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Mr Pops · 08-31-2012, 11:09 AM

I ended up using the 1973 style motor mount/crossmember. I notched the crossmember to let the motor mount sit flush to the crossmember like it's supposed to. Since the 1968 frame has a slightly smaller C-channel than the 1973's, it wouldn't quite fit without a little adjustment. Once I had it all lined up in the 68 frame, I just had to drill new holes to bolt the motor mounts to the crossmember. Then I took it all out again to buff the frame and get it in primer.. And for you over observant ones, yes, the front diff is upside down and backwards.. not bolted in lol.

Mr Pops · 08-31-2012, 02:50 PM

Some gloss black..

Mr Pops · 09-03-2012, 03:10 PM

Got the D60 bolted up today so I could roll it out of the garage and turn it around to start on the rear suspension and diff.. So.. if the front is a 1 ton and the back is a 1/2 ton, does that make it a 3/4 ton?

Mr Pops · 10-06-2012, 11:39 PM

Been doing some juggling with deciding which spring hangers and leafs to use, still have a few more measurements left before I decide leaf length etc etc.. Anyway, I'm promising myself that I'll get a bunch more done before it snows.
Time to drop the 1/2 ton diff and trailing arm suspension to make room for leafs and a ff 14 bolt. Got the back end on stands and an 8 lugger wheel mocked up for inspiration, guess I gotta get dirty and do some actual work now!

72LoBurb · 10-07-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Cool deal!

Too bad the original front clip is going onto a non 67/68 PU.

Looking forward to seeing more photo's!

The front clip will be going on a '67 C-10...and I've been kicking myself ever since I sold Matt that 'burb!

72LoBurb · 10-07-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Ha Ha, I saw you today on 82st and 132ave

Good score, although Dave was supposed to give me a call when he was done with that one.

Jay, it was offered to you before anyone else...you declined...you snoozed

Mr Pops · 10-07-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72LoBurb

The front clip will be going on a '67 C-10...and I've been kicking myself ever since I sold Matt that 'burb!

And I've been

ever since you sold it to me! Thanks Dave

Mr Pops · 12-30-2012, 06:01 PM

Wishing I had some heat in my garage.. haven't touched the Burb in two months

RANDY COX · 12-30-2012, 10:37 PM

how come there's no inside door handle and the rear door behind the driver's seat....

Mr Pops · 12-30-2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randycox

how come there's no inside door handle and the rear door behind the driver's seat....

That way passengers can't escape..

RANDY COX · 12-31-2012, 07:42 AM

Kool,Just kiddin,I used to have a 1970 Burb 4x4 with 250 six 3 spd,from factory,there was less than 1,000 made in that model,glad to see your making into 4x4 you can never have enough 4x4's,good luck with your project as I'll be lookin in from time to time.Randy

Mr Pops · 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randycox

Kool,Just kiddin,I used to have a 1970 Burb 4x4 with 250 six 3 spd,from factory,there was less than 1,000 made in that model,glad to see your making into 4x4 you can never have enough 4x4's,good luck with your project as I'll be lookin in from time to time.Randy

Yeah.. I thought you were serious until I saw your vehicle history in your signature

I probably wont be doing much on it till I get some heat in my garage. I really don't want to wait till spring.

Mr Pops · 02-17-2013, 02:20 AM

Well I got sick of looking at the Burb covered in snow, so I pushed the 68 back in the garage using a "tow bar" I made in like 5 seconds. It worked great!

I'll be tackling the rear suspension next, starting with ripping out the trailing arms, coils and 1/2 ton diff to make room for a ff 14 bolt on leaf springs.
My garage only has one vehicle door, so I figured if I rip the diff out while the Burb is blocking my Blazer in, I'll be forced to finish it if I want to get the Blazer out in the spring!

twistedchevy · 05-31-2015, 06:32 PM

Bump

08-31-2012, 11:09 AM	#101
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) I ended up using the 1973 style motor mount/crossmember. I notched the crossmember to let the motor mount sit flush to the crossmember like it's supposed to. Since the 1968 frame has a slightly smaller C-channel than the 1973's, it wouldn't quite fit without a little adjustment. Once I had it all lined up in the 68 frame, I just had to drill new holes to bolt the motor mounts to the crossmember. Then I took it all out again to buff the frame and get it in primer.. And for you over observant ones, yes, the front diff is upside down and backwards.. not bolted in lol. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

08-31-2012, 02:50 PM	#102
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Some gloss black.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

09-03-2012, 03:10 PM	#103
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Got the D60 bolted up today so I could roll it out of the garage and turn it around to start on the rear suspension and diff.. So.. if the front is a 1 ton and the back is a 1/2 ton, does that make it a 3/4 ton? Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

10-06-2012, 11:39 PM	#104
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Been doing some juggling with deciding which spring hangers and leafs to use, still have a few more measurements left before I decide leaf length etc etc.. Anyway, I'm promising myself that I'll get a bunch more done before it snows. Time to drop the 1/2 ton diff and trailing arm suspension to make room for leafs and a ff 14 bolt. Got the back end on stands and an 8 lugger wheel mocked up for inspiration, guess I gotta get dirty and do some actual work now! Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

12-30-2012, 06:01 PM	#108
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Wishing I had some heat in my garage.. haven't touched the Burb in two months Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

12-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#109
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) how come there's no inside door handle and the rear door behind the driver's seat.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-31-2012, 07:42 AM	#111
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Kool,Just kiddin,I used to have a 1970 Burb 4x4 with 250 six 3 spd,from factory,there was less than 1,000 made in that model,glad to see your making into 4x4 you can never have enough 4x4's,good luck with your project as I'll be lookin in from time to time.Randy __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

02-17-2013, 02:20 AM	#113
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Well I got sick of looking at the Burb covered in snow, so I pushed the 68 back in the garage using a "tow bar" I made in like 5 seconds. It worked great! I'll be tackling the rear suspension next, starting with ripping out the trailing arms, coils and 1/2 ton diff to make room for a ff 14 bolt on leaf springs. My garage only has one vehicle door, so I figured if I rip the diff out while the Burb is blocking my Blazer in, I'll be forced to finish it if I want to get the Blazer out in the spring! Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

05-31-2015, 06:32 PM	#114
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Bump __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

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