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rocknss · 09-08-2016, 05:59 PM

Installed new fuel line from pump to Carb and went on a short trip to Home Depot.

Dutch Yellow Sub · 09-10-2016, 06:03 PM

I'm trying to fit a hydro-boost form a G20 '90ies in my '72 C10 Suburban....
started out to switch to electrical fan since my fan-clutch gave out completely and nearly had the fan flying off....

And now I have a bit more working space I will put in a different propane setup (I only drive propane, all gasoline stuff is out) a swich from OMLV to Impco 300A

3drburb · 09-10-2016, 10:38 PM

Took it out yesterday to a weekly local car show.

Twisted78SS · 09-12-2016, 11:21 AM

Worked on Goldmember Sat, secured all the wiring and sensor leads back to front for the Accuair, installed the shock re-locators out back, and fixed the radio opening where the original owner had installed a F*rd radio some years ago.. Sanded the dash in prep for a new coat of paint too. Of course I forgot to take pics for most of it.
Just this one;

I'll update the build thread this week. Waiting on a few small parts, so in the meantime I am going to finish getting the engine and trans together.

highwinger · 10-17-2016, 02:46 PM

I got my hidden installed so I could get this motorcycle tow dolly so I could take either to the shop myself. I'd expect to still rent a trailer on longer trips.

Average Joe · 10-17-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by highwinger

I got my hidden installed so I could get this motorcycle tow dolly so I could take either to the shop myself. I'd expect to still rent a trailer on longer trips.

Thats a slick idea! I have never seen a contraption like that.

highwinger · 10-18-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Thats a slick idea! I have never seen a contraption like that.

There's a few out there. Most do not have a pivot point which makes the bike lean on turns and jack knife in reverse. This one (www.tow-ster.com) is one of the couple that pivots. It's a nice design. Since the burb is lowered a few inches, this one drags on the ground pretty easy. It has a built in 45deg section that lowers it some...enough to drag on places that have a little elevation transition to them...like the bike shop I took it to.

Bigdav160 · 11-10-2016, 03:03 PM

Alignment and tire balance.

highwinger · 11-14-2016, 09:23 AM

I finally got the noise out of the drive train. I was hearing & feeling a tire speed related clunking noise mainly when I back up & turn. Finally replaced the diff oil & additive. She's smooth again. Rear brake job tomorrow. 3rd door rocker being addressed of the thanksgiving week.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2016, 10:43 AM

Got the exhaust installed.

WannaBe68 · 11-15-2016, 09:53 AM

Finally had a few minutes late yesterday to give my Rally's a face lift. From 10-15' they look presentable, but you pull off the beauty ring and cap and they are pretty beaten up. I cleaned them really well - sanded the heck out of them without going too deep. Cleaned them again and used card paper for a "mask" then using Eastwood's "Silver Argent" I gave them 3 coats. Personal opinion here, but they turned out great

ranger danger · 11-15-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Got the exhaust installed.

Please tell me more about your fuel tank!!!

Bigdav160 · 11-15-2016, 10:17 AM

I think it is this one

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2016, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger danger

Please tell me more about your fuel tank!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I think it is this one

That's it!

ranger danger · 11-15-2016, 09:38 PM

Kool thanks. WOW....$900!!

Twisted78SS · 11-16-2016, 04:08 PM

No actual progess per se.... But I have found the old girl some new motivation

My son and I found an LM4 tucked in a 2003 Trailblazer last week. I was heading out of town, but he took off work the following day and spent not only that day, but a few hours the next removing it for me. needless to say, if you have ever worked on a Trailblazer 4x4, you know there isn't much room to begin with. Add to that the typical wrecking yard (just drop the vehicle on the ground setup) and you have a few hours added to any removal.
So, this all aluminum 5.3L is going into the burb after just some major cleanup and cam swap.

RoadDawg · 11-18-2016, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Finally had a few minutes late yesterday to give my Rally's a face lift. From 10-15' they look presentable, but you pull off the beauty ring and cap and they are pretty beaten up. I cleaned them really well - sanded the heck out of them without going too deep. Cleaned them again and used card paper for a "mask" then using Eastwood's "Silver Argent" I gave them 3 coats. Personal opinion here, but they turned out great

Nice job! These wheels look so right on our trucks.

WannaBe68 · 11-20-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDawg

Nice job! These wheels look so right on our trucks.

Thanks Dawg... Yeah, I love how these wheels look on the ol' Sub. They are completely different now! I mean night and day different.

highwinger · 11-29-2016, 02:59 PM

I replaced my cargo door rocker, patched some door spots and the panel between the rocker and rear wheel well. That was about 7 days worth actually.

Bigdav160 · 12-12-2016, 05:58 PM

I did it now.

Took my hatch apart. What was GM thinking spot welding the flange under the crimped edge. It's very difficult to find the welds under the rust. Got it apart though. The plates for the hinges are cracked. Fortunately I don't have a lot of rust through and didn't mess the exterior piece up too much.

Bigdav160 · 12-17-2016, 08:54 AM

I am going to add, I sand blasted the two halves of the hatch and the inside piece looks like swiss cheese.

Looks like I'll be making patches this weekend and striking up the TIG torch.

Bigdav160 · 12-21-2016, 01:36 PM

Today I decided to start making patches and welding up the holes in the inner hatch panel. Yesterday I went nuts and started cutting out rusty metal. Uncovered an old repair we're they riveted and brazed another layer of metal over a dent in the right rear corner.

**HO455** · 12-21-2016, 10:39 PM

WOW! That's major surgery. If you don't mind my asking how are you going to hold the hatch pieces when you reassemble them so the hatch won't warp? Are you going to apply a rust stopper of some sort before you put it all back together? Keep up the good work and please keep posting.

Average Joe · 12-24-2016, 02:18 PM

Careful Bigdave, the snowball is picking up speed! lol

Nice work though!

4shongo · 12-27-2016, 10:43 AM

I installed a sweet set off chrome plated aluminum fabricated tall valve covers yesterday. SOOOO much better than the cheap ones I had on there before. Really cleaned up the engine bay. Ill try to post pics soon!!!

09-08-2016, 05:59 PM	#226
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Installed new fuel line from pump to Carb and went on a short trip to Home Depot. Attached Images __________________ Steven 69 Chevy C10 Suburban 350 700R4 w/Disc brakes on all four corners 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS 2004 Chevy Impala LS 2016 Chevy Malibu LT

09-10-2016, 06:03 PM	#227
Dutch Yellow Sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Leidschendam the Netherlands Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I'm trying to fit a hydro-boost form a G20 '90ies in my '72 C10 Suburban.... started out to switch to electrical fan since my fan-clutch gave out completely and nearly had the fan flying off.... And now I have a bit more working space I will put in a different propane setup (I only drive propane, all gasoline stuff is out) a swich from OMLV to Impco 300A

09-10-2016, 10:38 PM	#228
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Took it out yesterday to a weekly local car show. Attached Images

09-12-2016, 11:21 AM	#229
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Worked on Goldmember Sat, secured all the wiring and sensor leads back to front for the Accuair, installed the shock re-locators out back, and fixed the radio opening where the original owner had installed a F*rd radio some years ago.. Sanded the dash in prep for a new coat of paint too. Of course I forgot to take pics for most of it. Just this one; I'll update the build thread this week. Waiting on a few small parts, so in the meantime I am going to finish getting the engine and trans together. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

10-17-2016, 02:46 PM	#230
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I got my hidden installed so I could get this motorcycle tow dolly so I could take either to the shop myself. I'd expect to still rent a trailer on longer trips. Attached Images

11-10-2016, 03:03 PM	#233
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Alignment and tire balance. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-14-2016, 09:23 AM	#234
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I finally got the noise out of the drive train. I was hearing & feeling a tire speed related clunking noise mainly when I back up & turn. Finally replaced the diff oil & additive. She's smooth again. Rear brake job tomorrow. 3rd door rocker being addressed of the thanksgiving week.

11-14-2016, 10:43 AM	#235
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Got the exhaust installed. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-15-2016, 09:53 AM	#236
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Finally had a few minutes late yesterday to give my Rally's a face lift. From 10-15' they look presentable, but you pull off the beauty ring and cap and they are pretty beaten up. I cleaned them really well - sanded the heck out of them without going too deep. Cleaned them again and used card paper for a "mask" then using Eastwood's "Silver Argent" I gave them 3 coats. Personal opinion here, but they turned out great Attached Images Last edited by WannaBe68; 11-15-2016 at 09:59 AM.

11-15-2016, 10:17 AM	#238
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I think it is this one __________________ 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

11-15-2016, 09:38 PM	#240
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Kool thanks. WOW....$900!! __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

11-16-2016, 04:08 PM	#241
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? No actual progess per se.... But I have found the old girl some new motivation My son and I found an LM4 tucked in a 2003 Trailblazer last week. I was heading out of town, but he took off work the following day and spent not only that day, but a few hours the next removing it for me. needless to say, if you have ever worked on a Trailblazer 4x4, you know there isn't much room to begin with. Add to that the typical wrecking yard (just drop the vehicle on the ground setup) and you have a few hours added to any removal. So, this all aluminum 5.3L is going into the burb after just some major cleanup and cam swap. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

11-29-2016, 02:59 PM	#244
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I replaced my cargo door rocker, patched some door spots and the panel between the rocker and rear wheel well. That was about 7 days worth actually. Attached Images

12-12-2016, 05:58 PM	#245
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I did it now. Took my hatch apart. What was GM thinking spot welding the flange under the crimped edge. It's very difficult to find the welds under the rust. Got it apart though. The plates for the hinges are cracked. Fortunately I don't have a lot of rust through and didn't mess the exterior piece up too much. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-17-2016, 08:54 AM	#246
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I am going to add, I sand blasted the two halves of the hatch and the inside piece looks like swiss cheese. Looks like I'll be making patches this weekend and striking up the TIG torch. __________________ 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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12-21-2016, 01:36 PM	#247
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Today I decided to start making patches and welding up the holes in the inner hatch panel. Yesterday I went nuts and started cutting out rusty metal. Uncovered an old repair we're they riveted and brazed another layer of metal over a dent in the right rear corner. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-21-2016, 10:39 PM	#248
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? WOW! That's major surgery. If you don't mind my asking how are you going to hold the hatch pieces when you reassemble them so the hatch won't warp? Are you going to apply a rust stopper of some sort before you put it all back together? Keep up the good work and please keep posting. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-24-2016, 02:18 PM	#249
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Careful Bigdave, the snowball is picking up speed! lol Nice work though! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

12-27-2016, 10:43 AM	#250
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I installed a sweet set off chrome plated aluminum fabricated tall valve covers yesterday. SOOOO much better than the cheap ones I had on there before. Really cleaned up the engine bay. Ill try to post pics soon!!!

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