1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)

[smbrouss70]

How do you get Dakota Digital to work with you? Every time I called and asked about different things from what they offer, they just tell me that this is what they offer, I can either buy it or not. So I never did...

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

How do you get Dakota Digital to work with you? Every time I called and asked about different things from what they offer, they just tell me that this is what they offer, I can either buy it or not. So I never did...

I'm not sure Steven. I just started emailing them and asking (bugging...). Text me what you were looking to have done and I can ask my contact there.

[smbrouss70]

The last time I tried, I was wanting to get them to make some VHX gauges that looked better in our trucks with either green or white lighting, but you already convinced them to do that with the Farm truck.

BTW, I'm definitely not ordering gauges until I see what you do with the burb. I'm leaning towards 2 other brands for the Blazer and the truck so far, though.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice Rob! Back when DD first came out with the VHX cluster, I called and asked if they could make my VHX cluster have a 5k tach they said no. At that time they had probably been out a year or better. But, they do it now. I wasn't to pleased about that.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

The last time I tried, I was wanting to get them to make some VHX gauges that looked better in our trucks with either green or white lighting, but you already convinced them to do that with the Farm truck.

BTW, I'm definitely not ordering gauges until I see what you do with the burb. I'm leaning towards 2 other brands for the Blazer and the truck so far, though.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice Rob! Back when DD first came out with the VHX cluster, I called and asked if they could make my VHX cluster have a 5k tach they said no. At that time they had probably been out a year or better. But, they do it now. I wasn't to pleased about that.

I understand where you are coming from. I guess they just got tired of me bugging, .

A little more progress, I think I have the A/C figured out, now I just need to drill the holes in my painted firewall........ Here's some pics of the what I figured out with the a/c and some of the aux tranny cooler and the supercharger heat exchanger mounted.

[Hart_Rod]

Well I bit the bullet last night and started drilling holes in my painted firewall........Hopefully everything will bolt up and fit correctly when I test fit it....

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice job!

[67ChevyRedneck]

Tic toc man, the cruising season is here!

[Number98]

Looking good Rob!

[Hart_Rod]

Installed new door handles and mirrors.

[ChuckDriver]

Looking good!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Looking good!

Thanks! I'm plugging away on it. Each day my memory to where I was gets a little better and my list of things to finish get longer... . Tail and backup lights mounted. Almost have my a/c and heater lines figured out.

R/

[Advanced Design]

Rob, I enjoy your builds. Nice, clean, detailed...looking really good!

Will Superburb be cruising this year?

[Thundarr]

Put me on the list potential buyers if you ever get bored and move on to another project.

Just Beautiful.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Rob, I enjoy your builds. Nice, clean, detailed...looking really good!

Will Superburb be cruising this year?

Thanks Doug, I appreciate it. I really enjoy your thread also, I don't post much, but I "lurk" over there a lot, . I hope I'm cruising this year. The Burb has my full attention, but I don't plan on rushing anything. Take care,

Originally Posted by Thundarr

Put me on the list potential buyers if you ever get bored and move on to another project.

Just Beautiful.

Thanks! Funny you mention that "list", most people want off of it when I give them a number......

[Hart_Rod]

Some small progress. I finally got the supercharger inner cooler and H2O pump mounted and plumbed. I've been trying to get all the wiring harnesses integrated and sorted out. I should have taken better notes, guess that's what happens when you walk away from a project for 6 years.....

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice work! I really like the tail light conversion on it!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work! I really like the tail light conversion on it!

Thanks Diesel!

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No picture worthy updates but I am making progress. I've got most of the engine compartment wiring completed, just need to finish up a few things. I was able to power up the PCM and pull the factory tune, so I can play with that on rainy days, . I also checked the DBW pedal and it seems to activated the throttle body correctly, .

I also started installing the Fatmat installation, considering how large this beasts is, that's going to be a job! The interior wiring is about 50% done, I'm just waiting on my gauges.

No one really notices all the small detail stuff and it's what takes the most time!

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

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No one really notices all the small detail stuff and it's what takes the most time!

Amen to that!.

I am so glad to see the burb being the main project and close to being roadworthy again! Looks great Rob.

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I also started installing the Fatmat installation, considering how large this beasts is, that's going to be a job!

FWIW, you only need to cover 25% of the panels with FatMat. Focus on the center of large panels. After that point, the benefits are minimal. Might save you some time and you can use the remnants for another project.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I am eagerly waiting to see what your gauges look like!

Here's sneak peek....

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Amen to that!.

I am so glad to see the burb being the main project and close to being roadworthy again! Looks great Rob.

Thanks Bill! I'm plugging away on it. I don't have a projected date to finish it, I just try to get a little done each week.

Originally Posted by Riveted1

FWIW, you only need to cover 25% of the panels with FatMat. Focus on the center of large panels. After that point, the benefits are minimal. Might save you some time and you can use the remnants for another project.

Interesting, I had never heard that before. Is that just for sound? heat? Or both?

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Interesting, I had never heard that before. Is that just for sound? heat? Or both?

Panel resonance. That's all constrained layer dampening products are made for. They are designed to add mass to the panel to lower its resonant frequency. If you cover every panel with a CLD that has an aluminum layer, you will see SOME insulating properties, but it's an inefficient way of doing things. For a greater reduction of temperatures in the vehicle, you'd want to use a thermal barrier.

IF you want to get that luxury car tomb-like feel, you'll want to use closed cell foam over the CLD followed by a layer of mass-loaded vinyl. The CCF will isolate the MLV from the vehicle, and the MLV is what blocks out the noise.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's sneak peek....

What goes in the middle? Please say not a clock

[smbrouss70]

I am eagerly waiting to see what your gauges look like!

[smbrouss70]

I'm lovin' it! I wonder if they are going to offer them after your set like they did with the ones you had in the Farm Truck?