 2wd e brake cable mounts interfere with your shackle mount positions?

Thanks!

Haven't gotten that far yet...

C130Nav · 05-30-2023, 09:03 PM

More rust repair work done. Driver's side rocker panel. Luckily the inner rocker didnt need anything other than a good sandblasting, and a few pinholes welded up. Front and rear of new rocker needed some massaging to fit; but overall an easy job.

C130Nav · 05-30-2023, 09:11 PM

Front part of left quarter panel repaired. Had to weld a patch for inner quarter. I'm really amazed at how much dirt gets packed up inside these rockers and quarter panels. Not sure how it makes it's way inside, but it sure gets in there.

**LockDoc** · 05-31-2023, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by C130Nav

Front part of left quarter panel repaired. Had to welding a patch for inner quarter. I'm really amazed at how much dirt gets packed up inside these rockers and quarter panels. Not sure how it makes it's way inside, but it sure gets in there.

Rocker is looking good.

My Panel Truck is starting to rust in front of the rear wheel wells and has some dirt, mud, and other junk packed in there. I'm not sure how it gets in there either but I need to get it cleaned out.

LockDoc

C130Nav · 05-31-2023, 02:12 PM

Decided to redo the right side front rocker panel. Making a truck rocker fit a burb took some cutting and fabbing around the B pillar area. But its done; and doesnt look all that bad. In hindsight, I think it would be easier to cut the truck rocker vertically just forward of the 'burb specific B pillar area, and weld a vertical seam down the rocker...

**LockDoc** · 05-31-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by C130Nav

Decided to redo the right side front rocker panel. Making a truck rocker fit a burb took some cutting and fabbing around the B pillar area. But its done; and doesnt look all that bad. In hindsight, I think it would be easier to cut the truck rocker vertically just forward of the 'burb specific B pillar area, and weld a vertical seam down the rocker...

I thought they made rockers for the suburbans?

LockDooc

C130Nav · 05-31-2023, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I thought they made rockers for the suburbans?

LockDooc

They do for the 3rd door; and it fit pretty well; but dont think they make a right front rocker for the 'burb. If they do, then I messed up and ordered a truck rocker by mistake. Sure made more work for me. The driver side rocker seemed to be same as C10

**KFF 1** · 06-09-2023, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C130Nav

They do for the 3rd door; and it fit pretty well; but dont think they make a right front rocker for the 'burb. If they do, then I messed up and ordered a truck rocker by mistake. Sure made more work for me. The driver side rocker seemed to be same as C10

I had the same issue with the right side rocker. Used the C-10 rocker and had to fab the Burb pieces in back at the B-pillar. Also had to use C-10 B-pillar and modified it to make the B-pillar for the Burb.

C130Nav · 06-10-2023, 05:43 PM

Was lucky that the B pillar was solid; with just a little surface rust. A pass with the sandblaster cleaned it all up nicely.

CG · 01-27-2024, 02:13 PM

How is this project coming along?

CDA 455 · 04-23-2024, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by C130Nav

Was lucky that the B pillar was solid; with just a little surface rust. A pass with the sandblaster cleaned it all up nicely.

Sub'd

Any updates?

02-25-2023, 07:57 PM	#26
C130Nav Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Little Rock Posts: 54	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build Still have to fab patches around the tailight area Attached Images

04-25-2023, 03:53 PM	#27
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,382	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build Great work. I'm glad to see that things are progressing. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-28-2023, 05:41 AM	#28
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build Very nice burb you saved and nice rust repair work! On the 4x4 swap, did the 2wd e brake cable mounts interfere with your shackle mount positions? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-30-2023, 09:03 PM	#30
C130Nav Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Little Rock Posts: 54	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build More rust repair work done. Driver's side rocker panel. Luckily the inner rocker didnt need anything other than a good sandblasting, and a few pinholes welded up. Front and rear of new rocker needed some massaging to fit; but overall an easy job. Attached Images

05-30-2023, 09:11 PM	#31
C130Nav Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Little Rock Posts: 54	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build Front part of left quarter panel repaired. Had to weld a patch for inner quarter. I'm really amazed at how much dirt gets packed up inside these rockers and quarter panels. Not sure how it makes it's way inside, but it sure gets in there. Attached Images Last edited by C130Nav; 05-31-2023 at 02:14 PM.

05-31-2023, 02:12 PM	#33
C130Nav Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Little Rock Posts: 54	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build Decided to redo the right side front rocker panel. Making a truck rocker fit a burb took some cutting and fabbing around the B pillar area. But its done; and doesnt look all that bad. In hindsight, I think it would be easier to cut the truck rocker vertically just forward of the 'burb specific B pillar area, and weld a vertical seam down the rocker... Attached Images

06-10-2023, 05:43 PM	#37
C130Nav Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Little Rock Posts: 54	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build Was lucky that the B pillar was solid; with just a little surface rust. A pass with the sandblaster cleaned it all up nicely.

01-27-2024, 02:13 PM	#38
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: 1971 2wd to 4wd conversion build How is this project coming along? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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