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**Hart_Rod** · 02-19-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rubberbandit

I am excited. I read through your entire build. It only took me a few days. You've put a lot of work into that suburban. How do you like your HDX gauges? I just placed my order today for the white/silver version. they said 4-6 weeks.

I love the gauges! Check Vintage Air for the vents, I be they have something that will work. Great progress!

**rubberbandit** · 02-21-2017, 02:46 AM

Porterbuilt hood hinges installed. Also installed the hood brackets from Hart_Rod. Worked out good!

**Hart_Rod** · 02-21-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rubberbandit

Porterbuilt hood hinges installed. Also installed the hood brackets from Hart_Rod. Worked out good!

Looks awesome!

1fast10 · 03-08-2017, 11:46 AM

Awesome. So glad someone is dojng a mild rear before i do on a suburban. Im doing the same. Got to keep. The rear row seats for the cool factor

Average Joe · 03-11-2017, 03:10 PM

Wow! That will be a fun Burb! Are you going to open up the rear wheel wells any, or will that effect your rear seat?

**rubberbandit** · 06-03-2017, 04:28 AM

Making more progess. Shaved firewall

**rubberbandit** · 06-03-2017, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Wow! That will be a fun Burb! Are you going to open up the rear wheel wells any, or will that effect your rear seat?

looks like I may have to shorten the seat by an inch but maybe I can squeeze it in there without cutting it. We'll see

**rubberbandit** · 06-03-2017, 04:37 AM

Mocking up rear end. I went with a 9-inch with Detroit trutrac

**Hart_Rod** · 06-03-2017, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rubberbandit

Making more progress. Shaved firewall

The hood plates look grat under there!

1fast10 · 11-25-2017, 06:30 AM

Any updates on this project

**rubberbandit** · 02-27-2018, 04:08 AM

Made a bunch of progress since my last post.
I love the look of these Wilwoods

**rubberbandit** · 02-27-2018, 04:22 AM

Prepped underneath then sprayed with truck bed liner. This is gonna be my daily driver so need to make it durable.

1fast10 · 02-27-2018, 09:08 AM

Any pics on how you did the cover over the rear notch and did you widen the tubs.what size tire ate you running ?.sorry for all the questions.im doing the exact same notch in my burbon .with intentions on a 20x12 rim

**rubberbandit** · 02-28-2018, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fast10

Any pics on how you did the cover over the rear notch and did you widen the tubs.what size tire ate you running ?.sorry for all the questions.im doing the exact same notch in my burbon .with intentions on a 20x12 rim

I have 20x11 in the rear. I had to widen each tub by 3" (I think). Here are some pics of the cover for the rear notch. I also had to cut about 4" from the middle section out of the 3rd row seat. Hope that helps

**rubberbandit** · 02-28-2018, 02:58 AM

Parts back from powder coating.

**rubberbandit** · 02-28-2018, 03:07 AM

A buddy made this aluminum fuel tank for me.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2018, 08:53 AM

Looks great!

Heliarcn · 02-28-2018, 01:25 PM

Looking good! I would love to stop by and take look at this burb sometime.

goldenburb · 02-28-2018, 07:59 PM

Looking Good must be nice to have a shop and skills. Lol.
Been working on my in the dirt and snow. Looking forward to seeing how you'll be doing the 3rd seat.

**rubberbandit** · 03-01-2018, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Heliarcn

Looking good! I would love to stop by and take look at this burb sometime.

Thanks Bret,

I'm further along than the photos show but It's taking me a while to post progress on here. We should definitely meet up sometime. I really like your build.

**rubberbandit** · 03-01-2018, 03:12 AM

Accuair setup. Credit goes to my friend Zach Airth (Airth Defined Hot Rods). He does awesome work. The wood is in excellent shape for being nearly 50 years old.

**rubberbandit** · 03-06-2018, 03:51 AM

Putting stuff together for the final time.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-06-2018, 08:59 AM

Fantastic job! Can't wait to see this on the road,

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**rubberbandit** · 03-07-2018, 02:48 AM

Heat shields for the air lines

**rubberbandit** · 03-07-2018, 02:59 AM

I know some of these images might be out of order, but I've done a pretty lousy job at organizing them, so just go with it.

02-21-2017, 02:46 AM	#27
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Porterbuilt hood hinges installed. Also installed the hood brackets from Hart_Rod. Worked out good! Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

03-08-2017, 11:46 AM	#29
1fast10 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 48	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Awesome. So glad someone is dojng a mild rear before i do on a suburban. Im doing the same. Got to keep. The rear row seats for the cool factor

03-11-2017, 03:10 PM	#30
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Wow! That will be a fun Burb! Are you going to open up the rear wheel wells any, or will that effect your rear seat? __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

06-03-2017, 04:28 AM	#31
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Making more progess. Shaved firewall Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

06-03-2017, 04:37 AM	#33
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Mocking up rear end. I went with a 9-inch with Detroit trutrac Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

11-25-2017, 06:30 AM	#35
1fast10 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 48	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Any updates on this project

02-27-2018, 04:08 AM	#36
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Made a bunch of progress since my last post. I love the look of these Wilwoods Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

02-27-2018, 04:22 AM	#37
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Prepped underneath then sprayed with truck bed liner. This is gonna be my daily driver so need to make it durable. Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

02-27-2018, 09:08 AM	#38
1fast10 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 48	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Any pics on how you did the cover over the rear notch and did you widen the tubs.what size tire ate you running ?.sorry for all the questions.im doing the exact same notch in my burbon .with intentions on a 20x12 rim

02-28-2018, 02:58 AM	#40
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Parts back from powder coating. Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

02-28-2018, 03:07 AM	#41
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox A buddy made this aluminum fuel tank for me. Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

02-28-2018, 08:53 AM	#42
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Looks great! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-28-2018, 01:25 PM	#43
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Looking good! I would love to stop by and take look at this burb sometime. __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

02-28-2018, 07:59 PM	#44
goldenburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: aurora colo Posts: 211	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Looking Good must be nice to have a shop and skills. Lol. Been working on my in the dirt and snow. Looking forward to seeing how you'll be doing the 3rd seat. __________________ 70 c10 2wd crashed Suburban 67 c10 2wd sb truck 67 c10 4wd lb truck

03-01-2018, 03:12 AM	#46
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Accuair setup. Credit goes to my friend Zach Airth (Airth Defined Hot Rods). He does awesome work. The wood is in excellent shape for being nearly 50 years old. Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox



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03-06-2018, 03:51 AM	#47
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Putting stuff together for the final time. Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

03-06-2018, 08:59 AM	#48
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Fantastic job! Can't wait to see this on the road, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-07-2018, 02:48 AM	#49
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox Heat shields for the air lines Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

03-07-2018, 02:59 AM	#50
rubberbandit Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Re: Babe: The Blue Ox I know some of these images might be out of order, but I've done a pretty lousy job at organizing them, so just go with it. Attached Images __________________ -Chad '72, C10, SWB, fleet, 4L80E, 406sbc, EFI, TruTrac Blackfoot '69 C20 Suburban, PB Dropmember, 3rd row, LS3 6.2L, 4l80e, rear A/C, Dakota Digital HDX Babe: The Blue Ox

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