68 Burb... here we go!!

[jmedero]

Well after a 31 days with my trailblazer the body shop said it would be done that afternoon. I called them and they said it was at the alignment shop. So I popped in to see my truck. The twisted mess of a truck Tyat sat there was not even close to being right. Doors were not aligned, hood and fenders all wrong. Body work and paint looked like a blind cripple man did it. I hit the roof!! Engine leaking oil, they painted my old rim and put it back on... Soo many things. One call to my insurance adjuster an hw meet me there. He was furrious..... The estimate of $6300 was now well over $9k!! He totaled the truck on the spot. Told the shop not to touch it again and called a tow truck to take it back to his office. WOW!! What a week. It has been a crazy one.
Now I'm looking for a new suv for the family..... Trailblazer was almost paid for, 8 more payments. Oh well. I'll update on the burb this weekend.
Later!!
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[Hart_Rod]

That suxs. What body shop did you have it at? What r the plans now?

[kev2809]

man that sucks!

hard to get good service nowadays...its people like that, that ruin the paint and body work business

[raull]

sorry to hear that bud !!!!!

[jmedero]

Thanks guys. I'm going to try and buy something cash. I've always had a car payment since I was 17. Might try this no car payment thing out. The hard part is that it's my wife's car not my daily driver. She has the kids every day so i want to get something nice for her. Looked at a few today just need to find the right deal.
Rob it was a Cockrell's on old palafox.
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[raull]

well if cash is what you have , she and the kids will look good and be safe in my tundra , so ill sell it to you so i can have money to finish the c10 !!!!!

[jmedero]

I wish you still had that impala ss rob....
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[jmedero]

Haha. You think I'd let her drive that? I'd be driving it.
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[jmedero]

updates... !!! woo hoo.

Well Ive been a little busy fixing the motor in my Nova and working on her for a bit. I should be getting that back on Tuesday... I hope.
Well I started the tear down of the front to get ready for the Scotts super slam kit. I am amazed that I have not found any rust on her.... shhh dont tell anyone. Shes in really good shape!! Well the ac has come out, selling that whole set up. Ive listed almost everything on the parts board, I still have to clean up some of them and list them.
The 396 was a bear to get out of there.. shes a little heavy. I pulled it all by my self so I was going a little slow. Total time invested in the tear down 3 hours. Ill pull her out of the garage and power wash it all up then finish the tear down. I have a PORTERBUILT fire wall shave kit that will be put in this week. I have been thinking about fire wall.... paint it black or body color??? what to do.

[jmedero]

I also need to figure out hood hinges. I have seen the PORTERBUILT set up and they are clean. I also seen a couple of guys do the GRANT KUSTOMS hinges. I like the porter set up with the struts. I also like how clean the Grant ones are, no bolt holes on the fire wall just a very clean set up. Price is also very diff on both. Obviously the PB set up has more bells and whistles... I guess ill figure that out next.

I do have a question for you shaved fire wall guys. I have an ezwire full kit that will rewire the truck with. Can I shave the factory wire harness box off the firewall? I think so right... any input would be great.
Thanks
Juan

[raull]

So much fun !!!!! Love it
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[jmedero]

I knew you would. I'm in here now making a game plan. I'm fired up man ready to go.

So any input on firewall?
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[raull]

hey juan , i order the porterbuilts , if you want a cleaner look its a bid more work but you can always weld studs on the inside and not have bolts showing , just an idea !!!!!

[jmedero]

Well soaked her down with purple stuff and soap. Let her sit for a few hours then pulled out the pressure washer. She came out very nice. Ill have to snap some pics in the am it hot dark on me really quick. Darn daylight savings time.
Later guys
Juan
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[raull]

I Feel you bud , can't do much outside with this daylight saving time crap !!
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[jmedero]

Well sometimes in life all goes smooth and others not so smooth. It's been a not so smooth couple of weeks. The good out of the not so good times is to clear my head I work on the truck. Lol. Today a friend, who is subscribed to this build thread, did something very nice for me. I know he would not like the public recognition so I'll keep his name out of it. Anyways he helped me and made my day alot better.
You know who you are and all I can say is thanks man.

Juan.
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[71Sleeper]

That's the one thing I like about this site is that board members here quickly become friends and family. All with a common goal to help each other build some bad a@# trucks. It is not just a hobby but a passion.

[jmedero]

So true man. Well your parts shipped out today man, they said Thursday afternoon.
Thanks again.

As far as the burb just waiting on parts..... Just waiting. This is the hard part, wanting them soo bad but you have to wait. I will paint the frame tomorrow and start the shaving of the firewall.

Later guys
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[71Sleeper]

I have so many parts built up now I don't know where to start first. I need to finish up my engine compartment first. Then move onto installing the suspension. I got a week off in Dec. so I should get a lot done then I hope. At least I have her running and driving now, only took about 6 months.
I was looking at a nice 72 burb yesterday for 4K. Man I wish I had the funds. My wife would kill me if I had bought it especially with Christmas time being so close.
The firewall will look great when you are finished. I paln to do the same when I put vintage air system in mine.

[jmedero]

well we usually hear of all the bad customer service that we all experience from time to time. This is just the opposite.
Justin from Scotts called me this morning to tell me that my SUPER SLAM kit was almost finished, he just had to finish up the sway bar on Monday and package it all up and ship. Well I just got a call from Justin. He called me to tell me he stayed late and finished it all up, assembled it to make sure it was right and packaged it up. Now that is what I call customer service its Friday night. When I ordered it 3 weeks ago he let me know upfront that it would be 2 weeks before he could start since he was going to be doing 2 show on the east coast, then drive straight back to the shop in Cali. I can appreciate that.
Well I hope to be updating with some fire wall pics and front frame pics this weekend.
Later guys

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Burb looks good as far as the firewall shave it all and run the ez wire kit out the bottom of the firewall. You have to make all the wires longer but well worth it in the end..

[raull]

i'm glad everything's working out for you bud, cant wait for your super slam , you gona be like a kid on christmas day , keep me posted on novas engine !!!

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by jmedero

well we usually hear of all the bad customer service that we all experience from time to time. This is just the opposite.
Justin from Scotts called me this morning to tell me that my SUPER SLAM kit was almost finished, he just had to finish up the sway bar on Monday and package it all up and ship. Well I just got a call from Justin. He called me to tell me he stayed late and finished it all up, assembled it to make sure it was right and packaged it up. Now that is what I call customer service its Friday night. When I ordered it 3 weeks ago he let me know upfront that it would be 2 weeks before he could start since he was going to be doing 2 show on the east coast, then drive straight back to the shop in Cali. I can appreciate that.
Well I hope to be updating with some fire wall pics and front frame pics this weekend.
Later guys

Looking forward to the parts arrival and your progress Juan!!!

BTW...be sure to add your positive remarks over on the review board so all can see how happy you are!!!

[jmedero]

Will do man. I'm flying out to orlando in the am to pick up the wife's new car. Frame is painted and all cleaned up. I'll post up some pics when I get back. I wish I could upload pics from my iPhone. That would make it mo betta!!
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[big_al_71]

Juan I just went thru your complete build thread I have no idea how the heck have I miseed it. I guess is that I dont frequent this section. anyhow I am suscribed for all the updates.