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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
That looks great, the side shot really shows what a superb job you did of shortening the body and lining up the wheels in the wheel wells. It's fantastic
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05-15-2016, 11:19 AM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Wicked! Loving your burb man. You have done an awesome job splicing those rigs together, really the best of both worlds
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05-16-2016, 12:24 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Awesome Possum! This is too cool.
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07-04-2016, 05:34 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Happy Independence Day, folks!
Its been a while since ive checked in here. So, heres an update: Since i got it running, i had a few issues to contend with. The truck runs and drives, but i have/had a number of "check engine" codes to attend to. The most frustrating was for intake temp. After a month of throwing new parts ar my truck, i found out the folks who built my harness installed one of the wires in the wrong hole in the plug, i moved the wire, all is well there. Im also having a problem with the truck when it hit second, and sometimes third gear. It seems to fall in its face for a second or two as soon as it hits its gear. Almost feels like a carb hesitation. Its either a fuel or trans issue. Its frustrating that i cant tell. Oh well, time to bring in a pro. Threw a new MAF, throttle body, wires, plugs. Finished installing the remaining glass. I still need to paint and install the interior window trim. Ive taken the burb to a few shows and recieved a great deal of positive comments. Its funny to see the look on folks faces when i explain what i did. Most people get it, a few cant get their minds wrapped around it.
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07-04-2016, 07:04 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Sounds like it is going as good as any project. Looking forward to future updates.
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08-05-2016, 11:17 AM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Dark times indeed for old Eagletucky.......So my transmission took a **** a few weeks back, which set me back a few dollars, then...I found out my motor was low on compression in both cylinders 5 and 8. That's enough to put me over the financial edge! Sooo, I'm going to have to park the Burb for a few months while I save up the dough for a motor rebuild. Sucks, but at least I'll have a new motor and trans next season!
Pour some beer on the curb tonight for my LS2!
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08-05-2016, 01:19 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 These ole trucks drive us  at times.Be looking forward to the future updates once the cash tree blooms for ya. 
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08-05-2016, 01:42 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Sorry to hear that.
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08-05-2016, 10:50 PM
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08-06-2016, 02:21 AM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Man, not what we like to read about our favourite builds.
 Hope you get back to it all soon, and find some coins behind the sofa cushions.
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08-10-2016, 06:17 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
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08-10-2016, 06:18 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
This is worthy of a Go Fund Me page...
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08-10-2016, 10:05 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
A little set back but keep at it....Can't wait to see it finished. On the bright side you have already completed the hard part..
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08-11-2016, 01:11 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Awww Maaannnnnn... Hope you're back up soon.
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08-11-2016, 01:58 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
you'll be back... like gangbusters, the fever is big in you.
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08-11-2016, 11:09 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Thanks for the encouragement. Its just time and money. Im not going anywhere, still checking in daily!
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08-28-2016, 10:49 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
I decided to work on widening my front fenders. It seems that when i built this, i didnt give enough room for full suspension travel. Occasionally, the tires and inner fenders were trying to share the same space. I bought another trailer fender and used each side to add another inch to each side. Lots of tacking and grinding. Very slow work, as i cant afford to warp this.
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08-28-2016, 11:17 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Nice work
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08-29-2016, 10:05 AM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Im in
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08-29-2016, 06:12 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Very nice. Glad you are still able to tinker on it till the engine/tranny issue can be handled
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09-01-2016, 08:08 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
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09-05-2016, 12:31 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
I'm not sure how I've missed this one, but man is this cool. Took some time to read through the build. WOW. I'm impressed.
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09-05-2016, 01:33 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
I'm here late but hooked. Great progress for such a short time. I'm having body swap envy!!! dug
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09-05-2016, 09:24 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Absolutely great build. I have a Trailblazer that I was going to sell soon. You are making the wheels turn now. Maybe I should be shopping for a body. This type of project would be a whole lot of fun.
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09-06-2016, 05:14 PM
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
I also wanted to add that I added you to my low buck build threads. Some great content that will fall in line with the low buck build threads. Cool.
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