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Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:20 PM

...well the time has come.

I have owned her since '96, she is on the 3rd motor 4 transmission 3rd Rearend...

Was jacked up in 2000 while I drove other things that used less gas and had a/c

But in '01 when I made the decision I was gonna move on with, vehicle I chose was her.
Put a new battery and filled her with fluids and put the ol 8 lug steel wagon wheels on and she cranked right up ... needed a lil tune on the edlebrock, but when didn't it.

Drove it another 80K+...

Using the reg. info and with some help the mechanic on 1 of the 3 motors ... we figured the truck had over 480K on her.

Some of you may even remember I put her up for sale some time ago, minus the motor/tranny, because I just don't have the REAL time it takes to do it right, so it was sitting.

... but never did sell her

So after talking with the wife an her telling me she knew how much I loved the truck and all the work I had put into her over the years

We decided to give her a new life ... the way I wanted it.

And this will be her story

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:27 PM

She was rough after years of use and abuse ... a lot of 5 hour trips uphill one way to go camping ... kids loved it
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Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:34 PM

She didn't always look so bad but ... was feeling that field she once lived in

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:40 PM

So I made some inquires and did ALOT of research, about a years worth, and I found someone I felt could handle this task and would want to see and be apart of this incredible project.
His name is Blake and he owns Mo Muscle Cars in Conroe, TX http://www.momusclecars.com/
and this is where this transformation will happen.

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:44 PM

Scheduled Red to come pick her up, hadn't run in 3 months or so ...

So we coasted her on out to the street and loader her up on a trailer

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:46 PM

... once Blake and the guys had her it didn't take long for them to start stripping her down

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:49 PM

I mean I was like ... wow

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:53 PM

Even here when I last saw my lil sleeper it was full of life ... and now in a deeper sleep

Burb · 03-29-2018, 03:59 PM

... blastin time she gets pulled off the frame and set up like a chicken

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:02 PM

... and speaking of frame it gets rolled out back for further review, seems there is a twist on the left rear portion of the frame.

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:03 PM

Blast day comes ...

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:10 PM

and the days in field are revealed

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:17 PM

so the cutting starts

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:21 PM

and cutting

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:29 PM

and of course the inside couldn't escape the growth

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:36 PM

So once we realized what we had ... or Didn't Have ... it was time to start huntin parts

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:42 PM

as I was looking for parts the pile seemed to grow

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:48 PM

... gotta love the inter-web for searching for parts and happy the suburban parts are coming more avail. , not so many years back you would have to salvage yard the art or make using C10 truck parts

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:50 PM

thank you LMC

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:54 PM

and as for the spare tire tub ... Blake's guys just made one, I figure it will be used for something other than a spare ... have to wait and see

Burb · 03-29-2018, 04:55 PM

The frame is a loss, it maybe could be fixed but knowing the plans for this truck it would only get me in trouble in the end, not the most ridged designed frame.

So once again some research is being done, you would think after 47 years someone would be have a frame for these great beast ... but once again when they refer to C10 frame they mean truck so it narrows the search some and adds an increased chance to do what I want with her.

So I sent out an email to some noted frame builders and was surprised to see how few builders have the specs to do a 1971 suburban frame, though only slightly different than the truck frame
only got a response from a small handful

Bigdav160 · 03-29-2018, 05:04 PM

Cool.

And we are practically neighbors. There's a few other local Suburban guys so we'll have to plan a get together one day.

It looks like your Sub and my Sub are in the same condition of disrepair. I need to get back on the metal work.

How's the hatch? I have too many hours de-rusting and repairing mine.

Is the d-door aftermarket? I've heard they are not the best fitting.

Burb · 03-29-2018, 05:15 PM

and other than one little mod I had Blake do
http://www.facebook.com/momusclecars...5340063899851/

Burb · 03-29-2018, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Cool.

And we are practically neighbors. There's a few other local Suburban guys so we'll have to plan a get together one day.

It looks like your Sub and my Sub are in the same condition of disrepair. I need to get back on the metal work.

How's the hatch? I have too many hours de-rusting and repairing mine.

Is the d-door aftermarket? I've heard they are not the best fitting.

Well I replaced the hatch a year or so before I gave it Blake, I found a used one on this site out of Cali for $250 +shipping and was it pretty decent shape once it was blasted

Burb · 03-29-2018, 05:24 PM

and it seems we both appreciate another bow tie as well ...
noting your avitar

03-29-2018, 03:20 PM	#1
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	The Burb a long time coming ...well the time has come. I have owned her since '96, she is on the 3rd motor 4 transmission 3rd Rearend... Was jacked up in 2000 while I drove other things that used less gas and had a/c But in '01 when I made the decision I was gonna move on with, vehicle I chose was her. Put a new battery and filled her with fluids and put the ol 8 lug steel wagon wheels on and she cranked right up ... needed a lil tune on the edlebrock, but when didn't it. Drove it another 80K+... Using the reg. info and with some help the mechanic on 1 of the 3 motors ... we figured the truck had over 480K on her. Some of you may even remember I put her up for sale some time ago, minus the motor/tranny, because I just don't have the REAL time it takes to do it right, so it was sitting. ... but never did sell her So after talking with the wife an her telling me she knew how much I loved the truck and all the work I had put into her over the years We decided to give her a new life ... the way I wanted it. And this will be her story __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:27 PM	#2
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming She was rough after years of use and abuse ... a lot of 5 hour trips uphill one way to go camping ... kids loved it __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:34 PM	#3
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming She didn't always look so bad but ... was feeling that field she once lived in Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:40 PM	#4
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming So I made some inquires and did ALOT of research, about a years worth, and I found someone I felt could handle this task and would want to see and be apart of this incredible project. His name is Blake and he owns Mo Muscle Cars in Conroe, TX http://www.momusclecars.com/ and this is where this transformation will happen. __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:44 PM	#5
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming Scheduled Red to come pick her up, hadn't run in 3 months or so ... So we coasted her on out to the street and loader her up on a trailer Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:46 PM	#6
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming ... once Blake and the guys had her it didn't take long for them to start stripping her down Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:49 PM	#7
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming I mean I was like ... wow Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:53 PM	#8
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming Even here when I last saw my lil sleeper it was full of life ... and now in a deeper sleep Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 03:59 PM	#9
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming ... blastin time she gets pulled off the frame and set up like a chicken Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:02 PM	#10
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming ... and speaking of frame it gets rolled out back for further review, seems there is a twist on the left rear portion of the frame. Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:03 PM	#11
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming Blast day comes ... Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:10 PM	#12
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming and the days in field are revealed Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:17 PM	#13
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming so the cutting starts Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:21 PM	#14
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming and cutting Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:29 PM	#15
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming and of course the inside couldn't escape the growth Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be



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03-29-2018, 04:36 PM	#16
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming So once we realized what we had ... or Didn't Have ... it was time to start huntin parts Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:42 PM	#17
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming as I was looking for parts the pile seemed to grow Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:48 PM	#18
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming ... gotta love the inter-web for searching for parts and happy the suburban parts are coming more avail. , not so many years back you would have to salvage yard the art or make using C10 truck parts Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:50 PM	#19
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming thank you LMC Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:54 PM	#20
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming and as for the spare tire tub ... Blake's guys just made one, I figure it will be used for something other than a spare ... have to wait and see Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 04:55 PM	#21
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming The frame is a loss, it maybe could be fixed but knowing the plans for this truck it would only get me in trouble in the end, not the most ridged designed frame. So once again some research is being done, you would think after 47 years someone would be have a frame for these great beast ... but once again when they refer to C10 frame they mean truck so it narrows the search some and adds an increased chance to do what I want with her. So I sent out an email to some noted frame builders and was surprised to see how few builders have the specs to do a 1971 suburban frame, though only slightly different than the truck frame only got a response from a small handful __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be Last edited by Burb; 08-28-2018 at 05:22 PM. Reason: spellin

03-29-2018, 05:04 PM	#22
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: The Burb a long time coming Cool. And we are practically neighbors. There's a few other local Suburban guys so we'll have to plan a get together one day. It looks like your Sub and my Sub are in the same condition of disrepair. I need to get back on the metal work. How's the hatch? I have too many hours de-rusting and repairing mine. Is the d-door aftermarket? I've heard they are not the best fitting. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

03-29-2018, 05:15 PM	#23
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming and other than one little mod I had Blake do http://www.facebook.com/momusclecars...5340063899851/ __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

03-29-2018, 05:24 PM	#25
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: The Burb a long time coming and it seems we both appreciate another bow tie as well ... noting your avitar __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

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