slamburban

[fredscarryall]

put some 6an fitting on the mustang 2 pump and a trip to the hydraulic shop. i here you need to put a pressure reducer on the chevy power steering pump because fords dont have as much pressure as the chevys. some say if you dont run the reducer it will over steer.but i'm not sure

[fredscarryall]

inner fenders and radiator support

[fredscarryall]

i found a radiator support to front cross member set up that will work good with the gmc to chevy front end conversion at jim carter for $25

[fredscarryall]

here's my rendition from a trip to the the hardware store and $8. i got a few different size springs to try and i will cut off the end of the bolts if they are to long after i get the front fenders and grill on, monday.

[oldman3]

Looking better and better with each post, keep up the good work....Jim

[fredscarryall]

got the front fenders on today. still need to patina the roof ,fenders and hood

[fredscarryall]

installed some stainless fender to firewall cross braces

[tantrumpipeline]

How excited are you at this point? I have shown this to multiple buddies and the first thing everyone has said is "look at how detailed this build is" very slick!!

[fredscarryall]

now its getting exciting. there is a light at the end of the tunnel.i think i am going to actually be driving this by the end of july.i painted the steering column today. then i went to mock up the radiator and i didnt have enough room for a manual clutch fan.the superior radiator pre welded brackets fit terrible.so i took it to the radiator shop to get the brackets cut and rewelded. then get an aluminium shroud made and a hole cut for an electic fan.

[VA72C10]

great progress!

[cajundragger]

I didnt regulate my pump at first and had superman power steering and blew up a rack. so I reduced the pressure and now I have a real good feel to my steering and the current rack is doing well.

[fredscarryall]

where do you get a pressure regulator for the power steering. do you install it in the pump or does it go in the fitting in the line

[cajundragger]

I got the one that had the washers you install in the pump.

[fredscarryall]

i orded the washer kit from borgenson to reduce the pressure in the power steering. now i have to take the half the serpentine bracket system off to remove the pump from the suburban. so putting the rest of the front end together will have to wait till next week. i got the radiator back for the shop. fits really good and they did a nice job on the fan shroud.

[fredscarryall]

got the lower grille support in. had to modify it a little for the radiator petcock

[fredscarryall]

installed the grille,led turn signals and latching plate. also got the cowl vent and wiper motor in.

[99 to Life]

looking great, it's gonna be a real eye catcher for sure.

[iehotrod]

Coming along good. Big fan of that grill, I really dig the way look with fresh clean chrome.

[fredscarryall]

got the front bumper,bumper filler and headlight buckets in. also got the wiper motor and linkage in. tomorrow the hood ,fog lights and steering column go in and i start figuring out where to install the switches in the dash. then hopefully by the end of the week the plywood floor will be in and the back inner fender will get tacked on. also figured out why the brakes wouldnt bleed.sometimes it the simpliest thing. the calipers where on the wrong sides.so the bleeder where on the bottom instead of on the top. i dont know which is worse. taking 6 hours to unsuccessfully try to bleed the brakes or having a motorcycle guy walk up and instantly tell you whats wrong.

[tantrumpipeline]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

got the front bumper,bumper filler and headlight buckets in. also got the wiper motor and linkage in. tomorrow the hood ,fog lights and steering column go in and i start figuring out where to install the switches in the dash. then hopefully by the end of the week the plywood floor will be in and the back inner fender will get tacked on. also figured out why the brakes wouldnt bleed.sometimes it the simpliest thing. the calipers where on the wrong sides.so the bleeder where on the bottom instead of on the top. i dont know which is worse. taking 6 hours to unsuccessfully try to bleed the brakes or having a motorcycle guy walk up and instantly tell you whats wrong.

looks great as always the quality of this build is great, don't feel bad about the brakes I just installed 4 or 8 pistons backwards the other day and spent hours diagnosing with stock marked pistons even Can't wait to see a video of her cruising

[fredscarryall]

got the head lights, fog lights and wood floor in.also got all the vital fluid lines hooked up and filled.

[fredscarryall]

had to raise the floor in the back 4 inches to fit the irs. desided to make a small trunk in the very back with access for the air managment and rear battery. with a lid that hinges.

[fredscarryall]

welded up some holes in the dash, so i can get it ready to paint

[tantrumpipeline]

big update, looks good, the rear copartment is a great idea, master metal and wood fabrication

[VA72C10]

Looking really good!!!