48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

[lower50's]

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

[joedoh]

I just realized the miller was a TIG. :doh:

nice buy! thats on my list!

[RockinKees]

Nice TIG machine, I've got one a few years, very handy!!

You've got some great stopping power, Doug, hope my brakes will perform half as good

Great pic of the Corvette, you're never too old to keep smiling in a Hot Rod

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Love the welder I have only done TIG on aluminum a time or two and it wasn't pretty, good luck with your efforts!

Funny the first thing I noticed was the moon eyes

[Iceburgh]

Tell me more about the wildwood setup. I have seen many as of late but never see a booster?

[oldman3]

Doug, looks great...Jim

[lower50's]

Having high frequency start is the cats a$$. Are you using the foot throttle peddle or a on/ off switch on the torch? I use the on/off I find it's easier to work around the shop. I'm having tig envy.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Iceburgh

Tell me more about the wildwood setup. I have seen many as of late but never see a booster?

Iceburgh, Here are the part numbers for what I ordered.
140-10440-B - kit for MII
140-9560 - kit for rear big Ford new style with parking brake
261-13270-BK - kit master cylinder and valve

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Funny...we were both working on the same areas of our suburban's this weekend. I too made a mistake that might make you feel better about yours. Go check out my build thread to hear the details....teaser alert...ha ha

Nice work tuning in the welder.

Out of curiosity what is the length of your driveshaft?

Marc

Glad you caught it before welding in the parts for good! Me, I would notice that as I finished my last weld. The distance from the transmission output shaft seal to the u joint saddle base on the pinion is 57". And I moved my powertrain back about two inches into the firewall.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Doug, looks great...Jim

Thanks Jim. Thought about a nice radiused gusset under the plate and decided to go for strength instead.

Originally Posted by lower50's

Having high frequency start is the cats a$$. Are you using the foot throttle peddle or a on/ off switch on the torch? I use the on/off I find it's easier to work around the shop. I'm having tig envy.

Lowers, I am using the foot pedal. A control on the torch would be handy for out of position welding. You are right about the high frequency. Hold the tungsten where you want to start, step down on the foot pedal and arc starts. Like pointing a needle and welding. The cable is really light and the torch fits comfortably so it is easy to use. Now I need practice on my technique. I've always had problems with side to side wander and hand speed.

[RockinKees]

When I read your build and Marc's build I get more and more the feeling of you two should be sharing the same workshop

Some small hick-ups, but the progress is good!!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

When I read your build and Marc's build I get more and more the feeling of you two should be sharing the same workshop

Some small hick-ups, but the progress is good!!

I think I should bring mine to Doug and he can build them both.
My drive shaft measures 55 1/2" measure to the same areas you did.

Marc

[RockinKees]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

I think I should bring mine to Doug and he can build them both.

Marc

Haha, probably have to wait 20 years then


Sorry Doug, little joke, you're doing a mighty fine job!!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Haha, probably have to wait 20 years then


Sorry Doug, little joke, you're doing a mighty fine job!!

I was thinking the same thing...probably 20 years!

The nice thing about this forum is we are able to connect and share information, though we live far apart.

[lower50's]

I totally agree Doug. Connecting with other old truck lovers, helping, sharing. Everyone on this forum is so positive, love it.
Keep up the good work.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Nice work Doug I too find a rare occasion where all of my efforts go well and smooth but when they do they sure do work

I agree with your words on the fires my Fiancé has family from there who is directly impacted and are currently displaced and have no idea if their home is gone. It makes you think of how fragile and fleating a lot of our "prized possessions" for now all we can do is pray for wisdom of the men and woman fighting the fires and for rain and lots of it to stem the flames

[youngrodder]

The notch looks good Doug. Nice work....
Late Sunday was good for me to get in a little garage time as well..

Marc

[Coach529]

Great looking notch. It sure is fun when it all goes good.

[rkn463]

Hi AD,

I've been reading this thread for a week now since you posted on my c50 build. I wish I had your body working skills, you do great work! I've always loved this series of chevy truck and the burb is just that much more cool. Thanks for sharing your journey, your life and your faith with us.

-Richard

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

Nice work Doug I too find a rare occasion where all of my efforts go well and smooth but when they do they sure do work

I agree with your words on the fires my Fiancé has family from there who is directly impacted and are currently displaced and have no idea if their home is gone. It makes you think of how fragile and fleating a lot of our "prized possessions" for now all we can do is pray for wisdom of the men and woman fighting the fires and for rain and lots of it to stem the flames

Thanks Val...sometimes it goes right. The fires in Canada are terrible with so many lives uprooted and changed for ever. Wish the rain we have been getting was there instead.

Originally Posted by youngrodder

The notch looks good Doug. Nice work....
Late Sunday was good for me to get in a little garage time as well..

Marc

Hey thanks Marc. You did real good work for late on a Sunday. I start running out of gas. Way back, a buddy and I would work on the race car all Friday night and head for the track in Frederick, MD to drag race on Saturday. That was 25 years ago though.

Originally Posted by Coach529

Great looking notch. It sure is fun when it all goes good.

Thank you Coach. When it was going smoothly I was thinking of your build and how the welding was going smoothly...then how the front suspension and one of the rear knuckles really fought you.

Originally Posted by rkn463

Hi AD,

I've been reading this thread for a week now since you posted on my c50 build. I wish I had your body working skills, you do great work! I've always loved this series of chevy truck and the burb is just that much more cool. Thanks for sharing your journey, your life and your faith with us.

-Richard

Richard, thank you for your kind words. And for hanging in there through this long journey of a build thread. You have some very creative ideas going with your build and I love that. And the Lord has worked in our lives in amazing ways. I give Him the glory.

Wife and I went to the shop for a bit this evening. I had to make sure the drive shaft really would clear the notch. Whew...

Then I stared at the frame and exhaust pieces for like a half hour thinking...some parts are slip fit, some butt weld, and it all needs fabricating together. How do I position the pieces to lay them out, measure for needed cuts and support for welding? Came up with an idea I will try next week end. If it works I will share it and if it doesn't we will pretend it didn't happen.

Yeah, I am overthinking this one...

[lower50's]

The notch looks good and strong enough for what it is. For the exhaust I would start at the front attach and tack weld as you move back. That is how I did mine, just make sure you can remove it before you weld to much in case you need to add a flange.

[Number98]

I have been slacking on this thread, I had to go back and read several pages and get caught up. Looking good AD!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by lower50's

The notch looks good and strong enough for what it is. For the exhaust I would start at the front attach and tack weld as you move back. That is how I did mine, just make sure you can remove it before you weld to much in case you need to add a flange.

Thanks Lower, I think it will be strong enough for the loads it will have. Yep, planning to start at the front and work my way back with tack welds. I need to position the X pipe where it needs to be and work back to it. Then a very short run to mufflers and a 90 out to the flex pipe and running board outlets.

Originally Posted by Number98

I have been slacking on this thread, I had to go back and read several pages and get caught up. Looking good AD!

Hey 98 good to see you back. I've been enjoying Betty's updates and I ...for a second...thought I was on the wrong build when Nsane was posting pics. Imagine they will do a great job with the metal while you redo the engine.

My AADD was kicking in and I stopped to look at this one. No powertrain installed and has new paint and decent chrome for $3k. Retired new car dealer had a guy do paint and body. He wasn't happy with result so stopped the restoration. Thinking it is perfect for my next LS swap project.

[Advanced Design]

Great starting point for LS install...possibilities here. CFO green lighting the idea too.

[joedoh]

yeowch, I love the 67-8 front ends the best too.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Definitely pass on the truck there's better opportunities out there Doug

[Iceburgh]

One thing is for sure my next project will not be a vehicle from the east or Midwest.
Southern and west cars are just head and shoulders better. The Burb was bad enough but the 56 is just getting old cutting and replacing metal. Not to mention $$$ on trim