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Mulk · 10-17-2011, 12:26 AM

I started a double cab project before I stumbled into the Burb. And project was an understatement. Somehow the rust tripled during shipment..... Or my vision was distorted by the fact that I found a '60 DC for sale.

Needless to say, I sold it, before completing it, to help finance the Burb build. I'll see if I can find a pic or two.
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bruin_d · 10-21-2011, 04:31 AM

Fabbed up the last piece for the rear floor. I ran out of light so i just tacked it in. I'll finish welding it tomorrow and then tackle the carpet.

VA72C10 · 10-21-2011, 06:39 AM

Nice work!

**67cheby** · 10-21-2011, 09:08 AM

ya...what he said

bruin_d · 10-21-2011, 11:30 AM

Thanks guys!!!

bruin_d · 10-21-2011, 06:41 PM

I drove my new route to work today and it is 40 miles...one way. Needless to say the Big Block Burb isn't going to be my daily driver. Gas would kill me. So, I did what any good motor head would do. My father-in-law has had this Volvo sitting for the last 13 years with a bad motor. He said I could have it. The book came today. I'm thinking an LT or LS1 on a 700R4 or 4LXXE with some nice highway gears should put me around 22-26 MPG. Plus I would get the craziest looks when someone pulled up next to me in a rumbling Volvo.

SoCal Wreckage · 10-24-2011, 01:16 PM

Hey, this will bring you some inspiration for the V8 conversion.

http://youtu.be/nIP3AftIYpc

1sik7t2 · 12-06-2011, 04:11 PM

can u picture BOTH of us rollin low into a show, parked and layed out.....BLOWIN PEOPLES MINDS....IF ur in town, this saturday in santee, theres a toy drive my club and i are hitting up...roll in with us...hit me back, i'll give u details...LOVE THE BUILD, MADD SKILLS U GOT THERE

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Thanks guys!!!

bruin_d · 12-25-2011, 12:49 PM

I haven't had much time to get on here to update anything. Work takes up most of my time now. However, you'll all be happy to know, I have been driving the heck out of the Suburban. I took this picture this morning before I went into work. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!

**Hart_Rod** · 12-25-2011, 12:55 PM

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I haven't had much time to get on here to update anything. Work takes up most of my time now. However, you'll all be happy to know, I have been driving the heck out of the Suburban. I took this picture this morning before I went into work. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!

Cool picture! Is that the Reagan?
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bruin_d · 12-25-2011, 01:00 PM

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Cool picture! Is that the Reagan?
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Yes, that would be CVN-76 USS RONALD REAGAN which is where I'm stationed now.

1sik7t2 · 12-27-2011, 11:23 AM

is that on north island or 32nd st base....? either 1 is realllllly close to my work

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I haven't had much time to get on here to update anything. Work takes up most of my time now. However, you'll all be happy to know, I have been driving the heck out of the Suburban. I took this picture this morning before I went into work. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!

Mulk · 12-27-2011, 11:52 AM

I imagine with the draft of the Reagan, and limitations of the Bay Bridge, it would be out on North Island. But I could be wrong. Been many a year, since my Navy days, and pulling into port in San Diego.
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bruin_d · 12-31-2011, 04:56 PM

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is that on north island or 32nd st base....? either 1 is realllllly close to my work

Where do you work?

jmedero · 10-21-2011, 08:14 PM

Lol. I thought I had issues.
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Mulk · 10-22-2011, 12:12 AM

^^^ Hahahaha ^^^

I think we ALL have issues.... Never know. Bruin may start the next craze. Editor in Chief of "Slammed Swedes" a magazine for Volvo enthusiasts
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k5hart · 10-22-2011, 08:19 AM

I'd go with an LS motor for the Volvo. Should be a fun project.

laid_out_70 · 12-05-2011, 07:06 PM

amazing burb man. ive decided im putting a burb body on my frame in the future.

**67cheby** · 12-25-2011, 12:52 PM

Sweet
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firethorn · 12-29-2011, 05:49 PM

awesome pic, i would use that for a Christmas card

bruin_d · 12-31-2011, 04:55 PM

Mulk hit it on the head. It is on North Island.

502ms · 03-25-2012, 08:22 PM

Just read this whole thread...awesome! The YouTube vids are down...are they n/a?
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bruin_d · 07-04-2012, 07:42 AM

I haven't had much time to get on here in a few months. 14+ hour days leave me pretty dead by the time I get home. Luckily though I took some leave earlier this month to go visit my Suburban. My wife and son rode with me to take it to one of the local car shows in SoCal (Cruisin' Grand in Escondido). Here are a couple of pictures. There were some REALLY nice cars at the show. It felt really good to see a big crowd of people around it for most of the show. I can't wait for my ship to move back down to San Diego so I can drive it again.

bruin_d · 07-04-2012, 07:43 AM

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Just read this whole thread...awesome! The YouTube vids are down...are they n/a?
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Not sure whats wrong with it. I'll have to check it out.

bruin_d · 07-04-2012, 07:48 AM

One more shot of it parked in front of my parents house before driving to the show.

10-17-2011, 12:26 AM	#1
Mulk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sin City, Nevada Posts: 152	Re: 72 Suburban Build I started a double cab project before I stumbled into the Burb. And project was an understatement. Somehow the rust tripled during shipment..... Or my vision was distorted by the fact that I found a '60 DC for sale. Needless to say, I sold it, before completing it, to help finance the Burb build. I'll see if I can find a pic or two. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric '68 C20 Suburban, Bagged with Suicide 3rd Door, and Loaded with a 396 - Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403690

10-21-2011, 04:31 AM	#2
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Fabbed up the last piece for the rear floor. I ran out of light so i just tacked it in. I'll finish welding it tomorrow and then tackle the carpet. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

10-21-2011, 06:39 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 Suburban Build Nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-21-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 72 Suburban Build ya...what he said __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-21-2011, 11:30 AM	#5
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Thanks guys!!! __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

10-21-2011, 06:41 PM	#6
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build I drove my new route to work today and it is 40 miles...one way. Needless to say the Big Block Burb isn't going to be my daily driver. Gas would kill me. So, I did what any good motor head would do. My father-in-law has had this Volvo sitting for the last 13 years with a bad motor. He said I could have it. The book came today. I'm thinking an LT or LS1 on a 700R4 or 4LXXE with some nice highway gears should put me around 22-26 MPG. Plus I would get the craziest looks when someone pulled up next to me in a rumbling Volvo. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

10-24-2011, 01:16 PM	#7
SoCal Wreckage Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 33	Re: 72 Suburban Build Hey, this will bring you some inspiration for the V8 conversion. http://youtu.be/nIP3AftIYpc

12-25-2011, 12:49 PM	#9
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build I haven't had much time to get on here to update anything. Work takes up most of my time now. However, you'll all be happy to know, I have been driving the heck out of the Suburban. I took this picture this morning before I went into work. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!! Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

12-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#13
Mulk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sin City, Nevada Posts: 152	Re: 72 Suburban Build I imagine with the draft of the Reagan, and limitations of the Bay Bridge, it would be out on North Island. But I could be wrong. Been many a year, since my Navy days, and pulling into port in San Diego. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric '68 C20 Suburban, Bagged with Suicide 3rd Door, and Loaded with a 396 - Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403690

10-21-2011, 08:14 PM	#15
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: 72 Suburban Build Lol. I thought I had issues. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

10-22-2011, 12:12 AM	#16
Mulk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sin City, Nevada Posts: 152	Re: 72 Suburban Build ^^^ Hahahaha ^^^ I think we ALL have issues.... Never know. Bruin may start the next craze. Editor in Chief of "Slammed Swedes" a magazine for Volvo enthusiasts Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric '68 C20 Suburban, Bagged with Suicide 3rd Door, and Loaded with a 396 - Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403690

10-22-2011, 08:19 AM	#17
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: 72 Suburban Build I'd go with an LS motor for the Volvo. Should be a fun project. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

12-05-2011, 07:06 PM	#18
laid_out_70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: yv, ca Posts: 280	Re: 72 Suburban Build amazing burb man. ive decided im putting a burb body on my frame in the future. __________________ My Build Thread. 70 C-20, SFBD, angled Z, 3 linked. impressive for a noob? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438132

12-25-2011, 12:52 PM	#19
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 72 Suburban Build Sweet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-29-2011, 05:49 PM	#20
firethorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: edmonton , Alberta Posts: 48	Re: 72 Suburban Build awesome pic, i would use that for a Christmas card



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12-31-2011, 04:55 PM	#21
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Mulk hit it on the head. It is on North Island. __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

03-25-2012, 08:22 PM	#22
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: 72 Suburban Build Just read this whole thread...awesome! The YouTube vids are down...are they n/a? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

07-04-2012, 07:42 AM	#23
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build I haven't had much time to get on here in a few months. 14+ hour days leave me pretty dead by the time I get home. Luckily though I took some leave earlier this month to go visit my Suburban. My wife and son rode with me to take it to one of the local car shows in SoCal (Cruisin' Grand in Escondido). Here are a couple of pictures. There were some REALLY nice cars at the show. It felt really good to see a big crowd of people around it for most of the show. I can't wait for my ship to move back down to San Diego so I can drive it again. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

07-04-2012, 07:48 AM	#25
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build One more shot of it parked in front of my parents house before driving to the show. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

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