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mountie · 07-30-2011, 12:10 AM

There was something about your photos..... That was making me think of something.....

Ah, ha.....

The Red and Green Show.......

Ha,,,,

chris@bigjranch.com · 07-30-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mountie

There was something about your photos..... That was making me think of something.....

Ah, ha.....

The Red and Green Show.......
Ha,,,,

Yeah, that's what it feels like, duct tape and baleing wire! If I could only get it to hold as good as he does lol
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chris@bigjranch.com · 07-31-2011, 11:56 PM

Got the frame squared up today. and cut to length No extra now. By the way, after getting a closer look, the frames are close to the same size, and close to the same shape, but just close. there must be some difference in either the frames from suburban to truck, or from 91-94. on the 94 suburban the frame is a perfect C-channel frame. on the 91 pickup the frame has a slight s bend in the top lip that kinda opens the c up a little. Pretty sure I can still make it work, just was a little surprised upon finding this out and thought I'd share it with you guys.

Now to trim up the sheet metal body and get these trucks Married!

Pop's C-10 · 08-01-2011, 03:23 AM

How you planing to cut tha ext cab...trim @ tha jams & rockers & leave tha floor t splice..i can't wait to see this come together..

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-01-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

thats a crazy crazy crazy idea for a truck .. good luck with it.....

looks like mine...

That's nice, I knew I had seen it somewhere before.
Where'd you get your roll pan? or how did you build it yourself?

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

How you planing to cut tha ext cab...trim @ tha jams & rockers & leave tha floor t splice..i can't wait to see this come together..

Because of the floor in the suburban starts coming up to make room for the wheel wells I will have to carry the floor from the truck forward a little farther. the cab roof of the truck may get cut back to allow me to build and match the ridges in the roof of the suburban. We'll see?

mountie · 08-01-2011, 07:27 PM

Ya gotta love Bondo..........

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-01-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mountie

Ya gotta love Bondo..........

yeah, but I need to get where I use a little less!

OLDIRON69 · 08-01-2011, 02:05 PM

subscribed..gotta see this!

jevonniespapi · 08-01-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

subscribed..gotta see this!

YES!

OP: dont get side tracked, this is a project that must get finished!

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-01-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jevonniespapi

OP: dont get side tracked, this is a project that must get finished!

I've got till the 11th off of work, hopefully I can get them "married" before then. at least that's the plan. May not be completely done, but I'd at least like it to be able to roll on it's own axles again.

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-01-2011, 10:49 PM

Did I mention i plan on this becoming my daily driver?

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-02-2011, 11:44 PM

no progress tonight but I did dig up a thread from 04 about shortening a frame. Same principal, just wish I had found it before I cut. Great read, and good info. Check it out here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-02-2011, 11:57 PM

here's another one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223158&page=8 I gotta say, that Kevin is a genius. Fun to watch him work!

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-04-2011, 01:38 AM

Got a little closer today!

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-04-2011, 01:41 AM

so close, and yet, so far away.

OLDIRON69 · 08-04-2011, 07:39 AM

Stupid me, I had no idea the truck cabs were actually taller..

Project · 08-04-2011, 02:31 PM

Build looks likes its coming along nicely, just one question though: why are you wanting to put the extended cab section so far back? Why not used the ex cab "b pillar" in place of the suburbans "c pillar" ? Just a question, not knocking your build. Love the idea.

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-04-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

Stupid me, I had no idea the truck cabs were actually taller..

I'm not sure they are. I've still got a ways to go with lineing this thing up. I sure like taking pictures along the way.

It sure doesn't help that the floor is not level.

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Originally Posted by Project

Build looks likes its coming along nicely, just one question though: why are you wanting to put the extended cab section so far back? Why not used the ex cab "b pillar" in place of the suburbans "c pillar" ? Just a question, not knocking your build. Love the idea.

It's a good question, and it was my intent to use the trucks b pillar as the new c pillar, However, the c pillars on suburbans and I belive on crew caps as well does not match the b pillars. The extra length will help with leg room and provide more strength ans I didn't have to cut through the original support structure. I belive this to be the easy way to do it. If there is such a thing.

Pop's C-10 · 08-04-2011, 08:53 PM

It looks like it's going to line up good...floors can be fudged to work...

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-04-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

It looks like it's going to line up good...floors can be fudged to work...

Yeah, I was thinking worst case scenario I could shimm the body mounts or something. I don't think I'm too far off though. I think with a little more trimming here and there I can get it to line up without having to do that.

Sometimes I feel like the guy who told his boss " I DID CUT IT! I cut it twice and it's still too short."

I plan on getting the truck back to "rolling" status, IE: get the frame welded. Next: Gas tank plumbed and strapped in the bed for temporary. Then: Brake lines and drive shaft. Then: come back and graft the cab together. If I need to I can pull the body mounts on the xcab and line it up that way. We shall see if my plan works out.

After that:The expensive stuff, Paint and body work and new tires!

and maybe the Maple-leaf Parade and car show!

rchavez101 · 08-06-2011, 08:13 PM

It's alive!!! Thats great

89chevsj · 08-06-2011, 08:47 PM

this has brought new definition to both "Frankenburb" and "Frankentruck" simultaneously. I love it.

Pop's C-10 · 08-06-2011, 09:49 PM

That looks good..

Hubscrub · 08-06-2011, 10:33 PM

wow it moves as one piece!

thats gonna take some getting used to driving especially backing up!

chris@bigjranch.com · 08-07-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ejn74

Looking good!!

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

That looks good..

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 89chevsj

this has brought new definition to both "Frankenburb" and "Frankentruck" simultaneously. I love it.

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Originally Posted by rchavez101

It's alive!!! Thats great

I know "I've created a monster" Right?

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

wow it moves as one piece!

thats gonna take some getting used to driving especially backing up!

It should turn about like a fire truck

07-30-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
mountie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bradenton, Fla. Posts: 1,100	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed There was something about your photos..... That was making me think of something..... Ah, ha..... The Red and Green Show....... Ha,,,, Attached Images

07-31-2011, 11:56 PM	#3
chris@bigjranch.com KIDHLR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 217	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed Got the frame squared up today. and cut to length No extra now. By the way, after getting a closer look, the frames are close to the same size, and close to the same shape, but just close. there must be some difference in either the frames from suburban to truck, or from 91-94. on the 94 suburban the frame is a perfect C-channel frame. on the 91 pickup the frame has a slight s bend in the top lip that kinda opens the c up a little. Pretty sure I can still make it work, just was a little surprised upon finding this out and thought I'd share it with you guys. Now to trim up the sheet metal body and get these trucks Married! Attached Images __________________ Christopher Johnson Project - Grafted In AKA the "KIDHLR" Conversion - KIDHLR Meets LPG KIDHLR 2.0 Rise of the diesel(a 6.5 powered 6 Door pickup) Romans 11:17-22 "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in"

08-01-2011, 03:23 AM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed How you planing to cut tha ext cab...trim @ tha jams & rockers & leave tha floor t splice..i can't wait to see this come together.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-01-2011, 07:27 PM	#6
mountie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bradenton, Fla. Posts: 1,100	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed Ya gotta love Bondo..........

08-01-2011, 02:05 PM	#8
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed subscribed..gotta see this! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

08-01-2011, 10:49 PM	#11
chris@bigjranch.com KIDHLR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 217	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed Did I mention i plan on this becoming my daily driver? __________________ Christopher Johnson Project - Grafted In AKA the "KIDHLR" Conversion - KIDHLR Meets LPG KIDHLR 2.0 Rise of the diesel(a 6.5 powered 6 Door pickup) Romans 11:17-22 "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in"

08-02-2011, 11:44 PM	#12
chris@bigjranch.com KIDHLR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 217	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed no progress tonight but I did dig up a thread from 04 about shortening a frame. Same principal, just wish I had found it before I cut. Great read, and good info. Check it out here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ Christopher Johnson Project - Grafted In AKA the "KIDHLR" Conversion - KIDHLR Meets LPG KIDHLR 2.0 Rise of the diesel(a 6.5 powered 6 Door pickup) Romans 11:17-22 "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in"

08-02-2011, 11:57 PM	#13
chris@bigjranch.com KIDHLR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 217	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed here's another one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223158&page=8 I gotta say, that Kevin is a genius. Fun to watch him work! __________________ Christopher Johnson Project - Grafted In AKA the "KIDHLR" Conversion - KIDHLR Meets LPG KIDHLR 2.0 Rise of the diesel(a 6.5 powered 6 Door pickup) Romans 11:17-22 "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in"

08-04-2011, 01:38 AM	#14
chris@bigjranch.com KIDHLR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 217	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed Got a little closer today! Attached Images __________________ Christopher Johnson Project - Grafted In AKA the "KIDHLR" Conversion - KIDHLR Meets LPG KIDHLR 2.0 Rise of the diesel(a 6.5 powered 6 Door pickup) Romans 11:17-22 "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in"

08-04-2011, 01:41 AM	#15
chris@bigjranch.com KIDHLR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 217	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed so close, and yet, so far away. Attached Images __________________ Christopher Johnson Project - Grafted In AKA the "KIDHLR" Conversion - KIDHLR Meets LPG KIDHLR 2.0 Rise of the diesel(a 6.5 powered 6 Door pickup) Romans 11:17-22 "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in"

08-04-2011, 07:39 AM	#16
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed Stupid me, I had no idea the truck cabs were actually taller.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

08-04-2011, 02:31 PM	#17
Project Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flower Mound, Tx Posts: 54	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed Build looks likes its coming along nicely, just one question though: why are you wanting to put the extended cab section so far back? Why not used the ex cab "b pillar" in place of the suburbans "c pillar" ? Just a question, not knocking your build. Love the idea.

08-04-2011, 08:53 PM	#19
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed It looks like it's going to line up good...floors can be fudged to work... __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-06-2011, 08:13 PM	#21
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed It's alive!!! Thats great

08-06-2011, 08:47 PM	#22
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Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 8-9 seater shortbed That looks good.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

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