My suburban's Twisted Little Sister - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

piratexpress1369a · 09-20-2016, 10:54 PM

Awesome work Dale

65sub · 09-24-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow Dale you are flying!!! Is the little kiddie pool for when you guys need a brake?

Thanks Lower The kiddie pool is for my dog everybody else can use the big pool.

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Great to see you getting back to work!

Thanks Nik. It's good to be back.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

You know, that approach is a great idea and will save a ton of time and work. Going to be rolling soon.

Thanks A.D. Swapping just the rail only took about 10 hours start to finish.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice!

Thanks Palf

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Awesome work Dale

Thanks Pirate

After we got the rail changed we decided to modify the drivers side of the frame to make a new style of wheelchair lift in the pick up.Doing the modifications now will slow down the reassembly but it's easier with the body off. To start off we removed the exhaust, trailing arms and the crossmember. Stay tuned next week for more updates

65sub · 09-26-2016, 08:44 PM

Today we got started on the new trailing arm crossmember. To make more space we are moving the crossmember back 9 inches so we chopped that amount out of the trailing arms then welded them back together. Then we remounted to the rear axle

Grizz1963 · 09-27-2016, 01:07 AM

Clever Clever Clever.

Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention.

As always, great to see your updates.

And of course the doggy assistant. They make a difference too.

Average Joe · 09-28-2016, 11:51 PM

Quality work! Anxiously awaiting the next installment.

65sub · 09-29-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Clever Clever Clever.

Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention.

As always, great to see your updates.

And of course the doggy assistant. They make a difference too.

Thanks Rian. Sometimes it comes down to invent something or just drive a mini van. AND I HATE MINI VANS.

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Quality work! Anxiously awaiting the next installment.

Thanks Joe The next instalment is coming up.

Today we used the plasma cutter to split one side of a 2X2. Then we slid it over the bottom of the drivers side frame rail and tacked it in place.

lower50's · 09-30-2016, 08:11 AM

Neat idea. I see great things coming.

65sub · 10-06-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Neat idea. I see great things coming.

Thanks Lower

Today we finished the new trailing arm crossmember and welded and bolted it in place. Then we made the inside rail of the box we are making and then set it in place.

lower50's · 10-06-2016, 10:45 PM

That is some serious steel frame you got going there.

62stepside longbox · 10-07-2016, 12:32 PM

Wow that is gonna be one beefy frame!

Bomp · 10-07-2016, 12:49 PM

Serious frame modification.

65sub · 10-12-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That is some serious steel frame you got going there.

Better to be over built than under built.

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Wow that is gonna be one beefy frame!

Well I don't want my butt dragging on the ground

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Serious frame modification.

I really do like to cut things up.

After a whole bunch of welding we have finally got to the point of cutting the original frame out. Here.s a couple of pictures of where we are now

Average Joe · 10-13-2016, 03:57 PM

Nice work!

lower50's · 10-13-2016, 06:29 PM

I totally agree!! Looks great.

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 07:25 PM

Looks great Dale, keep the show going

65sub · 10-19-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Nice work!

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Originally Posted by lower50's

I totally agree!! Looks great.

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Looks great Dale, keep the show going

Thanks guys. I'm glad you're following along on the slight detour on the '67. Hopefully we'll get back to the Twisted Little Sister fairly soon.

We boxed the original frame forward of the cut out section and welded the boxing plates to the new frame. We also had to reroute the exhaust. Here it's just tacked together. We should have the welding done soon before the weather gets too cool

Hewfil1 · 10-19-2016, 11:25 PM

I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?

65sub · 10-26-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hewfil1

I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?

No, the boxing only extends about 12" ahead and behind the section we cut out of the drivers side frame rail.

We finished most of the welding so we pushed the frame back inside out of the cold weather. Then we carefully lowered the cab and box down on the frame

**Advanced Design** · 10-26-2016, 07:45 PM

That was some impressive frame fabrication!

Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look.

Grizz1963 · 10-27-2016, 03:38 AM

That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness.

That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you.

Amazed as always Dale.

piratexpress1369a · 10-27-2016, 10:05 AM

Looks awesome

62stepside longbox · 10-27-2016, 10:50 AM

Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time

deejaaa1 · 10-31-2016, 08:16 AM

Beautiful craftsmanship.

lower50's · 10-31-2016, 04:55 PM

That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift.

65sub · 10-31-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That was some impressive frame fabrication!

Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look.

Thanks Doug. Combining the cover and the tailgate gets the tailgate out of my way and it's different.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness.

That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you.

Amazed as always Dale.

Thanks Rain. I find cutting stuff up and changing it to be the fun part of the build.

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Looks awesome

Thanks Pirate

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time

Thanks Nik. Hopefully I'll get a test drive before the snow arrives.

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Originally Posted by deejaaa1

Beautiful craftsmanship.

Thanks DJ.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift.

Thanks Lower. I think it will all work out.

Today we installed the rad saddle and both front fenders so we could check that we had solved our panel fitment issues. Good news, things are looking good.

09-20-2016, 10:54 PM	#626
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Awesome work Dale __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-26-2016, 08:44 PM	#628
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Today we got started on the new trailing arm crossmember. To make more space we are moving the crossmember back 9 inches so we chopped that amount out of the trailing arms then welded them back together. Then we remounted to the rear axle Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

09-27-2016, 01:07 AM	#629
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Clever Clever Clever. Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention. As always, great to see your updates. And of course the doggy assistant. They make a difference 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.

09-28-2016, 11:51 PM	#630
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Quality work! Anxiously awaiting the next installment. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

09-30-2016, 08:11 AM	#632
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Neat idea. I see great things coming. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-06-2016, 10:45 PM	#634
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That is some serious steel frame you got going there. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-07-2016, 12:32 PM	#635
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Wow that is gonna be one beefy frame! __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-07-2016, 12:49 PM	#636
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Serious frame modification.

10-13-2016, 03:57 PM	#638
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice work! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

10-13-2016, 06:29 PM	#639
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I totally agree!! Looks great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-13-2016, 07:25 PM	#640
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Looks great Dale, keep the show going __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-19-2016, 11:25 PM	#642
Hewfil1 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Williamsport Posts: 174	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?

10-26-2016, 07:45 PM	#644
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That was some impressive frame fabrication! Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look. __________________ 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

10-27-2016, 03:38 AM	#645
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness. That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you. Amazed as always Dale. __________________ 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.

10-27-2016, 10:05 AM	#646
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Looks awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63



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10-27-2016, 10:50 AM	#647
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-31-2016, 04:55 PM	#649
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

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