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Burb52 · 06-08-2016, 10:34 PM

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Looks great. Did you also bed line the underside of the body? I plan to use a similar product called lizard skin. I plan to coat the underside of the body as well as the fenders and running boards.

Are these pics current or did you already finish your burb? I think that it is great that there are (4) active burb builds and each one has a unique approach to the finished product.

I sprayed Chasis Saver on the underside of the whole truck. I was pretty impressed with that stuff so I just went for it rather than bed liner. I used bed liner for the inner fenders, inside the actual fenders, and the floorbeds.

Yeah it's cool that there are some active builds awesome to see how others are approaching their builds. Mine isn't finished yet. I did the body work to the best of my ability (not that great) and left it with a neighbor in Colorado that has over 25 years in the industry. I am driving out with my trailer this weekend to grab it. Pretty excited to get it back and get back after it.

**Advanced Design** · 06-09-2016, 09:15 PM

Burb, that is looking really good. Nice color choice. It is cool we have several AD Burb builds going here.

Burb52 · 06-26-2016, 02:58 PM

few new pictures from picking it up and hauling it across the country.

Burb52 · 06-26-2016, 03:02 PM

Work on the grill the cream splash guards had to go for the look I'm going for.

Burb52 · 06-26-2016, 03:06 PM

Did anyone have issues with fitment of the windsheild weatherstrip? I have a few areas where the gasket is to big for the frame.

Burb52 · 06-26-2016, 03:10 PM

Trailered up for the long trip.

**mongocanfly** · 06-26-2016, 04:28 PM

Looking good..BUT..your gonna have to slow down this build or Marc and Doug will have to fight over 3rd and 4th place....and we can't have that now can we..wink wink

**youngrodder** · 06-26-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looking good..BUT..your gonna have to slow down this build or Marc and Doug will have to fight over 3rd and 4th place....and we can't have that now can we..wink wink

Ha ha.....Thanks for looking out for us...

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 06-26-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looking good..BUT..your gonna have to slow down this build or Marc and Doug will have to fight over 3rd and 4th place....and we can't have that now can we..wink wink

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing today!

Burb, looking really good...bet the trip was fun!

Burb52 · 07-06-2016, 10:24 PM

Money and gathering parts is going to slow me down dont worry fellas.

I picked up a set of steel wheels and some baby moons recently so I will be behind a sandblaster getting rid of the red and getting those powder coated this weekend.

dug224 · 07-07-2016, 01:31 PM

Paint (and bodywork) turned out great! dug

Burb52 · 07-11-2016, 11:33 PM

The burb got new shoes today

Burb52 · 08-08-2016, 10:43 PM

Finished body work on the last door. Who ever owned the door before cut a six inch hole for a speaker. I did a pretty bad job welding this so it took a lot of work to get it presentable.

Burb52 · 08-08-2016, 11:01 PM

Also got some of the small stuff added windshield wipers, lights, and emblems. Also got the running boards mocked up.

**youngrodder** · 08-09-2016, 10:22 PM

Looks very good. Keep up the good work..

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 08-10-2016, 08:54 PM

Yeah, your Burb is looking good. The back door repair came out nice and you are moving right along.

Burb52 · 08-30-2016, 12:29 PM

Got some more stuff done on the burb lately. Had the bumpers blasted and powder coated professionally I think they turned out real nice. I wanted to stay away from having to much chrome up front to let the grill "pop" more.

Burb52 · 08-30-2016, 07:32 PM

Got the exhaust done by a local shop. I went with dual exhaust straight out the back. The guy talked me out of flowmaster and into the Walker brand. They sound pretty deep at idle and not as raspy as a glass pack at higher RPM. So far I'm happy.

Getting this part done meant I got to drive it for the first time and it was awesome! I need to work on the brakes they are a little soft and need to get the alignment done. It drove really nice to about 60 but started to feel a little vibration around 65.

Burb52 · 09-13-2016, 08:32 PM

I set a goal a while back to have the Burb ready for a car show labor day weekend. I made it there didnt have windows or anything done with the interior but it was still awesome to cruise there with my wife and some good friends in their rides.

Burb52 · 09-13-2016, 08:34 PM

Next onto installing the windows if you guys have any words of wisdom feel free to share.

Burb52 · 02-05-2017, 09:27 PM

I finally cleaned up and got some heat in the garage so I can get some work done on the suburban. I re-plumbed my intake manifold from being heated by exhaust to coolant from the thermostat housing. This hopefully will help maintain a more consistent temp and eliminate some of the hesitation on acceleration. Bending stainless tubing is unforgiving and became quite the project.

Burb52 · 02-05-2017, 09:40 PM

This weekend I also got sound deadening installed in the roof. I used Fat Mat Rattletrap Xtreme. I have never used a product like this, it was fairly easy to work with and seems like it will do a good job cutting down road noise.

Burb52 · 02-05-2017, 09:45 PM

and one door is finished minus the hinge access panel.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-05-2017, 10:00 PM

B52, beautiful Burb. If this is a supposed "budget build" it's easily the nicest budget build I've ever seen. She's becoming a beauty queen. Congrats.

**youngrodder** · 02-05-2017, 11:21 PM

Nice looking progress you've made there...

Marc

06-09-2016, 09:15 PM	#27
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Burb, that is looking really good. Nice color choice. It is cool we have several AD Burb builds going here. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

06-26-2016, 02:58 PM	#28
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build few new pictures from picking it up and hauling it across the country. Attached Images

06-26-2016, 03:02 PM	#29
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Work on the grill the cream splash guards had to go for the look I'm going for. Attached Images

06-26-2016, 03:06 PM	#30
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Did anyone have issues with fitment of the windsheild weatherstrip? I have a few areas where the gasket is to big for the frame. Attached Images

06-26-2016, 03:10 PM	#31
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Trailered up for the long trip. Attached Images

06-26-2016, 04:28 PM	#32
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Looking good..BUT..your gonna have to slow down this build or Marc and Doug will have to fight over 3rd and 4th place....and we can't have that now can we..wink wink

07-06-2016, 10:24 PM	#35
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Money and gathering parts is going to slow me down dont worry fellas. I picked up a set of steel wheels and some baby moons recently so I will be behind a sandblaster getting rid of the red and getting those powder coated this weekend. Attached Images

07-07-2016, 01:31 PM	#36
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Paint (and bodywork) turned out great! dug __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

07-11-2016, 11:33 PM	#37
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build The burb got new shoes today Attached Images

08-08-2016, 10:43 PM	#38
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Finished body work on the last door. Who ever owned the door before cut a six inch hole for a speaker. I did a pretty bad job welding this so it took a lot of work to get it presentable. Attached Images

08-08-2016, 11:01 PM	#39
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Also got some of the small stuff added windshield wipers, lights, and emblems. Also got the running boards mocked up. Attached Images

08-09-2016, 10:22 PM	#40
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Looks very good. Keep up the good work.. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

08-10-2016, 08:54 PM	#41
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Yeah, your Burb is looking good. The back door repair came out nice and you are moving right along. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-30-2016, 12:29 PM	#42
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Got some more stuff done on the burb lately. Had the bumpers blasted and powder coated professionally I think they turned out real nice. I wanted to stay away from having to much chrome up front to let the grill "pop" more. Attached Images

08-30-2016, 07:32 PM	#43
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Got the exhaust done by a local shop. I went with dual exhaust straight out the back. The guy talked me out of flowmaster and into the Walker brand. They sound pretty deep at idle and not as raspy as a glass pack at higher RPM. So far I'm happy. Getting this part done meant I got to drive it for the first time and it was awesome! I need to work on the brakes they are a little soft and need to get the alignment done. It drove really nice to about 60 but started to feel a little vibration around 65. Attached Images



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09-13-2016, 08:32 PM	#44
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build I set a goal a while back to have the Burb ready for a car show labor day weekend. I made it there didnt have windows or anything done with the interior but it was still awesome to cruise there with my wife and some good friends in their rides. Attached Images

09-13-2016, 08:34 PM	#45
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Next onto installing the windows if you guys have any words of wisdom feel free to share.

02-05-2017, 09:27 PM	#46
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build I finally cleaned up and got some heat in the garage so I can get some work done on the suburban. I re-plumbed my intake manifold from being heated by exhaust to coolant from the thermostat housing. This hopefully will help maintain a more consistent temp and eliminate some of the hesitation on acceleration. Bending stainless tubing is unforgiving and became quite the project. Attached Images

02-05-2017, 09:40 PM	#47
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build This weekend I also got sound deadening installed in the roof. I used Fat Mat Rattletrap Xtreme. I have never used a product like this, it was fairly easy to work with and seems like it will do a good job cutting down road noise. Attached Images

02-05-2017, 09:45 PM	#48
Burb52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 49	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build and one door is finished minus the hinge access panel. Attached Images

02-05-2017, 10:00 PM	#49
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build B52, beautiful Burb. If this is a supposed "budget build" it's easily the nicest budget build I've ever seen. She's becoming a beauty queen. Congrats. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

02-05-2017, 11:21 PM	#50
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 1952 Chevy Suburban Build Nice looking progress you've made there... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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