48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

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Right side too. Funny thing, it took me twice as long to do the second one. Measure, cut, weld, grind back out, measure twice, cut, weld....I think it was too nice out to focus.

So I didn't get through the to do list on Saturday....

Next Saturday headed to Hanover PA for the week to visit with daughter and family so shop time will be non-existent for awhile.

[Drifters]

Umm it's supposed to be easier & faster the second time? I hate when that happens looking good though!

[Possmguts]

I think I'm gonna get the Texas run Next week... will you be back by Thursday (28th)? On my way back I would love to stop by and check out the build and shake your hand... can I pull a semi in your place?

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Drifters, I know right...second one mopped the floor with me a bit.

Possmguts, that would be way cool! Unfortunately we will still be on our trip. And plenty of room for a semi so maybe catch it on the next trip.

[reaper71]

It happens to the best of us Doug!!
If it were easy everybody would be be building custom vehicles!!
Have fun on the trip.

Mark...

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Originally Posted by reaper71

It happens to the best of us Doug!!
If it were easy everybody would be be building custom vehicles!!
Have fun on the trip.

Mark...

Thanks Mark. I think it would easier and cheaper to buy one done...and not as rewarding. I enjoy the challenge, problem solving and improving my skills. Oh yeah, and looking at the accomplishment which was darn little Saturday.

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Nice looking exits Doug!
Have fun on your trip!!

Truck can wait

Thanks Kees! Yep, truck can wait, going on 22 years now.

Originally Posted by Tikal48

AD,

Nice work on the installation of the exhaust tips in the running boards. I've been wanting to do the same thing on mine. Thanks for posting the pics!

Thank you Tikal. I am copying oldnslow and Youngrodder. Love how your hood came out!

Some shop time was possible Saturday because of my wife. She is awesome. Praise the Lord!

[youngrodder]

Looks like you have a good lawn girl. Those lines are nice and straight...

Marc

[lower50's]

Exhaust tips turned out real nice, well worth the time. I agree build it don't buy it.

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks like you have a good lawn girl. Those lines are nice and straight...

Marc

She is great Marc. And loves doing yard work, keeping the place looking nice!

Originally Posted by lower50's

Exhaust tips turned out real nice, well worth the time. I agree build it don't buy it.

Thanks Lower. They need some kind of blending in finishing surround to look really good. Building is more fun...and I like the end result better. Like your awesome truck...wow!

Originally Posted by oldman3

Doug, looks like you buy Cindy good equipment to use...Jim

You have a Grasshopper? The good equipment tends to last. Like the Gator we bought used in 1997. Our kids learned to drive with it and now our Grandsons are too.

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There was some space left in the back of the shop and my friends / neighbors managed to fill it with one of their pieces of equipment.

[RockinKees]

Nice looking exits Doug!
Have fun on your trip!!

Truck can wait

[Tikal48]

AD,

Nice work on the installation of the exhaust tips in the running boards. I've been wanting to do the same thing on mine. Thanks for posting the pics!

[oldman3]

Doug, looks like you buy Cindy good equipment to use...Jim

[reaper71]

DANG Deep Pockets

Congrats Doug, Enjoy!!

Mark...

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Thanks Mark, just a regular Bill Gates here...

Thanks Coach!

Wanted one for 10 years and decided it was time.

[65sub]

New tools. Always cool.

[youngrodder]

Jealous.....

[Iplumb]

Very nice welder! Now the fun part gets to start
Mike

[Drifters]

That's a nice unit Doug remember to use you good eye when operating this piece of equipment! Lol... Congrats Ron

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Originally Posted by 65sub

New tools. Always cool.

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Jealous.....

Originally Posted by Iplumb

Very nice welder! Now the fun part gets to start
Mike

Originally Posted by Drifters

That's a nice unit Doug remember to use you good eye when operating this piece of equipment! Lol... Congrats Ron

Thanks guys, it should be a nice unit. Just need a bunch of practice.

Oh yeah, the brakes came in...12 inch rotors, integrated rear parking and 4 piston calipers.

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Like many of my hot rod parts, I ordered these through Rutters Rod Shop. Bob and Pat are great people and use what they sell in their numerous customer build projects.

Plus Mike, their sales representative, has been in the business a long time, has a ton of contacts from working for Heidts for years and understands what works and what doesn't. He will steer you right and provide great customer service.

Unfortunately, the master cylinder lid was scratched out of the box. I sent Mike an email on a Friday night just to let him know the parts arrived and mentioned as an aside the lid was scratched.

He responded right away and handled the issue with Wilwood. A few days later the new lid arrived.

These builds are hard to do. Receiving great customer support from a company like Rutters Rod Shop removes a bunch of hassle in getting the build done. I can't say enough good about them.

[Possmguts]

Oh you're gonna LOVE that integrated disk set up... so easy to install and clean looking...

[youngrodder]

Looks good Doug. I still need to get my rear brakes figured out.

Marc

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Oh you're gonna LOVE that integrated disk set up... so easy to install and clean looking...

No doubt Possm, can't wait to get to the test install portion just to see how they work out.

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks good Doug. I still need to get my rear brakes figured out.

Marc

Thanks Marc, for sure you will figure out something cool. I almost went with Kore3 and their Corvette set up.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Sweet looking brakes...Jim

Thanks Jim, probably more than needed on this Burb. And for once I went for something kinda cool rather than practical.

Originally Posted by lower50's

Yup nice parts for sure. Everyone needs hopes and dreams, nice welder.

Thanks Lower, looking forward to trying the welder out....

So we are vacationing in Hanover PA visiting our daughter, son in law and granddaughters as we haven't seen them since last August.

Sitting at a stop light and this Corvette rumbled up beside me. Coolest part was the driver and passenger were up in their 70's or more and were grinning from ear to ear. Like they were trying to look cool and not smile, though you could see the sheer joy on their faces. Loved it!

Note the Moon eyes, Sunoco and Flowmaster stickers on the window.

[oldman3]

Sweet looking brakes...Jim