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SatisTraction · 05-03-2010, 10:48 PM

amazing build!!

BBEEP · 05-11-2010, 06:12 PM

The most amazing doors I have ever seen. I just picked up the front clip and doors from the dipshop. They even remarked how nice they are. They look like brand new. Not ONE pinhole of rust in either door, and not even a door ding!!

My 'electrician' will be looking at the truck this evening to determine where the computer and battery will go. Sorry guys, I won't be using the current battery box.

bjcaldwe · 05-11-2010, 06:35 PM

That sucks about the battery box :P

Very nice news on the doors.

sparkydog · 05-11-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Going up in Eugene I had a 47 AD I drove for a while with poor vaccum wipers. I used a rag on a coat hanger for a while then got a better car, the girls I dated were not to enthusistac about hanging there arms out the window in the rain, go figure....

In Corvallis I noticed the same thing. I had a 63 Nova with a bad starter solenoid and no $$$ or brains so I would just use a big screwdriver to jump across the posts of the starter. It got really interesting at night on a date poking that screwdriver around in the engine compartment. The girls seemed to think that was an odd way to go around operating a car....

VA72C10 · 05-11-2010, 08:22 PM

wow, those doors are amazing!

BBEEP · 05-12-2010, 05:07 PM

Envoy dash cover installed. You can see how much wider it was than the 52. I'll improvise with the side vents and headlight switch. Where it attaches to the dash I will heat the plastic and raise it after we install something under the windshield for support and to attach the window trim to.

sparkydog · 05-12-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

My 'electrician' will be looking at the truck this evening to determine where the computer and battery will go.

I don't know if this will help you or not but a couple of months ago I realized that the battery and ECM would need to shuffle around a bit to clear the hood on my transplant project. So I started a thread on hotrodders.com asking if anyone had experience doing a relo of an ECM and where did they put it and how did they deal with the wire harness.

The response was underwhelming - mostly the sound of crickets. One guy said he had done one and put the ECM inside the cab on top of the tranny tunnel and he had just cut and spliced his harness one wire at a time. I doubt there is an aftermarket "extension harness" available that would make this easier. On my project I think I will be able to keep the ECM inside the engine bay and just fab/mod the bracket a bit. But if I have to move it far enough that it requires cutting the harness then I am going to aim for under the passenger seat.

**mr48chev** · 05-12-2010, 07:49 PM

Is there room enough to put the ecm in that space to the right of the glove box? I'm not sure how much space you have there but it looks like you could mount the ecm to that bigger bracket and have a removable plate (maybe two) for access.

BBEEP · 05-12-2010, 08:35 PM

I am taking it tomorrow to a local stereo shop where they will be moving the ECM and the battery. The guy does awesome work and was an electrical engineer for GM. Good creds! He says it will take him less than a day.
We will start fitting the front sheet metal Friday. I think the doors will be on it before I run it to the stereo shop tomorrow.

Cautrell05 · 05-13-2010, 01:50 AM

Can you post up a pic of the underhood by the ecm? If its bolted to the intake like my wifes I didnt think clearance would be a prob. Looking good though

I stumbled across this the other day. pretty much the same idea, kinda.
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2763036

Nick

BlueJeep · 05-13-2010, 10:16 AM

I did the opposite on my Jeep....I took 36" out of all the wires going to the ECM. One good night with my soldering iron and heat shrink and I had it done. One wire at a time, and find a comfortable position to sit in and it's not too bad.

BBEEP · 05-13-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jbjburbs

i love that you're using a trailblazer to tow your project since you're essentially melding one to your burban (envoy/trailblazer are close enough, right?). Keep up the good work!

I agree, but I thought it would be way more cool to deliver it to the electrical shop with my Delivery!

(And no, the back door isn't 'taped' on. The tape covers sharp edges on the tin used to strap the door on for fitment.)

Frizzle Fry · 05-13-2010, 04:33 PM

Now that's

BBEEP · 05-13-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cautrell05

Can you post up a pic of the underhood by the ecm? If its bolted to the intake like my wifes I didnt think clearance would be a prob. Looking good though

I stumbled across this the other day. pretty much the same idea, kinda.
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2763036

Nick

Sorry, not movin the ECM yet. Just the fuse box & battery. I'll post soon after its decided where they are moved to. May move the ECM for aesthetics only.

BBEEP · 05-13-2010, 06:15 PM

I know its a little early in the process, but I'm thinkin tail lights . . .

HHR,
2003 Vette,
2000? Cadillac,
1952 Burb,
41-48 Chev pass. car, frenched.

NONHOG · 05-13-2010, 06:29 PM

1952 Burb,
41-48 Chev pass. car, frenched.

Like the Burb best, the frenched would be cool too as they would match your panel.
The more I see the HHR the more it grows on me.

Loving the build !

smbrouss70 · 05-13-2010, 06:51 PM

I think to continue the "old mixed with modern" theme you've got going on, you have to use the HHR tail lights.

ChuckDriver · 05-13-2010, 08:18 PM

Hhr!!!!

Tri5Nerd · 05-13-2010, 08:40 PM

HHR all the way!

Tri5

1985-GMC · 05-13-2010, 09:42 PM

I like the HHR !

hotrodrookie · 05-13-2010, 09:44 PM

Im diggin the HHR's, I found this and it gave me a chuckle

BBEEP · 05-14-2010, 12:44 AM

Have been leaning towards the HHR's frenched into the door. The back door will have a pushbutton opener just to the right of the window. I want it to disappear into the darker upper color.

OrrieG · 05-14-2010, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

Im diggin the HHR's, I found this and it gave me a chuckle

So wrong. BBEEP I say go with the big stock ones or the HHR look. Are you going to keep the ambulance theme in anyway?

PRWFAB · 05-14-2010, 05:50 AM

I got the small ones like on your yellow for mine. But I like that HHR look.The more I look at your tailgate on your burb the more I like it would they interchange with a 54 panel. I may need to find one

bjcaldwe · 05-14-2010, 11:28 AM

Ive been starring at the tail lights on my moms hhr every time I visit. Thinking how much she would mind if it "borrowed" them for my gmc.

05-03-2010, 10:48 PM	#251
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build amazing build!! __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

05-11-2010, 06:12 PM	#252
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build The most amazing doors I have ever seen. I just picked up the front clip and doors from the dipshop. They even remarked how nice they are. They look like brand new. Not ONE pinhole of rust in either door, and not even a door ding!! My 'electrician' will be looking at the truck this evening to determine where the computer and battery will go. Sorry guys, I won't be using the current battery box. Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

05-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#253
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build That sucks about the battery box :P Very nice news on the doors. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

05-11-2010, 08:22 PM	#255
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build wow, those doors are amazing! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-12-2010, 05:07 PM	#256
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Envoy dash cover installed. You can see how much wider it was than the 52. I'll improvise with the side vents and headlight switch. Where it attaches to the dash I will heat the plastic and raise it after we install something under the windshield for support and to attach the window trim to. Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

05-12-2010, 07:49 PM	#258
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,650	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Is there room enough to put the ecm in that space to the right of the glove box? I'm not sure how much space you have there but it looks like you could mount the ecm to that bigger bracket and have a removable plate (maybe two) for access.

05-12-2010, 08:35 PM	#259
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I am taking it tomorrow to a local stereo shop where they will be moving the ECM and the battery. The guy does awesome work and was an electrical engineer for GM. Good creds! He says it will take him less than a day. We will start fitting the front sheet metal Friday. I think the doors will be on it before I run it to the stereo shop tomorrow. __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

05-13-2010, 01:50 AM	#260
Cautrell05 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hoskins nebraska Posts: 402	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Can you post up a pic of the underhood by the ecm? If its bolted to the intake like my wifes I didnt think clearance would be a prob. Looking good though I stumbled across this the other day. pretty much the same idea, kinda. http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2763036 Nick

05-13-2010, 10:16 AM	#261
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I did the opposite on my Jeep....I took 36" out of all the wires going to the ECM. One good night with my soldering iron and heat shrink and I had it done. One wire at a time, and find a comfortable position to sit in and it's not too bad. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

05-13-2010, 04:33 PM	#263
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Now that's Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-13-2010 at 04:33 PM.

05-13-2010, 06:15 PM	#265
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I know its a little early in the process, but I'm thinkin tail lights . . . HHR, 2003 Vette, 2000? Cadillac, 1952 Burb, 41-48 Chev pass. car, frenched. Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

05-13-2010, 06:29 PM	#266
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build 1952 Burb, 41-48 Chev pass. car, frenched. Like the Burb best, the frenched would be cool too as they would match your panel. The more I see the HHR the more it grows on me. Loving the build ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 05-13-2010 at 06:33 PM.

05-13-2010, 06:51 PM	#267
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I think to continue the "old mixed with modern" theme you've got going on, you have to use the HHR tail lights. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-13-2010, 08:18 PM	#268
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05-13-2010, 09:42 PM	#270
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05-14-2010, 12:44 AM	#272
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Have been leaning towards the HHR's frenched into the door. The back door will have a pushbutton opener just to the right of the window. I want it to disappear into the darker upper color. __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck** Last edited by BBEEP; 05-14-2010 at 12:46 AM.

05-14-2010, 05:50 AM	#274
PRWFAB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YORK PA Posts: 62	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I got the small ones like on your yellow for mine. But I like that HHR look.The more I look at your tailgate on your burb the more I like it would they interchange with a 54 panel. I may need to find one

05-14-2010, 11:28 AM	#275
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Ive been starring at the tail lights on my moms hhr every time I visit. Thinking how much she would mind if it "borrowed" them for my gmc. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

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