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y5mgisi · 10-11-2013, 12:30 AM

Very pretty pictures! Glad to hear its running right also!

Cobalt964ruf · 06-20-2014, 03:35 AM

nice burb.

**argonaut** · 09-01-2014, 05:00 PM

Just stumbled onto your thread and started reading. I'm only on page 2, good story so far!

6erWebb · 10-18-2014, 12:08 AM

How dare you! Ive been cooped up in my bed reading this since 8:45, it is now 11:06 and you, Sir, are responsible for there now being a very long and detailed list sitting on my bed! This now turns my spark plug and manifold gasket change into a drivetrain-all-at-once rebuild...

Seriously though, very well written and easy read you have here. I love the detail and time you put into your burb, its inspired me to go to the extra effort and do mine right the first time.

-Webb

lowrodderchev · 10-20-2014, 11:28 AM

Just glanced over your thread love it man cool story I almost got one of these but ended up with a square body k5

l92Firebird · 11-03-2014, 10:43 AM

Great story, nice Burb! Maybe I missed it, but how well does the A/C work In southern AZ?

twistedchevy · 02-18-2015, 02:31 AM

Bump

Beelzeburb · 03-06-2015, 12:13 PM

Much busy.
Run around lots.
So work.
Why many things?

Been super occupied lately. Wife and I bought a 75 year old house and we've been in renovation / restoration mode for two months solid now (seriously, who would cover quarter sawn 3/4" white oak floors with linoleum and then carpet?). Sometime this summer I get to install my garage door and move all my tools & equipment over. Yes, I finally have a garage space of my own. And yes, a 12' long carpet remnant will fit inside the Suburban, as will a 9'x7' garage door new in box.

Since last posting I've taken care of some maintenance items on the Suburban. Mostly just replacing some steering wear items and a few other fixes here and there, but I'll cover those with a real post on a future date when I've got some time again. In the meantime, enjoy a picture from the curb this week as I was getting ready to drive it to work.

1994Sierra350 · 03-16-2015, 11:01 AM

Just read the entire thread. Cool story man. I'm sure your dad is smiling down on you right now as he see's you still working on the burb. How's the Blazer going?

Shox Dr · 10-17-2015, 10:56 AM

How are the Wheel Vintiques Wheels holding up. Is the powder coat still good?

Beelzeburb · 10-28-2015, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shox Dr

How are the Wheel Vintiques Wheels holding up. Is the powder coat still good?

Wheels good, powder coat started getting rust the first year I owned them. And that was even before winter came with snow and salt. Right now its just slowly spreading from the outside in. Before too long though, I'll probably have to fix them.

rubrduk · 11-14-2015, 02:05 PM

great story and great read...

quick question...how is the POR15 holding up on the chassis and high-wear areas?

Beelzeburb · 12-01-2015, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubrduk

quick question...how is the POR15 holding up on the chassis and high-wear areas?

Same story as the powdercoating on the wheels. Started rusting way before I expected it to. In the interior and in the engine bay it looks as fresh as the day I applied it. On the frame though, I've got surface rust coming back. Even though we sandblasted and applied two coats it somehow wasn't enough and I've got mild surface rust all over. In the future I'm thinking of using OSPHO and going with more coats, or switching to the coating material that MosesBurb mentioned somewhere in one of his posts.....

Great, now I've spent two hours reading through his build / adventure thread again. Not that I mind of course.

1985-GMC · 12-02-2015, 04:08 AM

He said it's an engine enamel made by Pioneer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=474

Sorry to hear about the surface rust popping up everywhere. Everyone always says how great por15 is but I don't believe in painting anything without putting down primer first. I've done it in the past and it's always come back to bite me in the ass, never again.

I've always had good luck with rustoluem rusty metal primer and gloss black on top of that, I add enamel hardener to it as well and that makes it even better. The only problems ive come across is having the black start peeling after several years because of me not properly scuffing the primer. So either spray the black while the primer is still wet or sand it once it's dry.

Low Elco · 03-01-2016, 01:53 PM

I dig this story so much. What is happening with the 510? THAT is a great story, seem like a lot of fun. Hope the truck is running well for you.

Beelzeburb · 03-03-2016, 07:40 PM

I did the 4-wheel 280ZX disc brake and dual SU carb swap on the 510, and it is pretty much ready to drive again. Just need to bleed the brake lines and mock up a bracket to hold the e-brake cables.

My current (always growing) list of things-to-do goes something like this:
Finish current renovations inside the house
Install garage door on workshop at the back of the house
Move tool box, tools, bench, compressors, etc... to my house
Park 240Z inside garage
Drive 510 to house, park in driveway
Start working on vehicles again

I'd have been quite far along on that list, but we had our first child born toward the end of last year, and, well, she's either too cute or fussy to get away from for long.

This winter the Suburban's odometer did finally roll over 6,000 miles since being back on the road. Quite low, I know, but I bike to work and use the Suburban mostly for bad weather driving, errands or the occasional bit of fun driving.

kehstr · 04-20-2016, 12:33 PM

way cool build!! keep us updated when you start working on it again!!

Bigdav160 · 06-06-2016, 09:27 AM

Looks exactly like how I did my fuel tank.

40 gallon R/V body Suburban tank and straps. Relocated cross-member and sourced another to hold the straps.
And relocated the filler neck.

The width, length, and height are perfect.

10-11-2013, 12:30 AM	#1
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Very pretty pictures! Glad to hear its running right also! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

06-20-2014, 03:35 AM	#2
Cobalt964ruf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Piedmont, OK Posts: 364	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making nice burb.

09-01-2014, 05:00 PM	#3
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Just stumbled onto your thread and started reading. I'm only on page 2, good story so far! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

10-18-2014, 12:08 AM	#4
6erWebb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: franklin, TN Posts: 80	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making How dare you! Ive been cooped up in my bed reading this since 8:45, it is now 11:06 and you, Sir, are responsible for there now being a very long and detailed list sitting on my bed! This now turns my spark plug and manifold gasket change into a drivetrain-all-at-once rebuild... Seriously though, very well written and easy read you have here. I love the detail and time you put into your burb, its inspired me to go to the extra effort and do mine right the first time. -Webb

10-20-2014, 11:28 AM	#5
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Just glanced over your thread love it man cool story I almost got one of these but ended up with a square body k5 __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

11-03-2014, 10:43 AM	#6
l92Firebird Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 13	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Great story, nice Burb! Maybe I missed it, but how well does the A/C work In southern AZ?

02-18-2015, 02:31 AM	#7
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Bump __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

03-06-2015, 12:13 PM	#8
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Much busy. Run around lots. So work. Why many things? Been super occupied lately. Wife and I bought a 75 year old house and we've been in renovation / restoration mode for two months solid now (seriously, who would cover quarter sawn 3/4" white oak floors with linoleum and then carpet?). Sometime this summer I get to install my garage door and move all my tools & equipment over. Yes, I finally have a garage space of my own. And yes, a 12' long carpet remnant will fit inside the Suburban, as will a 9'x7' garage door new in box. Since last posting I've taken care of some maintenance items on the Suburban. Mostly just replacing some steering wear items and a few other fixes here and there, but I'll cover those with a real post on a future date when I've got some time again. In the meantime, enjoy a picture from the curb this week as I was getting ready to drive it to work. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

03-16-2015, 11:01 AM	#9
1994Sierra350 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dayton, Tx Posts: 11	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Just read the entire thread. Cool story man. I'm sure your dad is smiling down on you right now as he see's you still working on the burb. How's the Blazer going?

10-17-2015, 10:56 AM	#10
Shox Dr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 15	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making How are the Wheel Vintiques Wheels holding up. Is the powder coat still good?

11-14-2015, 02:05 PM	#12
rubrduk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making great story and great read... quick question...how is the POR15 holding up on the chassis and high-wear areas?

12-02-2015, 04:08 AM	#14
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making He said it's an engine enamel made by Pioneer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=474 Sorry to hear about the surface rust popping up everywhere. Everyone always says how great por15 is but I don't believe in painting anything without putting down primer first. I've done it in the past and it's always come back to bite me in the ass, never again. I've always had good luck with rustoluem rusty metal primer and gloss black on top of that, I add enamel hardener to it as well and that makes it even better. The only problems ive come across is having the black start peeling after several years because of me not properly scuffing the primer. So either spray the black while the primer is still wet or sand it once it's dry. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

03-01-2016, 01:53 PM	#15
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making I dig this story so much. What is happening with the 510? THAT is a great story, seem like a lot of fun. Hope the truck is running well for you. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-03-2016, 07:40 PM	#16
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making I did the 4-wheel 280ZX disc brake and dual SU carb swap on the 510, and it is pretty much ready to drive again. Just need to bleed the brake lines and mock up a bracket to hold the e-brake cables. My current (always growing) list of things-to-do goes something like this: Finish current renovations inside the house Install garage door on workshop at the back of the house Move tool box, tools, bench, compressors, etc... to my house Park 240Z inside garage Drive 510 to house, park in driveway Start working on vehicles again I'd have been quite far along on that list, but we had our first child born toward the end of last year, and, well, she's either too cute or fussy to get away from for long. This winter the Suburban's odometer did finally roll over 6,000 miles since being back on the road. Quite low, I know, but I bike to work and use the Suburban mostly for bad weather driving, errands or the occasional bit of fun driving. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

04-20-2016, 12:33 PM	#17
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 750	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making way cool build!! keep us updated when you start working on it again!!



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06-06-2016, 09:27 AM	#18
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Beelzeburb, The Story More Than a Decade in the Making Looks exactly like how I did my fuel tank. 40 gallon R/V body Suburban tank and straps. Relocated cross-member and sourced another to hold the straps. And relocated the filler neck. The width, length, and height are perfect. __________________ 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

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