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Old 11-17-2018, 10:56 AM   #1
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Re: New project : 72 Suburban

Coming along nicely.

What size drop springs are you using, I see it looks like front drop spindles, are those 2" rear drop blocks?

Are you using a wheel adapter in the rear? I'm looking for a decent brand adapter myself for my second set of rear wheels.
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Old 11-17-2018, 09:09 PM   #2
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Spindles are ECE 2 1/2 drop conversion spindles ( 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ) CPP 2 inch drop coils front and 4 inch in rear along with 2 inch blocks for a total of 4 1/2 front and 6 inch rear drop. Did not use wheel adapters in the rear. Swapped the 3/4 ton rear end with a 1/2 ton rear end. Bolt pattern is 5x5 front and rear
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Old 11-23-2018, 12:38 AM   #3
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Those wheels are beautiful! Looking good!!
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Old 11-25-2018, 09:15 PM   #4
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402 LS stroker motor is just about finished. If all goes well and the few odds and ends parts I need come on time the motor and trans should be set in the frame mid to late week this week
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Old 11-29-2018, 02:12 AM   #5
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Re: New project : 72 Suburban

I like the burb, looks like factory red and a big block. Did I miss the picture of the SPID?

I need some big block accessories, interested in selling anything? Tried to send you a PM but you have them blocked.
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Old 11-29-2018, 10:34 PM   #6
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I like the burb, looks like factory red and a big block. Did I miss the picture of the SPID?

I need some big block accessories, interested in selling anything? Tried to send you a PM but you have them blocked.

He can't sell anything on here because he is not a "Premium" member. If he becomes a "premium" member he can then post the parts he wants to sell on the parts for sale forum. It is also against board rules to sell parts through PM's.

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Old 12-01-2018, 01:55 PM   #7
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The motor and accessories look nice. I digg the look of a Chevy orange LS.
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Old 12-07-2018, 09:04 PM   #8
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The motor and accessories look nice. I digg the look of a Chevy orange LS.
Thank you Joe. I hope the motor comes out like I have pictured it in my mind when it is finished. I'm disguising it as a big block.
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Old 12-07-2018, 09:25 PM   #9
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Here is a pic of the coil covers. Sheet metal parts are starting to arrive so I'm going to focus on the body panels and once they are all finished I can install the fuel tank and plumb the motor. Cant wait to hear it run !!!
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Old 11-29-2018, 10:16 PM   #10
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The 402 stroker LS 4L80E combo is now set in the frame of the Suburban
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Old 12-17-2018, 08:24 PM   #11
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Started working on the lower front quarter on the left side. Had to do a bit of fab work on the front portion of the wheel well. This weekend coming I hope to have the new panel fitted and welded in.
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Old 12-21-2018, 04:12 PM   #12
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Nice build! Keep at it.
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Old 12-27-2018, 11:18 PM   #13
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Front lower quarter is tacked in place and rocker has been installed as well and ready to be welded
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Old 12-27-2018, 11:33 PM   #14
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The lower rear quarter and taillight housing are roughed in. A little more trimming here and there, plus some reconstruction work in the rear behind the taillight housing, and the backup light housing needs some attention. Should be welded up in a day or so and the driver side will be finished
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Old 12-28-2018, 09:44 PM   #15
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More fab work today. The bucket for the backup light housing was in pretty bad shape but somehow I managed to save it
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Old 12-28-2018, 09:53 PM   #16
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Made a lip for the bucket. Welding it up was quite the challenge
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Old 12-28-2018, 09:56 PM   #17
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Test fit in the new panel. Turned out pretty nice.
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Test fit in the new panel. Turned out pretty nice.

That looks really good. I enjoy making stuff like that if I have the time.

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Old 12-29-2018, 09:39 AM   #19
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Looks really good, I am not looking forward to doing this on mine
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Looking good!

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looks good...any more updates?
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Old 02-24-2019, 08:49 AM   #22
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Had to fab a B-Pillar for the passenger front door
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Old 02-24-2019, 04:03 PM   #23
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Inner rocker and some patch work in the middle are tacked in. A-Pillar has been installed so I can move on to fitment of the outer rocker
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A small portion of the original rocker was still intact so I saved it and rebuilt that portion. Then I started to fit the truck rocker around it that the PO had already purchased for the vehicle to try and make it look somewhat factory
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Made a patch for the front portion of the passenger floor section and it is now tacked in and ready to be welded
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