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bdydrppedc10 · 02-17-2012, 11:31 PM

huh wow awesome build do you do your own welding??? If so cut the back half right off the truck and build a 2x4 box tubing chassis. Also weld in a nice sexy reliable 4 link for less then 300 bucks. Then in the new frame rails weld up a cross member combo to hold the gas tank, and all air ride components. Instal a sexy ass removable floor. Put 90degree angle steel and weld to the inside wall of truck as it was the the of the floor and put a couple supports and voila a raised bed floor skeleton in the drgnwgn and to make it even more slick install a tottally removable or lift up wood bed floor inside and then all components for air ride,and fuel are accessible......
not trying to take over just putting my 50 cents in the cd player lol

**kev2809** · 02-18-2012, 12:14 AM

lol

thanks for the input. no, i dont do my own welding on the framework. i really would like to try a 4 link, but its really not in the budget. maybe afteri get it on the road and enjoy the truck enough to know i would rather have a 4 link lol. i attempted to weld my brackets that are on the axle now and bridge and im not comfortable with how they turned out...so i will have that redone before i get it on the road.

Slick67 · 02-18-2012, 01:59 AM

Nice job on the gaps Kev. That sux when you find an issue like the c-notches, it always seems to pop up when progress is being made. Hope you can make it to the Lonestart Showdown, it's a long way for ya but would be well worth it!

bdydrppedc10 · 02-20-2012, 09:09 AM

what that is a good idea but where do the rear wheels sit in wheel well when layed out.(If it is pushed back then i would say that is my least favorite look on an air ride truck.)

**kev2809** · 02-20-2012, 11:30 AM

mine are pulled more toward the front of the truck, so these would actually help both situations. thanks for the idea!

**lolife99** · 02-20-2012, 11:53 AM

Is the rearend centered in the frame?
Adjustable track bar?
Did you also take measurements when it's air'd up?

Cycle it from all the way up, to down,... and see how much the rearend moves left-to-right.
It looks like the step notch needs to move forward,... but as long as it airs out all the way,... I guess it doesn't matter.

**kev2809** · 02-20-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Is the rearend centered in the frame?
Adjustable track bar?
Did you also take measurements when it's air'd up?

Cycle it from all the way up, to down,... and see how much the rearend moves left-to-right.
It looks like the step notch needs to move forward,... but as long as it airs out all the way,... I guess it doesn't matter.

you know, i havent realy checked any of those! the only reason i noticed one side was off was when i replaced that passenger side ubolt last i noticed that side was closer to touching. i had bought it from o reilly's, so the thickness wasnt the same as the driver side. so i figured if i bought the same one on both sides, it would straighten up. but it actually was more noticeable after i put the right size ubolt in.

i do have a double adjustable panhard bar. i ordered the short one...and actually cut it and welded a pipe in the middle to extend it to where i need it, but i do still some adjustability i can still play with.

ya, he definitely didnt weld the notch in the right spot...

laid67 · 02-29-2012, 02:33 AM

Looks good man, ive been following for a while. makes me want to go find a burb... haha

**kev2809** · 02-29-2012, 12:09 PM

lol..thanks for checking it out.

waiting on a friend of mine to let me use his stud gun and dent puller so i can start some body work...

bcubed · 03-02-2012, 05:02 PM

Nice project, it keeps looking better and better!

**kev2809** · 03-04-2012, 10:48 PM

well, i cant stick to one thing.

tore my column apart for paint, then decided i might as well take off the pump for paint...then why not the center link...and while im at it replace the idler arm and paint the idler arm mount. man that always happens.....

and new grade 8 bolts for the pump..

Slick67 · 03-04-2012, 11:23 PM

Always a good update Kev! I see the snowball effect happening just like it did with me......and most of us for that matter. "Think I'll paint this, and maybe that, and that too, oh yeah, this would look better painted." Dangit, always happens.

**kev2809** · 03-04-2012, 11:33 PM

lol..always. i wasnt even gonna tear down the column..i hope i dont forget how to put it back together lol

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

lol..always. i wasnt even gonna tear down the column..i hope i dont forget how to put it back together lol

HOw did i miss this build. That looks awesome.

On the black you put on the firewall, it looks like you have oil or water in the line somewhere. The red came out great.. One question i had was why you dont use paint reducer. Why the mineral spirits or thinner???

Bud1300 · 03-09-2012, 02:59 PM

It really dont matter the order you attack the build I am the same my A.D.D dont help at all but in the end it is getting done. I will work on the body panels for a while and next I am on the wiring but at least I am working on it and at some time it will be done. Keep on and thanks for the info I use your site alot for inspiration.

C20-67_N_MO · 03-09-2012, 05:31 PM

WoW!

Nice progress. Keep it up!

**kev2809** · 03-09-2012, 06:21 PM

well..actually the firewall was thinned with paint thinner...the interior was with mineral spirits. i like how the interior turned out compared to the firewall...

another member suggested mineral spirits as the thinner because the finish comes out much better, so i gave it a shot. also..i havent noticed any "craters" with using the mineral spirits. ill post some pics of my column tonight...i used the same exact process as the interior.
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lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

well..actually the firewall was thinned with paint thinner...the interior was with mineral spirits. i like how the interior turned out compared to the firewall...

another member suggested mineral spirits as the thinner because the finish comes out much better, so i gave it a shot. also..i havent noticed any "craters" with using the mineral spirits. ill post some pics of my column tonight...i used the same exact process as the interior.
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So instead of a reducer you are using mineral spirits? Does that save money cause i know reducer isnt cheap. That red looked AWESOME.

**kev2809** · 03-09-2012, 07:41 PM

to be honest, i dont know why i never used reducer. i just started out using regular paint thinner that i use to clean my gun...wonder how much better it would be with reducer.

on a side note..anyone want to trade gear shifter lens? i ordered one from lmc and i guess i ordered the wrong one. top is the new one, bottom one is mine..

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

to be honest, i dont know why i never used reducer. i just started out using regular paint thinner that i use to clean my gun...wonder how much better it would be with reducer.

on a side note..anyone want to trade gear shifter lens? i ordered one from lmc and i guess i ordered the wrong one. top is the new one, bottom one is mine..

Im new to painting so i was just checking. Love the burb man.

**kev2809** · 03-09-2012, 09:32 PM

ya, i been following your build too hehe...ima try to paint this thing hopefully before summer, by myself....hope it goes well.

thanks for checkin out the build

**kev2809** · 03-10-2012, 07:18 PM

got the column back in today...i was a little confused at where things went because i forgot how i took it apart lol.

for those at are following...i have question.

this bracket that goes on the column by the firewall, i noticed it has 2 holes in it, and the column itself has 2 "nipples" on it. i tried to line the bracket up with the nipples and tighten it up, but it make the column turned out of whack, like it wouldnt be straight. so i loosened it up, turned the column to be straight in the middle, and tightened up the collar. is this right? its the collar on the left, you can see the small nipple right next to the bracket support, the other nipple is under the raised portion of that bracket.

pic of the column from the inside..

**kev2809** · 04-04-2012, 10:38 PM

actually made some progress in the last month....i got the steering wheel painted along with the glove box door, put in a new '72 booster and master cylinder...and......

finally, finally got the motor and trans dropped in tonight ! got the motor mounts tightened up fully, just need to finish tightening the trans bolts tomorrow and slip the driveshaft back in. i did manage to strip my intake bolt hole while adjusting the motor, im hoping i can just thread a grade 8 bolt in there and let it catch..the other 3 are good. will get some pics up tomorrow, snapped some tonight but they arent very good.

truckzilla · 04-05-2012, 01:08 PM

Subscribed! Love them ol' three door 'burbs!

**kev2809** · 04-05-2012, 09:19 PM

thanks!

heres some pics of the motor and trans dropped in, and the new booster/mc..

02-17-2012, 11:31 PM	#1
bdydrppedc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blairstown New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! huh wow awesome build do you do your own welding??? If so cut the back half right off the truck and build a 2x4 box tubing chassis. Also weld in a nice sexy reliable 4 link for less then 300 bucks. Then in the new frame rails weld up a cross member combo to hold the gas tank, and all air ride components. Instal a sexy ass removable floor. Put 90degree angle steel and weld to the inside wall of truck as it was the the of the floor and put a couple supports and voila a raised bed floor skeleton in the drgnwgn and to make it even more slick install a tottally removable or lift up wood bed floor inside and then all components for air ride,and fuel are accessible...... not trying to take over just putting my 50 cents in the cd player lol

02-18-2012, 12:14 AM	#2
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! lol thanks for the input. no, i dont do my own welding on the framework. i really would like to try a 4 link, but its really not in the budget. maybe afteri get it on the road and enjoy the truck enough to know i would rather have a 4 link lol. i attempted to weld my brackets that are on the axle now and bridge and im not comfortable with how they turned out...so i will have that redone before i get it on the road. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-18-2012, 01:59 AM	#3
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Nice job on the gaps Kev. That sux when you find an issue like the c-notches, it always seems to pop up when progress is being made. Hope you can make it to the Lonestart Showdown, it's a long way for ya but would be well worth it! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

02-20-2012, 09:09 AM	#4
bdydrppedc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blairstown New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! what that is a good idea but where do the rear wheels sit in wheel well when layed out.(If it is pushed back then i would say that is my least favorite look on an air ride truck.)

02-20-2012, 11:30 AM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! mine are pulled more toward the front of the truck, so these would actually help both situations. thanks for the idea! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-20-2012, 11:53 AM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Is the rearend centered in the frame? Adjustable track bar? Did you also take measurements when it's air'd up? Cycle it from all the way up, to down,... and see how much the rearend moves left-to-right. It looks like the step notch needs to move forward,... but as long as it airs out all the way,... I guess it doesn't matter. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-29-2012, 02:33 AM	#8
laid67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rosamond, CA Posts: 94	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Looks good man, ive been following for a while. makes me want to go find a burb... haha

02-29-2012, 12:09 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! lol..thanks for checking it out. waiting on a friend of mine to let me use his stud gun and dent puller so i can start some body work... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-02-2012, 05:02 PM	#10
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Nice project, it keeps looking better and better! __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

03-04-2012, 10:48 PM	#11
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! well, i cant stick to one thing. tore my column apart for paint, then decided i might as well take off the pump for paint...then why not the center link...and while im at it replace the idler arm and paint the idler arm mount. man that always happens..... and new grade 8 bolts for the pump.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-04-2012, 11:23 PM	#12
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Always a good update Kev! I see the snowball effect happening just like it did with me......and most of us for that matter. "Think I'll paint this, and maybe that, and that too, oh yeah, this would look better painted." Dangit, always happens. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-04-2012, 11:33 PM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! lol..always. i wasnt even gonna tear down the column..i hope i dont forget how to put it back together lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-09-2012, 02:59 PM	#15
Bud1300 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Elmore Posts: 108	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! It really dont matter the order you attack the build I am the same my A.D.D dont help at all but in the end it is getting done. I will work on the body panels for a while and next I am on the wiring but at least I am working on it and at some time it will be done. Keep on and thanks for the info I use your site alot for inspiration.

03-09-2012, 05:31 PM	#16
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! WoW! Nice progress. Keep it up! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

03-09-2012, 06:21 PM	#17
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! well..actually the firewall was thinned with paint thinner...the interior was with mineral spirits. i like how the interior turned out compared to the firewall... another member suggested mineral spirits as the thinner because the finish comes out much better, so i gave it a shot. also..i havent noticed any "craters" with using the mineral spirits. ill post some pics of my column tonight...i used the same exact process as the interior. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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03-09-2012, 07:41 PM	#19
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! to be honest, i dont know why i never used reducer. i just started out using regular paint thinner that i use to clean my gun...wonder how much better it would be with reducer. on a side note..anyone want to trade gear shifter lens? i ordered one from lmc and i guess i ordered the wrong one. top is the new one, bottom one is mine.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-09-2012, 09:32 PM	#21
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! ya, i been following your build too hehe...ima try to paint this thing hopefully before summer, by myself....hope it goes well. thanks for checkin out the build __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-10-2012, 07:18 PM	#22
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! got the column back in today...i was a little confused at where things went because i forgot how i took it apart lol. for those at are following...i have question. this bracket that goes on the column by the firewall, i noticed it has 2 holes in it, and the column itself has 2 "nipples" on it. i tried to line the bracket up with the nipples and tighten it up, but it make the column turned out of whack, like it wouldnt be straight. so i loosened it up, turned the column to be straight in the middle, and tightened up the collar. is this right? its the collar on the left, you can see the small nipple right next to the bracket support, the other nipple is under the raised portion of that bracket. pic of the column from the inside.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-04-2012, 10:38 PM	#23
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! actually made some progress in the last month....i got the steering wheel painted along with the glove box door, put in a new '72 booster and master cylinder...and...... finally, finally got the motor and trans dropped in tonight ! got the motor mounts tightened up fully, just need to finish tightening the trans bolts tomorrow and slip the driveshaft back in. i did manage to strip my intake bolt hole while adjusting the motor, im hoping i can just thread a grade 8 bolt in there and let it catch..the other 3 are good. will get some pics up tomorrow, snapped some tonight but they arent very good. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

04-05-2012, 01:08 PM	#24
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Subscribed! Love them ol' three door 'burbs!

04-05-2012, 09:19 PM	#25
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! thanks! heres some pics of the motor and trans dropped in, and the new booster/mc.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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