Project Patina Burb

[slowcpe]

Just read through your build. Nice burb! Can't wait to see it in July. Any updates?

[5150]

I got it running and just need exhaust. I also need to get my wheels powdercoated and buy tires. Trying to get it ready for Goodguys on May 16-18, but I'm pretty much out of money.

[Number98]

Originally Posted by 5150

but I'm pretty much out of money.

I hit this spot all the time it seems....

I gotta say that this is going to be one sweet Burb when you do get it all together though!

[72MARIO]

Cant wait to see the rims on your burb. I am considering a set of 18s for my 68

[5150]

Mandi and I finished covering the front bench seat today. I finished installing the Sony Ipod digital link that I'm using in place of a radio. I've cranked it once before, but I had two volunteers to crank it again. Watch below:

Halen cranking the burb for the first time.: http://youtu.be/rMBlrYMyTek

[Rusbuilt]

Nice Bryan!! Looking forward to seeing the Burb out and about!!

[Advanced Design]

Love the Suburban and having the kids involved is outstanding. Have been enjoying the build.

[pwdcougar]

Very cool!

Paul

Originally Posted by 5150

Mandi and I finished covering the front bench seat today. I finished installing the Sony Ipod digital link that I'm using in place of a radio. I've cranked it once before, but I had two volunteers to crank it again. Watch below:

Halen cranking the burb for the first time.: http://youtu.be/rMBlrYMyTek

[5150]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for some advice on tires and what sizes to run. I have 20x8's up front and 20x9's in the rear. I don't want rubber bands. Any suggestions?

[lolife99]

I would stick with a 40 series tire up front.
245/40.
Maybe a 255/45 or 275/40 on the back.

[5150]

Thanks Keith, I was hoping you'd chime in.

[lolife99]

These are 245/40 and 275/40 on hot trux '66 wagon.

[5150]

Thank Keith, between you and Russ I think I got it figured out.

It's at the exhaust shop and I hope to get it back today.

[5150]

I'm having an issue with my interior door handles. I've made a post about it, but nobody has answered it. I bought all new (3) interior door latch assemblies and installed them. The problem is that I have about 7 old interior door handles laying around and NONE of them go all the way up on the assemblies. It's not a diameter issue because they sit on there fine and will open the door. The problem is that they don't go far enough back to install the clip. I thought about buying an aftermarket door handle to see if they are deeper. Any thoughts?

[5150]

Picking it up at the exhaust shop tomorrow.

Any help with the above issue is still appreciated.

[72MARIO]

Can you cut off some of the length of splined shaft to allow the handle to go on far enough so the clip catches ?

[5150]

I did grind a little on one of them, but it didn't change it at all.

[lolife99]

What interior door handle latch mechanisms did you buy and what door panels are you using?
72 has a longer shaft to work with the thicker 72 only plastic door panels.

[5150]

67-71's. It's not a shaft issue. It seems to be the thickness of the gear.

[5150]

Back from the exhaust shop. It's got a battery issue all of a sudden. My buddy and I sanded on it for awhile today. Decided I wanted the white to show to show more.

[Rusbuilt]

Looks good sir!

[Number98]

I agree, can't wait to see it rolling on them Mobsteels though!

[5150]

Me too, me and my buddy got the clips figured out yesterday. Once we get the holes drilled I can get them powdercoated and get them on rubber.

[5150]

I got the brakes figured out. I didn't have a lot of pedal and I guess I got projects confused because I swore that I changed everything on the rear brakes-drums turned, spring kit, wheel cylinders, and shoes. Then I took the rear passenger side drum off and the wheel cylinder had leaked so bad that it had melted all the brake pad material off of the shoes. All the material had collected at the bottom of the drum next to the adjuster. So I had the drums turned changed the wheel cylinder and put new shoes and a new spring kit on the rear of it.

I'm having two issues with no luck. One is with the alternator. I'm not getting anything off the back of it when I test it. Took it off and had it tested, but it tested good. Not sure what the issue is with it.

Also I have no power steering at all. I'm not sure if there is a check valve where the pressure hose connects to the pump. I bought the same fitting that everyone else used so that I could use the original pressure hose.

Getting closer.

[5150]

Got one of the wheels done.