My suburban's Twisted Little Sister

[Advanced Design]

Very nice work on the bumper modification. What did you use to make the cuts? They look very straight.

[343CA]

Dale the work you have done to the Burb is amazing. I thought putting a truck roof was difficult on my Suburban and you have gone and changed most of the panels in some way.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very nice work on the bumper modification. What did you use to make the cuts? They look very straight.

Thanks Doug. We used a 3" cut off wheel in a angle die grinder.

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Awesome work on the bumper Dale, really unique touch.

Thanks Nik. We had to do something to it just for fun.

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Continue to be amazed and have a silly grin on my face Dale.

Bumper looking great too.

Carry on.

Thanks Rain. We work hard to keep you smiling.

Originally Posted by 343CA

Dale the work you have done to the Burb is amazing. I thought putting a truck roof was difficult on my Suburban and you have gone and changed most of the panels in some way.

Thanks 343. We're just out in the shop having some fun. It's very therapeutic.


While we're waiting for a different sway bar to arrive we decided to continue with the front of the frame. We tacked some pieces together and set them in position. We'll make the other side and TIG weld them tomorrow. We also finished off the welding on the bumper.

[62stepside longbox]

Nice work as usual Dale, are you planning on getting the bumper chromed or just painting it?

[lower50's]

Bumper turned out nice. Is the front frame sitting at ride hight?

[65sub]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Nice work as usual Dale, are you planning on getting the bumper chromed or just painting it?

Thanks Nik. We're going to paint the bumper but I don't know what color yet. It would be a lot of work to get this one smooth enough for chrome. It has a lot of rust pits and small dings.

Originally Posted by lower50's

Bumper turned out nice. Is the front frame sitting at ride hight?

Thanks Lower. The frame is lowered now. I'll have 2" under the front of the frame and 1" under the center. The bumper may come down below the 2". I want the truck at least somewhat driveable if the airbags go flat.



We got the second front frame section built and TIG welded them both. We'll have to get them square and parallel to each other and then weld them to the frame. We also dug out a rad saddle that has the usual rust in the bottom corners.

[piratexpress1369a]

Now that is interesting.. Like the way you are going

[Bomp]

With your metal working skills this will be eazy~peezy.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Always something happening ehhh Dale.


Rain here.

No progress on the truck yet, but the little Berlingo van is making me smile.

Hi Rian. Ya we're always doing something.

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Now that is interesting.. Like the way you are going

Thanks Pirate.

Originally Posted by Bomp

With your metal working skills this will be eazy~peezy.

Thanks Bomp. It's all just cutting and welding.


We spent most of the afternoon trying to center the front wheel. We decided that moving the fender forward 6 5/8" was about right. So we cut the back off a couple of old fenders. Next we'll clamp them in place and start welding.

[lower50's]

Wow you guys rock!!

[62stepside longbox]

Those fender extensions are gonna look great

[ibrown50]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow you guys rock!!

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Those fender extensions are gonna look great

Yup what they said I love this thread

[piratexpress1369a]

Love it

[65sub]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow you guys rock!!

Thanks Lower. We 're trying our best.

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Those fender extensions are gonna look great

Thanks Nik Should be interesting when we get all the pieces welded together.

Originally Posted by ibrown50

Yup what they said I love this thread

Thanks Ian. I'm glad you're enjoying it

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Love it

Thanks Pirate. I'm glad you're enjoying it too.



We got one of the fender extensions on. It turned out pretty good. We also fixed the panel alignment issues where the fenders meet the grille surround.

[Bomp]

Bravo, Nice, clean and straight. Perfect.

[62stepside longbox]

Bravo to the metal magician!

[Grizz1963]

Very Very Impressive.

I guess a bit of practice does help.

That looks like a no filler join.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Bravo, Nice, clean and straight. Perfect.

Thanks Bomp. I'm quite happy with the way it turned out.

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Bravo to the metal magician!

Thanks Nik. No magic just a lot of time.

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Very Very Impressive.

I guess a bit of practice does help.

That looks like a no filler join.

Thanks Rain. It's a case of spend time now getting it strait or spend time later. And I hate sanding bondo.


We finished welding the second fender extension. Then we started making some brackets to mount the front sheetmetal. First two brackets with slots to mount the rad cradle. Then a bracket to weld to the inside of the fender and one to weld to the frame to attach the fender.

[Advanced Design]

Love the creativity. The fender came out looking good!

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Love the creativity. The fender came out looking good!

Thanks Doug

We spent some time mounting brackets. We tacked the rad cradle brackets to the frame. Then we tacked the lower fender bracket to the frame but the placement was off so we'll have to try again later. We also started fixing the rust on the fender tops (hood sides )

[65sub]

We got the fender mounting brackets tacked in place and bolted the fenders on. We also finished one of the patches on fender tops and set it in position.

[62stepside longbox]

Looking good

[Grizz1963]

I continue to see a Hotwheels special edition with the lines you have created here Dale.

Looking good team.

[piratexpress1369a]

Will the hood hinges be able to take the weight of the added Steel

[65sub]

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Will the hood hinges be able to take the weight of the added Steel

Hey Pirate. The hood will just be the small section in the center. The sides will be part of the fenders and the front will be part of the grille surround.


Just a small update since we've been doing a bunch of welding. We did make a 27" plywood wheel to figure out back spacing and clearance.