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**kev2809** · 12-15-2009, 12:33 AM

well the inner diameter was 6.5, the od was 7"...but still sounded a little dumb. she was telling me about another place but i wasnt even listening to her lol. i kinda figured if she was overpriced, the place she is referring me to would be too. i may have to make a few calls to houston area places, i think it would be cheaper there.

*Puropedo* · 12-15-2009, 12:38 AM

If youre on a budget try buying some 3" flat and just try to bend it "form it". Are you still thinking of cupping the LCA's?

**kev2809** · 12-15-2009, 11:40 AM

i still wanted to cup my lca's as of now, thats why i was trying to get enough to cover the lca's and the rear notches.

mcbassin · 12-15-2009, 05:28 PM

Great Project! I like the way you are working through all the rust and body work. Keep at it!

**kev2809** · 12-15-2009, 07:47 PM

thanks. i got the door patch welded in today. i rushed it a little because i had to keep going back inside to check on the kids, so it warped a little but i hammered back some. then sprayed some "rust preventive" on it, front and back. still need to do some grinding but im losing light. tomorrow ill get the inside corner cut out. heres some pics...

VA72C10 · 12-15-2009, 07:57 PM

Hey, keep at it....every step is a step closer to completion.

**kev2809** · 12-16-2009, 07:38 AM

thanks. progress is just sloooooow. I can't wait til this weather is over...slows everything down lol.

LOW DOUGH · 12-17-2009, 11:10 AM

lookin good Kev

**kev2809** · 12-20-2009, 04:14 PM

thanks low dough.

i do have a small update, i finished off the inside corner of the back door, no pics though. also, after thinking about it for a long time, i decided to shave the antennae hole. i know it doesnt sound like a big deal lol. i planned to keep it as original as possible but im starting to swing around some ideas now...but well see. making the filler plate took me nearly 45 minutes because i wanted it done right.

heres the tools i used, also used some duct tape to hold the filler plate on while i tacked it.

heres the plate..

ready to weld!

all welded up..

shot of the backside..

then i sprayed some rust tough black enamel on it to keep it safe from rust til i primer it up. and thats it for now, waiting on some parts so i can finish up the rust replacement

tremman78 · 12-20-2009, 05:37 PM

looking good

mcbassin · 12-20-2009, 09:38 PM

nice patchwork! keep it up!

*Puropedo* · 12-21-2009, 02:46 AM

Great job!....I will be performing the same technique on mine pretty soon!...

**kev2809** · 12-21-2009, 11:41 AM

thanks guys. i really didnt want to shave this at first, but another member showed me this cool electric antennae, and for the price....why not! i think its gonna look cool on there, i hope it works as good as it looks.

$69.95 from Dakota Digital

my67chevytruck · 12-21-2009, 01:29 PM

Kevin,

that looks familiar. great work on the patches! keep at it!

Slick67 · 12-21-2009, 02:44 PM

Stop using the weather as an excuse for being lazy.

Lookin good bro!!

**kev2809** · 12-21-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puropedo

Great job!....I will be performing the same technique on mine pretty soon!...

once i get the filler over it with the right primer, i will feel like i did it right, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Kevin,

that looks familiar. great work on the patches! keep at it!

there you are. thanks for the antennae idea, it really motivated for me to shave my current one, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick67

Stop using the weather as an excuse for being lazy.

Lookin good bro!!

hey, it just started to clear up around here! beautiful day out today, but nothing to work on. waiting on some stuff to come in...what a waste!

1956cameo · 12-22-2009, 10:17 PM

It's good to see another 67-72 suburban owner on the forum; especially one that is just down the road from me. Looking forward to seeing more progress on this one!

OARNGESI · 12-23-2009, 10:43 AM

Really nice how far is your crossmember off the ground when fully down how tall are your tires thanks

**kev2809** · 12-25-2009, 09:45 PM

hmm, ive never really measured but it wouldnt be accurate anyways. the truck is in the grass and i have 3 flat tires lol. getting some good tires is on the to do list...im tired of it looking like that. i can check in the morning to give you the tire size to see how tall they are. i need to check anyways to see where a 22" would compare to them so i can use them to figure my final stance.

**kev2809** · 12-26-2009, 05:03 PM

tires were 225/75/15 if that helps any...

well i thought i was gonna have a full day to work, but it started raining while i was out there, so i didnt get much done. i wanted to try to get nearly the whole floor cut out, but didnt even come close. i decided to pull the rear spare tub and rear carpet.

i couldnt get the floor bolts out so i had to cut around them.

and out...

after that i decided to weld up the bullet holes, but only got one finished. i just cut out the hole, flattened it up, then put the piece back in and welded it up.

**kev2809** · 12-26-2009, 05:06 PM

so...obviously not as far i wanted...but oh well i guess. i have to figure out where i can cut the frame to move it up, because i have 3 body mounts on each side that i have to modify if i go that route, plus the area i would have to cut in order to keep the rear seat mount is not completely straight, it starts to angle up there. so well see what i end up doin...

**kev2809** · 01-16-2010, 08:04 PM

finally....i got my floor out lol. i grinded off all the heads on the bolts then punched them through. still have to cut off my tubs but you get the idea.

waiting for the notch now...

i decided to go ahead and fix the rust right behind the 3rd door...got it lined up and cut out. the piece i bought wasnt wide enough...so im gonna have to make a piece to fit i guess. this piece is from a blazer so it wasnt exactly a direct replacement but i got it cut and it fit pretty good.

here it is cut out...sprayed with rust preventative then rough tough enamel.

and here it is tacked in..

still have to fully weld it up, but its coming along. making the piece to fill that gap should be interesting...i really dont have anything to bend the metal to make the curve at the bottom, so well see what happens lol

*1sik52* · 01-16-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

finally....i got my floor out lol. i grinded off all the heads on the bolts then punched them through. still have to cut off my tubs but you get the idea.

waiting for the notch now...

i decided to go ahead and fix the rust right behind the 3rd door...got it lined up and cut out. the piece i bought wasnt wide enough...so im gonna have to make a piece to fit i guess. this piece is from a blazer so it wasnt exactly a direct replacement but i got it cut and it fit pretty good.

here it is cut out...sprayed with rust preventative then rough tough enamel.

and here it is tacked in..

still have to fully weld it up, but its coming along. making the piece to fill that gap should be interesting...i really dont have anything to bend the metal to make the curve at the bottom, so well see what happens lol

Damn Kevin, Just a couple of inches short huh? I got an extra piece from an aftermarket patch panel. Would you like me to mail it to you?

mcbassin · 01-16-2010, 08:32 PM

You are making good progress on the burb! Keep plugin along buddy.

**kev2809** · 01-16-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sik52

Damn Kevin, Just a couple of inches short huh? I got an extra piece from an aftermarket patch panel. Would you like me to mail it to you?

ya it was a lil short lol. let me try to see if i can roll this one and get the curve close. i have just enough from the piece i bought from you to make that rest...just have to figure out how to roll it to get the curve...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

You are making good progress on the burb! Keep plugin along buddy.

thanks!

12-15-2009, 12:33 AM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! well the inner diameter was 6.5, the od was 7"...but still sounded a little dumb. she was telling me about another place but i wasnt even listening to her lol. i kinda figured if she was overpriced, the place she is referring me to would be too. i may have to make a few calls to houston area places, i think it would be cheaper there. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-15-2009, 12:38 AM	#2
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! If youre on a budget try buying some 3" flat and just try to bend it "form it". Are you still thinking of cupping the LCA's?

12-15-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! i still wanted to cup my lca's as of now, thats why i was trying to get enough to cover the lca's and the rear notches. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-15-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Great Project! I like the way you are working through all the rust and body work. Keep at it! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-15-2009, 07:47 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! thanks. i got the door patch welded in today. i rushed it a little because i had to keep going back inside to check on the kids, so it warped a little but i hammered back some. then sprayed some "rust preventive" on it, front and back. still need to do some grinding but im losing light. tomorrow ill get the inside corner cut out. heres some pics... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-15-2009, 07:57 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Hey, keep at it....every step is a step closer to completion. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-16-2009, 07:38 AM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! thanks. progress is just sloooooow. I can't wait til this weather is over...slows everything down lol. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-17-2009, 11:10 AM	#8
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! lookin good Kev

12-20-2009, 04:14 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! thanks low dough. i do have a small update, i finished off the inside corner of the back door, no pics though. also, after thinking about it for a long time, i decided to shave the antennae hole. i know it doesnt sound like a big deal lol. i planned to keep it as original as possible but im starting to swing around some ideas now...but well see. making the filler plate took me nearly 45 minutes because i wanted it done right. heres the tools i used, also used some duct tape to hold the filler plate on while i tacked it. heres the plate.. ready to weld! all welded up.. shot of the backside.. then i sprayed some rust tough black enamel on it to keep it safe from rust til i primer it up. and thats it for now, waiting on some parts so i can finish up the rust replacement __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 12-20-2009 at 04:16 PM.

12-20-2009, 05:37 PM	#10
tremman78 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: manvel,TX Posts: 57	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! looking good

12-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! nice patchwork! keep it up! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-21-2009, 02:46 AM	#12
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Great job!....I will be performing the same technique on mine pretty soon!...

12-21-2009, 11:41 AM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! thanks guys. i really didnt want to shave this at first, but another member showed me this cool electric antennae, and for the price....why not! i think its gonna look cool on there, i hope it works as good as it looks. $69.95 from Dakota Digital __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 12-21-2009 at 11:42 AM.

12-21-2009, 01:29 PM	#14
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Kevin, that looks familiar. great work on the patches! keep at it! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-21-2009, 02:44 PM	#15
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12-22-2009, 10:17 PM	#17
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! It's good to see another 67-72 suburban owner on the forum; especially one that is just down the road from me. Looking forward to seeing more progress on this one! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#18
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Really nice how far is your crossmember off the ground when fully down how tall are your tires thanks __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-25-2009, 09:45 PM	#19
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! hmm, ive never really measured but it wouldnt be accurate anyways. the truck is in the grass and i have 3 flat tires lol. getting some good tires is on the to do list...im tired of it looking like that. i can check in the morning to give you the tire size to see how tall they are. i need to check anyways to see where a 22" would compare to them so i can use them to figure my final stance. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-26-2009, 05:03 PM	#20
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! tires were 225/75/15 if that helps any... well i thought i was gonna have a full day to work, but it started raining while i was out there, so i didnt get much done. i wanted to try to get nearly the whole floor cut out, but didnt even come close. i decided to pull the rear spare tub and rear carpet. i couldnt get the floor bolts out so i had to cut around them. and out... after that i decided to weld up the bullet holes, but only got one finished. i just cut out the hole, flattened it up, then put the piece back in and welded it up. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 12-26-2009 at 05:04 PM.

12-26-2009, 05:06 PM	#21
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! so...obviously not as far i wanted...but oh well i guess. i have to figure out where i can cut the frame to move it up, because i have 3 body mounts on each side that i have to modify if i go that route, plus the area i would have to cut in order to keep the rear seat mount is not completely straight, it starts to angle up there. so well see what i end up doin... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 12-26-2009 at 05:06 PM.

01-16-2010, 08:04 PM	#22
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! finally....i got my floor out lol. i grinded off all the heads on the bolts then punched them through. still have to cut off my tubs but you get the idea. waiting for the notch now... i decided to go ahead and fix the rust right behind the 3rd door...got it lined up and cut out. the piece i bought wasnt wide enough...so im gonna have to make a piece to fit i guess. this piece is from a blazer so it wasnt exactly a direct replacement but i got it cut and it fit pretty good. here it is cut out...sprayed with rust preventative then rough tough enamel. and here it is tacked in.. still have to fully weld it up, but its coming along. making the piece to fill that gap should be interesting...i really dont have anything to bend the metal to make the curve at the bottom, so well see what happens lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 01-16-2010 at 08:05 PM.

01-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! You are making good progress on the burb! Keep plugin along buddy. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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