72 Suburban Build

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by jmedero

Nice. I was wondering how it all fits in there. So when you weld the plate in, the bracket gets bolted to that? How does it bolt to it? Wouldnt the pedal placment dictate were it needs to be mounted?

Juan

I'm going to cut up two pieces of metal,'drill some hole in it, and weld them to that plate that I put in there. If you look at one of my previous pictures that I just copied and pasted off of Scott's Hotrods website you can see where the bolt holes are in the pedal assembly.

Pedal position does dictate where it needs to be a little bit but you kind of need to find a happy medium between having room for the steering column, having room for the booster, clearing the gas pedal, clearing the ignition switch, etc.

[bruin_d]

I finished the mount, got it tacked up, and bolted everything else on to make sure I brought out enough but not too far for clearance. It came out perfect! Now I just need to finish welding it up. I'm very happy with how it has come out so far.

[BlackTopMotors]

Looks Cool! Any tips on adding brake fluid?
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[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

Looks Cool! Any tips on adding brake fluid?
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I have a cool billet remote reservoir for it. Ill post some pics of it after i finish polishing it. I'm still trying to decide where to mount it. I'm considering mounting in under the cowl right now. We'll see though.

[kev2809]

cool setup man...are you shaving your firewall right now too?

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by kev2809

cool setup man...are you shaving your firewall right now too?

Yes. I'm probably about 90% done with smoothing it out. I just need to plug the speedo cable hole and the e-brake cable hole and its smooth. Then probably about an hour more of sanding and its done.

[bruin_d]

I finished up the brake assembly today. I had the modify the stock dash/steering column support. Everything is all painted and ready to go. My new Lokar shifter is here too. After looking at my nasty steering column and trying to figure out how to make it look good, I ended up saying screw it, called up Justin at Scotts Hotrods, and ordered a new Ididit tilt column with the billet firewall mount.
Tomorrow I'm going to work on brake lines and putting the dash back together.

[gcburdic]

So THAT's where the brake booster and MC are when I see a smooth firewall looking good Chief!!!

[bruin_d]

New home for the master cylinder reservoir.

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

So THAT's where the brake booster and MC are when I see a smooth firewall looking good Chief!!!

lol, i was thinking the same thing!

Originally Posted by bruin_d

New home for the master cylinder reservoir.

man that looks nice..im in the process of shaving mine too

[project 67 sub]

looking sweet brother, keep up the good work

[BlackTopMotors]

Looks good - hard to reach? How about a custom flip open panel on the inside driver fender (you have excellent skills so just throwing that out there).
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[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

Looks good - hard to reach? How about a custom flip open panel on the inside driver fender (you have excellent skills so just throwing that out there).
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Great idea...however, it needs to be higher than the top of the master cylinder in order for that pesky gravity thing to work.

[bruin_d]

And we're SMOOTH!!! I have a tiny bit more sanding to do and it won't be 100% done until I get my new swivel ball column mount but it looks good now.

[Street Smart]

nice!!!!!!!!!!

[lolife99]

VERY NICE!
Where will the brake lines exit the inside of the cab/body?
I assume you have bulkhead fitting for this?

Love your burb!

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by lolife99

VERY NICE!
Where will the brake lines exit the inside of the cab/body?
I assume you have bulkhead fitting for this?

Love your burb!

Thanks! I have a bulkhead but I'm still trying to figure out if/where I'm going to put it.

[project 67 sub]

sweet

[67cheby]

looking good man

[Wildstreak]

Have you checked the hood clearance on that res? it looks close...

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by Wildstreak

Have you checked the hood clearance on that res? it looks close...

I'll modify as needed. I've got bigger problems than that right now...

[bruin_d]

Finished up the firewall (until my column gets here). I was going to get the drive train in but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. I don't think the motor mounts I was given will work. If its not one thing its 20 f-in others.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I'm pretty sure that remote reservoir is gonna crash with the hood but I could be wrong? You may be able to notch the hood for it to clear as far as the motor goes it don't look like its anywhere even close to fitting.. Is the oil pan sitting on the rack? I'm assuming you do not have the trans cross member in and its no where near close enough to bolt up,but I could be wrong.

[bruin_d]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I'm pretty sure that remote reservoir is gonna crash with the hood but I could be wrong? You may be able to notch the hood for it to clear as far as the motor goes it don't look like its anywhere even close to fitting.. Is the oil pan sitting on the rack? I'm assuming you do not have the trans cross member in and its no where near close enough to bolt up,but I could be wrong.

I'll figure out the hood clearance when i get the hood back on. I am 100% on my own so putting the hood on and taking it off takes some planning ahead.
As far as the pan goes, I can slide a piece of paper between it and the rack right now. I don't have the tranny cross member in yet. Was going to going to try to do that today but ran into a big problem. After emailing Nate back and forth for the last hour or so, he thinks I have a SBC drop member. He has a jig made up (its happened before) to Fab up some different motor mounts .

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Damn hope nate fixes you up right..