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**Captainfab** · 03-09-2014, 12:50 AM

Nice score on the Camaro

It looks to be in fairly good shape.....at least body wise.

It's hard to believe that they can still be found in that condition.

mud.man.rj · 03-09-2014, 01:02 AM

Ya, lucky wife.

RockTonka · 03-09-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Ya, lucky wife.

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Dig the new project, & I'm sure the wifey will be happy!

Funds appropriation is much easier when it's for her

, what's up with that??

RockTonka · 03-09-2014, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Nice score on the Camaro

It looks to be in fairly good shape.....at least body wise.

It's hard to believe that they can still be found in that condition.

Yea, body is in really good shape with a bit of through rust in the trunk pan...going to replace it, but that's all!

The 327 got pulled years ago and sat outside in the elements (complete but rough)...haven't decided if we're going to rebuild it or go another route.

My son checked in on this Mon., having remembered it sitting in a back yard from his HS lawn mowing days...the $$ asked were attractive enough that we immediately struck a deal and were able to bring it home yesterday.

scotts62 · 03-31-2014, 06:05 AM

RockTonka · 03-31-2014, 07:14 PM

Some yahoo came by the shop Sat. and just tore our s*#t up...drank my beer and left a mess!

RockTonka · 03-31-2014, 08:31 PM

Alright, seriously now...Scott is going to paint the Camaro for us and has been helping us start the tear down. Very cool that he is taking the time from a busy schedule (he can't even find time to finish his own rig - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317967

) to help us work on one of ours!
There's a thread going in the general 60-66 message board about "working together"...Scott is proving that it is still going on in OK.

scotts62 · 04-01-2014, 07:11 AM

chad64chevy · 05-19-2014, 06:46 PM

got any updates??

burbgirl73 · 05-19-2014, 08:25 PM

Very Nice.........can't wait to see the finished product. Was looking through all of your pics and noticed it came with all of the original seats. Would you still happen to have them? If so, would you want to sell them? We've been looking for the original front seat but have had very little luck. Let us know. Thanks.

RockTonka · 05-20-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

got any updates??

Nope, driving it all the time and racking up the miles!

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Originally Posted by burbgirl73

Very Nice.........can't wait to see the finished product. Was looking through all of your pics and noticed it came with all of the original seats. Would you still happen to have them? If so, would you want to sell them? We've been looking for the original front seat but have had very little luck. Let us know. Thanks.

Thanks burbgirl73, seats were sold a while ago to chiefrocka...don't know if he's going to use them or not, might check with him.

truckswede · 05-21-2014, 04:27 AM

Nothing better than seeing family involved in different projects, quality time for sure. And creating great memories at the same time. The work you guys do is a pleasure to watch, thank you so much for sharing it all with us. A burb AND a camaro, i'm jeleaous beyond words! A question if you don't mind: most of the 60-66 suburbans i've seen, seems to have short wheel bases, did they not make them both long and short wheel base like the trucks? Here in my little part of the world, those 60-66 suburbans are really few and far between, and the few we see seems to be "shortbeds". And i think almost all the suburbans i've seen on here are shorties too. Just wondering, since here we use our trucks as trucks and shortbed trucks are not that wanted. But i would really like to get a suburban like yours, but would prefer it to be a long wheelbase, for loading capacity. It's just that i've never seen one, hence my question.
Thanks again for letting us share your adventures!

RockTonka · 05-22-2014, 02:14 AM

Thanks for the cool comments truckswede

I've never seen a longer wheelbase suburban before, but they do have the long wheelbase panels that might fit the bill for you.

truckswede · 05-22-2014, 04:20 AM

So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka.

likaroc13 · 05-22-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by truckswede

So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka.

Yep. They're out there, but I'm not sure how easy it would be to find one. I thought I had a pic of one but can't seem to find it. I'm sure if you do a Google search though, you'll come up with some pics. If I come across one, I'll post it for ya.

Grizz1963 · 08-20-2015, 08:06 AM

Updates?

Are we seeing you in October?

In Fayetteville that is........

I think we will be getting into OK too.

mcbassin · 02-16-2016, 05:13 PM

Had the chance to check this sweet ride out in person the other day! Very very cool! love everything you guys have done.
Looks and sounds great!

moosefd · 02-16-2016, 11:52 PM

Hey not trying to hijack your thread but in reply to truckswede I have a long wheelbase panel and you can see it on the thread under suburban under my thread frame restoration

AJCK87 · 02-18-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by truckswede

Nothing better than seeing family involved in different projects, quality time for sure. And creating great memories at the same time. The work you guys do is a pleasure to watch, thank you so much for sharing it all with us. A burb AND a camaro, i'm jeleaous beyond words! A question if you don't mind: most of the 60-66 suburbans i've seen, seems to have short wheel bases, did they not make them both long and short wheel base like the trucks? Here in my little part of the world, those 60-66 suburbans are really few and far between, and the few we see seems to be "shortbeds". And i think almost all the suburbans i've seen on here are shorties too. Just wondering, since here we use our trucks as trucks and shortbed trucks are not that wanted. But i would really like to get a suburban like yours, but would prefer it to be a long wheelbase, for loading capacity. It's just that i've never seen one, hence my question.
Thanks again for letting us share your adventures!

Here's a photo of my panel truck, long wheel base compared to the suburbans. I believe it's 337cm

RockTonka · 02-27-2019, 02:42 PM

Changing it up a little...

chevy_mike · 02-27-2019, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Changing it up a little...

Holy Crap!!!!

likaroc13 · 02-27-2019, 10:46 PM

Lil Loafer · 02-28-2019, 11:56 PM

Sweet!! Not sure I would call a blower "a little"

RockTonka · 03-03-2019, 11:23 PM

Gotta beef up the chassis a bit...

padresag · 03-04-2019, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by truckswede

So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka.

115"wb panels and suburbans are 1/2 ton capacity and the 133" wb panels are 1 ton
any side rear windows that you see in the 133" wb panels are all aftermarket
ron

03-09-2014, 12:50 AM	#501
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nice score on the Camaro It looks to be in fairly good shape.....at least body wise. It's hard to believe that they can still be found in that condition. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-09-2014, 01:02 AM	#502
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Ya, lucky wife. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-31-2014, 06:05 AM	#505
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-31-2014, 07:14 PM	#506
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Some yahoo came by the shop Sat. and just tore our s*#t up...drank my beer and left a mess! Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

03-31-2014, 08:31 PM	#507
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Alright, seriously now...Scott is going to paint the Camaro for us and has been helping us start the tear down. Very cool that he is taking the time from a busy schedule (he can't even find time to finish his own rig - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317967 ) to help us work on one of ours! There's a thread going in the general 60-66 message board about "working together"...Scott is proving that it is still going on in OK. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

04-01-2014, 07:11 AM	#508
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-19-2014, 06:46 PM	#509
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build got any updates?? __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

05-19-2014, 08:25 PM	#510
burbgirl73 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atoka, Tennessee Posts: 8	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very Nice.........can't wait to see the finished product. Was looking through all of your pics and noticed it came with all of the original seats. Would you still happen to have them? If so, would you want to sell them? We've been looking for the original front seat but have had very little luck. Let us know. Thanks.

05-21-2014, 04:27 AM	#512
truckswede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sundsvall, Sweden Posts: 16	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nothing better than seeing family involved in different projects, quality time for sure. And creating great memories at the same time. The work you guys do is a pleasure to watch, thank you so much for sharing it all with us. A burb AND a camaro, i'm jeleaous beyond words! A question if you don't mind: most of the 60-66 suburbans i've seen, seems to have short wheel bases, did they not make them both long and short wheel base like the trucks? Here in my little part of the world, those 60-66 suburbans are really few and far between, and the few we see seems to be "shortbeds". And i think almost all the suburbans i've seen on here are shorties too. Just wondering, since here we use our trucks as trucks and shortbed trucks are not that wanted. But i would really like to get a suburban like yours, but would prefer it to be a long wheelbase, for loading capacity. It's just that i've never seen one, hence my question. Thanks again for letting us share your adventures! __________________ Don't be afraid to eat yellow snow, it could be beer...

05-22-2014, 02:14 AM	#513
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks for the cool comments truckswede I've never seen a longer wheelbase suburban before, but they do have the long wheelbase panels that might fit the bill for you. __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

05-22-2014, 04:20 AM	#514
truckswede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sundsvall, Sweden Posts: 16	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka. __________________ Don't be afraid to eat yellow snow, it could be beer...

08-20-2015, 08:06 AM	#516
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Updates? Are we seeing you in October? In Fayetteville that is........ I think we will be getting into OK too. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

02-16-2016, 05:13 PM	#517
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Had the chance to check this sweet ride out in person the other day! Very very cool! love everything you guys have done. Looks and sounds great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-16-2016, 11:52 PM	#518
moosefd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Okc Ok Posts: 42	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hey not trying to hijack your thread but in reply to truckswede I have a long wheelbase panel and you can see it on the thread under suburban under my thread frame restoration

02-27-2019, 02:42 PM	#520
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Changing it up a little... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread



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02-27-2019, 10:46 PM	#522
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-28-2019, 11:56 PM	#523
Lil Loafer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 52	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Sweet!! Not sure I would call a blower "a little"

03-03-2019, 11:23 PM	#524
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Gotta beef up the chassis a bit... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

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