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**gemiii** · 12-26-2009, 10:51 PM

This is after the snow

**gemiii** · 12-26-2009, 10:57 PM

Its Sunday and its time to put the body back on the frame. I am sick of working on the chassis LOL. Time for something different. I bought the mount kit from Energy Suspensions through Summit. The kit had the hardware and everything but it only had mounts for 5 positions and there were 6 positions? After a call to Energy Suspensions everything was solved and they were sending out one more set of mounts Thanks. Also they provided hex bolts and some of the mounts needed carrige bolts so you dont ruin your knees when climbing in the truck. No big deal.Home depot saved the day. Still a good deal on the kit.

**gemiii** · 12-26-2009, 11:02 PM

Well I knew it wouldnt be this easy, the gas tank hit the floor support on the body. I cut the support out with a grinder and now the pumpkin hits the wood floor. I put 1 1/2 inch blocks in the cnotch for now. I guess I will cut out a small section of the floor.

*project 67 sub* · 12-26-2009, 11:07 PM

looking good

**gemiii** · 12-26-2009, 11:11 PM

Today I started putting the doors back on. Its not fun now that everything is painted. Next time I will get everything fit and have the door hinges bolted in place before they get jammed. I only got 1 scratch that I know of.

**gemiii** · 12-26-2009, 11:16 PM

That picture of the rear wheel is 1 1/2 inches from bottoming out. I think the height will be good. Never low enough but not bad. I started putting the brackets on the engine and all the acessories. I went to order the 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton drop spindles from ECE but they are out right now. Said I should have them in a month

I have plenty to do but they were next on the list.

1956cameo · 12-27-2009, 10:05 AM

The suburban is coming along nicely. Keep us posted!

noteron · 12-27-2009, 07:53 PM

its looking really good...I love that blue

sgaylord · 12-27-2009, 07:55 PM

Awesome work. You are definitely an inspiration.

Painter D · 12-27-2009, 11:02 PM

Coming along nicely

19723DR · 12-27-2009, 11:21 PM

Great job. Subscribed.

Sinister · 12-29-2009, 05:51 PM

Don't know how I missed this one. Awesome build. Subscribed.

**wancosc356** · 01-09-2010, 07:12 PM

Very nice build! Im really diggin that blue!

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

The suburban is coming along nicely. Keep us posted!

Thanks for looking. I will.

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Originally Posted by noteron

its looking really good...I love that blue

Thanks. I looked at every blue there was and I think I got the right one.

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Originally Posted by sgaylord

Awesome work. You are definitely an inspiration.

Thanks. Sometimes its even fun.

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Coming along nicely

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 19723DR

Great job. Subscribed.

Thank You

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Don't know how I missed this one. Awesome build. Subscribed.

Thanks also.

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Very nice build! Im really diggin that blue!

You can look at chips all day but seeing a blue on a car in the sunlight doesnt lie.

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 07:54 PM

Its been a little while but I have been working on it steady. I got all the serpentine brackets painted and installed. That worked out well. I have been watching Ebay for a Edelbrock 2104 intake but ended up getting one from Summit with a $20 coupon. I got that installed. I have been ordering stuff from CCP and it seems like they overcharge for shipping and they take their time sending stuff out. I got the C notch, rear end conversion kit, rear shock relocator kit with gas shocks kit and the rear panard bar from them and all the shipping was high and slow.
I changed out the rear brakes from the 89 Suburban rear end. Yes I wacked myself a few times trying to pull the springs with channel locks. I will change them out to disc in the future.

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 08:10 PM

I bought all the weatherstripping from GMC Pauls. I got everything I could think of and it was $700 worth. They gave me 15% off. Thanks. Now putting on the door weatherstripping was another story. It definately takes more than 2 hands. With my wifes help it went pretty good. I got a gasket kit for the heater box and a new heater box from wansco 356 thanks and got everything painted and installed. Its fun putting everything back together. I put all the bolts and parts in ziplock baggies and labeled them and I still cant remember where they go.

**wancosc356** · 01-31-2010, 08:15 PM

Thanks for the props. That heater box turned out really nice! Looking good man.

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 08:19 PM

I got the intake installed today and the distributer. I also got the rear shock relocator kit done too. I got the upper bag plates drilled and mounted to the bags. I cut off about 3/4 f an inch off of the lower bag cups and got them bolted up. I am waiting on the 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles from ECE. They are behind on them and its holding me up from putting the nose on. I did order new inner fenders and a new cowl hood and they should be in this week. The paint shop called to see when the burb was coming? I figure 2 weeks. For those of you installing bags with the truck together many cudos! I had a heck of a time with the drilling and I had no nose on.

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 08:33 PM

I want a tilt column but I will use the old one for now. I sanded it down and painted it and repacked the bearings. I bought new upper and lower ball joints from Rock Auto. They were cheaper with shipping than my local parts places. I got all Moog stuff. It costs me $20 to press in the new lowers at my local machine shop. At this point I am going to put my original spindles back in so I can put the nose on and get the burb painted. I have been looking all over the web for pics of burbs and I havent found a paint scheme I like yet. I might end up doing ghost flames if I dont find something better. I like the idea of skulls but I am not sure.

The bag cups didnt fit in the LCA's too good so I ground out the lca's so they fit better.

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 08:36 PM

More pics

**gemiii** · 01-31-2010, 08:48 PM

We got our 11 year old son a new camcorder and this is a video he put together on the suburban Hope you enjoy.

72 Lowrider Burb Start-Middle

**rob32472** · 01-31-2010, 08:55 PM

That looks sweet! and you are making good progress!

Rokcrln · 01-31-2010, 09:32 PM

Your son did a great job on the Video and I think he used every transition on the mixing board as well! I wish I had half the patience that takes.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BlueJeep · 02-01-2010, 11:29 AM

I believe your belt routing is incorrect. If that's a stock GM serpentine, which it looks like it is, the belt should go around the water pump between the crank pulley and the PS pulley, not between the alt and the PS pulley. Hope that helps!

C20-67_N_MO · 02-01-2010, 01:53 PM

Very nice build.

Any new updates?

12-26-2009, 10:51 PM	#51
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" This is after the snow Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

12-26-2009, 10:57 PM	#52
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Its Sunday and its time to put the body back on the frame. I am sick of working on the chassis LOL. Time for something different. I bought the mount kit from Energy Suspensions through Summit. The kit had the hardware and everything but it only had mounts for 5 positions and there were 6 positions? After a call to Energy Suspensions everything was solved and they were sending out one more set of mounts Thanks. Also they provided hex bolts and some of the mounts needed carrige bolts so you dont ruin your knees when climbing in the truck. No big deal.Home depot saved the day. Still a good deal on the kit. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod) Last edited by gemiii; 12-27-2009 at 07:28 AM.

12-26-2009, 11:02 PM	#53
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Well I knew it wouldnt be this easy, the gas tank hit the floor support on the body. I cut the support out with a grinder and now the pumpkin hits the wood floor. I put 1 1/2 inch blocks in the cnotch for now. I guess I will cut out a small section of the floor. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

12-26-2009, 11:07 PM	#54
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" looking good

12-26-2009, 11:11 PM	#55
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Today I started putting the doors back on. Its not fun now that everything is painted. Next time I will get everything fit and have the door hinges bolted in place before they get jammed. I only got 1 scratch that I know of. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod) Last edited by gemiii; 12-27-2009 at 07:31 AM.

12-26-2009, 11:16 PM	#56
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" That picture of the rear wheel is 1 1/2 inches from bottoming out. I think the height will be good. Never low enough but not bad. I started putting the brackets on the engine and all the acessories. I went to order the 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton drop spindles from ECE but they are out right now. Said I should have them in a month I have plenty to do but they were next on the list. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod) Last edited by gemiii; 12-26-2009 at 11:17 PM.

12-27-2009, 10:05 AM	#57
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" The suburban is coming along nicely. Keep us posted! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-27-2009, 07:53 PM	#58
noteron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 89	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" its looking really good...I love that blue

12-27-2009, 07:55 PM	#59
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Awesome work. You are definitely an inspiration. __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

12-27-2009, 11:02 PM	#60
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Coming along nicely __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

12-27-2009, 11:21 PM	#61
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Great job. Subscribed. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

12-29-2009, 05:51 PM	#62
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Don't know how I missed this one. Awesome build. Subscribed. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-09-2010, 07:12 PM	#63
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Very nice build! Im really diggin that blue! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-31-2010, 07:54 PM	#65
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Its been a little while but I have been working on it steady. I got all the serpentine brackets painted and installed. That worked out well. I have been watching Ebay for a Edelbrock 2104 intake but ended up getting one from Summit with a $20 coupon. I got that installed. I have been ordering stuff from CCP and it seems like they overcharge for shipping and they take their time sending stuff out. I got the C notch, rear end conversion kit, rear shock relocator kit with gas shocks kit and the rear panard bar from them and all the shipping was high and slow. I changed out the rear brakes from the 89 Suburban rear end. Yes I wacked myself a few times trying to pull the springs with channel locks. I will change them out to disc in the future. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

01-31-2010, 08:10 PM	#66
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" I bought all the weatherstripping from GMC Pauls. I got everything I could think of and it was $700 worth. They gave me 15% off. Thanks. Now putting on the door weatherstripping was another story. It definately takes more than 2 hands. With my wifes help it went pretty good. I got a gasket kit for the heater box and a new heater box from wansco 356 thanks and got everything painted and installed. Its fun putting everything back together. I put all the bolts and parts in ziplock baggies and labeled them and I still cant remember where they go. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)



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01-31-2010, 08:15 PM	#67
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Thanks for the props. That heater box turned out really nice! Looking good man. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-31-2010, 08:19 PM	#68
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" I got the intake installed today and the distributer. I also got the rear shock relocator kit done too. I got the upper bag plates drilled and mounted to the bags. I cut off about 3/4 f an inch off of the lower bag cups and got them bolted up. I am waiting on the 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles from ECE. They are behind on them and its holding me up from putting the nose on. I did order new inner fenders and a new cowl hood and they should be in this week. The paint shop called to see when the burb was coming? I figure 2 weeks. For those of you installing bags with the truck together many cudos! I had a heck of a time with the drilling and I had no nose on. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

01-31-2010, 08:33 PM	#69
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" I want a tilt column but I will use the old one for now. I sanded it down and painted it and repacked the bearings. I bought new upper and lower ball joints from Rock Auto. They were cheaper with shipping than my local parts places. I got all Moog stuff. It costs me $20 to press in the new lowers at my local machine shop. At this point I am going to put my original spindles back in so I can put the nose on and get the burb painted. I have been looking all over the web for pics of burbs and I havent found a paint scheme I like yet. I might end up doing ghost flames if I dont find something better. I like the idea of skulls but I am not sure. The bag cups didnt fit in the LCA's too good so I ground out the lca's so they fit better. Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

01-31-2010, 08:36 PM	#70
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" More pics Attached Images __________________ 69 Camaro Convt 427 AT PW PT(since 83) 72 3/4 ton Suburban (Project Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb) 1930 Model A Tudor next project (ratrod)

01-31-2010, 08:55 PM	#72
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" That looks sweet! and you are making good progress!

01-31-2010, 09:32 PM	#73
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Your son did a great job on the Video and I think he used every transition on the mixing board as well! I wish I had half the patience that takes. Kevin LFD Inc.

02-01-2010, 11:29 AM	#74
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" I believe your belt routing is incorrect. If that's a stock GM serpentine, which it looks like it is, the belt should go around the water pump between the crank pulley and the PS pulley, not between the alt and the PS pulley. Hope that helps! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

02-01-2010, 01:53 PM	#75
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Project "Mid Life Crisis Low Rider Burb" Very nice build. Any new updates? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

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