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RockTonka · 05-25-2019, 02:02 AM

Plumbing is going to be really close to the cowl...we may have to tweak the lines up to clear.

We're probably going to end up in the 700-750 range, but I'm hoping for a bit more. I want to keep it pump gas friendly and I bet we run out of octane before boost. 200 shot on top of that...

piratexpress1369a · 05-25-2019, 10:31 AM

Looking awesome..you going to run NOS

RockTonka · 05-25-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Looking awesome..you going to run NOS

a little...

RockTonka · 05-26-2019, 05:03 AM

and a little more tube today...

RockTonka · 05-28-2019, 01:14 AM

A couple of the frame reinforcing tubes were just touching the bottom of the body, so we made a bit of room for them.

RockTonka · 05-28-2019, 01:21 AM

We also fit a couple more pieces of tube...

piratexpress1369a · 05-31-2019, 09:27 AM

That's awesome

likaroc13 · 05-31-2019, 10:54 AM

Nice!

**chtr65** · 05-31-2019, 11:32 AM

I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats

RockTonka · 06-01-2019, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That's awesome

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Nice!

Thanks! We're happy with how it's coming together.

RockTonka · 06-01-2019, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chtr65

I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats

Thanks chtr...we really enjoy playing around with this burb. Sorry, but mirrors, hubcaps, and such, are long gone.

RockTonka · 06-01-2019, 03:40 AM

We brought the motor home today!

Now we can start moving forward with all the little things that need attention...first step was pulling the body back off the chassis and dropping the motor into place.

piratexpress1369a · 06-01-2019, 09:54 AM

Love it...when are we going for a ride lol

RockTonka · 06-08-2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Love it...when are we going for a ride lol

Not soon enough...I miss having this up and running!

RockTonka · 06-08-2019, 12:27 AM

We elected to go with an electric water pump...which introduced some fitment challenges with the alternator and PS pump.

I made some brackets to drop the alternator down low on the pass side...made sense with the flare on the frame!

Still working on the PS pump...

RockTonka · 06-08-2019, 12:53 AM

The switch to the larger carbs dictated that we increase fuel flow from tank to engine, so pulled out the 3/8" hard line and ran a 10 AN feed with 8 AN return...also dropped a large fuel filter inline.

piratexpress1369a · 06-08-2019, 08:25 AM

Feed me its saying lol

RockTonka · 06-09-2019, 12:08 AM

Driveshaft got rebuilt with stronger non-greasable joints, re-balanced, and a fresh coat of paint!

RockTonka · 06-09-2019, 12:12 AM

We completely scraped/cleaned the underside (that was a PITA) and brushed on a heavy coat of black implement paint.

likaroc13 · 06-09-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

We completely scraped/cleaned the underside (that was a PITA) and brushed on a heavy coat of black implement paint.

Bet that was a neck & shoulder workout, but it looks good! Started to try something similar on my Tahoe & quickly decided that’s not happening without a lift, lol.

RockTonka · 06-14-2019, 12:51 AM

Smoothed the firewall a bit and then primered and painted it...the original Balboa blue.

piratexpress1369a · 06-09-2019, 08:52 AM

Why non greasable

RockTonka · 06-09-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Why non greasable

Hey PE, thanks for following along AND commenting...I really appreciate that!

The non-greasable joints are solid which makes them stronger than ones that are drilled and tapped for zerts/greasing.

piratexpress1369a · 06-09-2019, 01:39 PM

Oh good to know thanks

piratexpress1369a · 06-15-2019, 01:45 PM

That looks awesome..how long before you are back driving it

05-25-2019, 02:02 AM	#1
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Plumbing is going to be really close to the cowl...we may have to tweak the lines up to clear. We're probably going to end up in the 700-750 range, but I'm hoping for a bit more. I want to keep it pump gas friendly and I bet we run out of octane before boost. 200 shot on top of that... __________________ 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

05-25-2019, 10:31 AM	#2
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 Looking awesome..you going to run NOS __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

05-26-2019, 05:03 AM	#4
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build and a little more tube 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

05-28-2019, 01:14 AM	#5
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build A couple of the frame reinforcing tubes were just touching the bottom of the body, so we made a bit of room for them. 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

05-28-2019, 01:21 AM	#6
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We also fit a couple more pieces of tube... 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

05-31-2019, 09:27 AM	#7
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 That's awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

05-31-2019, 10:54 AM	#8
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! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

05-31-2019, 11:32 AM	#9
chtr65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisberry, Pa. Posts: 541	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats

06-01-2019, 03:40 AM	#12
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We brought the motor home today! Now we can start moving forward with all the little things that need attention...first step was pulling the body back off the chassis and dropping the motor into place. 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

06-01-2019, 09:54 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 Love it...when are we going for a ride lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63 Last edited by piratexpress1369a; 06-04-2019 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Bad spelling

06-08-2019, 12:27 AM	#15
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We elected to go with an electric water pump...which introduced some fitment challenges with the alternator and PS pump. I made some brackets to drop the alternator down low on the pass side...made sense with the flare on the frame! Still working on the PS pump... 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

06-08-2019, 12:53 AM	#16
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build The switch to the larger carbs dictated that we increase fuel flow from tank to engine, so pulled out the 3/8" hard line and ran a 10 AN feed with 8 AN return...also dropped a large fuel filter inline. 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

06-08-2019, 08:25 AM	#17
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 Feed me its saying lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-09-2019, 12:08 AM	#18
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Driveshaft got rebuilt with stronger non-greasable joints, re-balanced, and a fresh coat of paint! 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

06-09-2019, 12:12 AM	#19
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We completely scraped/cleaned the underside (that was a PITA) and brushed on a heavy coat of black implement paint. 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



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06-14-2019, 12:51 AM	#21
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Smoothed the firewall a bit and then primered and painted it...the original Balboa blue. 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

06-09-2019, 08:52 AM	#22
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 Why non greasable __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-09-2019, 01:39 PM	#24
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 Oh good to know thanks __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-15-2019, 01:45 PM	#25
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 That looks awesome..how long before you are back driving it __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

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