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11-10-2012, 01:38 AM
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Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Heres what she looked like at first . A '62 GMC 2x4 Burb.
with 305 V-6, and a Muncie 4 speed. the donor chassis a '74 3/4 ton 4x4, camper special i had for years |
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11-10-2012, 01:41 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Going to stick with the v6?
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11-10-2012, 02:11 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
The '74 4x4 chassis (which is a GMC) had a SBC 400, but i swapped that out for a BBC 454
 (which came out of a '78 GMC Suburban i scrapped) For some reason I ALLWAYS end up getting GMC's, not chevys ,,,, My '73 prerunner Blazer... A GMC! just worked out that way.  Anyway I shortened the frame 17" AND Zee cut it up, in the front or down in the rear to better match contour of older floor/body. Result; no big gap between cab and forward to core support! i reused some old frame channel to fill in top and bottom gaps. which completely isn't shown. the bottom of frame got filled in and I will "box" in the back. '62 now sits on 4x4 chassis nicely |
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11-10-2012, 02:46 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
what do you know? RUST! so get out the wheel of death and start cutting!
deeper and deeper i go. It ends up not much was left of rockers. replace both sides, up the A pillar a little way, and floor pieces. Now i see theres a complete front floor panel available... wish i had that when i started. i just kinda widdled what was gone and used floor "patch" panels |
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11-10-2012, 02:54 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
more to remove
then start adding |
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11-10-2012, 03:01 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
more coming along.
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11-10-2012, 03:15 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
so i decided..off road truck, needs off road safety, plus i had to attach the old body to the newer chassis anyway, why not full cage it? ..2" chromoly tubing.
i plan on using this truck to tow and/or use it on the trails, chase vehicle at races. |
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11-10-2012, 03:18 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
thru floor to chassis
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11-10-2012, 12:08 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
start throwing tubes at it , but i still have a bunch more rust repair to go.
the back floor that holds tailgate, and back of truck together... for the most part GONE! i couldn't find any replacement panels,, so ill Fabricate my own. so i start by bending up and forming new parts |
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11-10-2012, 12:18 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
bend up flanges, tack them in. make patterns
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11-10-2012, 12:30 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
more parts, the "end caps" for C-pillar to floor, the floor stuff.
here i start on the top plates that hold the wood to the rear floor. made a dimpling die so the bolts will fit flush with floor. |
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11-10-2012, 12:34 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
more stufff
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11-10-2012, 07:54 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Looks like you're going to do it right.
How long have you been working on it??
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11-10-2012, 09:20 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
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11-10-2012, 09:48 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
since this frame was originally a side mount fuel tanks and spare tire under the bed,truck ... i cut out the cross member that went between rear spring shackles,built a crossmember that goes over the top and bottom of the fuel tank.. and built a 50 gallon aluminum tank
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11-11-2012, 12:40 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Excellent fab work!!
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11-11-2012, 01:05 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Very nice work
 I like your dimpling die for the bolt recesses at the rear sill. Did you make that?
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11-11-2012, 01:15 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Dude, you've got it going on. Very nice work.
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11-11-2012, 08:33 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
I like it. Is there any suspension lift? and what size wheels and tires are those?
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11-12-2012, 12:30 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
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11-12-2012, 01:02 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
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i've been a fan of your stuff! no suspension lift to speak of , and the front springs are shot! I'm going to replace them....so the front should come up a bit. wheels -stock and tires are 35" x 12.50" x 16.5" , simply rollers for now, i have some 17"aluminum wheels... but I like the look now, and we know 16.5" are out! soooo...maybe some 17 steelies? Last edited by Franks Fab Shop; 11-12-2012 at 01:21 AM. |
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11-12-2012, 01:19 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
I got to some plumbing,.. rear brake line, and fuel line, with 1st inline filter.
i convert to jic style -an fittings anytime i can! |
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11-12-2012, 09:46 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
thanks, I like the look of those 35's.. I have been wanting mags for mine, but am also on the fence... the road de-icer here is h-LL on aluminum , so I might be better off with a set of steel wheels
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11-12-2012, 11:19 AM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
Wow man. Incredible work! I'm totally jealous of your fab skills. That thing is going to be awesome!
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09-12-2014, 02:10 PM
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Re: Franks'62burb4x4conversion
wonder what happened with this one?
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