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38chevyhotrod · 08-02-2008, 06:19 PM

So here I am, finally I am in the position to post some pictures of my work on my 71 suburban.

I bought the suburban on e-bay, it was cheap so I could expect a bad suburban although the pictures looked good.
Also talked to the seller an he said it was a driver.
When I finally got the suburban home after 5 months in October, it was a little disappointing. He didn't run and had bad brakes, and he was in worse shape than the pictures revealed.
But ok, I bought it as a project with a good engine. That was my first real disappointment, when I got the engine running i noticed I missed a few cylinders. In March i finally got the time to start on the suburban
So than I pulled the engine and found two bad cylinders.

I decided to put my engine in there that was originally for my rod.
After that it all went very fast until bodywork and painting started.
this is my first paint job and car that i have straightened, so I learned a lot.
I choose to use a cheap industrial paint, that was also a bad choice. The paint had pickles in it that I could not remove even with the finest filters.
But because I want to use this suburban as my wedding car I didn't have a choice and went on painting.
the result on a distance and pictures look ok but from a close up it is not really the quality I like to show of with.
Also made my own complete stainless steel exhaust system, finished today.
I am still building up, but wanted to share this for now.

38chevyhotrod · 08-02-2008, 06:20 PM

38chevyhotrod · 08-02-2008, 06:20 PM

38chevyhotrod · 08-02-2008, 06:21 PM

These are the first 35 pics, i'll post the rest later.

**thelonerife** · 08-02-2008, 10:47 PM

Nice work. Are you adding ac?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-03-2008, 03:19 AM

Sweet..... Whats going in the big hole where the stereo and ash tray were?

38chevyhotrod · 08-03-2008, 04:17 AM

@ thelonerife, maybe in the future. But for now i will have to do it with only heat.

@ FRENCHBLUE72, I have a double din radio dvd sat/nav touchscreen for that hole.

38chevyhotrod · 08-03-2008, 04:19 AM

Here are the rest of the pictures.

38chevyhotrod · 08-03-2008, 04:21 AM

38chevyhotrod · 08-03-2008, 04:23 AM

38chevyhotrod · 08-03-2008, 04:24 AM

Thats it for now, I have to do a few things to have it ready for the road test to get my dutch title tomorrow.

Riveted1 · 08-03-2008, 10:22 AM

Lookin good! I like the way you did the exhaust. What are those seats out of?

**Hart_Rod** · 08-03-2008, 12:30 PM

Welcome to the Burb Club!! Nice progress, keep the pics coming,

.

R

38chevyhotrod · 08-04-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riveted1

Lookin good! I like the way you did the exhaust. What are those seats out of?

The seats are out of a chevrolet transport van.
These are officially the second and third row.
I am going to fill the gap between the two rear seats to make it one.

I didn't make it to the road test because my 700r4 doesn't work, it doesn't shift from first to second.

ShowSS12 · 08-04-2008, 11:36 AM

do you have an under ground pit in your garage??
Nice work on the burb btw

98L150 · 08-04-2008, 11:37 AM

looking good

38chevyhotrod · 08-04-2008, 11:52 AM

Thanks guys, love to hear some appreciation on my work. The past 3 weeks I worked on it from 8 am till 10.30 pm 7 days a week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShowSS12

do you have an under ground pit in your garage??
Nice work on the burb btw

Yes, i built the garage my self. It has 3 separate spaces, one for my machines like band saw mill and latch. that is where i make all the stuff.
In one space i made my own spray booth. the 3th has a pit in it, unfortunately my cars are to big for that space so if i have to work underneath the car i have to open the garage door.

ShowSS12 · 08-04-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38chevyhotrod

Yes, i built the garage my self. It has 3 separate spaces, one for my machines like band saw mill and latch. that is where i make all the stuff.
In one space i made my own spray booth. the 3th has a pit in it, unfortunately my cars are to big for that space so if i have to work underneath the car i have to open the garage door.

WOW thats awsome

38chevyhotrod · 08-05-2008, 04:12 PM

Teh last pictures i made today

68GMC454 · 08-05-2008, 04:55 PM

looks really good.. nice color choice. i like the seat to..

thirdstreettito · 08-06-2008, 01:19 AM

Now you have to make it a 71! That's a 70' grille on it. You guys really get things done there don't ya?

38chevyhotrod · 08-06-2008, 03:14 AM

I like the 70 grille. This way i have an extra set of lights that makes him legal for the road. I must have separate blinkers and city lights.

Frizzle Fry · 08-06-2008, 04:21 AM

Very Nice!

**gregfull** · 08-06-2008, 12:31 PM

Very Cool! Nice work! I'd like to see some more pics of the garage too!

38chevyhotrod · 08-14-2008, 05:06 PM

This is my spray cabin, i haven't got many pics of the rest.

08-02-2008, 06:19 PM	#1
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	71 Suburban New dash So here I am, finally I am in the position to post some pictures of my work on my 71 suburban. I bought the suburban on e-bay, it was cheap so I could expect a bad suburban although the pictures looked good. Also talked to the seller an he said it was a driver. When I finally got the suburban home after 5 months in October, it was a little disappointing. He didn't run and had bad brakes, and he was in worse shape than the pictures revealed. But ok, I bought it as a project with a good engine. That was my first real disappointment, when I got the engine running i noticed I missed a few cylinders. In March i finally got the time to start on the suburban So than I pulled the engine and found two bad cylinders. I decided to put my engine in there that was originally for my rod. After that it all went very fast until bodywork and painting started. this is my first paint job and car that i have straightened, so I learned a lot. I choose to use a cheap industrial paint, that was also a bad choice. The paint had pickles in it that I could not remove even with the finest filters. But because I want to use this suburban as my wedding car I didn't have a choice and went on painting. the result on a distance and pictures look ok but from a close up it is not really the quality I like to show of with. Also made my own complete stainless steel exhaust system, finished today. I am still building up, but wanted to share this for now. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:40 PM.

08-02-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:41 PM.

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38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:43 PM.

08-02-2008, 06:21 PM	#4
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily These are the first 35 pics, i'll post the rest later. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:43 PM.

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08-03-2008, 04:17 AM	#7
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily @ thelonerife, maybe in the future. But for now i will have to do it with only heat. @ FRENCHBLUE72, I have a double din radio dvd sat/nav touchscreen for that hole. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

08-03-2008, 04:19 AM	#8
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily Here are the rest of the pictures. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:45 PM.

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08-03-2008, 04:24 AM	#11
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily Thats it for now, I have to do a few things to have it ready for the road test to get my dutch title tomorrow. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:47 PM.

08-03-2008, 10:22 AM	#12
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08-03-2008, 12:30 PM	#13
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38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily Teh last pictures i made today __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 03:49 PM.

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08-06-2008, 03:14 AM	#22
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily I like the 70 grille. This way i have an extra set of lights that makes him legal for the road. I must have separate blinkers and city lights. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

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38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: 71 suburban daily This is my spray cabin, i haven't got many pics of the rest. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 04:02 PM.

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