48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

[65sub]

I like the bright lights and the fuel fill looks good too

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Those lights look great. A shop can NEVER have too many lights!!

Coach, you are sure right about NEVER having too many lights. You don't want to look at them directly for very long though...seeing spots!

Originally Posted by 65sub

I like the bright lights and the fuel fill looks good too

Dale, these lights came from http://www.e-conolight.com/?&cid=pai...FQyNaQodfwALQw and they have provided really good service. One light had a problem with the two outer bulbs lighting and the company had a new ballast to me in two days.
Yes, Dave did a nice job on the fill pipe and last we connected he was working on a vent. He has been providing extraordinarily great service!

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks great Doug. What length column did you go with? I have an Ididit in my 48 and plan on going with the same for the 53. I was going to go with a steel one and paint it. Was the powder coat that much more?

Your progress looks great.

Marc

Sorry Marc, I was being a couch slug on Ipad the other night and have since found the invoice. The column (tilt, floor shift) was $499 with the powder coating. The more I look at it the more I like it.

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Looking good Doug!
Nice bright shop again!!

If you have the column still "open" at the top, can you show me how the turnlight switch comes in its original (middle) place? When you turn the steeringwheel back to the middle?
Hope you understand what I mean, I think I miss that part...
Was hoping to make something, but I can't figure out how it exactly works.
Thanks!

Kees, this picture is for you. I don't know if it will show what you are looking for as I see a lot of plastic. One thing I didn't know about ididit is every column has a serial number assigned from production. Then that serial number is placed on a sticker affixed in the top of the column. I think you can see it in this picture.

Hey Reaper 71, the Speedway brake assembly and LS stand came in today so they should be sending you a referral check soon!

[iowaboynca]

I am now intrigued by this brake assembly.

Keep up the good work and thanks for the info on ididit

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by iowaboynca

I am now intrigued by this brake assembly.

Keep up the good work and thanks for the info on ididit

Iowa, here is the brake assembly which is $79 from Speedway.


Oh, forum member DavisChevy from Arkansas and his wife stopped by today on their way to Ohio. Really good people we just met for the first time and we enjoyed their visit. Glad they took the time.

[reaper71]

Thank's Doug I'm sure the "check's in the mail"

Mark...

[Iceburgh]

Hey Doug are you close to Rochelle?

[ratty 46]

Love what you've done so far ... I didn't see this mentioned but have you thought of triangle supports UNDER the lower mounts? Looks like a lot of pressure will be hanging on those pieces despite you weld work - which looks great... Just ask'n.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by ratty 46

Love what you've done so far ... I didn't see this mentioned but have you thought of triangle supports UNDER the lower mounts? Looks like a lot of pressure will be hanging on those pieces despite you weld work - which looks great... Just ask'n.

Thanks r46. Always appreciate your thoughts and I still have the 99r46 boxes on the shelf. Yes I agree about the mounts and will be gusseting underneath both of them.

[Chance48]

Loving it AD....gonna be a fine piece when done.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Chance48

Loving it AD....gonna be a fine piece when done.

Thanks Chance! Doing the best I can and trying hard....mostly having fun!

[reaper71]

Looking good Doug!!


Mark...

[oldman3]

Doug, nice update and looking great...Jim

[RockinKees]

Going steady Doug!!

Wish we had people like DWCSR, that's service!
All we get overhere is like: Wiperblades? With or without AC??
You know what I mean, but that's Holland

And I want to thank you too!
For our quality time on FB

[Advanced Design]

Jim and Mark, thanks for the encouragement!

Kees, glad I could help out. Isn't the technology that allows us in different parts of the world to help each other pretty amazing? Yep, I keep plugging along steadily though slowly.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

AD I'm drooling over both your burbs keep up the work seeing things this far along are what help the rest of us keep pushing forward!

PS: I saw your restored 88 Dualy in the pic request thread my first truck was an 81 C10 long box loved that thing to death so I have a natural soft spot for squares I would love some more pics of it if you have any you would be willing to share

[lower50's]

Nice progress AD

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Nice progress AD

Thanks Lower, I am not near as fast as you or many of the guys here.

I get "fabrication block" and I stare at something for a long time before I figure out what might work. It took me most of a day to put the upper tank stands together. And they still need strap hangers and tank stops to keep the tank from moving fore and aft. That will probably take me at least half a day. All ok as it keeps me off the golf courses....like that would really happen.

Grandsons like to play with scooters in the shop too. Good times!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

AD I'm drooling over both your burbs keep up the work seeing things this far along are what help the rest of us keep pushing forward!

PS: I saw your restored 88 Dualy in the pic request thread my first truck was an 81 C10 long box loved that thing to death so I have a natural soft spot for squares I would love some more pics of it if you have any you would be willing to share

Thanks Valarius! I keep plugging away, then re-plugging some too.

Here are a few pics of the 88 Dually for you. I bought this one from the original owner who mostly had it in his garage in Las Vegas. He and his wife retired, moved back here to a neighboring place and I bought it. He wanted to make sure I had indoor storage for it before he would sell it to me. Original, rust free, 95k miles and a bit dusty as I use it in nice weather. It is a San Karr conversion which was all the rage in the 1980's.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

......Here are a few pics of the 88 Dually for you. . It is a San Karr conversion which was all the rage in the 1980's.

Thanks for sharing that I have a friend with a 95 Starline conversion 1500 we are dropping a Caddillac 500 and 4L80E into I didnt care for it at first but with all the time around it, it has really grown on me if yours ever needs a good home I could find a spot in the garage for it

Alright I will stop thread jacking and go back to lurker mode now keep it up!

[xpickup]

Advanced Design, nice clean dually. Burb is looking great too.

Shannon

[bowtieguy79]

making good progress Doug! Keep it up!

[oldman3]

Doug, thanks for the call earlier this week, enjoyed it very much. Progress is progress my friend, looks good...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Valarious...way ok! It is all about our passion for these trucks. And because of that I've met some great folks through here.

Thanks Shannon, glad you are back on yours.

Thanks Brad, maybe this season we can catch a cruise in over in Champaign. Oh, and I have a hankering for a wagon now. I understand all the cool kids are getting them!

Jim, thanks for checking in and it was very good to talk with you too. We will meet up sometime!

Hey Tim..TP Auto...are you doing ok?

Today on my way to Indy for a meeting I saw this Burb. Had to check it out. It was on its way from Oklahoma to Indianapolis.

Researching brakes now and starting to tire of exhaust shopping. It's exhausting...

[youngrodder]

Its always fun when you can combined work with car stuff/parts pick ups. I used to work for a company in IL and I hauled parts many times from MI to IL on my work travels. The best part was i got paid for mileage from the company and I made $ on sell crap. Win win win.


Marc

[T-P Auto]

AD;

I'm doing fine.
Been working on the house n yard this year.
Pro paneled the porch.
Filling in the walk way.
An saving up for enough for pro panel to do the side of the trailer all the way around.
Have pick up a couple of body's.
1 50 ford pu
2 29 dodge 4dr sedan
Will NOt work on the autos till next year.
Working to get the yard n house in good shape this year.

T-P Auto
Tim