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Mt Man Chad · 10-13-2011, 12:27 PM

Engine's in... then slowly wiggled transmission and transfer case into place.
Dam those are a beast to put in alone.... nothing like putting a starter in.

67chevy1series · 10-13-2011, 08:08 PM

its been to long chad! we definalty need pics and i havent done it but it sounds like a pain!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-13-2011, 08:32 PM

Sweet Burb build and great work on it so far! That paint work you have done is awesome!

Mt Man Chad · 10-17-2011, 07:51 PM

Some shots of install of trans and engine.
Find a friend to help ya put the trans/transfer case in, lots of back and forth doing it alone.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-17-2011, 08:42 PM

That looks great!

Beelzeburb · 10-17-2011, 11:05 PM

Nice job with the hoist from above. I've mounted a couple of manual transmissions by myself and it sure does take a lot of wiggling. I can't even begin to imagine the fun it must have been with that NP205 hanging off the back too.

Mt Man Chad · 10-18-2011, 03:25 PM

Freshly powder coated 15X8 for the 33" BF Goodrich AT's back from the shop.
Time to get it on the road!!

67chevy1series · 10-20-2011, 11:03 PM

wow how did i miss that? want to come do my engine? rims look great! is that the actual paint for the transfer case? or are you going to get chrysler orange engine paint and paint it in original color?

Mt Man Chad · 11-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Took a while but..... finally, after 7 weeks it runs.
Bring on the snow!

vectorit · 11-02-2011, 10:14 PM

Looking sharp!

The pictures of the trans/tcase going in gave me shivers, since I have done that on my burb twice by myself. But when I did the body off I put the trans/tcase, and the engine in all at once with a fork lift.

I was all proud of getting away with out having to do that by myself, but when the body went on and I started to connect everything. Guess what.. I forgot to put the clutch fork in when I had it all apart!

I can laugh about it now I guess.

I am saving up to do my bench seat overhauls (cushions and covers) on all 3 benches, which is huge money to do because of all the materials and labor for 3 benches.

I'd love it if you could take detailed pictures of your current benches, because that is the pattern I am going with but in the original lite green and black vinyl/fabric.

Mt Man Chad · 11-03-2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Looking sharp!

The pictures of the trans/tcase going in gave me shivers, since I have done that on my burb twice by myself. But when I did the body off I put the trans/tcase, and the engine in all at once with a fork lift.

I was all proud of getting away with out having to do that by myself, but when the body went on and I started to connect everything. Guess what.. I forgot to put the clutch fork in when I had it all apart!

I can laugh about it now I guess.

I am saving up to do my bench seat overhauls (cushions and covers) on all 3 benches, which is huge money to do because of all the materials and labor for 3 benches.

I'd love it if you could take detailed pictures of your current benches, because that is the pattern I am going with but in the original lite green and black vinyl/fabric.

Chris,

I cut some of the material off the bench seats and am sending to SMS Auto fabrics in Canby Oregon for a quote. I'll make sure they know you are looking for the same material for your rig. I can also send you a small patch of the material. PM me you mailing address if you want a sample pc.

Yeah putting the Trans/Tcase in major pain in the ass, fork lift sounds much better!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2011, 01:04 AM

I'm glad to hear some one is getting their projects running.

Great job!

Mt Man Chad · 11-04-2011, 09:39 PM

Original 68 rear seat material pictures.
Looks like vectorit and I are going to both of our seat sets redone to original in the future. I will be bringing my seats in to SMS for stock seat cover templates for 67-68 burb's in original fabric.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-04-2011, 09:58 PM

That's cool. Good luck with it man.

67chevy1series · 11-05-2011, 04:20 AM

wow that seat looks really nice!

Mt Man Chad · 11-12-2011, 05:18 PM

Getting very close to some road time now that the snow's flying..... looks like right around 10 weeks from delivery to driving.
Rear portion of rear drive shaft getting shortened 5 1/2" since it originally had a rockwell T221 and now a NP205 Tcase. Used a piece of plywood to mimic carrier bearing mount location until I finish fabing one up out of 3/8" plate, it is no where near the original location, see link - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282516

The front drive shaft length is perfect since was from a 69 with a NP205. BFG AT's getting mounted next weekend on the rims. Finish installing a few interior pc's new shocks and new exhaust and call it done till the spring.

Still have not put the 4" lift on I'm more interested in driving it for now, lift consist of.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...duct.php?id=98
http://www.jackit.com/skj-c240s-c.html
http://www.jackit.com/suspension-par...pcs-gdl40.html

jbclassix · 11-12-2011, 06:49 PM

lookin good!

67chevy1series · 11-14-2011, 02:57 PM

nice!

keep it up. to bad about the driveline.

Mt Man Chad · 11-14-2011, 06:35 PM

I knew it had to be shortened, the NP205 is a bit longer and output shaft is on top not like the 221 is located the bottom of the transfer case.
No big deal, I had a bud who works at a driveline shop and does it for free for me.

DirtyLarry · 11-14-2011, 07:46 PM

This project is coming together quickly and nicely! Good work Mt Man Chad!

Question for you…what did you paint the firewall and dash with? Spray gun, spray bomb, etc? It looks great.

Mt Man Chad · 11-14-2011, 09:33 PM

My favorite HVLP gun yet for ease of use and adjustment.
Binks - M1G http://www.binks.com/Products/SprayG...0/Default.aspx

DirtyLarry · 11-14-2011, 10:39 PM

Figured you were using a nice spray gun. Binks are some of the best! Pricey though

I’m loving your Sub!

Mt Man Chad · 11-30-2011, 10:36 PM

It's moves under it's own power after 10 weeks.
installed shortened/balanced drive shaft and fits perfect with new carrier bearing mount. Used the string trick between front U joint and rear axle to place the carrier bearing on the money.
Traded a few truck parts for a nice set of 31" X 10.5's BFG's till the spring, then the 33's and the 4" lift goes on. Also the correct 68 style air cleaner assembly finally was caustic dipped I picked up from Sharpie, just need to paint it.

Only a few steps left till it's really road worthy.
Install new wind shield, new gas tank and finish up a couple misc items.
She ain't super pretty but..... it's sound driver mechanically from front to back.

Short video of startup after everything was installed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mtnmanchad?feature=mhee

vectorit · 11-30-2011, 10:53 PM

Looking good, and congratulations on hitting a big milestone in your build!

Mt Man Chad · 11-30-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Looking good, and congratulations on hitting a big milestone in your build!

Thanks Chris, long way to go before it's as nice as yours!!!!!!

10-13-2011, 12:27 PM	#1
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Engine's in... then slowly wiggled transmission and transfer case into place. Dam those are a beast to put in alone.... nothing like putting a starter in. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 10-18-2011 at 08:09 PM.

10-13-2011, 08:08 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban its been to long chad! we definalty need pics and i havent done it but it sounds like a pain!

10-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Sweet Burb build and great work on it so far! That paint work you have done is awesome! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-17-2011, 07:51 PM	#4
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Some shots of install of trans and engine. Find a friend to help ya put the trans/transfer case in, lots of back and forth doing it alone. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

10-17-2011, 08:42 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban That looks great! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-17-2011, 11:05 PM	#6
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Nice job with the hoist from above. I've mounted a couple of manual transmissions by myself and it sure does take a lot of wiggling. I can't even begin to imagine the fun it must have been with that NP205 hanging off the back too. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

10-18-2011, 03:25 PM	#7
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Freshly powder coated 15X8 for the 33" BF Goodrich AT's back from the shop. Time to get it on the road!! Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

10-20-2011, 11:03 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban wow how did i miss that? want to come do my engine? rims look great! is that the actual paint for the transfer case? or are you going to get chrysler orange engine paint and paint it in original color?

11-02-2011, 08:42 PM	#9
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Took a while but..... finally, after 7 weeks it runs. Bring on the snow! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

11-02-2011, 10:14 PM	#10
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Looking sharp! The pictures of the trans/tcase going in gave me shivers, since I have done that on my burb twice by myself. But when I did the body off I put the trans/tcase, and the engine in all at once with a fork lift. I was all proud of getting away with out having to do that by myself, but when the body went on and I started to connect everything. Guess what.. I forgot to put the clutch fork in when I had it all apart! I can laugh about it now I guess. I am saving up to do my bench seat overhauls (cushions and covers) on all 3 benches, which is huge money to do because of all the materials and labor for 3 benches. I'd love it if you could take detailed pictures of your current benches, because that is the pattern I am going with but in the original lite green and black vinyl/fabric. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-03-2011, 01:04 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban I'm glad to hear some one is getting their projects running. Great job! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-04-2011, 09:39 PM	#13
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Original 68 rear seat material pictures. Looks like vectorit and I are going to both of our seat sets redone to original in the future. I will be bringing my seats in to SMS for stock seat cover templates for 67-68 burb's in original fabric. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 12-02-2011 at 04:59 PM.

11-04-2011, 09:58 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban That's cool. Good luck with it man. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-05-2011, 04:20 AM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban wow that seat looks really nice!

11-12-2011, 05:18 PM	#16
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Getting very close to some road time now that the snow's flying..... looks like right around 10 weeks from delivery to driving. Rear portion of rear drive shaft getting shortened 5 1/2" since it originally had a rockwell T221 and now a NP205 Tcase. Used a piece of plywood to mimic carrier bearing mount location until I finish fabing one up out of 3/8" plate, it is no where near the original location, see link - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282516 The front drive shaft length is perfect since was from a 69 with a NP205. BFG AT's getting mounted next weekend on the rims. Finish installing a few interior pc's new shocks and new exhaust and call it done till the spring. Still have not put the 4" lift on I'm more interested in driving it for now, lift consist of. http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...duct.php?id=98 http://www.jackit.com/skj-c240s-c.html http://www.jackit.com/suspension-par...pcs-gdl40.html Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 11-16-2011 at 06:01 PM.



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11-12-2011, 06:49 PM	#17
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban lookin good! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

11-14-2011, 02:57 PM	#18
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban nice! keep it up. to bad about the driveline.

11-14-2011, 06:35 PM	#19
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban I knew it had to be shortened, the NP205 is a bit longer and output shaft is on top not like the 221 is located the bottom of the transfer case. No big deal, I had a bud who works at a driveline shop and does it for free for me. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

11-14-2011, 07:46 PM	#20
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban This project is coming together quickly and nicely! Good work Mt Man Chad! Question for you…what did you paint the firewall and dash with? Spray gun, spray bomb, etc? It looks great. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-14-2011, 09:33 PM	#21
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban My favorite HVLP gun yet for ease of use and adjustment. Binks - M1G http://www.binks.com/Products/SprayG...0/Default.aspx __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

11-14-2011, 10:39 PM	#22
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Figured you were using a nice spray gun. Binks are some of the best! Pricey though I’m loving your Sub! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-30-2011, 10:36 PM	#23
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban It's moves under it's own power after 10 weeks. installed shortened/balanced drive shaft and fits perfect with new carrier bearing mount. Used the string trick between front U joint and rear axle to place the carrier bearing on the money. Traded a few truck parts for a nice set of 31" X 10.5's BFG's till the spring, then the 33's and the 4" lift goes on. Also the correct 68 style air cleaner assembly finally was caustic dipped I picked up from Sharpie, just need to paint it. Only a few steps left till it's really road worthy. Install new wind shield, new gas tank and finish up a couple misc items. She ain't super pretty but..... it's sound driver mechanically from front to back. Short video of startup after everything was installed. http://www.youtube.com/user/mtnmanchad?feature=mhee Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 12-01-2011 at 12:29 AM.

11-30-2011, 10:53 PM	#24
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Looking good, and congratulations on hitting a big milestone in your build! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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