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jmedero · 01-25-2011, 12:16 AM

here are some updates. Just trying to button up some stuff. I got my wheels in and just need to go get tires. I think I am going with 255/40/20 Nexxens N3000 or some BFG's. Got some more of the frame painted and cleaned up and my tank in.
Later Guys!!

VA72C10 · 01-25-2011, 12:19 AM

Looks good! Nice work!

67chevy1series · 01-25-2011, 01:15 AM

this is a cool burb!

jmedero · 01-25-2011, 02:08 AM

Thanks guys!!
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67chevy1series · 02-20-2011, 06:15 AM

your welcome but we really need some status reports! what have you done to it? dont for get to take many pics

jmedero · 02-20-2011, 07:24 AM

Pics, pics, pics, lol. Well I put her down on all fours and found out some more trimming was needed on the rear fenders. Also switched out my rear end for one out of a 71. I needed a wider rear for my wheel fitment. Its amazing what that extra width does for the look of your wheels. I had already had every thing welded up and mounted on the narrow rear... So I had to cut it all off and reinstall it on new one. I made some new saddles for the Ta mounts. The rear was set up for a leaf spring rear, and I am switching the rear disc brakes over. So a couple of steps back but it will be worth it. I'll post pics today.
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**kev2809** · 03-01-2011, 10:23 PM

any updates?

jmedero · 03-01-2011, 11:01 PM

Yes... Alot but I have not posted pics lol. Shame on me.
Let me see if I can upload some to tonight.
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jmedero · 03-03-2011, 02:31 AM

well I have a few update pics. I have redone a bunch of stuff and made changes for the better. My Accuair was delivered this week, a new rear end is going in. I had to change the rear and go with the wider one so that my wheels will fit better. I got a set of centerline smoothies, tires next week. I want to go with the 255/40/20 or the 255/35/20.... its amazing how much of a diff in price between the two sizes. I also got some pics of the axle brackets I made for the ta's. I injured my ankle this weekend playing bball. I guess I am not as young as I think... LOL. Looks like I fractured it or its a severe sprang.... the bruze is wicked, I think the purple ankle looks kind of crazy.
Inner fenders on the rear have been trimmed out for clearance. I hope to get the rear in and all set up this weekend.

VA72C10 · 03-03-2011, 02:45 AM

Nice progress! Hope your ankle heals quickly...and can't wait to see a shot with it laid out with the rims

jmedero · 03-03-2011, 02:52 AM

Thanks me too. I'll order my Cpp drive shaft in the am, I need one with a slip.
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gcburdic · 03-03-2011, 09:56 AM

Wow....all that on one foot....amazing!!!

.....Great job!!!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-03-2011, 01:52 PM

I think you should go with the wire wheels.....

jmedero · 03-03-2011, 07:12 PM

Haha. Iknew someone would see that.
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1sik7t2 · 03-03-2011, 08:32 PM

i THINK they are a liiiiiiil skinny for the back, just my opinion

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I think you should go with the wire wheels.....

1sik7t2 · 03-03-2011, 08:41 PM

i like those wheels can't wait to see them on....u should go hotrod (20's and 22's) i did,and love it......

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Originally Posted by jmedero

well here is a quick photo. She will be out of the garage for the first time in 5 mths in the morning. I am so excited!! Also a picture of the wheels I want... $550 a wheel!!! wowza..... lol. and thats just a 20x9.5 wheel.
Later

**kev2809** · 03-03-2011, 11:01 PM

more pics of the truck please!

jmedero · 03-27-2011, 10:37 PM

ok some updates. Tires are mounted and ready to bolt on...or so I thought. All the hubs have to be machined down for the caps to fit on. One thing or the other it seems like. Also found out my shocks are holding me up about 2 inches... so the search begins for better shocks. I got the right front clearenced and the cap on, now three more to go. LOL. My Air Zenith compressor and Accuair manifolds are in. I guess I have enough to keep me busy. Jeff has my drive shaft on the way so if I stay busy it should be rolling here soon.
Later guys.

67chevy1series · 03-28-2011, 12:21 AM

always a fan of the centerline smoothies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice!

jmedero · 03-28-2011, 08:56 AM

I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol
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gcburdic · 03-28-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol
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Look on the bright side....now you'll be able to rotate your wheels and tires without issues

likaroc13 · 03-28-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol
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that does suck...that's how my luck usually goes....but it's looking good!

jmedero · 03-28-2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys. The rotating ease is a good thing!!
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jmedero · 05-15-2011, 12:46 AM

ok so the last two days I have been able to work on her a little bit. I got it all put back together, bolted on the wheel and rolled her out of the garage for the first time in a LONG time. The rear looks good all the way down. I have to see if about getting a little more lift out of the rear... she does not get very high, but gets down there. The front is another story... sits WAY too high. I already have a 1.5 sectioned crossmember if I want to put that in. Also thinking maybe a Z? I dont have the $$$ for a dropmember right now. It would be cool if the rear and front mached with PB stuff.... but not a bag of worms I want to open right now.
Here are some pics.
first pic is the full dump
second is front all the way up
third is ride height

VA72C10 · 05-15-2011, 12:49 AM

looks good! Congrats!

01-25-2011, 12:16 AM	#76
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! here are some updates. Just trying to button up some stuff. I got my wheels in and just need to go get tires. I think I am going with 255/40/20 Nexxens N3000 or some BFG's. Got some more of the frame painted and cleaned up and my tank in. Later Guys!! Attached Images __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

01-25-2011, 12:19 AM	#77
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01-25-2011, 01:15 AM	#78
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! this is a cool burb!

01-25-2011, 02:08 AM	#79
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Thanks guys!! 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

02-20-2011, 06:15 AM	#80
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! your welcome but we really need some status reports! what have you done to it? dont for get to take many pics

02-20-2011, 07:24 AM	#81
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Pics, pics, pics, lol. Well I put her down on all fours and found out some more trimming was needed on the rear fenders. Also switched out my rear end for one out of a 71. I needed a wider rear for my wheel fitment. Its amazing what that extra width does for the look of your wheels. I had already had every thing welded up and mounted on the narrow rear... So I had to cut it all off and reinstall it on new one. I made some new saddles for the Ta mounts. The rear was set up for a leaf spring rear, and I am switching the rear disc brakes over. So a couple of steps back but it will be worth it. I'll post pics today. 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

03-01-2011, 10:23 PM	#82
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03-01-2011, 11:01 PM	#83
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Yes... Alot but I have not posted pics lol. Shame on me. Let me see if I can upload some to tonight. 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

03-03-2011, 02:31 AM	#84
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! well I have a few update pics. I have redone a bunch of stuff and made changes for the better. My Accuair was delivered this week, a new rear end is going in. I had to change the rear and go with the wider one so that my wheels will fit better. I got a set of centerline smoothies, tires next week. I want to go with the 255/40/20 or the 255/35/20.... its amazing how much of a diff in price between the two sizes. I also got some pics of the axle brackets I made for the ta's. I injured my ankle this weekend playing bball. I guess I am not as young as I think... LOL. Looks like I fractured it or its a severe sprang.... the bruze is wicked, I think the purple ankle looks kind of crazy. Inner fenders on the rear have been trimmed out for clearance. I hope to get the rear in and all set up this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

03-03-2011, 02:45 AM	#85
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Nice progress! Hope your ankle heals quickly...and can't wait to see a shot with it laid out with the rims __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-03-2011, 02:52 AM	#86
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Thanks me too. I'll order my Cpp drive shaft in the am, I need one with a slip. 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

03-03-2011, 09:56 AM	#87
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03-03-2011, 07:12 PM	#89
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Haha. Iknew someone would see that. 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

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03-27-2011, 10:37 PM	#93
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! ok some updates. Tires are mounted and ready to bolt on...or so I thought. All the hubs have to be machined down for the caps to fit on. One thing or the other it seems like. Also found out my shocks are holding me up about 2 inches... so the search begins for better shocks. I got the right front clearenced and the cap on, now three more to go. LOL. My Air Zenith compressor and Accuair manifolds are in. I guess I have enough to keep me busy. Jeff has my drive shaft on the way so if I stay busy it should be rolling here soon. Later guys. Attached Images __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

03-28-2011, 12:21 AM	#94
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! always a fan of the centerline smoothies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice!

03-28-2011, 08:56 AM	#95
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol 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

03-28-2011, 10:42 AM	#98
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! Thanks guys. The rotating ease is a good thing!! 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

05-15-2011, 12:46 AM	#99
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: 68 Burb... here we go!! ok so the last two days I have been able to work on her a little bit. I got it all put back together, bolted on the wheel and rolled her out of the garage for the first time in a LONG time. The rear looks good all the way down. I have to see if about getting a little more lift out of the rear... she does not get very high, but gets down there. The front is another story... sits WAY too high. I already have a 1.5 sectioned crossmember if I want to put that in. Also thinking maybe a Z? I dont have the $$$ for a dropmember right now. It would be cool if the rear and front mached with PB stuff.... but not a bag of worms I want to open right now. Here are some pics. first pic is the full dump second is front all the way up third is ride height Attached Images __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084 Last edited by jmedero; 05-15-2011 at 12:49 AM.

05-15-2011, 12:49 AM	#100
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