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65sub · 01-04-2015, 02:36 PM

Hi guys. This is my first thread but not my first truck. My daily driver is a
65 suburban. It has a static 4/5 drop and a fuel injected 409 with a 700R4. The Twisted Little Sister is a 66 suburban that is going to be chopped , sectioned and further customized

So here's my daily driver

65sub · 01-04-2015, 02:44 PM

And here's the Twisted Little Sister

65sub · 01-04-2015, 03:00 PM

On this truck I decided to use all of the ideas that I've had over the years, practical or not, just for fun. So for the suspension I got this for a donor.

65sub · 01-04-2015, 03:09 PM

Since I've always liked the idea of a V12, I got this for the motor and transmission

Modges'66 · 01-04-2015, 03:23 PM

Nice!
This is gonna be very interesting!
I can't wait to see this one move forward!

Grizz1963 · 01-04-2015, 04:28 PM

I do like the Suburbans, and would also love a short panel on my drive.

Take a look at this build, not quite the same, but the same motor action.

Also, you could probably use him as a resource or ally.

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...-sketchy-drive

There is a driving video on page 14.

Will keep and eye as this unfolds.

markeb01 · 01-04-2015, 05:17 PM

I've never been much of a suburban fan, but this sounds like a fun and interesting build. Looking forward to the progress as it evolves!

Free Candy Inside · 01-04-2015, 06:15 PM

Can't wait to see the build. I'm building a bodydropped extended panel truck currently.

65sub · 01-04-2015, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the interest guys. Grizz, I did get a couple of ideas from the V12 Landrover link. Thanks

We stripped the Corvette. Then last week we built a frame table and put the Corvette frame on it. We cut the frame at the back of the doors and unbolted it from the front cross member

65sub · 01-05-2015, 08:45 PM

We tig welded theses frame curves at the end of last week. We spent all day today cutting and then squaring the 2X6 frame sections on the mill

**pimpston65** · 01-05-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

We tig welded theses frame curves at the end of last week. We spent all day today cutting and then squaring the 2X6 frame sections on the mill

wait a minute, you putting all this stuff i. e V12, corvette suspension in the burban? if so, can i move in a be your whipping boy

Johnny_Lamebridge · 01-06-2015, 12:44 AM

Cool project! I can't wait to see how this progresses.

**Captainfab** · 01-06-2015, 02:11 AM

Very interesting build, I'll be watching for sure.

That Jag trans looks quite a bit like a GM trans.

mjh1965 · 01-06-2015, 04:18 AM

Going to have to keep an eye on this build . Those V12 cars are getting quite cheep over here in the UK due to the running costs

McMurphy · 01-06-2015, 11:03 AM

I like the no-holds-barred approach, there are so few things in life you can truely indulge in.

If this is what you are doing for the frame and power train, I can only imagine where you may go with the body in and out.

65sub · 01-06-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

wait a minute, you putting all this stuff i. e V12, corvette suspension in the burban? if so, can i move in a be your whipping boy

Always room for more

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Cool project! I can't wait to see how this progresses.

Thanks Johnny

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Very interesting build, I'll be watching for sure.

That Jag trans looks quite a bit like a GM trans.

You're right Captain. Jaguar used a GM Turbo 400 with a different bell housing bolt pattern

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

Going to have to keep an eye on this build . Those V12 cars are getting quite cheep over here in the UK due to the running costs

Cheap here too. Running cost and rust issues

reaper71 · 01-06-2015, 11:36 AM

Very interesting!!
I'm along for the ride..

Mark...

65sub · 01-06-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

I like the no-holds-barred approach, there are so few things in life you can truely indulge in.

If this is what you are doing for the frame and power train, I can only imagine where you may go with the body in and out.

Thanks Michael. Your build was an inspiration. I do plan to modify every part of this truck

**joedoh** · 01-06-2015, 04:43 PM

corvette suspension custom frame and jack-u-wire 12 cylinder, there isnt one thing not to like about this!

CRGRS 66 · 01-06-2015, 09:41 PM

Huh! Nutty! I love it!

**ChiefRocka** · 01-07-2015, 09:32 AM

Nice !!

I thought my B BODY frame swap was interesting ...

This one will be fun to watch for sure !

65sub · 01-07-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper71

Very interesting!!
I'm along for the ride..

Mark...

Thanks for the interest Reaper

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Originally Posted by joedoh

corvette suspension custom frame and jack-u-wire 12 cylinder, there isnt one thing not to like about this!

Glad the combination works for you Joedoh

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Huh! Nutty! I love it!

My friends do sometimes wonder. Maybe it's the winters here in Canada

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice !!

I thought my B BODY frame swap was interesting ...

This one will be fun to watch for sure !

Thanks Chief. I enjoy following your frame swap as well

65sub · 01-07-2015, 09:50 PM

We spent more time today prepping the frame pieces. Then we started mocking up the frame.

65sub · 01-08-2015, 09:15 PM

A lot of clamps, a lot of measuring, a little tack welding and we got the perimeter of the frame tacked together. Then we started on some of the sub assemblies

Free Candy Inside · 01-08-2015, 10:07 PM

Nice work. I keep checking on this for progress. It's gonna be sick.

01-04-2015, 02:36 PM	#1
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Hi guys. This is my first thread but not my first truck. My daily driver is a 65 suburban. It has a static 4/5 drop and a fuel injected 409 with a 700R4. The Twisted Little Sister is a 66 suburban that is going to be chopped , sectioned and further customized So here's my daily driver Attached Images

01-04-2015, 02:44 PM	#2
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister And here's the Twisted Little Sister Attached Images

01-04-2015, 03:00 PM	#3
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister On this truck I decided to use all of the ideas that I've had over the years, practical or not, just for fun. So for the suspension I got this for a donor. Attached Images

01-04-2015, 03:09 PM	#4
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Since I've always liked the idea of a V12, I got this for the motor and transmission Attached Images

01-04-2015, 03:23 PM	#5
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice! This is gonna be very interesting! I can't wait to see this one move forward! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

01-04-2015, 04:28 PM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I do like the Suburbans, and would also love a short panel on my drive. Take a look at this build, not quite the same, but the same motor action. Also, you could probably use him as a resource or ally. http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...-sketchy-drive There is a driving video on page 14. Will keep and eye as this unfolds. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-04-2015, 05:17 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I've never been much of a suburban fan, but this sounds like a fun and interesting build. Looking forward to the progress as it evolves! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

01-04-2015, 06:15 PM	#8
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Can't wait to see the build. I'm building a bodydropped extended panel truck currently.

01-04-2015, 06:55 PM	#9
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Thanks for the interest guys. Grizz, I did get a couple of ideas from the V12 Landrover link. Thanks We stripped the Corvette. Then last week we built a frame table and put the Corvette frame on it. We cut the frame at the back of the doors and unbolted it from the front cross member Attached Images

01-05-2015, 08:45 PM	#10
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister We tig welded theses frame curves at the end of last week. We spent all day today cutting and then squaring the 2X6 frame sections on the mill Attached Images

01-06-2015, 12:44 AM	#12
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Cool project! I can't wait to see how this progresses. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

01-06-2015, 02:11 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Very interesting build, I'll be watching for sure. That Jag trans looks quite a bit like a GM trans. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-06-2015, 04:18 AM	#14
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Going to have to keep an eye on this build . Those V12 cars are getting quite cheep over here in the UK due to the running costs __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

01-06-2015, 11:03 AM	#15
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I like the no-holds-barred approach, there are so few things in life you can truely indulge in. If this is what you are doing for the frame and power train, I can only imagine where you may go with the body in and out. __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-06-2015, 11:36 AM	#17
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Very interesting!! I'm along for the ride.. Mark... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40



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01-06-2015, 04:43 PM	#19
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister corvette suspension custom frame and jack-u-wire 12 cylinder, there isnt one thing not to like about this! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-06-2015, 09:41 PM	#20
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Huh! Nutty! I love it! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

01-07-2015, 09:32 AM	#21
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01-07-2015, 09:50 PM	#23
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister We spent more time today prepping the frame pieces. Then we started mocking up the frame. Attached Images

01-08-2015, 09:15 PM	#24
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister A lot of clamps, a lot of measuring, a little tack welding and we got the perimeter of the frame tacked together. Then we started on some of the sub assemblies Attached Images

01-08-2015, 10:07 PM	#25
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice work. I keep checking on this for progress. It's gonna be sick.

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