A Suburban Joins The Herd

[S10Fan]

I'm looking at this one, would still be interested in what Dino is using.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...hp?prod_id=446

[Clyde65]

I have speaker envy!

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by lolife99

hey dino,... This picture was taken in pomona, ca,... At the 2011 grand national roadster show.
I thought maybe you had made a trip west already!
Just a few differences.
Barn doors, supremes, lake pipes,... And the stance isn't quite as low as yours. Ha.

http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/si...photos/3963344

thats sub is killer,

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I'm looking at this one, would still be interested in what Dino is using.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...hp?prod_id=446

I think that is the same or similar to what he is using.

What I used in the past (and might use now) is just run a switch for 12v to the amp turn on, then run a headphone to RCA plug from your iPod/MP3 player into the RCA input on the amp, or the crossover input.

Turn the switch on and push play.

[Malibob]

Ok, so I got to ask... I am looking at picking up a burb and wondered what I need to look out for. I know the obvious body mounts and frame and all, but is there any odd things I should keep an eye out for when purchasing?

[gostranger]

make shure the back half is complete and solid also make shure the side window frames if they are sliders are in good shape also make shure the latches are there all of the stuff inside and ouside are hard to come buy that is my experiance!!

[muddpile]

I like it! One question though, how did you make the grille bars? I too run a GMC grille on a bowtie truck and have been looking to fill that space...

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

i think that is the same or similar to what he is using.

What i used in the past (and might use now) is just run a switch for 12v to the amp turn on, then run a headphone to rca plug from your ipod/mp3 player into the rca input on the amp, or the crossover input.

Turn the switch on and push play.

bingo!! Thats the ticket thats how lance at creative car did it for me.i did the first one in my 61 caddy because i wanted the stock radio left in it , and then did the rest panel,sub same way

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by malibob

ok, so i got to ask... I am looking at picking up a burb and wondered what i need to look out for. I know the obvious body mounts and frame and all, but is there any odd things i should keep an eye out for when purchasing?

thats good info what my buddy gostranger posted , thats window hardware and tail gate stuff hard to find

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by muddpile

i like it! One question though, how did you make the grille bars? I too run a gmc grille on a bowtie truck and have been looking to fill that space...

the grille was handcrafted and shipped from spain by a craftsman of the ages, know its a grille insert for a full side truck, joe found it a my buddie seth (autoculture the old streetbeat) shop that dude has everthing!!

[65Pickup]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

bingo!! Thats the ticket thats how lance at creative car did it for me.i did the first one in my 61 caddy because i wanted the stock radio left in it , and then did the rest panel,sub same way

Can you elaborate on this upgrade to your Caddy, is a am/fm radio needed or will it work with a stock am radio as well...how complicated is the install??? I looked at the pics in the other guys post, would be great to have music control for an Ipod. Although the oldies station that comes in on the AM radio is great for nostalgic cruising.

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

yesterday i was having computer issues with my work computer, lots of waiting, lot's of restarts, etc. Anyway, it's a home office and my home pc is sitting here next to me and loaded to this build thread. I managed to go through all 36 pages during the slow work minutes. I have a few comments, not necessarily in order.

First, because it is the 1st of february and this has been a hellacious winter so far, i am envious of your winters. I had to clean up another foot of snow last night and we already had about 3' on the ground. Car shows in december? Can't imagine it. But i'll take my summers, short as they are, over yours anyday.

Second, you guys have a nice group of enthusaists down there. It looks like real fun. Lots of socializing. For me, living up in the corn fields in fly-over country, the board here satisfies some of that itch. I'm hoping to get one of mine out to some meets or cruises this summer.

3rd, i really like this build. It's not something i would build because it's just over the top cool, and that's not me. Now i think i like this style of burb more than the 67-72, which a couple days ago was not the case. I like the big sliding windows, the roof line, very cool. That would be a very rare rig up this way. I might have the only 69-72 blazer/jimmy for dozens of miles in my area.

Anyway, thanks for posting up the builds. I've enjoyed it, learned some things, and look forward to the c-50 build. I also went through the lifted truck build you did and like how that turned out too.

very kool thanks!!

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by 65pickup

can you elaborate on this upgrade to your caddy, is a am/fm radio needed or will it work with a stock am radio as well...how complicated is the install??? I looked at the pics in the other guys post, would be great to have music control for an ipod. Although the oldies station that comes in on the am radio is great for nostalgic cruising.

yeah you can leave the stock radio in . Am/fm doesn't matter, you dont use the radio at all, my crew cab has port in the radio that i can run my ipod though like many new cars do (my2008 truck also does)in my sub case its own power supply ,on off switch and volume control, its slick

[65Pickup]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

yeah you can leave the stock radio in . Am/fm doesn't matter, you dont use the radio at all, my crew cab has port in the radio that i can run my ipod though like many new cars do (my2008 truck also does)in my sub case its own power supply ,on off switch and volume control, its slick

Thanks man, cool 'Burb...I know Sub really dig the Creamsicle flatz color, what brand of paint did you use, any special ingredients to get that sheen, and what about maintenance after the fact??? Heard good things about Ace It as a cleaner.

http://www.aceitpolish.com/shop/





Later

[bharrison1]

Just curious is your white 78 a crew cab yet????

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by bharrison1

Just curious is your white 78 a crew cab yet????

NO I SOLD THE CAB TO A BUDDY A WHILE BACK AND THEN ALMOST SOLD HIM THE TRUCK LAST WEEK BUT CHICKEN OUT LAST MINUTE

[Dinos63]

Thursday truck goes to the interior shop!!!!

[scotts62]

Been a while since i checked in, looking very nice!!! Cant wait to see it after they work the interior

[Dinos63]

little update on c50

[scotts62]

That would look sweet bagged! LOl

[Delmo]

That thing is soooo cool.

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by Delmo

That thing is soooo cool.

just think you and the wife goodguys driven the c50 ,got to hook up some tunes for ya , cruz the swap meet

[chevyrestoguy]

I'd drop the front of the C-50 down to where you lose the air gap between the fender and the top of the tire and still be able to turn the wheel. Carry the running boards all the way to the rear wheel, and open up the rear wheel opening and either mimic the front wheel flare or bolt on a pair of 67-72 stepside fenders. Then level it from front to back. Then, I would find the *****in' side trim and really accessorize it like a loaded-up C-10 (chrome front bumper, mirrors, Custom Cab emblems, etc). I'd try to make it look as factory as possible and watch people scratch their heads in disbelief.

Just brain-storming so follow me on this: What if you found another C-50 getting parted out and unbolted the front fender flares and flipped them around where the left front would go on the right rear and vice versa? It looks like the shapes would match.

That thing is too cool! You are a true maniac.......

[jimmydean]

Ok, that C50 is sick.

Laying running boards?

[sson20s]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

little update on c50

its gonna be sweet build and the burban is gonna be thumping for days