Project 70 Yellow Turd - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JRE · 10-15-2013, 12:28 AM

Sweet ride. would love to come check it out in person some time.

WH0DAMAN · 10-22-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRE

Sweet ride. would love to come check it out in person some time.

Please do!!!! I'd love to see some of the people from the forum.

notsolo · 10-27-2013, 12:24 PM

Awesome fabrication skills in this, blending Yukon floor pan makes this a Great family hauler. Looks great in primer, only going to get better.

WH0DAMAN · 11-13-2013, 08:42 PM

Body is off the frame & I am seam sealing the undercarriage to get it ready for undercoating. Frame is being prepped for paint as well. Body of the truck is ready for its second prime. Getting closer!

WH0DAMAN · 11-22-2013, 03:49 PM

Floor is seam sealed & undercoated. Now on to the frame.

WH0DAMAN · 12-06-2013, 04:03 PM

Floor is primed & seam sealed. Ready for spray in sound deadening. We use a product called VB1X from Cascade Audio Engineering. Second prime is done & ready to block sand for final paint. Frame is stripped & ready to paint. Slowly but surely it's moving along!

jmedero · 12-06-2013, 06:33 PM

Nice work man.

Mr Chevorlet · 12-13-2013, 10:19 PM

Very very nice work cant wait to see more.

WH0DAMAN · 12-14-2013, 12:23 AM

Frame is painted😃

WH0DAMAN · 12-21-2013, 10:14 PM

My son and I stripped and painted the front control arms & painted the engine block today. Great father and son project day.

1971BB427 · 01-03-2014, 02:59 PM

Wow! What a massive undertaking! Very impressive mods, and great attention to detail! If I get down your way I'd also enjoy stopping in and seeing your Burb in person!

**kev2809** · 01-05-2014, 08:11 PM

I like your build, coming along nice!

Low Elco · 01-06-2014, 11:15 AM

Don't know if you're stoked, but I am! Good times, getting the kids to work.

WH0DAMAN · 01-06-2014, 08:11 PM

1971BB427, You can stop by anytime. It would give me some motivation to keep going on this thing! When I am working on somebody elses car I am spending their money. Spending my own $ on parts is killing me :-)

LOW ELCO, I am definitely stoked when my son helps me out. It's been a family project. My father-in-law has done a ton of work on this thing (he does the fab work in my shop) and he is teaching my son to weld. My son really loves working with his grandpa & is learning a great life long skill. He helped out a bit on the rear floor mod. I think roughly 10 out of the 1000 welds are his :-).

WH0DAMAN · 01-09-2014, 11:15 PM

A few problems today. I installed the new POL motor mounts and tried to mount my 396 with Hooker headers. The headers hit the lower control arms. Im going to have to do some drilling tomorrow to move the motor back. Hoping it doesnt push the motor back into the firewall. I guess i have to re-mount the body on to the frame to make sure. Is this a common problem on big block installs?

ThreeQtr · 02-15-2014, 09:37 AM

Since no one else has commented on this, I do believe there is a difference in the firewalls on the bigblock vs. smallblock . Similar to the high and low hump issues for 4wd vs. 2wd trans. covers. Sadly, I have one of each type suburban's, but It would take a bit of effort on my part to measure or get photos. Maybe do a search at the top. Anyone else want to chime in?

1971BB427 · 02-15-2014, 10:19 AM

No, the firewalls are the same for SBC or BBC trucks and Suburbans. There are different motor mounts for the two engines that situate the motor higher or lower, so be sure the motor mounts you have are for a BBC.

Gobuffalo · 02-16-2014, 02:08 PM

I agree, firewalls are the same. 2 wheel drive big block and small block motor mounts and stands are different (4X4 is different and no big blocks standard). You must use the forward most holes in the frame for the big block. Big block stands and mounts are available in the aftermarket.
Sander headers fit great.

Gobuffalo · 02-16-2014, 02:26 PM

Big block stand.
(Bottom)

Gobuffalo · 02-16-2014, 02:29 PM

Better pic.

WH0DAMAN · 02-19-2014, 09:08 PM

I mounted the body to the frame to check & everything clears just fine. Thanks for the input!

WH0DAMAN · 02-25-2014, 07:17 PM

OK, so it's time to give an update on this project. We had a lot of snow & ice here this winter so our shop has been pretty dang busy. The Suburban got put on the back burner while I actually used the space to fix PAYING CUSTOMER jobs!!!

We are still pretty busy but...I want my burb at least painted so I can get it back home to finish it off. The body is blocked out & seam sealed so the plan is to paint the firewall & roof 1st by the end of this week. I then will re-mask & paint the rest of the body the beginning of next week. The paint is called Ace of Spades black & is a premium custom color from Planet Color. It's basically a three stage black. The base color is straight black toner. You then add a clear mid coat with a special reflective additive over the black. This will add about another 1.5 feet of reflectiveness off the black which in turn gives it that deeeeeeeeeep look. Clear coat is then added like usual & voila...a show truck is born...or at least is painted

Low Elco · 02-26-2014, 08:58 AM

I'll be interested to see tri-coat black. Oughta be cool...

WH0DAMAN · 03-14-2014, 07:24 PM

No, I haven't painted it yet :-) Life keeps getting in the way! I am going with a different center console though. This one is out of a 2009 Suburban & will require a bit more fab work on the dash. The original one I was going to use was out of a Ford Explorer & I never liked the idea of a FORD product going in my burb :-) The suburban one just makes more sense. It's a bit on the wide side of things but a small seat shift out will do the trick. I cant decide if I want to fab the metal on the dash or build out a fiberglass insert to make a smooth transition. The console area has been a major brain fart for me on this project. I just cant make my mind up!

61_FL_Apache · 03-14-2014, 08:12 PM

Truly amazing work!! I will be watching this one come together!

10-15-2013, 12:28 AM	#76
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Sweet ride. would love to come check it out in person some time.

10-27-2013, 12:24 PM	#78
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Awesome fabrication skills in this, blending Yukon floor pan makes this a Great family hauler. Looks great in primer, only going to get better.

11-13-2013, 08:42 PM	#79
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Body is off the frame & I am seam sealing the undercarriage to get it ready for undercoating. Frame is being prepped for paint as well. Body of the truck is ready for its second prime. Getting closer! Attached Images __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

11-22-2013, 03:49 PM	#80
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Floor is seam sealed & undercoated. Now on to the frame. Attached Images __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

12-06-2013, 04:03 PM	#81
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Floor is primed & seam sealed. Ready for spray in sound deadening. We use a product called VB1X from Cascade Audio Engineering. Second prime is done & ready to block sand for final paint. Frame is stripped & ready to paint. Slowly but surely it's moving along! Attached Images __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

12-06-2013, 06:33 PM	#82
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Nice work man. __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

12-13-2013, 10:19 PM	#83
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Very very nice work cant wait to see more. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

12-14-2013, 12:23 AM	#84
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Frame is painted😃 Attached Images __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

12-21-2013, 10:14 PM	#85
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd My son and I stripped and painted the front control arms & painted the engine block today. Great father and son project day. Attached Images __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

01-03-2014, 02:59 PM	#86
1971BB427 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 90	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Wow! What a massive undertaking! Very impressive mods, and great attention to detail! If I get down your way I'd also enjoy stopping in and seeing your Burb in person! __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban 350 1963 Falcon gasser 464 BBC 1946 Austin 327 SBC gasser

01-05-2014, 08:11 PM	#87
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,173	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd I like your build, coming along nice! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-06-2014, 11:15 AM	#88
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Don't know if you're stoked, but I am! Good times, getting the kids to work. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-06-2014, 08:11 PM	#89
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd 1971BB427, You can stop by anytime. It would give me some motivation to keep going on this thing! When I am working on somebody elses car I am spending their money. Spending my own $ on parts is killing me :-) LOW ELCO, I am definitely stoked when my son helps me out. It's been a family project. My father-in-law has done a ton of work on this thing (he does the fab work in my shop) and he is teaching my son to weld. My son really loves working with his grandpa & is learning a great life long skill. He helped out a bit on the rear floor mod. I think roughly 10 out of the 1000 welds are his :-). __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

01-09-2014, 11:15 PM	#90
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd A few problems today. I installed the new POL motor mounts and tried to mount my 396 with Hooker headers. The headers hit the lower control arms. Im going to have to do some drilling tomorrow to move the motor back. Hoping it doesnt push the motor back into the firewall. I guess i have to re-mount the body on to the frame to make sure. Is this a common problem on big block installs? __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

02-15-2014, 09:37 AM	#91
ThreeQtr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port St Lucie,FL Posts: 203	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Since no one else has commented on this, I do believe there is a difference in the firewalls on the bigblock vs. smallblock . Similar to the high and low hump issues for 4wd vs. 2wd trans. covers. Sadly, I have one of each type suburban's, but It would take a bit of effort on my part to measure or get photos. Maybe do a search at the top. Anyone else want to chime in?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-15-2014, 10:19 AM	#92
1971BB427 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 90	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd No, the firewalls are the same for SBC or BBC trucks and Suburbans. There are different motor mounts for the two engines that situate the motor higher or lower, so be sure the motor mounts you have are for a BBC. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban 350 1963 Falcon gasser 464 BBC 1946 Austin 327 SBC gasser

02-16-2014, 02:08 PM	#93
Gobuffalo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 225	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd I agree, firewalls are the same. 2 wheel drive big block and small block motor mounts and stands are different (4X4 is different and no big blocks standard). You must use the forward most holes in the frame for the big block. Big block stands and mounts are available in the aftermarket. Sander headers fit great.

02-16-2014, 02:26 PM	#94
Gobuffalo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 225	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Big block stand. (Bottom) Attached Images

02-16-2014, 02:29 PM	#95
Gobuffalo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 225	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Better pic. Attached Images

02-19-2014, 09:08 PM	#96
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd I mounted the body to the frame to check & everything clears just fine. Thanks for the input! __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

02-25-2014, 07:17 PM	#97
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd OK, so it's time to give an update on this project. We had a lot of snow & ice here this winter so our shop has been pretty dang busy. The Suburban got put on the back burner while I actually used the space to fix PAYING CUSTOMER jobs!!! We are still pretty busy but...I want my burb at least painted so I can get it back home to finish it off. The body is blocked out & seam sealed so the plan is to paint the firewall & roof 1st by the end of this week. I then will re-mask & paint the rest of the body the beginning of next week. The paint is called Ace of Spades black & is a premium custom color from Planet Color. It's basically a three stage black. The base color is straight black toner. You then add a clear mid coat with a special reflective additive over the black. This will add about another 1.5 feet of reflectiveness off the black which in turn gives it that deeeeeeeeeep look. Clear coat is then added like usual & voila...a show truck is born...or at least is painted __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

02-26-2014, 08:58 AM	#98
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd I'll be interested to see tri-coat black. Oughta be cool... __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-14-2014, 07:24 PM	#99
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd No, I haven't painted it yet :-) Life keeps getting in the way! I am going with a different center console though. This one is out of a 2009 Suburban & will require a bit more fab work on the dash. The original one I was going to use was out of a Ford Explorer & I never liked the idea of a FORD product going in my burb :-) The suburban one just makes more sense. It's a bit on the wide side of things but a small seat shift out will do the trick. I cant decide if I want to fab the metal on the dash or build out a fiberglass insert to make a smooth transition. The console area has been a major brain fart for me on this project. I just cant make my mind up! Attached Images __________________ Silver Creek Auto Body & Detailing My 70 Chevy Suburban build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=574056&page=3

03-14-2014, 08:12 PM	#100
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Project 70 Yellow Turd Truly amazing work!! I will be watching this one come together! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.