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mud.man.rj · 08-02-2013, 12:16 AM

Man if someone didn't know better (lots of people) the tubs look all but stock, nice work.

piratexpress1369a · 08-02-2013, 09:49 AM

nice job ..nos hmm got speed..lol

RockTonka · 08-10-2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Man if someone didn't know better (lots of people) the tubs look all but stock, nice work.

Thanks, Little smoothing and some paint and you're right...most people won't pick up on it.

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

nice job ..nos hmm got speed..lol

Thanks! Ain't got no speed yet...gotta get the wires/line run, then maybe

RockTonka · 08-10-2013, 04:29 AM

Put the burb up on the lift to check things out. Had to replace the collector gaskets,put some "dead soft" AL. ones in...those should seal/last better.

Had a little seepage around the tail shaft housing, tightened that up a bit...also took measurements for a one-piece driveshaft to replace the weaker two-piece.

Other than that, everything looked alright...couple thousand miles since getting it on the road now.

Pic of the 1 1/2" spacer we made a couple months ago to drop it a bit...

**scotts62** · 08-12-2013, 02:11 PM

Gotta love the big meats! Looks good!

piratexpress1369a · 08-13-2013, 10:05 AM

wow look how clean it is under there

RockTonka · 08-13-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Gotta love the big meats! Looks good!

Thanks Scott! What's the scoop on the ride in your avatar? Looks nice...

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

wow look how clean it is under there

Some is, some isn't

I was thinking I need to do some wiping down under there

Edit: on the burb that is...

**scotts62** · 08-15-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks Scott! What's the scoop on the ride in your avatar? Looks nice...

Was a customers car that i painted a few months back. Thanks

RockTonka · 08-19-2013, 12:04 AM

Worked on the underside rear fenders a bit...cleaned them up, shot some primer on the bare metal, and undercoated them.

Looking at burb from this angle sure makes the frame look ratty!

RockTonka · 08-19-2013, 12:12 AM

We've had near perfect weather around here for the last couple days...mid 80's, 5-10 mph breeze, really nice for mid-August!

Got the yard work done early, so the wife and I took the burb for a cruise down to the lake to let the dog swim and catch a sunset.

likaroc13 · 08-19-2013, 01:01 AM

Fenders look good...& don't feel bad, my frame looks ratty too!

At least yours matches the character of your exterior. Like you, I kinda have a mix-match of clean stuff & areas that could use attention. Hopefully I'll get around to it one day.

Great sunset pics!

RockTonka · 08-19-2013, 01:59 AM

Thanks Phillip, I hear ya on the mix and match...it's just that the ratty parts sure look worse next to the clean stuff!!

**Captainfab** · 08-19-2013, 02:30 AM

That's a sunset worthy of framing

mud.man.rj · 08-19-2013, 07:59 PM

that's what undercoating is for. Nice sunset x2. Should stop and look at one more often, thanks.
Rick/Mudman.

RockTonka · 08-19-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That's a sunset worthy of framing

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

that's what undercoating is for. Nice sunset x2. Should stop and look at one more often, thanks.
Rick/Mudman.

Life's too short not to stop whenever you can and appreciate it...

piratexpress1369a · 08-20-2013, 04:22 PM

nice water sunset

justcuz · 08-20-2013, 05:52 PM

Lots of new stuff for you guys! House with shop space upgrades to the Burb, evening cruises to the lake. Sounds like a bit of Heaven going on.

What's the plan for the back seat? With the tubs widened the stock seat no longer fits correct? How about individual buckets or maybe 2007 and up Tahoe 3rd seats.

Good thing you own that, if I did it would have become a 4x4!

RockTonka · 08-20-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

nice water sunset

Yea, it was relaxing...

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Originally Posted by justcuz

Lots of new stuff for you guys! House with shop space upgrades to the Burb, evening cruises to the lake. Sounds like a bit of Heaven going on.

What's the plan for the back seat? With the tubs widened the stock seat no longer fits correct? How about individual buckets or maybe 2007 and up Tahoe 3rd seats.

Good thing you own that, if I did it would have become a 4x4!

We have our moments, thanks.

Stock seats are long gone. I'll eventually have some suspension benches made to match the front buckets...long and short or maybe just a long that could fit behind or in-front of the tubs. For the time being, our lab likes it without anything in his way!

Oh trust me, we seriously considered making it a 4X...almost everything we have is! I'm really enjoying it as a road toy though...we're having a blast with it!

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!

08-02-2013, 12:16 AM	#401
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 Man if someone didn't know better (lots of people) the tubs look all but stock, nice work. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-02-2013, 09:49 AM	#402
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 ..nos hmm got speed..lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-10-2013, 04:29 AM	#404
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 Put the burb up on the lift to check things out. Had to replace the collector gaskets,put some "dead soft" AL. ones in...those should seal/last better. Had a little seepage around the tail shaft housing, tightened that up a bit...also took measurements for a one-piece driveshaft to replace the weaker two-piece. Other than that, everything looked alright...couple thousand miles since getting it on the road now. Pic of the 1 1/2" spacer we made a couple months ago to drop it a bit... __________________ 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

08-12-2013, 02:11 PM	#405
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Gotta love the big meats! Looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-13-2013, 10:05 AM	#406
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 wow look how clean it is under there __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-19-2013, 12:04 AM	#409
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 underside rear fenders a bit...cleaned them up, shot some primer on the bare metal, and undercoated them. Looking at burb from this angle sure makes the frame look ratty! __________________ 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

08-19-2013, 12:12 AM	#410
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 We've had near perfect weather around here for the last couple days...mid 80's, 5-10 mph breeze, really nice for mid-August! Got the yard work done early, so the wife and I took the burb for a cruise down to the lake to let the dog swim and catch a sunset. __________________ 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

08-19-2013, 01:01 AM	#411
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 Fenders look good...& don't feel bad, my frame looks ratty too! At least yours matches the character of your exterior. Like you, I kinda have a mix-match of clean stuff & areas that could use attention. Hopefully I'll get around to it one day. Great sunset pics! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

08-19-2013, 01:59 AM	#412
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 Phillip, I hear ya on the mix and match...it's just that the ratty parts sure look worse next to the clean stuff!! __________________ 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

08-19-2013, 02:30 AM	#413
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08-19-2013, 07:59 PM	#414
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 that's what undercoating is for. Nice sunset x2. Should stop and look at one more often, thanks. Rick/Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-20-2013, 04:22 PM	#416
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 water sunset __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-20-2013, 05:52 PM	#417
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Lots of new stuff for you guys! House with shop space upgrades to the Burb, evening cruises to the lake. Sounds like a bit of Heaven going on. What's the plan for the back seat? With the tubs widened the stock seat no longer fits correct? How about individual buckets or maybe 2007 and up Tahoe 3rd seats. Good thing you own that, if I did it would have become a 4x4!

09-10-2013, 11:19 PM	#419
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	#420
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)



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09-11-2013, 12:21 AM	#421
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	#423
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