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**Corts60** · 06-10-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfdaddy

Looks really great. The stance is near perfect. I was looking for the caps before and they really are hard to find. I thought the 59's looked the same only the color was different, however the diameter is wrong. I saw a 2bbl mainifold on ebay yesterday for 20bucks they say it's unused from a dealers storeroom. it's still available. If you lower the hitch height will you run into problems dragging the trailer tounge? Can you make an extension to clear the tailgate and keep the 19" or so tounge height.

Just bid on that intake, thanks for the heads up!

As for the trailer, My tongue only sits about 12-14" from the ground when level. The trailer has a 4" drop axle. I rarely scrap anything, although it's a ***** to get the foot on the installed jack without a seperate jack.

irish1966 · 06-10-2011, 12:24 PM

Looking real good man. Keep up the good work. Search Westside Road Relics on facebook and come one out some Saturday. If you can. We will prob roll out to Beaches at PIR next wed.
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**Corts60** · 06-10-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by irish1966

Looking real good man. Keep up the good work. Search Westside Road Relics on facebook and come one out some Saturday. If you can. We will prob roll out to Beaches at PIR next wed.
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Sweet man. I'll check it out. Are you guys coming to rose city round-up and Billetproof?

jimmydean · 06-11-2011, 12:42 AM

Looks awesome! Making it look real nice.

c.brown · 06-12-2011, 10:08 AM

sweet burb also like the trailer you pull,my suburban came from oregon

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-21-2011, 09:12 PM

Burb is looking good..

**Corts60** · 06-22-2011, 10:12 AM

Got the camper hooked up! I am ready for the car show this weekend!

jimmydean · 06-22-2011, 11:58 AM

Looking good! Hope to see you ion Saturday.

**Corts60** · 06-28-2011, 11:09 PM

Alright! The car show was effing awesome! The suburban pulled the trailer perfectly with no problems, 220 miles round trip after sitting 20 years!

Here are some pics. Notice my wonderful, amazing girlfriend driving.

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I also just recieved my NOS two barrel intake so stand by for the stromberg install.!!!

Surfdaddy · 06-29-2011, 11:15 AM

Very cool set up. 220 miles !!! sounds like a great trip. There was a car show this weekend near my house and a guy had a 64 longbed and a rebuilt 47 teardrop. My wife looking at his finished truck (the sme color as mine will be) started to warm up to my truck.

justcuz · 06-29-2011, 12:56 PM

You going to install the same setup you had on the pickup or are you coming up with something different on the Suburban? I have been following the other thread on the GMC pickup with the 351 in it and they finally settled on the 2bbl Holley. Not a big fan of Holley carbs, but they seem to like it.

**Corts60** · 06-29-2011, 03:47 PM

I won't be going with two carbs again, just one Stromberg 97. I went back to one carb on my other pickup and kept one of them before I sold it.

Although, I just got 12 mpg towing my camper last weekend with the one barrel Holley, so it makes me nervous to change anything. My other truck only ever got about 9 mpg towing. That was with two carbs though.

Surfdaddy · 06-29-2011, 04:16 PM

My truck and camper got 10-12 it's whole life. The PO logged every mile (where he went and how much gas it took and how many mpg) It never varried no matter where he went. Single carb seems like a much more dependable and less hassel set up though the twin carbs look real cool

CVA59 · 06-29-2011, 07:18 PM

Hey Corts.... Those hubcaps are AWESOME!!!! I would love to have a set like that. What year, make and model care are they from?

**Corts60** · 06-29-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CVA59

Hey Corts.... Those hubcaps are AWESOME!!!! I would love to have a set like that. What year, make and model care are they from?

Ah ha! I was waiting for someone to notice those. They are '55 Buick caps but the center "flippers" are from the Olds Fiesta style hubcap. I made an insert (out of 2 1/2" exhaust pipe) that bolts to the flippers and pushes into the cap and VOILA! At the car show nobody knew what they were except one old man; he knew the Buick cap and figured I took the flipper from the Olds cap.

They are not staying as I am on the hunt for original type poverty caps.

CVA59 · 06-30-2011, 08:52 AM

That is cool. They look great! I too am searching for the originals but i would also like to have a set of those like you have. Good job man.

**Corts60** · 07-09-2011, 02:45 PM

Well, I received my NOS ebay intake about a week ago and had it blasted. Then I installed my 97 and this is how she sits, almost ready to go on. Have to order the intake gaskets yet.

wutnxt · 07-09-2011, 03:58 PM

Hey it's looking great......good job

panelrodder81 · 07-19-2011, 04:16 PM

Question on the gas tank work you did. I just got a 61 Chevy Sub and I am rewiring the entire truck and I noticed that the sending unit for the tank is on the top... or I couldn't find it anywhere else anyway! When dropping the tank did you have any problems or have any advice on that process? Are there hard lines going to fuel port on the top or soft?

Thanks,

-Panelrodder

**Corts60** · 07-20-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by panelrodder81

Question on the gas tank work you did. I just got a 61 Chevy Sub and I am rewiring the entire truck and I noticed that the sending unit for the tank is on the top... or I couldn't find it anywhere else anyway! When dropping the tank did you have any problems or have any advice on that process? Are there hard lines going to fuel port on the top or soft?

Thanks,

-Panelrodder

Yes, the sending unit is on top a little towards the pass. side. There more than likely is about 6" or so of rubber line that connects the hard line to sender. Mine pretty much disentigrated when I pulled my tank down. The hardest part is dealing with the filler neck and vent hose. That is SOB when you put it back together. Other than that, it is super simple. Good luck!

Check a couple pages back on this thread and you will see what the tank and sender look like.

jimmydean · 08-29-2011, 04:53 AM

Damn, ride some north shore trails for me while you are up there!

el_guapo · 12-26-2011, 10:07 PM

Man, loving the burb/ making a guy want one. Congrats

Dinos63 · 12-26-2011, 10:15 PM

killer pics!! great thread

sgaylord · 01-17-2012, 08:35 PM

Hey Cort,

I think you have my camper there. I have pics of it being pulled behind my truck!...

Awesome to see that really cool burb is on the road. I know you are stoked!

I included a pic of the 60 as it looks now. Nothing much has changed except wheels and tires and I cleaned up the wood in the bed.

What's up with moving to Canada?

Steve

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shiny · 01-24-2012, 02:56 AM

Small world! I knew I had seen this burb before and was thinking where? I was camping near you guys at BP! I drove my '35 Phaeton down from up here, I am about 40 minutes north of Vic City. I chatted with you and your girl for a bit about the burb and trailer. You camped with all the Estranged guys right? Too funny. We went in 2010 too
How you liking Victoria? I am born and raised there.

-Shiny

06-10-2011, 12:24 PM	#2
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Looking real good man. Keep up the good work. Search Westside Road Relics on facebook and come one out some Saturday. If you can. We will prob roll out to Beaches at PIR next wed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

06-11-2011, 12:42 AM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Looks awesome! Making it look real nice. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-12-2011, 10:08 AM	#5
c.brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 292	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) sweet burb also like the trailer you pull,my suburban came from oregon __________________ 1966 suburban slammed fuel injected 6.2L My build

06-21-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Burb is looking good.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-22-2011, 10:12 AM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Got the camper hooked up! I am ready for the car show this weekend! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

06-22-2011, 11:58 AM	#8
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Looking good! Hope to see you ion Saturday. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-28-2011, 11:09 PM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Alright! The car show was effing awesome! The suburban pulled the trailer perfectly with no problems, 220 miles round trip after sitting 20 years! Here are some pics. Notice my wonderful, amazing girlfriend driving... I also just recieved my NOS two barrel intake so stand by for the stromberg install.!!! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

06-29-2011, 11:15 AM	#10
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Very cool set up. 220 miles !!! sounds like a great trip. There was a car show this weekend near my house and a guy had a 64 longbed and a rebuilt 47 teardrop. My wife looking at his finished truck (the sme color as mine will be) started to warm up to my truck. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

06-29-2011, 12:56 PM	#11
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) You going to install the same setup you had on the pickup or are you coming up with something different on the Suburban? I have been following the other thread on the GMC pickup with the 351 in it and they finally settled on the 2bbl Holley. Not a big fan of Holley carbs, but they seem to like it.

06-29-2011, 03:47 PM	#12
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) I won't be going with two carbs again, just one Stromberg 97. I went back to one carb on my other pickup and kept one of them before I sold it. Although, I just got 12 mpg towing my camper last weekend with the one barrel Holley, so it makes me nervous to change anything. My other truck only ever got about 9 mpg towing. That was with two carbs though. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

06-29-2011, 04:16 PM	#13
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) My truck and camper got 10-12 it's whole life. The PO logged every mile (where he went and how much gas it took and how many mpg) It never varried no matter where he went. Single carb seems like a much more dependable and less hassel set up though the twin carbs look real cool __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

06-29-2011, 07:18 PM	#14
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Hey Corts.... Those hubcaps are AWESOME!!!! I would love to have a set like that. What year, make and model care are they from? __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

06-30-2011, 08:52 AM	#16
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) That is cool. They look great! I too am searching for the originals but i would also like to have a set of those like you have. Good job man. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

07-09-2011, 02:45 PM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Well, I received my NOS ebay intake about a week ago and had it blasted. Then I installed my 97 and this is how she sits, almost ready to go on. Have to order the intake gaskets yet. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

07-09-2011, 03:58 PM	#18
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07-19-2011, 04:16 PM	#19
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Question on the gas tank work you did. I just got a 61 Chevy Sub and I am rewiring the entire truck and I noticed that the sending unit for the tank is on the top... or I couldn't find it anywhere else anyway! When dropping the tank did you have any problems or have any advice on that process? Are there hard lines going to fuel port on the top or soft? Thanks, -Panelrodder __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

08-29-2011, 04:53 AM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Damn, ride some north shore trails for me while you are up there! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-26-2011, 10:07 PM	#22
el_guapo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: colorado springs Posts: 126	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Man, loving the burb/ making a guy want one. Congrats

12-26-2011, 10:15 PM	#23
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01-17-2012, 08:35 PM	#24
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Hey Cort, I think you have my camper there. I have pics of it being pulled behind my truck!... Awesome to see that really cool burb is on the road. I know you are stoked! I included a pic of the 60 as it looks now. Nothing much has changed except wheels and tires and I cleaned up the wood in the bed. What's up with moving to Canada? Steve __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

01-24-2012, 02:56 AM	#25
shiny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: shawnigan lake bc canada Posts: 48	Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy) Small world! I knew I had seen this burb before and was thinking where? I was camping near you guys at BP! I drove my '35 Phaeton down from up here, I am about 40 minutes north of Vic City. I chatted with you and your girl for a bit about the burb and trailer. You camped with all the Estranged guys right? Too funny. We went in 2010 too How you liking Victoria? I am born and raised there. -Shiny __________________ Bags are for groceries....

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