48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

[Advanced Design]

So I was trolling the 60 - 66 Suburban section and another member posted this 62 Suburban below. Turns out it is 40 miles from me and at an auction house. My AAADD (adult automotive attention deficit disorder) kicked in and I had to call. It went through the auction, didn't bring enough, owner went to Florida and is in poor health and asked auction house to sell it...asking $8,000 make an offer.

I couldn't resist and had to go check it out...might be a great deal. And actually it looked pretty good until I looked underneath Pretty rusty with some bad repair attempts....figured there was more of same down low under the nice paint. Darn rust belt....was hoping it had been imported in from a better climate.

[Advanced Design]

Guys,

Thanks for all the input for the differential cover. R46 I liked the chopped pyramid idea and spent some time determining material sizes and angles I would need.

And I looked at trailer fenders ordering this one... Amazon.com: CE Smith Steel Trailer Fender:...
16 gauge with radiused edges.

Cut the fender down to the right length and made some sides to close it to the floor then welded them in.

[Advanced Design]

Rather than direct weld it to the floor, I used 16 gauge bent 90 degrees to position the hump and provide some additional support front to rear.

A little more trimming then will plug weld it together.

Think the radius and the hump follows the form of the wheel tubs.

[ratty 46]

AD - nicely done, however, give the pyramid idea a chance as I think it will address the area better. But that's just my opinion.

Try it in cardboard as a sample ...

R46

[99 to Life]

looks great

[oldman3]

Doug, great job on the cover, I love it...Jim

[hotrodelrod]

Looks great! Like it's supposed to be there.

[reaper71]

Now your cooking with Gas!!!
Like it alot..

Mark...

[youngrodder]

See we knew that you would figure it out.
It looks good.

Marc

[Drifters]

There you go the covers perfect! Nice job

[T-P Auto]

AD;

you did a great job.looks like the top of the tubs on a smaller scale,
Just the way I would have done it all so.
Still able to put seats over it if need be.



T-P Auto
Tim

[Advanced Design]

Hey thanks guys!....appreciate the ideas and direction.

Hmm...now what to do? Ha, plenty of choices

[Iceburgh]

I think I would have brought home the 62

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Iceburgh

I think I would have brought home the 62

Iceburgh I thought seriously about it...and I have 2 projects now and really don't need another.

A little progress...welded in the differential hump then kinda stood back and enjoyed the look of the floor. Not bad looking and a lotta work to get there.

It was nice to pick up some wrenches to finish stripping the dash. The flat floor was pretty comfortable for working under the dash too.

The radio opening is hacked up and I am going to wait to fix that until I figure out what to do for a radio. Apparently I'm not into tunes as I've never put any sound system in any vehicle I've ever built. May not on this one either...dunno yet.

Thanks for checking in on the build.

[youngrodder]

AD-

I can see why you are admiring that floor. You did a bang up job on it. Remind me did you use 16g or 18g for the rear floor?

This is looking better all the time.

Marc

[Advanced Design]

Thanks Marc!

I used 16 gauge. Believe most floors are built with 18 gauge though they use beading / ribbing for additional strength.

This one might have been overkill and it feels pretty solid. There is one area of oil canning near the rear I will need to address.

If there is any way I can help you with yours please let me know.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Thanks Marc!

I used 16 gauge. Believe most floors are built with 18 gauge though they use beading / ribbing for additional strength.

This one might have been overkill and it feels pretty solid. There is one area of oil canning near the rear I will need to address.

If there is any way I can help you with yours please let me know.

Thanks AD. I used 16g for my front floor section. It's nice unless you need to put a bend in it...

I appreciate your offer. Once I figure out a plan I will let you know.

Marc

[CHIZZLER]

Thanks for checking in on my build. Your burb brings back great memories of working on mine. Really diggin the work you are doing. Floors look great.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Thanks for checking in on my build. Your burb brings back great memories of working on mine. Really diggin the work you are doing. Floors look great.

Thanks Chizzler! Your crew build is so cool...and lurking on your Burb build prompted me to start on mine before the 35 Master was done. I am way open for ideas and feedback on this one so don't be shy.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Sweet looking view, both from front and rear...Jim

Thank you Jim. Always appreciate your encouragement. Really glad to see you in the shop some with the updates on your 50. That is an awesome truck!

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Thanks AD. I used 16g for my front floor section. It's nice unless you need to put a bend in it...

I appreciate your offer. Once I figure out a plan I will let you know.

Marc

Sounds good Marc. Looking forward to your build updates. Iceburgh will be doing final assembly soon on his I bet.

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

too bad all that hard work gets covered up! I hate when people hack up the radio spot. A. delete plates aren't cheap and b. if there is any damage in that area it is hard to fix been there done that. I hope you find a way to incorporate the delete plate if you go no radio (which I'm not a huge fan of them either) I have one in my 51' and its hidden, I never use it. Will be putting one in my current build but it will be hidden also. I just rock the delete plates, that area shaved is just too much blank space for me.

Hey 99 at least the floor will give really good support and it looks kinda cool from the bottom. It is a bummer on the hacked radio spot. I agree it is a big blank space when smoothed over. Wife informed me we are going to have tunes so have to figure out something. I'll have to do a lot of research because I have no idea what is needed for a sound system.


Guys, thanks for the pats on the back.

[50 Chevy LS3]

AD, you have a very NICE project. VERY well documented with pictures and explanations. I'm kinda new to this jumbo truck forum, and fascinated with all the cool projects and talented people.
I'm curious about your toeboard clearance, to clear a 4L65E. I'm kind of on hold with my project, for the same reason. Some say it will fit without any cutting, but I'm doubtful.
Also, I'm relatively close to you, over in west-central Indiana. I've been wanting to go over and visit the guy you speak so highly of, Trick Trucks and Rods over in Ohio. He advertises in our Indiana Auto & RV all the time. Looks like a cool place.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by 50 Chevy LS3

AD, you have a very NICE project. VERY well documented with pictures and explanations. I'm kinda new to this jumbo truck forum, and fascinated with all the cool projects and talented people.
I'm curious about your toeboard clearance, to clear a 4L65E. I'm kind of on hold with my project, for the same reason. Some say it will fit without any cutting, but I'm doubtful.
Also, I'm relatively close to you, over in west-central Indiana. I've been wanting to go over and visit the guy you speak so highly of, Trick Trucks and Rods over in Ohio. He advertises in our Indiana Auto & RV all the time. Looks like a cool place.

Thanks Steve! There are a lot of talented folks here and I am learning every time I follow builds or questions. Probably my next step will be to set up the powertrain and I will check clearance. And there are number of AD builds with the 4L65E on here you can check out as well.

Yeah I have lots of pictures and a lotta yackity yack..hrpt, car events, grandkids, other projects...just the car life we live and have fun with.

And welcome to the forum. Don't be shy about sharing your build...we all learn from each other.

[oldman3]

Sweet looking view, both from front and rear...Jim

[99 to Life]

too bad all that hard work gets covered up! I hate when people hack up the radio spot. A. delete plates aren't cheap and b. if there is any damage in that area it is hard to fix been there done that. I hope you find a way to incorporate the delete plate if you go no radio (which I'm not a huge fan of them either) I have one in my 51' and its hidden, I never use it. Will be putting one in my current build but it will be hidden also. I just rock the delete plates, that area shaved is just too much blank space for me.

[CodyHicks]

Nice work. Skimmed through it. I'll go back and read it all when I get a chance though!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by CodyHicks

Nice work. Skimmed through it. I'll go back and read it all when I get a chance though!

Thanks Cody! Lotta yackity yack in this thread like I've mentioned and pretty basic build stuff....nothing cool like yours. Looking forward to your build updates!