53 Surburban "Family Truckster"

[jweb]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

So I have been working through some minor set backs with my chassis. Nothing too serious. I have also been collecting some parts.

First I received my 13" big brake kit. Man these rotors and calipers look huge. I wanted to go with the 14" set up but I couldn't justify the extra cash when I still have so much money to spend...


Marc

Which brake kit did you use?? I think I need to upgrade since my ls1 swap

[ChuckDriver]

Brakes look good!

[ptc]

Looking good on the truck Marc - the Eastwood deal is pretty good for $949 if you can find it with free shipping. I payed $800 for both but I got stiffed for shipping of about $80 -$90 I think it was.

They both work great so far.... plasma cutter is doing 3/8" plate and burns right thru. I found if you use TOO much air its NOT good... trial and error!

The welder works good on 18ga, 16ga that ive been welding lately and then 1/4" and 3/8" plate too.

good luck!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, Frame is looking good...Jim

Thanks Jim

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

looking good

Tryin...Thanks

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Those brakes do look huge! Way more stopping power than anything the Burb ever had.

Chassis is looking good. Good luck with the ZR2 rear Marc.

Yes Doug I was surprised how big the rotors and calipers were. We leave at 8:30 am tomorrow to go grab it.

Originally Posted by 48ChevBagged

I have not been on in a while but the burb is looking great. Keep it up.

Thank you

Originally Posted by jweb

Which brake kit did you use?? I think I need to upgrade since my ls1 swap

I went with mcGaughy. That's who's dropped spindles I'm using. 13' will be fine a 14" set up would be overkill for my stock 350 hp LS1 motor.

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Brakes look good!

Thanks man

Originally Posted by ptc

Looking good on the truck Marc - the Eastwood deal is pretty good for $949 if you can find it with free shipping. I payed $800 for both but I got stiffed for shipping of about $80 -$90 I think it was.

They both work great so far.... plasma cutter is doing 3/8" plate and burns right thru. I found if you use TOO much air its NOT good... trial and error!

The welder works good on 18ga, 16ga that ive been welding lately and then 1/4" and 3/8" plate too.

good luck!

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

Marc

[youngrodder]

Had a pretty productive Sat. I found a ZR2 s-10 rear-end for cheap on CL about an hr east of me. When trying to get a buddy to go along, one of my friends tells me he had to pick up a open car trailer he had built that was in the same area.

We left by 8 am, picked up the rear end and then the trailer. Stopped for breakfast and was home by 12:30.

On Sunday, I spend an hour or so cleaning up the rear end. I removed the track arm and other crap that I would be needing. All ZR2 rear-ends are posi with 3.73 gears so it should be perfect plus the bolt pattern will match my front.

Here are a few pics

Marc

[lower50's]

Wow 13" rotors. I thought my 12" rotors where a huge upgrade. Nice job on the frame. That rear end should work great.

[Advanced Design]

That rear was a nice find Marc. Having a good friend with a trailer is maybe better than owning one!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That rear was a nice find Marc. Having a good friend with a trailer is maybe better than owning one!

Yes, when we picked it up I said "My 48 will look nice on that trailer"...ha ha
Marc

[RockinKees]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Yes, when we picked it up I said "My 48 will look nice on that trailer"...ha ha
Marc

You're not building a Trailer Queen, are you??

[FarmerSid]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

You're not building a Trailer Queen, are you??

Ha! I thought the same. Nice work Marc.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

You're not building a Trailer Queen, are you??

Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Ha! I thought the same. Nice work Marc.

No...my Suburban is a 53. My truck is a 48. I was messing with my friend saying my truck will look good on his trailer. I only trailered it to the Columbus GG show last yr because my buddies cars were not done yet. I drive my 48 as much as possible. The suburban I don't plan on it having nice paint so I plan to drive it as much as possible.

Marc

[reaper71]

That's good to hear Marc..
NO life size Matchbox cars!!

[RockinKees]

I was just foolin' around Marc

I know you build fantastic drivers!!

[youngrodder]

I got out in the garage for a few hours on Sunday. After church on Sunday's seems to be the norm for getting out there.

I worked on getting the rear end, watts link and trailing arms set up. Keep in mind I mounted the axle pads upside down and didn't realize it until someone pointed it out on IG. Funny how things look soooo obvious after someone else points it out....ha ha. It's all good, this is why we mock stuff up first.

Marc

[Advanced Design]

Marc, that looks really trick! Usually I would figure out the pads were on the wrong side after I welded them on. Good catch.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Marc, that looks really trick! Usually I would figure out the pads were on the wrong side after I welded them on. Good catch.

Thanks Doug, this is my first time messin with a watts link. Yea I hear ya, me too normally. If I hadn't ran out of time maybe I would have welded them on wrong.

Marc

[reaper71]

Looking pretty slick..

Mark...

[69CST-V]

Looking great.... Keep the pic's coming.

[lower50's]

That looks like a strong set up !!

[RockinKees]

Very impressive!

[youngrodder]

I have been working hard to get the frame to a roller. I was close on sat then I realize my 15" roller rims would not clear the dropped spindles. Then I realized that I could steal two 17" rims off my Camaro.

I need to replace the front wheels studs to match the ones in my rear end.

the plan is to barrow my friends LS mock up block to see how the f-body exhaust manifolds fit.

Pretty stoked to see it laid out.

Marc

[whiteheadcycle]

Looking good!

[Advanced Design]

That looks very good Marc! It is a good feeling to have a roller.

Those PB parts are beautiful and makes me want to build something with them. Ah, so many cool ideas, so little time and money.

Good luck with the exhaust fitting. Hopefully Camaro manifolds will work.

[reaper71]

Look's Badass Marc...Those Camaro meats look huge!! I like it.

Mark...

[oldman3]

Marc, very nice and looks super...Jim