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05-13-2014, 09:41 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
AD.. This must be a farily common area for rust. I had one window open each side rust simular to yours. I plan to run all three rows of stock seats. Mine came with the rare (missing) 3rd seat. The main reason for this build was to get the whole family down the road. There is only 4 of us but they leaves room to invite more to ride along. They may not be as comfy as newer seats but to me I just think they fit the look so much better.
Looking good Marc
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05-13-2014, 11:05 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Thanks 99 To Life - Both are cool and choosing one is tough. I see fewer 'Burbs at events.
Marc - I wanted to build this one for a family cruiser too and I took so long getting to it the Grandsons will be going along. Daughter and her husband looked it over and are insisting on the original seats as they said (like you) they are cool and just look right. Nice score on having all three rows of seats. Wife and I assembled the body cart tonight...will be handy. Soon I hope. |
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05-14-2014, 09:43 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
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I need to buy/make something simular for mine. Marc
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05-14-2014, 11:42 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Marc,
Bought the cart from Autotwirler https://www.autotwirler.us/ made in Indiana. In fact, when I picked it up they needed to weld up a couple additional pieces and they were hot off the welding fixture. Each body mounting point is adjustable left / right, up / down, and fore / aft. Initially bought it to support the '35 Chevy body due to its wood structure and it should work well for the 'Burb. |
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05-14-2014, 04:49 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
My burb was rusted in the same area so I agree with Marc.
The cart is not a bad price if you use it again. I used one my FIL had and used 4x4 for mounting post |
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05-17-2014, 10:11 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Dozens of screws later the ugly headliner is out.
Found some raggedly cut access panels for the rear fender bolt nuts....needed since the captured nuts were rusted out. |
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05-17-2014, 10:19 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Thirty five years ago I would work on my 1969 Mach 1 in this same spot on dirt using heavy wood blocks (same ones we used for holding up heavy equipment) for support stands.
Gotta say working this way is much nicer. |
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05-17-2014, 10:27 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
I luv it all, keep it coming
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05-18-2014, 01:26 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Great looking project man !!
I am working on a '52 and was wondering if you could give me dimensions of the drivers seat ??
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05-18-2014, 08:42 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
good progress. Most of my rear fender bolts were broekn off. I had to drill and tap just about every one. I love your hoist...... quite envious.
Keep at it. Marc
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05-18-2014, 08:31 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
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Hope these help - pics are a bit fuzzy. The overall width as shown for the driver (and middle passenger - people were smaller in 1948!) is @ 36" and the dimension across the seat track is @20" and height is about 4 1/2". And am sure you are aware there is a raised platform for the driver seat. If you need something more specific please let me know. |
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05-18-2014, 08:47 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Guys-
Really appreciate the words of encouragement. My closest car buddy lives over an hour away so we don't usually get much shop time together. Really good friend stopped by the shop Saturday (we use to build cars together 30+ years ago) and he doesn't get it anymore. "What, you started on another one?" "What color are you going to paint it?" "Whadd'ya mean you might just drive it like this?" Blank blink blink stare... Anyway the lift is great and was a 50th birthday present from the wife....wish it would have been a 40th. Always knew a lift would make things easier and until this one came along I didn't really understand until I experienced it myself. Didn't want to leave the 'Burb dangling all week so we placed it on the body cart. The cart would be overkill for one project and since I have more vehicles on the list it is worth it. Will be real useful to drop the two front mounts, slide the cross member back and support at the rockers while I replace the rusty front metal. Grandsons were helping today. |
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05-18-2014, 08:52 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Tucked the 'Burb body back in the corner and moved the frame in place to remove the body mount and running board brackets for installation on the new frame.
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05-18-2014, 11:45 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
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My buddy has the 52 GMC, and I have a 62 GMC His came without seats, so he is on the hunt !!
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05-24-2014, 08:54 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
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No Burb work was accomplished today other than moving the frame back off the lift to use it for the 56 Chevy. Wrapping up a pesky fuel leak and a few other minor items for the HRPT. |
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05-18-2014, 12:21 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
I have a hoist too and it's a Gods send.
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05-18-2014, 06:31 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Yeah, were not all as cool as you Sid! lol. Progress looks awesome!
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05-18-2014, 11:41 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Little guy in the green hoodie " Crap, even with these glasses I can't read the size".
  When your old like me you catch these little items and think of yourself...Jim
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05-19-2014, 01:40 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Wow looks nice so far , I love the look at the truck as well
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05-30-2014, 11:53 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Nice find...Jim
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05-31-2014, 08:11 AM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
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Grandsons coming over and it should be a good day in the shop. Doug |
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06-09-2014, 07:51 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Enjoy the trip, don't drive to fast
...Jim
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06-10-2014, 12:31 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Loving the thread. looks like your burb has agood story to tell ;-)
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06-10-2014, 05:26 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Thanks Jim, while a waxed car should have less drag and be faster, the rain and traffic are keeping things in check.
 Thanks Sssingo...this one seems to have some history. What's going on with your 'Burb? |
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06-15-2014, 09:37 PM
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Made it back from Hot Rod Power Tour (took in last three stops) and we had a great time. Saw Ogre's truck (and I assume Ogre driving) go by twice in Bettendorf and was never able to hook up. Great looking and sounding truck!
One of the roller replacement tires would not seal on the bead after repeated removal and replacement attempts....so made due with the furniture moving dolly that we bought 25 years ago for $5 each. They have been really handy over the years. |
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