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**pimpston65** · 06-02-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

We made some more progress on the headlight buckets. We made a plate for the back. Then we modified the piece the lights mount to. Then we cut two holes in the back plate. Finally we set the pieces in place

now thats just down right unfair!!!

65sub · 06-08-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I continue to just love this build.

Front end shaping up nicely too.

Thanks Rian. It's a slow job but we're making progress.

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

now thats just down right unfair!!!

I know, I know, life's not fair.

We have been making the headlight bucket for the other side so there's nothing new to photograph. I did buy a new daily driver a couple of weeks ago. It's a 2002 chevy 1/2 ton stepside with 108,000 kilometres. It has no rust so it must not have seen much winter driving. We'll start modifying it to get me and my wheelchair in and make some hand controls. I'll post updates on for anyone who might be interested.

ibrown50 · 06-09-2017, 02:15 AM

Nice truck Dale and certainly better than my daily driver ( I'd be too embarrassed to post a picture of my daily)

**Palf70Step** · 06-09-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Thanks Rian. It's a slow job but we're making progress.

I know, I know, life's not fair.

We have been making the headlight bucket for the other side so there's nothing new to photograph. I did buy a new daily driver a couple of weeks ago. It's a 2002 chevy 1/2 ton stepside with 108,000 kilometres. It has no rust so it must not have seen much winter driving. We'll start modifying it to get me and my wheelchair in and make some hand controls. I'll post updates on for anyone who might be interested.

Definitely...2002 is a great year, but I might be a bit prejudice. Be neat to see what you dfo with it.

lower50's · 06-09-2017, 07:37 AM

Interested in the mods. You sure don't see many extended cab step sides around.

mjh1965 · 06-09-2017, 10:43 AM

I would be nice to see the hand controls Dale . Will you be loading the wheelchair in the bed or behind you in the cab .

65sub · 07-06-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ibrown50

Nice truck Dale and certainly better than my daily driver ( I'd be too embarrassed to post a picture of my daily)

Thanks Ian.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Definitely...2002 is a great year, but I might be a bit prejudice. Be neat to see what you dfo with it.

Thanks Bill. I like the style too.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Interested in the mods. You sure don't see many extended cab step sides around.

And not many in good condition here in Canada

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

I would be nice to see the hand controls Dale . Will you be loading the wheelchair in the bed or behind you in the cab .

I'll show the whole conversion as we go. I drive from my chair so the lift will pick me up and put me behind the steering wheel.

The first part we need to make is a large ( 6" square 5.5 foot long ) telescope. This will support my lift and both front and back doors. To make the telescope slide easily we decided to use skateboard wheels as rollers so we made some brackets and axles. Then we cut some holes in one end of each tube and welded the brackets in place.

**Advanced Design** · 07-06-2017, 09:07 PM

With your fab skills this will be interesting!

Bomp · 07-10-2017, 11:35 AM

Interesting

lower50's · 07-10-2017, 08:22 PM

Whattttt that's crazy, good thinking.

piratexpress1369a · 07-10-2017, 09:15 PM

That's awesome Dale

65sub · 07-15-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

With your fab skills this will be interesting!

Thanks A.D.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Interesting

Well I'd hate to be boring.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Whattttt that's crazy, good thinking.

Thanks Lower. It's not an original idea. I've seen it done before.

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That's awesome Dale

Thanks Pirate

We got the telescoping tube assembled. we also stripped the interior and masked off dash, headliner and passenger side doors. Then we started cutting out the drivers side floor.

Grizz1963 · 07-16-2017, 03:56 AM

Really enjoying this conversion build Dale.

I do find your thread is one of those that I go to every time anyone posts in it.

I take it that roller system has quite a tight tolerance with minimal wriggling room.

Look forward to the next instalment.

65sub · 07-17-2017, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Really enjoying this conversion build Dale.

I do find your thread is one of those that I go to every time anyone posts in it.

I take it that roller system has quite a tight tolerance with minimal wriggling room.

Look forward to the next instalment.

Thanks Rian. I appreciate you following along. The roller system is very tight to prevent any twisting. Here's the next update for you.

We had to make the opening in the floor a little wider. We also had to lower the anti lock brake controller, brake lines, fuel lines and wiring. Then we started making the new floor. We'll do it in two sections so we started at the back.

Grizz1963 · 08-23-2017, 03:31 AM

Morning Dale.

Just noticed the photoshop pic below on a different forum.

Made me smile.

[img]http://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/automatik/8e799d568883.jpg[img/]

Hope all is good with you and your gang.

PS. Failed to copy and paste.

Will save and upload to my photos later.

Grizz1963 · 08-23-2017, 03:38 AM

Booom !!

lower50's · 08-24-2017, 06:23 PM

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Booom !!

Someone should build this!

piratexpress1369a · 10-11-2017, 12:18 PM

Any update on this

65sub · 11-01-2017, 08:44 PM

Hi all, Sarah here.

I'm beginning to feel like I'm the bearer of bad news. As some of you know, or may have suspected, Dale has become very, very ill. He is not going to get better, and is in the last bit of his life. The 66 sub project as therefore come to an end, and I will keep the 65 that you see in his profile. I will update this thread with his obituary when the time comes.

Thank you all for everything. He never had a specific goal to be an inspiration, but I know that he was and is to many, myself included.

**Advanced Design** · 11-01-2017, 09:27 PM

So sorry to hear this and yes, he is an inspiration for me. His ideas and fabrication skills are outstanding. Thank you for keeping us posted. Prayers for you all.

**pimpston65** · 11-01-2017, 09:43 PM

i am very happy to have been on the same forum and build thead with such an awesome person...

**Palf70Step** · 11-01-2017, 10:14 PM

So sorry to hear the news Sarah.

**Captainfab** · 11-01-2017, 11:36 PM

So very sorry to hear this Sarah.

Average Joe · 11-01-2017, 11:55 PM

Wow..

I am so very sorry to hear this. He truly is an inspiration.

-Brian

Grizz1963 · 11-02-2017, 03:47 AM

Hi Sarah and the rest of your family.

I am really sorry to hear the news and like many others on here have looked both up to Dale, and also at him for inspiration when getting on with our own builds and lives.

I am at a loss for words on what else to say, which is a rare thing.

But know that your family and Dale will be in many of our prayers and thoughts as we go about our daily lives.

A guy like him makes the world a better place for many of us.

Fondest regards to Dale from England

Rian

06-09-2017, 02:15 AM	#753
ibrown50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Stanley Co' Durham UK Posts: 535	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice truck Dale and certainly better than my daily driver ( I'd be too embarrassed to post a picture of my daily) __________________ Getting old sucks.............but it sure beats the alternative

06-09-2017, 07:37 AM	#755
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Interested in the mods. You sure don't see many extended cab step sides around. __________________ 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

06-09-2017, 10:43 AM	#756
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I would be nice to see the hand controls Dale . Will you be loading the wheelchair in the bed or behind you in the cab . __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

07-06-2017, 09:07 PM	#758
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister With your fab skills this will be interesting! __________________ 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

07-10-2017, 11:35 AM	#759
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Interesting

07-10-2017, 08:22 PM	#760
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Whattttt that's crazy, good thinking. __________________ 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

07-10-2017, 09:15 PM	#761
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That's awesome Dale __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

07-16-2017, 03:56 AM	#763
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Really enjoying this conversion build Dale. I do find your thread is one of those that I go to every time anyone posts in it. I take it that roller system has quite a tight tolerance with minimal wriggling room. Look forward to the next instalment. __________________ 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.

08-23-2017, 03:31 AM	#765
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Morning Dale. Just noticed the photoshop pic below on a different forum. Made me smile. [img]http://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/automatik/8e799d568883.jpg[img/] Hope all is good with you and your gang. PS. Failed to copy and paste. Will save and upload to my photos later. __________________ 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.

08-23-2017, 03:38 AM	#766
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Booom !! __________________ 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.

10-11-2017, 12:18 PM	#768
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Any update on this __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

11-01-2017, 08:44 PM	#769
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Hi all, Sarah here. I'm beginning to feel like I'm the bearer of bad news. As some of you know, or may have suspected, Dale has become very, very ill. He is not going to get better, and is in the last bit of his life. The 66 sub project as therefore come to an end, and I will keep the 65 that you see in his profile. I will update this thread with his obituary when the time comes. Thank you all for everything. He never had a specific goal to be an inspiration, but I know that he was and is to many, myself included. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

11-01-2017, 09:27 PM	#770
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister So sorry to hear this and yes, he is an inspiration for me. His ideas and fabrication skills are outstanding. Thank you for keeping us posted. Prayers for you all. __________________ 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

11-01-2017, 09:43 PM	#771
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister i am very happy to have been on the same forum and build thead with such an awesome person...

11-01-2017, 10:14 PM	#772
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister So sorry to hear the news Sarah. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Wow.. I am so very sorry to hear this. He truly is an inspiration. -Brian __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

11-02-2017, 03:47 AM	#775
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Hi Sarah and the rest of your family. I am really sorry to hear the news and like many others on here have looked both up to Dale, and also at him for inspiration when getting on with our own builds and lives. I am at a loss for words on what else to say, which is a rare thing. But know that your family and Dale will be in many of our prayers and thoughts as we go about our daily lives. A guy like him makes the world a better place for many of us. Fondest regards to Dale from England Rian __________________ 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.

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