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**Hart_Rod** · 05-17-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bruin_d

I was a little worried about clearance with the radiator/fan setup I ordered. I emailed the guy back and forth a few times and for $150 more he will use 14" fans (instead of 11") and make a lower profile shroud that he says will clear anything. Plus, it looks badass!!!

Nice setup! Tony's a real good guy to work with. He made me a killer radiator/fan setup for the supercharged LS motor in my Burb.

Tow Me · 05-23-2011, 10:40 AM

I love this burb. Keep up the good work and I am subscribed!

bruin_d · 05-27-2011, 06:52 PM

Motor is ready to go. Unfortunately I was sent two passenger side motor mounts so I won't be able to put it in this weekend. I'll just get everything else ready to go so once they get here I can just drop it in and fire it up.

**67cheby** · 05-27-2011, 09:37 PM

looking great cant wait !!!

BlackTopMotors · 05-27-2011, 09:56 PM

looks great/will look even better installed!

black_sheep454 · 05-28-2011, 02:06 AM

Awesome build, love the color combo
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bruin_d · 05-28-2011, 06:12 PM

Putting the fuel system together today.

BlackTopMotors · 05-28-2011, 06:16 PM

parts look ready for the install - if you could, post a finished pic - looks great!

bruin_d · 05-28-2011, 08:53 PM

Gas tank all polished up. I went to put it in from the bottom (how it is supposed to go) but it hung down too low. I decided to mount it from the top. I had to do some trimming for it to work but it ended up fitting very well and comes pretty much flush to the bottom of the frame.

bruin_d · 05-30-2011, 10:41 PM

Well I spent most of the day fixing a little rust and smoothing out the firewall. I still have a little more work to do on it but I'm pretty happy with it so far.

jmedero · 05-30-2011, 11:03 PM

Burb is looking sweet man. I have those filler panels sitting on the parts shelf. Lol. I need to get busy your making my burb look bad!!

Mike.... You better not....
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**67cheby** · 05-31-2011, 10:15 AM

Lol....

gcburdic · 05-31-2011, 08:46 AM

looking good chief....now stuff that 402 back in and roll!!!!

bruin_d · 05-31-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

looking good chief....now stuff that 402 back in and roll!!!!

Thanks! As soon as my motor mounts come I am going to drop it in.

Wildstreak · 05-31-2011, 02:21 PM

What did you decide to do with the brake/booster m/c? I would go with a nice chrome, it would match your setup and look great.

bruin_d · 05-31-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

What did you decide to do with the brake/booster m/c? I would go with a nice chrome, it would match your setup and look great.

I'm going to look at some stuff tonight and decide. Someone posted a nice billet one with a smaller diameter booster that I am leaning towards now. I'm also going to look into the frame mounted one to see how much work that would be.

jmedero · 05-31-2011, 09:50 PM

I had talked to Justin at Scotts hot rod about the frame mounted one. Being that we are so low to the ground he was not sure with out modding the floor.
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bruin_d · 05-31-2011, 11:58 PM

I'm actually looking at the under dash setup that he makes. Looks pretty clean.

jmedero · 06-01-2011, 12:42 AM

That one is sweet.
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bruin_d · 06-01-2011, 04:43 PM

I'm so tired of ordering parts, being told they would be here in 1/2/3 weeks, calling a week after promised delivery, AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T BUILT IT!! Its so f-ing annoying!!! This is about the 3rd time this has happened in the last 2 months.

Wildstreak · 06-01-2011, 06:26 PM

tell me about it, try living in canada where it takes twice as long to get to you and costs double if not triple the cost to ship it 5 miles south of me lol.

bruin_d · 06-01-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

tell me about it, try living in canada where it takes twice as long to get to you and costs double if not triple the cost to ship it 5 miles south of me lol.

That would probably suck! I don't mind if it takes 4 weeks to get the stuff together but don't tell me its gonna take 2 weeks. Thats my main gripe.

bruin_d · 06-01-2011, 07:45 PM

Just ordered this bad boy!!!

BlackTopMotors · 06-02-2011, 10:16 AM

That'll stop it for sure. Is that a direct bolt up?

bruin_d · 06-02-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

That'll stop it for sure. Is that a direct bolt up?

I don't think it is. The guy I talked to said they usually weld up a little frame to mount it to. This way there are no bolts going through the firewall and the firewall doesn't flex at all. I'll post pics up when I put it together.

05-23-2011, 10:40 AM	#2
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 72 Suburban Build I love this burb. Keep up the good work and I am subscribed! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos Last edited by Tow Me; 05-23-2011 at 10:41 AM.

05-27-2011, 06:52 PM	#3
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Motor is ready to go. Unfortunately I was sent two passenger side motor mounts so I won't be able to put it in this weekend. I'll just get everything else ready to go so once they get here I can just drop it in and fire it up. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

05-27-2011, 09:37 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 72 Suburban Build looking great cant wait !!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-27-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: 72 Suburban Build looks great/will look even better installed!

05-28-2011, 02:06 AM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: 72 Suburban Build Awesome build, love the color combo Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

05-28-2011, 06:12 PM	#7
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Putting the fuel system together today. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

05-28-2011, 06:16 PM	#8
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: 72 Suburban Build parts look ready for the install - if you could, post a finished pic - looks great!

05-28-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Gas tank all polished up. I went to put it in from the bottom (how it is supposed to go) but it hung down too low. I decided to mount it from the top. I had to do some trimming for it to work but it ended up fitting very well and comes pretty much flush to the bottom of the frame. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

05-30-2011, 10:41 PM	#10
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Well I spent most of the day fixing a little rust and smoothing out the firewall. I still have a little more work to do on it but I'm pretty happy with it so far. Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

05-30-2011, 11:03 PM	#11
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 72 Suburban Build Burb is looking sweet man. I have those filler panels sitting on the parts shelf. Lol. I need to get busy your making my burb look bad!! Mike.... You better not.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

05-31-2011, 10:15 AM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 72 Suburban Build Lol.... __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-31-2011, 08:46 AM	#13
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 72 Suburban Build looking good chief....now stuff that 402 back in and roll!!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-31-2011, 02:21 PM	#15
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: 72 Suburban Build What did you decide to do with the brake/booster m/c? I would go with a nice chrome, it would match your setup and look great. __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4

05-31-2011, 09:50 PM	#17
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 72 Suburban Build I had talked to Justin at Scotts hot rod about the frame mounted one. Being that we are so low to the ground he was not sure with out modding the floor. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

05-31-2011, 11:58 PM	#18
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build I'm actually looking at the under dash setup that he makes. Looks pretty clean. __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350



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06-01-2011, 12:42 AM	#19
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 72 Suburban Build That one is sweet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

06-01-2011, 04:43 PM	#20
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build I'm so tired of ordering parts, being told they would be here in 1/2/3 weeks, calling a week after promised delivery, AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T BUILT IT!! Its so f-ing annoying!!! This is about the 3rd time this has happened in the last 2 months. __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

06-01-2011, 06:26 PM	#21
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: 72 Suburban Build tell me about it, try living in canada where it takes twice as long to get to you and costs double if not triple the cost to ship it 5 miles south of me lol. __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4

06-01-2011, 07:45 PM	#23
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: 72 Suburban Build Just ordered this bad boy!!! Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

06-02-2011, 10:16 AM	#24
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: 72 Suburban Build That'll stop it for sure. Is that a direct bolt up?

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