1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

Wow should be nice when done, your parts will be waiting for you after the cruise.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS

Wow should be nice when done, your parts will be waiting for you after the cruise.

Thanks Ed, I appreciate the help.

Made it to first stop on trip, the in-laws in Sebring, FL (as in THE 12 Hours of Sebring). On the way down (9 hour drive), I was able to take care of some business. I ordered a 18 circuit Painless harness from Summit. Gave Stan at ECE a call for a tank and tranny crossmember (man, I knew I shoulda bought some of their stock!). Stan is doing a 6.0 install in his Suburban (I think I passed him this week!) I was telling him about all the issues with stock manifolds. He told me that he as been working with Sanderson to develop some new headers for the 5.3/6.0. He said they should be done in about a month. The first ones will be HPC coated. I asked him to ask Sanderson if they can make them in Stainless also. So hopefully the header issue will be put to rest.

Stan also said that they had a great time doing the OverHaulin espisode. He said that there was a lot more work in the truck than was shown in the 40 minutes of air time. The truck was really worse than they thought, ie they had to replace the rockers, braces, cab corners.... He also said that all of the customizing ideas came from the guy's wife (Note to self: Be carful what you tell the little lady you would want to do to your truck if you could!) Stan would tell you all this himself, but he's to busy selling parts . See everyone later.

Rob

[Project1970]

Sanderson's making custom headers for GenIII swaps? I had ECE's Sanderson shorties on my 350 before the swap, loved 'em...I'm using MAC shorties but I sure wouldn't mind going to a longtube eventually Are they going to be short like the SBC headers, or full-length headers?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Project1970

Sanderson's making custom headers for GenIII swaps? I had ECE's Sanderson shorties on my 350 before the swap, loved 'em...I'm using MAC shorties but I sure wouldn't mind going to a longtube eventually Are they going to be short like the SBC headers, or full-length headers?

I forgot to ask him that. I'll try to find out.

Rob

[billyjo]

I'm using 2005 truck manifolds and have no issues on the passenger side and will only need minor grinding on the drivers side to get the clearance I need. I'm using the S&P mounts. I tried the EC ones but they told me they are specific to 2 wheel drives and wouldn't work for me.

[Rokcrln]

On my LT1 swap in Project Slow Build I had sandersons build me a set of Semi-shorties andd I also moved my motor back 2" tward the fire wall since their is no dist. to worry about. They also coated my tranny cross member for me when I stopped by to get the first set of trial headers. Great people over their and they are all hot rodders so it made for a fun visit.

PS. the burb is looking great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[68 short step]

o man your truck blows!!! if ya dont mind what did that set ya back..... on mine it looks like the engine sits lower, but that may be my error.... for a fact on mine i needed to grind the upper pass side frame frail about .75 inch in by about 10 inch long. and the dr side i had to notch it for the collecter flange..

[Hart_Rod]

Got back from vacation and found some more bling-bling on the porch!

Painless 18 ckt harness, lower shock brackest for front shocks (modifying because they hang to low), and sheet metal to fix the floors (thanks Ed, MotherTruckers). I only need about 2 inches from each one (not that I'm complaining).

[Hart_Rod]

Quick update: Making a little progress but no pics. Pulled old gas tank and fuel lines. (prepping for my ECE SS tank). Got it up on jackstands and will start rocker and floor repair, gas tank lid install and tail light modifications this weekend. Pics to follow.

[Yukon Jack]

Not sure how I've missed this thread - some cool stuff going on!

[Hart_Rod]

Thanks Yukon, I've been planning this for a year. Hopefully it will move fairly "quickly". I guess I need to come up with a name for this project, but don't have any ideas -- anybody got any suggestions?

[shifty]

how much for the painless harness - let me know how you like it, how it installs and whether you are required to keep *any* of the old wiring in the truck (if so, what? dome light? anything else?)

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

how much for the painless harness - let me know how you like it, how it installs and whether you are required to keep *any* of the old wiring in the truck (if so, what? dome light? anything else?)

$320 shipped from Summit. So far the only thing that I may have to reuse or replace are the taillight, b/u light, marker light pigtails. I'll keep track as I go.

Rob

[cornutz]

Lookin good Rob, How long did the painless experiment last? to install that is?

I def. need to do this soon too!

Bill

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by cornutz

Lookin good Rob, How long did the painless experiment last? to install that is?

I def. need to do this soon too!

Bill

I haven't started the install yet, but I've done quite a few Streetrods. I like wiring personally (I was originally and electrician in the Navy before going to flight school). These new wiring kits are pretty simple and have most of the hard work done for you. But you still need to do your "homework" and study their wiring diagram THOROUGHLY! Then you have to be patient when laying everything out (running the main harnesses). You can do this about 1-2 days. Making it look good (routing wires, tie wrapping everything.....), now takes a little time. I hate excess wire and wires running everywher. I'll probably do a "How To" when I start installing the harness.

R

[TugOwar]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I'll probably do a "How To" when I start installing the harness.

R

That would be tanfastic!

Auto wiring is my arch enemy and I know there more than a few of us out here. We'll take all the help we can get.

[Hart_Rod]

A little more progress. I got the electric gas pedal installed (wish the rest of the project could go this easy!). Lined up passenger side doors to ensure good gaps prior to beginning rust repair. I will start on the rockers and floors this week.........

[Ford Assassin]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

A little more progress. I got the electric gas pedal installed (wish the rest of the project could go this easy!).

Did you weld a plate to the firewall first? I ask because I was trying to figure out how to mount mine. I considered just straightening the 'arm' and mounting it in the stock location, but I think I like your install better.

Thanks!!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

Did you weld a plate to the firewall first? I ask because I was trying to figure out how to mount mine. I considered just straightening the 'arm' and mounting it in the stock location, but I think I like your install better.

Thanks!!

I welded a 1/4" plate to the firewall. That allowed me to install it in more of a factory location. Make sure you drill and tap the plate for your mounting bolts prior to welding it in.

[Rokcrln]

I just read thru your build again and it sure has come along way! I forgot all the tail gate and light work you did, well worth it!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I just read thru your build again and it sure has come along way! I forgot all the tail gate and light work you did, well worth it!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Yeah, but it would probably be done by now if I had left them original......... No new updates unfortunately........

[Hart_Rod]

A few more pics for the rust that need repaired. It looks like most of it was caused from a leaky winshield gasket .

[Hart_Rod]

Update: Removed most of the passengers side rocker, part of the floor board and the innner kick panel. I will finish removing the rest tomorrow and then start fitting the new panels.

[Hart_Rod]

Finally got a little more work done on the rockers/floor this week. I've got everything cut out and most of the new parts fitted. I'll screw/tack them all into place, put the door back on for a test fit, and then if all lines up, time to weld it all up and go to the other side.

[taylorde]

Looking real good!!!!!!