68 Burb... here we go!!

[jmedero]

well I got my butt in the garage today and started removing, cutting, grinding off all the stuff in my way to start bolting my rear stuff on. I do have a question on removing the rear wheel tubs. To remove them am I going to have to cut them out? I removed all the bolts around the base of the tub but I only see a seam that is sealed that runs the length of the tub. Is that were it is mounted by? Any removal ideas? I have pics that I will post up tomorrow I just want to clean up the mess so I can snap some photos.
Thanks guys.
Juan

[VA72C10]

cool...glad you're working on it. I believe there is a seam sealer in between that's holding them together but they come apart...the trucks are like that.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jmedero

I do have a question on removing the rear wheel tubs. To remove them am I going to have to cut them out?
Juan

Unfortunately, yes......

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Unfortunately, yes......

dang...guess that's a burb thing...

[jmedero]

Looks like the inner skin of the wheel well and the quarter panel join together. I wonder what that cut will look like..... And the fitment of the tub will fit in there.
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jmedero

Looks like the inner skin of the wheel well and the quarter panel join together. I wonder what that cut will look like..... And the fitment of the tub will fit in there.
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Look at Frizzle Fry's Tahoe build. He did what you're talking about and has a lot of good pictures.

EDIT: Start looking at post #511, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...239896&page=13
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[kev2809]

lookin forward to see that rear end layed out! i may have missed it earlier, but did you get the pb trailing arms too? and were you gonna cup your lca's?

[jmedero]

keV yes I got the pb rear kit with shock bar, panhard, bridge and trailing arms. I had a sectioned front crossmember that I was going to sell. I was planing on running a dm but now I'm not sure. I will be installing the sectioned crossmember and just trim down my spring cups. Let's see were that gets me.
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[jmedero]

here are a few pics of some of the progress. I have removed everything that will be in my way. I took it all out from the trans to the rear bumper. I left the crossmember thats infront of the gas tank and the one behind it.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Look at Frizzle Fry's Tahoe build. He did what you're talking about and has a lot of good pictures.

EDIT: Start looking at post #511, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...239896&page=13
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With default posts-per-page settings it's on page 21.

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[jmedero]

Thanks frizzle just what I needed.
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[1ATony]

Looks pretty good

[jmedero]

ok well I have been working on it for the last couple of days. If I could go back to when I ordered the stuff I would have gotten the bolt in kit. Main reason I did not was Nate said I would have to cut more of my floor out and I did not want to... well... that plan went to pot. I got 90% of it done. I will be placing the rear end in place with the PB arms so I can line up and weld my bag plates on the rear end. I am still trying to figure out the panhard bar mount that welds on to the frame... Ill get it. Here are some pics of what has been done this weekend. I hope to have it rolling by the end of the year.... I guess time will tell. Enjoy.

[jmedero]

sorry that last pic was a little small. LOL


oh well I cant get it worked out... tired... brain not working.

[kev2809]

looking good man. you did better removing your tubs than me..
they are still in my truck lol

[Average Joe]

Lookin' good!

[VA72C10]

Especially looks good in the little pic

[jmedero]

I'll post pics in the am but I just put her down on all 4's for the first time in a long while. She is LOW!! Lol. I need to roll her out of the garage and do some cleaning in the garage. Still need to weld in my panhard, then clean it all up and paint it. I'm getting excited!!!!
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[jmedero]

well here is a quick photo. She will be out of the garage for the first time in 5 mths in the morning. I am so excited!! Also a picture of the wheels I want... $550 a wheel!!! wowza..... lol. and thats just a 20x9.5 wheel.
Later

[Delmo]

Man I love this thing.

[likaroc13]

looking good, Juan...those wheels would look great, but i feel ya on the pain ($$$), haha

[jmedero]

Hey dude how are you doing? I got the smoothies today so no bonnevilles for me. Hope all is well with you guys. I sold my 66 today.... Sad and happy all at the same time. I'm going to sell te 63 to keep funding the Burb.

Thanks delmo I appreciate it. Just trying to keep up a bit with you and dino!!!
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[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by jmedero

Hey dude how are you doing? I got the smoothies today so no bonnevilles for me. Hope all is well with you guys. I sold my 66 today.... Sad and happy all at the same time. I'm going to sell te 63 to keep funding the Burb.

Thanks delmo I appreciate it. Just trying to keep up a bit with you and dino!!!
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i'm pretty good, how bout you? glad to hear you got the Smoothies...that was a nice deal! i have a custom wheel idea using those, but it will be for a future project...do you have pics of the '66 or '63? i know you hate to see them go, but that Burb will make a sweet family ride

[project 67 sub]

looking good bro i like it.

[kev2809]

looks good sitting that low. you get a chance to roll it out and get a shot of the front?