72 Suburban Build

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by Mulk

Looks great.... Both the leg and the engine bay.

Another great addition the the grinder family, is the wire "cup" wheel. Awesome for removing undercoat, surface rust, and the first 17 layers of skin on your belly, when it decides to fight back... Just sayin'

Only 17 layers? That had to suck, especially on your stomach!

[Mulk]

That may have been a tad exaggerated, but it sure felt like it. Not fun to heal
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[bruin_d]

Well I got it running last night. Unfortunately, for my neighbors, it was almost 11PM so I shut it down right away. Big block, noisy gear drive, and open headers for too long wouldn't have won me any friends. I won't be able to do anything today because I have duty (for those non-military types it means I'm stuck at work for 24 hours). It sure sounded good though!!!

[chevy2racr]

congrats man! always good to hear them come to life!

[Mulk]

Originally Posted by bruin_d

Well I got it running last night. Unfortunately, for my neighbors, it was almost 11PM so I shut it down right away. Big block, noisy gear drive, and open headers for too long wouldn't have won me any friends. I won't be able to do anything today because I have duty (for those non-military types it means I'm stuck at work for 24 hours). It sure sounded good though!!!

That's awesome (not being on duty) that you got it fire-up. I'm gonna be in the same boat. Plus I'm gonna have to drive with open headers for a few miles to the exhaust shop.
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[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by Mulk

That's awesome (not being on duty) that you got it fire-up. I'm gonna be in the same boat. Plus I'm gonna have to drive with open headers for a few miles to the exhaust shop.
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You should try to tackle it yourself. Buy a few u-bends and some straight pieces and give it a shot.
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[bruin_d]

Well...here ya go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6...e_gdata_player

And another...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_vA...e_gdata_player

[Mulk]

Very nice. Although I think I blew the speakers on my iPhone. Hahaha
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[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by Mulk

Very nice. Although I think I blew the speakers on my iPhone. Hahaha
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My bad. Hahahaha!!!

[jmedero]

Haha me too. I was like holy crap!!
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[gcburdic]

so how's the neighbors liking those open headers???

[bondo510]

I love your suburban. Its one of my favorites. If you ever paint it do not lose the GMC front end!

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by bondo510

I love your suburban. Its one of my favorites. If you ever paint it do not lose the GMC front end!

Thanks! I have a phantom billet grill I was thinking about putting on it but the more I looked at it the more I liked the stock 4 headlight look so its staying.

[Street Smart]

GMC`s are where its at!

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

so how's the neighbors liking those open headers???

They actually like it. The guy across the street, his wife was wondering what the heck the noise was. He said, "Sounds like Dennis got the Suburban running!" and then proceeded to beeline over here. Im respectful though, I don't make noise when its dark, usually try to wait until 9am on Saturdays and 10am on Sundays. That doesn't mean the grinder/saw/drill/etc isn't going before/after those times with the garage closed though. I've had quite a few loud toys since I've been here. The worst (noise wise) was my boat. I had a Fountain with a blown 580in BBC (made 920hp on the dyno) in it with 4 inch race headers...and no mufflers. That one was LOUD, it sounded like a pro stock car on steroids.

[jmedero]

Dude I changed my gmc front clip to a 67 chevy... All my GMC stuff was in awesome shape. Sone days I wish I was still a 4 eyes.
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[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by bruin_d

They actually like it. The guy across the street, his wife was wondering what the heck the noise was. He said, "Sounds like Dennis got the Suburban running!" and then proceeded to beeline over here. Im respectful though, I don't make noise when its dark, usually try to wait until 9am on Saturdays and 10am on Sundays. That doesn't mean the grinder/saw/drill/etc isn't going before/after those times with the garage closed though. I've had quite a few loud toys since I've been here. The worst (noise wise) was my boat. I had a Fountain with a blown 580in BBC (made 920hp on the dyno) in it with 4 inch race headers...and no mufflers. That one was LOUD, it sounded like a pro stock car on steroids.

Whoa....got any pics of the boat??...do you miss it? You've got/ had some nice toys!!!

[bruin_d]

Here is a couple of the boat and a couple of one of my previous projects. I put a 383/T5 in a Datsun 280z. That thing screamed!!!

[Mulk]

Nice stuff Chief. I wouldn't mind the power-plant out of the Fountain for my Burb. Every time I see a blower belt, I think of "Lone Wolf McQuaid" hittin his "special" switch, when he was buried alive in his Ram Charger..... For you younger kids out there, it's one of the best Chuck Norris roles EVER.

But back to the Burb.... I agree. Keep the GMC grill set-up. I've often thought of converting to the GMC front.
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[bruin_d]

Dash and gauges are ready to go in.

[gcburdic]

Nice dash...I guess you won't need wipers due to the speed and profile of this burb

[bruin_d]

Its arts and crafts time!!!!

[jmedero]

What mufflers are those? I've been doing research for mine. I found the magnaflow round ones would fit. But those seem to be a bit smaller.
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[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by jmedero

What mufflers are those? I've been doing research for mine. I found the magnaflow round ones would fit. But those seem to be a bit smaller.
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I'm not sure you can handle these bro. It takes a special breed to run Flowmaster Super 10s

Seriously though, they're super 10s which is a 1 chamber flowmaster. I know everyone has their opinion on flowmasters but I've always loved them and I like my stuff LOUD.

[jmedero]

Lol. My little 396 prob wouldn't know what to do with them. Lol.
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