Let's post 60-66 SUBURBAN Only Pictures

[Slimegreeeeeen]

After twelve years, I've decided to refresh the old girl. I frankly lost interest in "Ratiki" after my dear friend, CRASH!, who did all of the handpainted bamboo and tiki touches passed away in her sleep a few years ago.

Now I'm realizing it's time to honor her and the Burb by knocking off the cobwebs and turning her into a real driver, which was the original goal until things got carried away.

I have a Smeding Performance engine going together as I write this.

Their Hot Rod Series 383 Stroker with 420hp, 250tq, Holley Sniper fuel injection. It's not super crazy and will have plenty of manifold vacuum at idle for my power accessories. I'm hoping to a travel trailer with it and vend shows once we're out of the pandemic.

In advance of my engine's arrival, I'm removing its old engine and detailing the frame and engine compartment to be a great, clean, daily driver, I''m strongly considering a rack and pinion front end that would allow for the drivable ride height to be appreciably lower. It's already bagged but a bit antiquated by today's standards.

I'm hoping to keep my rear bags and C-notch while updating my stock front bags along with the stock front cross-member for superior drivability.

I'm eye-balling Porterbuilt and GSI set us for airbags. Now looking to lay frame but to make it drive lower and as well as possible. I've made inquiries to both. Not cheap, but I figure it's now or never and I have dedicated garage space, tools, and time.

For now, I'm bagging and tagging, cleaning, and marking all connections and parts so that everything can go back in its place. Also detailing components while they're out.

I've got a batch of Eastwood paints, rust inhibitors, and scouring pads that just arrived. Time to clean, scuff, and respray while I have a clean shot at everything.

The next step will be to remove the front clip. Carefully. It's time time to touch up some of the parts that have suffered mild wear or deterioration over the years and replace other components as needed.

The frame where brake fluid dripped on it. Inner fenders with bubbling and slight surface rusting here and there. The normally hard-to-reach places that for the first time in twelve years, won't be inaccessible.

The brake fluid reservoir, which has suffered some major bubbling where I stupidly had it powder-coated prior to installation will be swapped or completely sandblasted and recoated.

The radiator will need a redo or replacement.

It's time to do an overall cleanup and make everything nice and presentable but nowhere near show-car level. After all, I've jumped that shark before.

It's going to be a lot of work. But also, a lot of fun. Will post periodic updates. And please weigh-in if you have opinions or advice to share.

[tsutomu27]

Originally Posted by Slimegreeeeeen

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After twelve years, I've decided to refresh the old girl. I frankly lost interest in "Ratiki" after my dear friend, CRASH!, who did all of the handpainted bamboo and tiki touches passed away in her sleep a few years ago.

Now I'm realizing it's time to honor her and the Burb by knocking off the cobwebs and turning her into a real driver, which was the original goal until things got carried away.

I have a Smeding Performance engine going together as I write this.

Their Hot Rod Series 383 Stroker with 420hp, 250tq, Holley Sniper fuel injection. It's not super crazy and will have plenty of manifold vacuum at idle for my power accessories. I'm hoping to a travel trailer with it and vend shows once we're out of the pandemic.

In advance of my engine's arrival, I'm removing its old engine and detailing the frame and engine compartment to be a great, clean, daily driver, I''m strongly considering a rack and pinion front end that would allow for the drivable ride height to be appreciably lower. It's already bagged but a bit antiquated by today's standards.

I'm hoping to keep my rear bags and C-notch while updating my stock front bags along with the stock front cross-member for superior drivability.

I'm eye-balling Porterbuilt and GSI set us for airbags. Now looking to lay frame but to make it drive lower and as well as possible. I've made inquiries to both. Not cheap, but I figure it's now or never and I have dedicated garage space, tools, and time.

For now, I'm bagging and tagging, cleaning, and marking all connections and parts so that everything can go back in its place. Also detailing components while they're out.

I've got a batch of Eastwood paints, rust inhibitors, and scouring pads that just arrived. Time to clean, scuff, and respray while I have a clean shot at everything.

The next step will be to remove the front clip. Carefully. It's time time to touch up some of the parts that have suffered mild wear or deterioration over the years and replace other components as needed.

The frame where brake fluid dripped on it. Inner fenders with bubbling and slight surface rusting here and there. The normally hard-to-reach places that for the first time in twelve years, won't be inaccessible.

The brake fluid reservoir, which has suffered some major bubbling where I stupidly had it powder-coated prior to installation will be swapped or completely sandblasted and recoated.

The radiator will need a redo or replacement.

It's time to do an overall cleanup and make everything nice and presentable but nowhere near show-car level. After all, I've jumped that shark before.

It's going to be a lot of work. But also, a lot of fun. Will post periodic updates. And please weigh-in if you have opinions or advice to share.

Man, I’m really looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I’ll be sharing your progress with Crash’s brother, so please be sure to post updates and pics!!
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[sirJim]

Originally Posted by chtr65

64 Suburban with factory 283/powerglide, power steering, power brakes, Factory AC, Custom trim, Clam shell gate, Red comfort seat package, tinted glass, Chrome bumpers with front guards.

Nice!

[chtr65]

That's the one I was referring to. My mistake on the owner. Of all the color combo's I have seen, this one appeals to me the best. Really nice look.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by chtr65

64 Suburban with factory 283/powerglide, power steering, power brakes, Factory AC, Custom trim, Clam shell gate, Red comfort seat package, tinted glass, Chrome bumpers with front guards.

Very cool! Looks like a great one to build. I also like the fact you intend to keep it original.

[Southcity]

Pre pandemic

[Slimegreeeeeen]

Built in 2002-2007, "Ratiki", a 1965 Chevy Suburban was featured in Classic Truck magazine. Built in Austin, Texas by Cameron Day and friends.
[IMG]www.1965classiccar.com[/IMG]

[tsutomu27]

Originally Posted by Slimegreeeeeen

Built in 2002-2007, "Ratiki", a 1965 Chevy Suburban was featured in Classic Truck magazine. Built in Austin, Texas by Cameron Day and friends.
[IMG]www.1965classiccar.com[/IMG]

such a cool build. i love that they made the roof a "deck".

i've actually known "crash" (the woman who painted the tiki theme) since i was 15. was very, very sorry to hear of her passing. glad to see you've maintained the theme of the truck

[Slimegreeeeeen]

Thanks, man. We're really misssing CRASH!. She was 1 of 1.

[moparandy]

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[MusicMan70]

Beautiful Burb and a great angle shot that's unique!

[JPBrecheisen]

My 63

[Southcity]

What a great looking burb! I'm curious about the reverse lights and what they are from? Do you have any motor and interior shots you can share?

[JPBrecheisen]

Originally Posted by Southcity

What a great looking burb! I'm curious about the reverse lights and what they are from? Do you have any motor and interior shots you can share?

Thank you.

Not sure about the reverse lights. They were there when I acquired it and decided to leave them during the repaint.

Having the seats done so interior is not much to lok at for now. Ill round up some pics of the engine.

[Slowclimb]

1966 K1406 running daily

[MusicMan70]

I recently found this video and it’s a neat piece of history

https://youtu.be/apjsiPLVz94

[chevy barn]

Now that it took me years to figure out to post pictures I thought I show some before pics . The road trip home from Williams Lake to the Island . I would also like to thank all the members and vendors for their great help and products . Its a 65 with a sb stroker , 700r4 with 373's

[chtr65]

Bringing this back to the top. And a question on the update for the center floor mats that were discussed many pages ago. Has anyone pursed the reproducing of these mats?

[McLovin]

My new 1965. 350/700R4, 5 lug conversion, pwr steering, pwr brakes.

[Southcity]

Congrats Mclovin! nice burb and nice to see this thread get a little bump. Post up some pics of your engine bay and interior when time permits.

[Dsuper5]

https://photos.google.com/direct/AF1...psr-Hl6HLbZcFU

[Bigfeetny]

Here is mine

[Bigfeetny]

Can not get pictures to post.