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RockTonka · 09-10-2013, 11:19 PM

I had an old truck driveshaft cut down to fit the burb...saved me a couple bucks but it's a bit big at 4" dia., but hey, its stronger

The old shaft had 1350 joints (plenty for what I'm doing), so I swapped out the yokes on the tranny and axle...just a little bigger

Pulled out the old two-piece and cut out the carrier mount...

The offset of the pinion caused the larger dia. shaft to ride against the pass side of the crossmember. I cut out the pass side of the reinforcing lip and moved it outboard 3/4".

Test fit before final welding...good enough clearance all around...

Welded up...

Done deal

Vibrations are gone and no worries about strength!

likaroc13 · 09-10-2013, 11:30 PM

Great job!

mud.man.rj · 09-11-2013, 12:21 AM

I agree, nice job on the d shaft, well worth the effort.

RockTonka · 09-11-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Great job!

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

I agree, nice job on the d shaft, well worth the effort.

Thanks, got to cross something else off the list!

piratexpress1369a · 09-11-2013, 07:37 PM

nice job ..you shouldn't break that now

RockTonka · 09-15-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

nice job ..you shouldn't break that now

Thanks, that weak link always bugged me...no more!

My boy is out cruising the burb around tonight, said they were going to Thunder Valley to watch the drags...got this update a bit ago

likaroc13 · 09-15-2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

My boy is out cruising the burb around tonight, said they were going to Thunder Valley to watch the drags...got this update a bit ago

Great pic!

E911manager · 09-17-2013, 10:58 AM

Ok, this burb is officially bad ass.. I am going to try and drive mine down to mufflers on main in Blanchard Sept 28th.

RockTonka · 09-25-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by E911manager

Ok, this burb is officially bad ass.. I am going to try and drive mine down to mufflers on main in Blanchard Sept 28th.

We went and washed the burb in anticipation of hanging out this Sat. with you, but they're calling for rain all day...what are your thoughts??

piratexpress1369a · 09-26-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

We went and washed the burb in anticipation of hanging out this Sat. with you, but they're calling for rain all day...what are your thoughts??

dam rain ..looked like it was a nice day to wash it..lol

E911manager · 09-27-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

We went and washed the burb in anticipation of hanging out this Sat. with you, but they're calling for rain all day...what are your thoughts??

Well crap... Maybe on the 26th. but that is a OU home game and I may have to work..

Sooner84 · 09-26-2013, 05:34 PM

Just read through the whole build thread so far and just want to say wow, very nice build and great attention to detail!
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piratexpress1369a · 09-29-2013, 12:13 AM

hey i was just watching the discovery channel and this show called street outlaws is filmed in your area lol..and just thinking with you putting in that larger drive shaft makes me think that maybe you were going to race the burb?? now i know that you being a law abiding citizen you would not street race lol

mud.man.rj · 09-29-2013, 12:50 AM

But if you by chance do race, get video to share with us.

RockTonka · 10-05-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

dam rain ..looked like it was a nice day to wash it..lol

Yep, got rained out for the cruise...but it needed a bath anyhow and not a bad way to spend the afternoon.

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Originally Posted by Sooner84

Just read through the whole build thread so far and just want to say wow, very nice build and great attention to detail!
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by E911manager

Well crap... Maybe on the 26th. but that is a OU home game and I may have to work..

Try, try again...

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

hey i was just watching the discovery channel and this show called street outlaws is filmed in your area lol..and just thinking with you putting in that larger drive shaft makes me think that maybe you were going to race the burb?? now i know that you being a law abiding citizen you would not street race lol

Not my style

, if I feel the urge to see how fast it'll go, we've got a great local track!

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

But if you by chance do race, get video to share with us.

Only if I don't choke and stall it, or blow something up, or otherwise look the fool...chances are high there might not be a video

RockTonka · 10-05-2013, 11:14 PM

Spent the day hanging out at the GoodGuys 21st Lonestar Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway today...lots of really cool rides, many were trucks, one other burb that I saw...I was seriously out-classed though

, but we turned a couple heads

RockTonka · 10-06-2013, 02:12 PM

Been uploading pics that my son took, we'll post more in a thread started in the 60-66 general forum.
We lined up early to get a good spot...most didn't

, don't know if we'll do that again

...couple predawn shots...

NEWFISHER · 11-19-2013, 01:00 PM

Awesome BURB! love everything you are doing and I am copying your rear sway bar-thanks for the info.

RockTonka · 11-22-2013, 08:45 PM

Thanks!! I can't take credit for the idea...got it here somewhere and just made it fit our set-up. Glad it helps though

MikeS. · 11-22-2013, 09:13 PM

Where is the sway bar post?

likaroc13 · 11-23-2013, 11:40 PM

Nice garage/shop!

RockTonka · 11-23-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Nice garage/shop!

Thanks Phillip, we've been working on it almost non-stop since moving here a year ago...

likaroc13 · 11-24-2013, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks Phillip, we've been working on it almost non-stop since moving here a year ago...

Just curious, what size is it?

RockTonka · 11-24-2013, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Just curious, what size is it?

Actually have two here...this is the bigger one, at 45x60, and is our main work/play shop. The other is 30x60, isn't insulated, and makes for great storage!

likaroc13 · 11-24-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Actually have two here...this is the bigger one, at 45x60, and is our main work/play shop. The other is 30x60, isn't insulated, and makes for great storage!

Oh yeah, think I remember you posting a pic of those right before you moved. Looks/sounds like a great setup! Several years ago my dad bought several acres & had a 40x60 built with attached apartment on the back, with intentions of building a house to go with it. He lived in the apartment for a few years I think & eventually sold the property. I think his now ex-wife had a lot to do with that move.

They bought a house in the city at the time, with only a couple acres. While he still resides there today, this place only had a single car carport. He built a detached two car garage/shop though & later added an addition to the back for more storage. Sadly, it's still not enough room to play much.

Cool Jeep for sure!

09-10-2013, 11:19 PM	#1
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I had an old truck driveshaft cut down to fit the burb...saved me a couple bucks but it's a bit big at 4" dia., but hey, its stronger The old shaft had 1350 joints (plenty for what I'm doing), so I swapped out the yokes on the tranny and axle...just a little bigger Pulled out the old two-piece and cut out the carrier mount... The offset of the pinion caused the larger dia. shaft to ride against the pass side of the crossmember. I cut out the pass side of the reinforcing lip and moved it outboard 3/4". Test fit before final welding...good enough clearance all around... Welded up... Done deal Vibrations are gone and no worries about strength! __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

09-10-2013, 11:30 PM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Great job! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

09-11-2013, 12:21 AM	#3
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I agree, nice job on the d shaft, well worth the effort. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-11-2013, 07:37 PM	#5
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build nice job ..you shouldn't break that now __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-17-2013, 10:58 AM	#8
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Ok, this burb is officially bad ass.. I am going to try and drive mine down to mufflers on main in Blanchard Sept 28th. __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

09-26-2013, 05:34 PM	#12
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Just read through the whole build thread so far and just want to say wow, very nice build and great attention to detail! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

09-29-2013, 12:13 AM	#13
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build hey i was just watching the discovery channel and this show called street outlaws is filmed in your area lol..and just thinking with you putting in that larger drive shaft makes me think that maybe you were going to race the burb?? now i know that you being a law abiding citizen you would not street race lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-29-2013, 12:50 AM	#14
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build But if you by chance do race, get video to share with us. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

10-05-2013, 11:14 PM	#16
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Spent the day hanging out at the GoodGuys 21st Lonestar Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway today...lots of really cool rides, many were trucks, one other burb that I saw...I was seriously out-classed though, but we turned a couple heads Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-06-2013, 02:12 PM	#17
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Been uploading pics that my son took, we'll post more in a thread started in the 60-66 general forum. We lined up early to get a good spot...most didn't , don't know if we'll do that again ...couple predawn shots... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

11-19-2013, 01:00 PM	#18
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Awesome BURB! love everything you are doing and I am copying your rear sway bar-thanks for the info.

11-22-2013, 08:45 PM	#19
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks!! I can't take credit for the idea...got it here somewhere and just made it fit our set-up. Glad it helps though __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

11-22-2013, 09:13 PM	#20
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Where is the sway bar post? __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

11-23-2013, 11:40 PM	#21
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nice garage/shop! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)



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