'62 GMC BurbMaster "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

[Advanced Design]

Nice work on the mounts. X2 on the welding beads!

[ChiefRocka]

Well the next step was to get the steering column mated to the RoadMaster box.

I notice the auto shifter was seized. Obviously, this is a problem. So yesterday I yanked the column, and did a complete disassembly, blast, and lube...

Tonight I will paint the housing, and reassemble....
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Even thought the internal shaft is never seen, it still deserves a blast and coat of paint ... raw steel is how the factory did it.
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Up until now, this build has been pretty inexpensive .... Recycling, and using left over parts from customer builds. I did need to purchase some u-joints, carrier, and some double-d shaft .... YIKES !! $$$
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[ChiefRocka]

Forklifts aid the moving of inop vehicles ....
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While up in the air, I decided to test fit the wheels of the Delmont (customers) to see what all the fuss is about.

Seems like everyone is running this wheel ....

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[likaroc13]

Looks pretty sweet sitting low with the wheels. My Tahoe has the black spoke version which the PO installed. Although like you said, everybody seems to be running them these days. Kinda becoming the new Torq-Thrust that's been so popular over the years.

[piratexpress1369a]

that is a cool looking rim,you could color maych them to make them pop ..are you going to keep the 3 on the three?

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

that is a cool looking rim,you could color maych them to make them pop ..are you going to keep the 3 on the three?

Its an auto column ....

[ChiefRocka]

Here are some more pics of the column .... out of order from the previous ....
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All this crap was inside the column ....
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[ChiefRocka]

Found some "fawn" paint I town .....
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[ChiefRocka]

I disassembled the turn signal switch by drilling out the rivet. I completely blast/cleaned the inside thoroughly, and relubed with di-electric grease...
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[Sick5]

That is sweet...

[hemifalcon]

man... everytime I see a vehicle on the tongs of a forklift I cringe.. Looks like you guys did a number moving this thing on the lift from viewing all the damage to the door and whatnot.. ouch..

[ChiefRocka]

Not even close ....

All that body damage was already present.

The forklift has proven to be an important tool in the shop, especially with moving inop vehicles, body lifting, and drivetrain pulls.

Even an occasional pallet gets moved ...

Come on man, you really need to give me more credit than that !!!

[hemifalcon]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Not even close ....

All that body damage was already present.

The forklift has proven to be an important tool in the shop, especially with moving inop vehicles, body lifting, and drivetrain pulls.

Even an occasional pallet gets moved ...

Come on man, you really need to give me more credit than that !!!

Oh-my apologies.. It was hard to see the extent of the side damage in the photos.. I figure when you've got enough space--a small forklift like yours is very handy..

[Advanced Design]

Really nice work on the column! Love to have a forklift here myself.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Really nice work on the column! Love to have a forklift here myself.

Thanks ...

At first, I wasn't going to paint it .... just disassemble, clean and lube.

But I wanted to try out the "caramel latte" paint.

Regardless, it will all be disassembled again someday for powder

[ChiefRocka]

Some updates from earlier this week .... This build so far has been inexpensive, until I had to purchase some steering U-joints !!
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The Steering operates very smoothly ... cant wait for the P/S to be pumping !!

[ChiefRocka]

Here is a shot of my coworkers Roady ... Can you see the similarities ??

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Next up, was one of CaptainFabs booster Brackets. I had purchased this for the build a long time ago, so I finally peeled the plastic wrap off the powder coated quality product ....

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Roady Booster ...
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Floor jack location reference pic ...
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Measure twice and cut only a couple times ....
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[ChiefRocka]

Cut to size, counter sunk a hole, then welded ....


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[ChiefRocka]

Next up .... hardlines

[Advanced Design]

John the boster mounting came out real nice. First I've come across Captain Fab booster brackets so appreciate the info....learn something every day. Your co-worker had a good looking Roadmaster.

[ChiefRocka]

I got the Master to Frame hardlines done (pics to follow)

Next it was time to get the radiator support mocked up ... but first battery side ROT REPAIR was in order (and a little on the drivers side to)

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Really nice to have a blaster across the way from my shop ... thru is in at the end of the day and told him I only wanted the corners done ... literally 8 minutes later, the entire thing was done ...

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[Alan's Classic]

As always I'm very impressed with your craftsmanship and progress. Great detailed pics.

[ChiefRocka]

Corner rot cutout ...

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Drivers side ....

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[ChiefRocka]

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[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

As always I'm very impressed with your craftsmanship and progress. Great detailed pics.

Coming from you, that means a lot ...

Thanks man !!