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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
And the fill pipe fits ... yay. I think I will fabricate a support mount for this section of pipe. Thinking of something simple like on a 56 Chevy. At my rate of fabrication two days should be sufficient.
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
And one last look at cap positioning ... about 1/2" off the fender.
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
When I went to PRI Thursday I stopped by Koul tools. They were really good guys and enjoyable to talk with...plus they had a show special of free shipping.
I couldn't resist and ordered one....way overkill for what I need....and I will be ready for the push lock hose assembly on this Burb. |
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Fill tube worked out great..
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Filler fits nice Doug!
Also it sits great in the fender, perfect. And you got a nice welding helmet 👍
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Came out nice Doug.
Mark...
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Nice filler. I tell my boys if you work at something long and hard enough you will get it perfect.
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
The filler tube looks perfect Doug. The fun part should be working it through the rubber seal once that is in place. That is a nifty new tool you have there, I must admit, I'm a bit envious.
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
The filler tube is a nice touch Doug! Can't wait to see her done makes me want to build mine...
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OK, It was about a year ago I ordered the tank and fill from David at Hollister Road Company. He is really great to work with. Finally it is all together and straps (along with strap rubber) work to hold the tank. I used a mud flap I picked up at Rural King for $8 for the top of tank rubber buffer strips. This mud flap will also be used for body mounts. Way cheaper than from the parts suppliers. The Camaro pan gives really good clearance in here. Artistic low view 3/4 shot....just for personal motivation. OK, not that artistic. Hopefully this will be a cool truck. |
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
So I went ahead and put the powertrain and steering column back in to figure out steering shaft configuration and brake assembly mounting. Poor project management on my part as I was here earlier this year too. Got tight on time with the schedule at the metal shop.
I "might" be able to use two joints and one shaft since I moved the steering a bit to the left. It will likely be three joints with a support bearing and I will be getting those components ordered soon. By using a dowel rod and duct tape, I roughed out the shaft needed. The bottom connection at the rack might be tight. Tried a different style drop here as I didn't like how the one I used previously was fitting. Didn't like the look either. This drop was laying on the shelf from a previous build and it has some age as it was labeled Mullens Steering. Mullens sold out to Borgeson some time ago. And I am not wild about the look of this drop either. Too "billet" for the build theme. Maybe more fab? Next week end is Christmas and I plan to get in some good shop time the week after. |
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Moving along nicely there Doug..the way your going on this its almost like your in a contest or something.....haha
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What is the tank out of?
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Looks good Doug...I used 3 joints but I need to confirm header clearance once I get the mock up LS block back. I hear ya on the billet drop. My thoughts exactly with the billet drop I used. The price was right so I decided it would be easier than fabricating my own. I plan to paint mine the same color as the steering column and dash..what ever color that will be.
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
All looks good Doug.
WhatMarc said, painting the column drop is maybe the best option, besides making your own. I think, only if you go for a high end billet vehicle those drops would work ![]() It's just not old enough. So, now you know how I think about billet stuff, not my cup of tea ![]() Linking your steering can be a problem, I know, I'm still not happy with mine, although it works. I'm sure you will work it out ![]()
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Looking good Doug...Here is a shot of the steering I set up on that Chevy coupe I'm working on the angle looks very close to what your working with (same manifolds also)
Sand blast the column drop and paint it! Mark...
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Sunday evening I ordered the needed parts sitting on the couch using the IPad....and it still amazes me when they show up a couple days later because I live in the sticks. One part showed up Tuesday and it wasn't expedited shipping. The rest showed up today. I really like the looks of these stainless steel pieces from Borgeson. The dowel rod will be used to mock up dd shaft lengths between u joints before cutting the stainless steel shaft. That should help me get the lengths correct. |
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The pinion steering shaft has the triangular shape and is pictured above. I wanted to check the fit of the u joint there as the fit looks pretty tight.
Yep, it's pretty tight... ![]() What would it be like to bolt stuff together and it just fits? Nah, that wouldn't be fun...would it? Anyone go over to LS1Tech and watch a Kwhizz build? He takes really nice mid to late 60's B body Chevys and does a LS Connect and cruise swap, VA and DD gauges. Done in two weeks. I think I want to try that.... |
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Hey Doug, enjoyed the talk yesterday. Yes we got the air compressor running, had to install a new 5 hp motor (not cheap), but can't be without it. Again Merry Chirstmas to your entire family...Jim
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Nice steering parts Doug!
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Look's good Doug, Would love to have you and the wife come visit anytime!
Hope you have a great Xmas.. Mark..
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
Hey Jim, Lower, Mark and Richard always appreciate the encouraging words!
After installing the seat to evaluate the drop, I decided the last one I tried was too low. After a couple hours of evaluating various options, I went back with this one, Painted black it will look OK. Steering is pieced together with the help of 3/4" wooden dowels to get the shaft lengths correct between u-joints. Then I made the support for the shaft from some angle iron in the scrap pile. |
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