48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

[Scott2]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Guys, thank you all for the kind words and prayers!

Now, Cindy wanted me to get this Suburban built so here is what we are gonna do ....

Friends, we are putting together a "WIRE AND FIRE" shop day on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in my heated shop. You are all invited and if you would like to attend, please send me a PM.

Our goal will be to wire, plumb and fire up the LS equipped 1948 Suburban Cindy and I were building. We will be using cool parts from Holley, Dakota Digital, American Autowire and others for a really fun time. Food, snacks and beverages will be plentiful!

Let's break up the winter doldrums, spend some time together having fun and make some great memories! And hey, if we want to do more on Sunday that's ok too. Will you make it?

Doug - I got sidetracked for a bit and just checked back in to catch up. I’m so sorry to hear about your wife. Like many others I’m sure, I’ve enjoyed following your updates and seeing your wife and you work together. I often share them with my wife as we are also very close and work together on everything we can.

I’m interested in the wire and fire event and will try and get there. Where are guys staying near you?

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Scott2

Doug - I got sidetracked for a bit and just checked back in to catch up. I’m so sorry to hear about your wife. Like many others I’m sure, I’ve enjoyed following your updates and seeing your wife and you work together. I often share them with my wife as we are also very close and work together on everything we can.

I’m interested in the wire and fire event and will try and get there. Where are guys staying near you?

Scott, thank you for your kind words! It is a blessing to have a great wife.

You would be very welcome here and I would be delighted if you can make it.

Due to our rural location, accommodations are a bit limited.
Robinson IL is about 18 miles NE on my place and I would suggest either of these...
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymon...inson/overview
http://www.robinsonareahotel.com

Newton, IL is about 15 miles NW of me and I suggest...
https://www.staycobblestone.com/il/newton/

And if you are an RV guy, we have plenty of nice space here on our place.

On a build note, Holley mid mount is on the way...and I am not enthusiastic about the Holley valve covers. Price is decent for that style, just not wild about the design. Might just go back to remote mount for the coils.

[reaper71]

Doug, I'm truly sorry for your loss!

Your "wire and fire" Sounds awesome!

[mongocanfly]

That sounds like a great idea....an old fashioned barn raising of sorts...

[Rickysnickers]

Oh man, I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you!

[joedoh]

I would love to make it to this! my januarys are usually full of work in washington state but nothing is ever guaranteed.

[Advanced Design]

Thanks for the kind words Mark and Rickysnickers! The Lord is giving me strength.

We will have a good time Jan 19. Mongo and Mark, you should come. Joedoh is going to try to make it. There will be quite a bit of pre-work done so our time goes smoothly.

First thing though is I need to move this out.

[Advanced Design]

And I pulled this back out of the box to check what I need for injectors. Looks like mold on the rail....

[oldman3]

That's one big green thingy...Jim

[lower50's]

So sorry for your loss Doug, I could tell the two of you had a great bond. I don't think I could make it to your "wire and fire" but sounds awesome. You should make plans to go to AD Nationals next September.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by oldman3

That's one big green thingy...Jim

It sure is...takes a 100’ swath spraying fields and doubles as a shop camera platform.

[LEEVON]

Sorry to hear Doug. A Proverbs 31 wife, what a blessing and a loss.

[rusty76]

Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Prayers to you and your family. Can’t wait to see updates on the burb.

[Advanced Design]

Guys thank you for your kind words and prayers!

Lower, we think the “Wire and Fire” should be fun and I hope to make AD nationals next year with this Burb.

I’ve been researching parts and have now settled on the accessory drive from Holley.

Been saving this article about install in the AD truck. https://www.hotrod.com/articles/inst...7-chevy-truck/

And Holly has their Hollydays sale going on now!

[mongocanfly]

Nice shot of the shop Doug...I would love to try and make it in jan...Will have to wait closer to the day before I could commit...
Jim(oldman) needs one of these...

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Nice shot of the shop Doug...I would love to try and make it in jan...Will have to wait closer to the day before I could commit...
Jim(oldman) needs one of these...

Greg would be really cool if you could make it!

Jim does need one. This sign was from my Grandpa Jim’s auto repair shop. He had it from around WW2 and retired in late 1970’s. When I was a kid I loved going there and even liked the smell of the 90 weight gear oil the shop smelled of.

Funny my Grandsons say they love the smell of my shop.

Kinda doing a run on Holley considering their coil hiding valve covers. Not sure I like the “Holley” on them though.

[mongocanfly]

I really like these...but HOLY COW...what a price...https://www.texas-speed.com/p-5876-b...-anodized.aspx

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I really like these...but HOLY COW...what a price...https://www.texas-speed.com/p-5876-b...-anodized.aspx

Yeah I like them too, had found those or some like them and was choking on the price. The Holley are about $450. I like how you did yours. Mark (reaper71) and others have done nice remote mounts.

There are remote mounts sitting on my shelf, though I keep looking at these while watching American Grafitti tonight, one of our favorite movies. Now I want a black 55....

[reaper71]

Doug, you could go this route.
You can use your stock valve covers (paint if you want) and put these covers over the coils.
These are from Clayton machine works...ava. from Summit


Mark

[reaper71]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...01-b/overview/

Here is the link

[Advanced Design]

Thanks Mark. That is a good looking option.

[joedoh]

I love how compact the holley mid mount is, and how everything is included.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by joedoh

I love how compact the holley mid mount is, and how everything is included.

It is pretty complete and should fit within the inner fenders. Kinda funny how you and I were talking the other day and I mentioned I really admire the builds, like yours, where guys are smart/resourceful making factory stuff fit....then I order this. Hope you can make it over.

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

that holley setup looks great Doug...

It does have a good look, is priced reasonable for everything included and hopefully will work well. The belt contact on the power steering pump looks a little light in degrees of contact. Just a “gut” feeling on my part though and not based on data. Be cool if you came up Greg.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Man, your getting some nice stuff for the get together...Jim

Nothing but the best for Cindy’s build! I know it would be tough for you to get away Jim, though we would love for you and Mark to make our build day.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Kinda funny how you and I were talking the other day and I mentioned I really admire the builds, like yours, where guys are smart/resourceful making factory stuff fit....then I order this. Hope you can make it over.

thanks for the compliment! but my dad used to say "if all the world were good intentions..." I just bought a complete set of con2r gauges, even though I know very well the method of reusing the steppers in the stock gauges. my reasoning is, moving the steppers looks fine but in practice doesnt stand up to the rigors of daily driving.

truth be told if I do an LS variant I will likely use the holley setup too!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by joedoh

thanks for the compliment! but my dad used to say "if all the world were good intentions..." I just bought a complete set of con2r gauges, even though I know very well the method of reusing the steppers in the stock gauges. my reasoning is, moving the steppers looks fine but in practice doesnt stand up to the rigors of daily driving.

truth be told if I do an LS variant I will likely use the holley setup too!

OK, I don’t feel so bad! The Holley mid mount looks pretty nice.