Need Photoshop help w/ Project Suburba-lanche - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

one legged lance · 09-02-2002, 03:04 PM

Hello & Howdy Photoshopers,
After seeing some of the ability of those who know how to use Photoshop I thought I would elist some help with a possible project.
My wife loves the Chevy Avalanche and thinks she wants one for her next vehicle in a couple of years. I love my 72 C10 and really really don't want to shell out the dough for something new that is only good for 100k miles when my truck could have a sister soooo easily. So...... here is the idea
Take a 71 or 71 'burb and cut in behind the rear doors removing the roof & windows but leaving the sides and rear drop hatch, then take the back of a truck cab and weld it on making a rear window and meeting the indsides of the rear area. Then finish out the rear insides and add a short hard cover and taa daa you have a retro Avalanche....whatda think.
Problem is my wife ain't great at seeing stuff in her head, this is the reason that I would like some mock up pics of what is might look like. I can draw pretty well but pics in full color would help soooo much.
Anyway if she goes for it I figure I can do the whole deal for less that 1/2 of a new truck and it would be paid for w/o depreciation no less

Allthoughts are welcome and if anyone else likes the idea and wants to build one first go for it....that way I can show her a finished truck before we even start

Thanks in advance,
1 Leg Lance

68StepsideMF · 09-02-2002, 05:38 PM

Only a half-ass attempt, but here you go anyway:

With all the silly rubber stuff:

Without:

one legged lance · 09-02-2002, 06:08 PM

This is already better than what I was thinking it would look like.
I will give you her impression when she sees the pics....
Anyones thoughts on if this would work or not....
Any 'burb owners know what problems I might incounter?
Thanks again,
1 Leg Lance

bgbchevy · 09-02-2002, 07:03 PM

here is a VERY quick version of a escalade EXT

Good luck

i kinda like the plastic at the bottom of our trucks...whoulda thought!!

68StepsideMF · 09-02-2002, 09:56 PM

I think it would look a lot better than a real Avalanche... Heh.
That escalade is cute too.

I'd be very interested to see the final result if you go through with it... Keep us posted!

Dan

Project1970 · 09-03-2002, 11:00 AM

I think this is what the guy down the street from my dad's is having built - a proper crew-cab with a tiny bed! It won't be done for another few months, but when it is, I'll definitely get some pics...

ckhd · 09-03-2002, 02:46 PM

I've seen that exact thing done with a '73-'87 'burb. IMHO, it is the ugliest most vile thing there is next to an avalanche. I wouldn't wish that on a good 'burb any day of the week.

Just my opinion though, your's may vary...

Woody · 09-03-2002, 02:56 PM

my nieghbor down the road has one he built several years ago. He took a Suburban and moved the rear hatch to behind the 2nd seat (I think it still opens). I asked him a year or so ago about selling it (it's been setting for a few years out by the barn) and he said it was part of the family....... I need to get some pics of it some time. His current project is a 41 chevy truck on a S-10 frame he had modified. I need to go look at it also.....All I need is time time time time...............................................

Project1970 · 09-03-2002, 04:40 PM

I should note that my neighbor is using two pickup cabs and a Suburban for the conversion, not to mention a very good body man - he's having the fourth door fabbed as a mirror to the burb's 3rd door.

Personally, I like the look of the Avalanche, especially without all of that plastic.

09-02-2002, 03:04 PM	#1
one legged lance Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phx,Az USA Posts: 67	Need Photoshop help w/ Project Suburba-lanche Hello & Howdy Photoshopers, After seeing some of the ability of those who know how to use Photoshop I thought I would elist some help with a possible project. My wife loves the Chevy Avalanche and thinks she wants one for her next vehicle in a couple of years. I love my 72 C10 and really really don't want to shell out the dough for something new that is only good for 100k miles when my truck could have a sister soooo easily. So...... here is the idea Take a 71 or 71 'burb and cut in behind the rear doors removing the roof & windows but leaving the sides and rear drop hatch, then take the back of a truck cab and weld it on making a rear window and meeting the indsides of the rear area. Then finish out the rear insides and add a short hard cover and taa daa you have a retro Avalanche....whatda think. Problem is my wife ain't great at seeing stuff in her head, this is the reason that I would like some mock up pics of what is might look like. I can draw pretty well but pics in full color would help soooo much. Anyway if she goes for it I figure I can do the whole deal for less that 1/2 of a new truck and it would be paid for w/o depreciation no less Allthoughts are welcome and if anyone else likes the idea and wants to build one first go for it....that way I can show her a finished truck before we even start Thanks in advance, 1 Leg Lance

09-02-2002, 06:08 PM	#3
one legged lance Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phx,Az USA Posts: 67	Very Cool This is already better than what I was thinking it would look like. I will give you her impression when she sees the pics.... Anyones thoughts on if this would work or not.... Any 'burb owners know what problems I might incounter? Thanks again, 1 Leg Lance

09-02-2002, 07:03 PM	#4
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	here is a VERY quick version of a escalade EXT Good luck i kinda like the plastic at the bottom of our trucks...whoulda thought!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

09-03-2002, 11:00 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I think this is what the guy down the street from my dad's is having built - a proper crew-cab with a tiny bed! It won't be done for another few months, but when it is, I'll definitely get some pics... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

09-03-2002, 02:46 PM	#7
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I've seen that exact thing done with a '73-'87 'burb. IMHO, it is the ugliest most vile thing there is next to an avalanche. I wouldn't wish that on a good 'burb any day of the week. Just my opinion though, your's may vary... __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

09-02-2002, 05:38 PM	#2
68StepsideMF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 23	Only a half-ass attempt, but here you go anyway: With all the silly rubber stuff: Without:

09-02-2002, 09:56 PM	#5
68StepsideMF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 23	I think it would look a lot better than a real Avalanche... Heh. That escalade is cute too. I'd be very interested to see the final result if you go through with it... Keep us posted! Dan

09-03-2002, 02:56 PM	#8
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	my nieghbor down the road has one he built several years ago. He took a Suburban and moved the rear hatch to behind the 2nd seat (I think it still opens). I asked him a year or so ago about selling it (it's been setting for a few years out by the barn) and he said it was part of the family....... I need to get some pics of it some time. His current project is a 41 chevy truck on a S-10 frame he had modified. I need to go look at it also.....All I need is time time time time...............................................

09-03-2002, 04:40 PM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I should note that my neighbor is using two pickup cabs and a Suburban for the conversion, not to mention a very good body man - he's having the fourth door fabbed as a mirror to the burb's 3rd door. Personally, I like the look of the Avalanche, especially without all of that plastic. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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