My suburban's Twisted Little Sister

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Love this thing. Are you planning a giant door like Bomp or it looks like to me maybe a regular door with a small suicide door like a modern cab? Either way it'll be cool

Thanks Free Candy. It's going to be one big door but not the way Bomp is doing his. I'm not going to reveal the plan yet but it will be obvious in the next couple of weeks.Unless someone guesses right.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Thanks for the response and pics. I have the factory 348 manifolds which are 2" manifolds. At some point someone did some work on my engine. Block was cast in 58 @250hp, but the heads are 61 @315hp, so its nice to have the upgraded heads. The 348-409 forum guys recommend that I go with the 2.5" manifolds from the 409 which I've been watching for a year on ebay and they are not cheap.

I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled though.

I have test fit with a fan blade and full shroud in place and it looks like I'm ok on clearance. I'll let you know how it goes once I get back into it. I'm on the down side to getting my stepside done right now, but I'm sure I'll have more questions down the road.

Great job on your builds....caught up on the whole thread yesterday. Outstanding work!!!!

Be sure to check out the 348/409 truck thread we have going also. Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630055

Thanks Jon. I'm always happy to help. I look forward to seeing your progress when you have time.

Originally Posted by RustyBurb

That's an unbelievable build! I can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks Rusty

[65sub]

Finished welding the A pillars today. Then we started filling the gaps in the front piece above the windshield and the top of the rear door frame.

[65sub]

Weld grind weld grind weld grind. That was all we did all day today. There will probably be several more days of that. Here's a couple of pictures of the progress.

[65sub]

Here's some progress from friday. A couple of shots of more welding and grinding on the inside of the upper window frame. Plus the replacement panel for above the windshield arrived.

[Advanced Design]

Nice work 65sub. Looking forward to what you are going to do with the doors.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by notsolo

Gull Wing doors? Awesome build, Mad skills all the way around, Very cool... Carry On.

Thanks notsolo. Good guess. Yes it will be gull wing doors like a Deloren.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work 65sub. Looking forward to what you are going to do with the doors.

Thanks A.D. I look forward to seeing progress on your 'burb as well.

[65sub]

We got a little por15 on the top of the side panels where the roof attaches. Then we started measuring to cut the roof. We decided on 50 inches from the back so we would have a bit of room for adjustment. Then we fired up the cut off wheel and started cutting. Now we have a two piece roof.

[65sub]

After cutting the roof in half we needed to remove the roof skin from the structure under it so we can widen the structure. Since we don't need the drip rail we cut it off and lifted off the skin. Then we cut the cross pieces of the roof structure and clamped them onto the truck.

[65sub]

Here's the progress from yesterday. First we cut some pieces from a spare cross brace so we can extend the roof braces. After tacking them in place we we set the roof on to see how it looks. It leaves about 5/8 of an inch gap on each side. Then we took the roof bracing off to finish welding it. We also replaced so rusty sections on the side.

[jonzcustomshop]

love the progress. lots of rust repair, think how nice it would be if you didn't have to do rust repair and could just focus on customizing!
every time I have to do rust repair I wish I didn't

[65sub]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

love the progress. lots of rust repair, think how nice it would be if you didn't have to do rust repair and could just focus on customizing!
every time I have to do rust repair I wish I didn't

Thanks Jon. With all the salt they use on the roads here rust repair is usually a given. On this truck most of what rusted away I don't want any way.

[Free Candy Inside]

Looks killer. There were a guy who had a panel truck that offered it to me for $200 a couple weeks ago. It was really rough but this build has me thinking I should go get it and start chopping the **** out of it!! Lol

[Grizz1963]

In the nicest way possible, you are a mad builder, and I love this van.

You guys are doing so well.

I have soon to start welding and cutting and grinding on my truck.

I am sure it will turn out OK, but do hope it gets to a point like your build where I can step back and say "Wow"

Looking forward to every update on here.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

In the nicest way possible, you are a mad builder, and I love this van.

You guys are doing so well.

I have soon to start welding and cutting and grinding on my truck.

I am sure it will turn out OK, but do hope it gets to a point like your build where I can step back and say "Wow"

Looking forward to every update on here.

I guess you have to be a little mad to tackle a build like this but what else can you do with the left over parts truck once the first truck is on the road. Seeing parts going back together the way you planned is kind of fun.

I look forward to watching your progress as well. It must be a lot tougher building a truck there when you're so far from the suppliers

[65sub]

Not a lot to post today because we have a pile of welding to finish before we can put the roof on. And welding takes up a lot of time. Here's a couple of spots we got finished.

[65sub]

Did more welding and grinding today. We got the pass side B pillar finished. Then we moved to the C pillar to fix the window frame. We cut out the corner then moved it back about 1.5" and clamped it in place.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Looks killer. There were a guy who had a panel truck that offered it to me for $200 a couple weeks ago. It was really rough but this build has me thinking I should go get it and start chopping the **** out of it!! Lol

For $200 I'd already own it and be marking out the cut lines

[Advanced Design]

Nice fix on the C pillar. I had been looking it over and wondered which way to go to bring it all in line. Love it.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

you would make a hellofa great plastic surgeon!!!

Thanks pimpston. I'm not sure about plastic surgeon but maybe Dr Frankenstien.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice fix on the C pillar. I had been looking it over and wondered which way to go to bring it all in line. Love it.

Thanks A.D. It's not perfect but good enough for a couple of guys making it up as we go

here's some shots of the outside finished and the inside almost done

[CShaver]

I wish I had half your metal working skills

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

65sub,

I'm really enjoying the step-by-step body surgery pics. Its looking really good.

[65sub]

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Thanks that's what I was wondering. When I start my repairs I want to know how soon to tack them and prevent distortion. Thanks for explaining.

Your welcome Jeff I'm always happy to answer questions. If you are interested in seeing a master metal worker check out mp&c's build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

Originally Posted by CShaver

I wish I had half your metal working skills

Thanks CShaver. See the link above

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

65sub,

I'm really enjoying the step-by-step body surgery pics. Its looking really good.

Thanks Johnny. Are you coming to the Old Autos car show in Bothwell in August.

Here's a couple of shots of the drivers side C pillar from Friday and today. We still have some finish welding to do, We also hung some wall art above the shop door.

[65sub]

We spent quite a bit of time today trying to fit the roof skin. The skin is actually wider at the front than the back which makes it difficult to fit on a square truck. so we decided to think about it for awhile. We moved on to making mounting tabs to hold the body to the frame.

[canadian_diesel1964]

This build is CRAZY in an awesome way...I'm just 50 mins East of you in Belmont...awesome man!

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Originally Posted by 65sub

Are you coming to the Old Autos car show in Bothwell in August?:

Yes, I'd like to. It would be my first time attending their show. Maybe a few other local C10 guys would be interested?