72 Suburban Build

[bruin_d]

I used to go to it every week before i joined the Navy. I had a 70 Camaro. As far as the Burb goes, it WILL be together. Not sure if I'm going to drive it across or not. We'll see. By the way, I love the white letters out on your truck.

[bruin_d]

Finished the notch cover and got one of the fenders tacked up. Looking forward to finally getting my master cylinder/booster setup tomorrow.

[kev2809]

sick build! i love digging through other suburban builds...real motivation!


whats your plans for the body?

[bruin_d]

Not going to do anything with the body anytime soon. I'm going to get everything I have done and then drive the hell out of it for a couple years. My timeframe (going to sea soon) and budget won't support doing much to the body.

[Mike Bradbury]

This build is really going quick, Amazed that you are able to work, and keep up the pace on the build, while planning a move to S.D.!
Notch came out great, looks just about the way the factory would have designed it.

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

This build is really going quick, Amazed that you are able to work, and keep up the pace on the build, while planning a move to S.D.!
Notch came out great, looks just about the way the factory would have designed it.

Thanks. I'll find out possibly on Monday, probably on Tuesday if I'll be moving to San Diego or up to Norfolk in September. I'm hoping for San Diego. To add to the pile, I'm also doing work on my house to get it ready to rent out. I don't do much these days but wrench. My golf game has been put on hold and I usually help out with the local high school as a wrestling coach but haven't done that in the last few months either.

Unfortunately, I'm getting to the part the we ALL HATE...wiring. I need to wire the air system, ignition, fuel system, radiator fans, and I moved the battery to the back so you can throw that on the list. I want to make it look clean and hidden for the most part too. I'm a little intimidated by all of it right now.

[jmedero]

Why is it that we pullout the sawzall and welder and don't even flinch. But some color coded wires freaks me out!! Lol.
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[67cheby]

boy aint that the truth !!

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by jmedero

Why is it that we pullout the sawzall and welder and don't even flinch. But some color coded wires freaks me out!! Lol.
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No ****! I had no worries whatsoever about hacking two huge sections of frame out when I put the notch in.

[bruin_d]

Well not only was Scott's Hotrods 3.5 weeks late on getting me my stuff but when it finally got here they didn't even send all of the stuff I ordered. I had planned on having the brakes finished by the end of the weekend. So much for that. This makes 4 for 4 in companies not sending what I paid for. Never mind, Summit is the only place that has sent me what I ordered every time and on time.

[67cheby]

could you go ahead and send me some fender money ???? LOL

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

could you go ahead and send me some fender money ???? LOL

Let me guess...I should receive them in 4 weeks even though you'll tell me 5 days and I'll open the box and there will only be a passenger side fender. If that's how you're going to operate, you'll fit right in. I'm just getting so frustrated man. This sh1t is getting old. I'm on a pretty tight time line and these people who I've given a pretty good chunk of money to are screwing me.

[budnikguy]

I can so relate, we are in a "depressed" economy and yet you cannot purchase a product in a timely manner, nor get an honest/accurate time frame for delivery of goods PAID FOR in advance! Drives me crazy, I own my own business, and deal with this type of bs on a weekly basis....sure makes me appreciate the fine Customer Service that is out there.,...albeit to far and in between.
Vent on man, and you know the only way to impact business that do not follow through with their product or ship dates?!...cancel orders and do business elsewhere!
On a completely different rant....your 'Burb is gorgeous....exactly what I want to do suspension wise to mine!!

[67cheby]

yes that bites !! the same run around i am getting from the people building my Tubz..!! i hope it come to an end pretty quick !!

[bruin_d]

The other thing that gets me is when they f-up and don't send me something that I paid for, they just ship it regular UPS ground. If I had a business, was way late on shipping something and left something out, you can bet your A$$ that I'd be sending that stuff next day air.

[bruin_d]

Also, thanks for the compliments everyone. I really appreciate. It makes the long hours worth it.

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

yes that bites !! the same run around i am getting from the people building my Tubz..!! i hope it come to an end pretty quick !!

I (and I'm sure plenty others) also hope it comes to an end soon. I NEED SOME FENDERS!! I don't have time to try to make my own.

[bruin_d]

Rear fenders are done. Now I need to make some frame for doors so there is access to the gas tank and battery/compressor.

[jmedero]

Nice work brother. You didn't happen to make an extra set did you? Lol
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[kev2809]

make it 3!

that came out great man...

[bruin_d]

Well I made the access panels today. Just trying to decide what I'm going to do to attach them.

[jmedero]

have you started the under dash mount pedal kit yet? I am wondering how it fits and what fab is required to get it in there. I purchased the CPP chrome sealed unit.... have not installed it but would like to clean up the fire wall when I finally get in there. Are you going to install the remote resiv for the master cyl?

Seems like we all have had issues with several companies, from forgetting to ship out the orders, to sending them incomplete, or making you wait stupid amounts of time.. waiting for the brown truck to pull up.... waiting... waiting.... waiting..... oh wait is that him?...... nope its the next door neighbors viagra shipment... oh well Ill keep waiting.

[lolife99]

Secure those panels with dzus fasteners.
Then carpet right over them.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Self-E...ign=GoogleBase

[bruin_d]

Well today was all about trying to make it a little cooler while working on the Burb. I bought a 36" 12,000cfm fan for the garage and moved the Burb into the garage. Its getting too hot to work on it outside in the sun. My Touareg has lost garage privileges for a few weeks.

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by bruin_d

My Touareg has lost garage privileges for a few weeks.

as it should be!!!! so what did ya get done today??