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RANDY COX · 02-19-2013, 06:26 AM

Awesome...did I say Awesome....

RockTonka · 02-20-2013, 01:26 AM

Thanks Randy!

The wheels came back from MRW today...we cleaned them up and shot some silver paint on them (the light makes them look like different shades, but they're the same). You can obviously see the seams, but not too bad. I may do some more smoothing down the road and powder coat them, but I'm anxious to get the tires mounted up right now.

**Captainfab** · 02-20-2013, 01:55 AM

Looks like they did a good job on the wheels. I'm sure you know as well as I do, how difficult it can be to get a perfectly flush fitup on a butt joint, especially with a round tube. Did they weld both inside and out?

If you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge to widen your wheels? I'd like to have a pair of 10" or 12" wide 6 hole ralleys. Just not sure if I want to mess with it myself.

RockTonka · 02-20-2013, 02:32 AM

Welded on the inside only for $80/ea before shipping.

Jmorales3181 · 02-20-2013, 01:06 PM

Wow those arms look great!!....gonna have to get me some dimple dies not over done to me. Always awesome stuff

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RockTonka · 02-21-2013, 12:38 AM

Thanks JM

Got the tires mounted up today...

RANDY COX · 02-21-2013, 05:53 AM

Man that Burb has some serious rake LOL...Lookin good Guys...

piratexpress1369a · 02-21-2013, 10:23 AM

dam where are the wheelie bars and parachute lol

**scotts62** · 02-22-2013, 07:23 PM

Put the jack stands on the front and it would look like a wicked launch!

RockTonka · 02-25-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Man that Burb has some serious rake LOL...Lookin good Guys...

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

dam where are the wheelie bars and parachute lol

not on this, I like being kinda stealthy

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Put the jack stands on the front and it would look like a wicked launch!

that'll be the only way I could ever get air under the front!

RockTonka · 02-25-2013, 01:36 AM

Worked on the rear this weekend. The Trak lok I had picked up ended up being 4.56 and up (not the 4.10 and down we thought).

We scrambled around and were able to locate a 35 spline, 4.10 down, Power Lok (MUCH better LS) a couple hours away. We had the shop drop new clutch plates in it and picked it up Sat.

Dropped the R&P/carrier in that night and after a bit of cleaning and painting we slipped it under the burb.

It couldn't fit much tighter, we have about 1/2" clearance between pretty much everything...arm to rotor, tire to spring, tire to fender, arm saddle to caliper mount...I don't know how you could fit much more tire with a stock suspension/frame!!

We bolted everything in to gauge the amount of tubbing we're going to need and to work out the track arm/sway bar details.

RockTonka · 02-25-2013, 01:39 AM

Few more pics...

**Captainfab** · 02-25-2013, 02:06 AM

Nice work

I like that look.

RockTonka · 02-25-2013, 02:25 AM

Thanks Capt!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-25-2013, 10:07 AM

OMG, what a beast !!

That thing is bad !!!!

66farmer · 02-25-2013, 10:19 AM

Nice job on the install. That giri gots some meat on her know.

piratexpress1369a · 02-25-2013, 12:04 PM

looks great ..looks like you will be trimming wheel wells

RockTonka · 03-01-2013, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

OMG, what a beast !!

That thing is bad !!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66farmer

Nice job on the install. That giri gots some meat on her know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

looks great ..looks like you will be trimming wheel wells

Thanks y'all...we struggled with whether or not to go this route, but are glad we did.

We picked up some parts to make a new track arm, so had make some room so we could set the burb down and get the angle of the dangle...no going back now!!

piratexpress1369a · 03-01-2013, 01:40 AM

nice job. fits good now

**ChiefRocka** · 03-01-2013, 11:46 AM

Dies are getting a workout....

RockTonka · 03-11-2013, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

nice job. fits good now

Yep, just enough clearance

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Dies are getting a workout....

We're doing everything we can to wear them out

Not much to add, but we did get the track arm welded up and in...also made mounts for the sway bar. Everything just fell into place...good clearance everywhere we need it. We bolted axle back in for the last time and hooked everything back up. We have to run the brake line, modify the master, and shorten the drive shaft a bit to finish this part up.

likaroc13 · 03-11-2013, 01:35 AM

Looks nice.

Can't wait to see it back on the ground, & I know ya'll are excited as well!

**scotts62** · 03-11-2013, 06:15 AM

Oh thats purdy!!!!

piratexpress1369a · 03-11-2013, 11:10 AM

did you test drive it with the new setup?

RockTonka · 03-11-2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Looks nice.

Can't wait to see it back on the ground, & I know ya'll are excited as well!

Yea, we're ready to get it back on the road...weathers turning nicer!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Oh thats purdy!!!!

Thanks Scott!

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

did you test drive it with the new setup?

Nope, not yet. We did get the driveshaft shortened today and bolted back in, also had a couple strips of 18ga. sheared for the tubs. Still need to get the brakes hooked up before test driving...but I don't expect any problems.

02-19-2013, 06:26 AM	#351
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Awesome...did I say Awesome.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

02-20-2013, 01:26 AM	#352
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 Randy! The wheels came back from MRW today...we cleaned them up and shot some silver paint on them (the light makes them look like different shades, but they're the same). You can obviously see the seams, but not too bad. I may do some more smoothing down the road and powder coat them, but I'm anxious to get the tires mounted up right now. 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

02-20-2013, 01:55 AM	#353
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Looks like they did a good job on the wheels. I'm sure you know as well as I do, how difficult it can be to get a perfectly flush fitup on a butt joint, especially with a round tube. Did they weld both inside and out? If you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge to widen your wheels? I'd like to have a pair of 10" or 12" wide 6 hole ralleys. Just not sure if I want to mess with it myself. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-20-2013, 02:32 AM	#354
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 Welded on the inside only for $80/ea before shipping. __________________ 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

02-20-2013, 01:06 PM	#355
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Wow those arms look great!!....gonna have to get me some dimple dies not over done to me. Always awesome stuff Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

02-21-2013, 12:38 AM	#356
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 JM Got the tires mounted up today... 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

02-21-2013, 05:53 AM	#357
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Man that Burb has some serious rake LOL...Lookin good Guys... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

02-21-2013, 10:23 AM	#358
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 dam where are the wheelie bars and parachute lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

02-22-2013, 07:23 PM	#359
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Put the jack stands on the front and it would look like a wicked launch! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-25-2013, 01:36 AM	#361
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 Worked on the rear this weekend. The Trak lok I had picked up ended up being 4.56 and up (not the 4.10 and down we thought). We scrambled around and were able to locate a 35 spline, 4.10 down, Power Lok (MUCH better LS) a couple hours away. We had the shop drop new clutch plates in it and picked it up Sat. Dropped the R&P/carrier in that night and after a bit of cleaning and painting we slipped it under the burb. It couldn't fit much tighter, we have about 1/2" clearance between pretty much everything...arm to rotor, tire to spring, tire to fender, arm saddle to caliper mount...I don't know how you could fit much more tire with a stock suspension/frame!! We bolted everything in to gauge the amount of tubbing we're going to need and to work out the track arm/sway bar details. 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 Last edited by RockTonka; 02-25-2013 at 01:42 AM.

02-25-2013, 01:39 AM	#362
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 Few more pics... 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

02-25-2013, 02:06 AM	#363
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nice work I like that look. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-25-2013, 02:25 AM	#364
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 Capt! __________________ 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

02-25-2013, 10:07 AM	#365
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build OMG, what a beast !! That thing is bad !!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-25-2013, 10:19 AM	#366
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nice job on the install. That giri gots some meat on her know.



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02-25-2013, 12:04 PM	#367
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 looks great ..looks like you will be trimming wheel wells __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

03-01-2013, 01:40 AM	#369
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. fits good now __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

03-01-2013, 11:46 AM	#370
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Dies are getting a workout.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-11-2013, 01:35 AM	#372
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 Looks nice. Can't wait to see it back on the ground, & I know ya'll are excited as well! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

03-11-2013, 06:15 AM	#373
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Oh thats purdy!!!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-11-2013, 11:10 AM	#374
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 did you test drive it with the new setup? __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

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