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GIZZ · 11-17-2018, 10:56 AM

Coming along nicely.

What size drop springs are you using, I see it looks like front drop spindles, are those 2" rear drop blocks?

Are you using a wheel adapter in the rear? I'm looking for a decent brand adapter myself for my second set of rear wheels.

**KFF 1** · 11-17-2018, 09:09 PM

Spindles are ECE 2 1/2 drop conversion spindles ( 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ) CPP 2 inch drop coils front and 4 inch in rear along with 2 inch blocks for a total of 4 1/2 front and 6 inch rear drop. Did not use wheel adapters in the rear. Swapped the 3/4 ton rear end with a 1/2 ton rear end. Bolt pattern is 5x5 front and rear

Average Joe · 11-23-2018, 12:38 AM

Those wheels are beautiful! Looking good!!

**KFF 1** · 11-25-2018, 09:15 PM

402 LS stroker motor is just about finished. If all goes well and the few odds and ends parts I need come on time the motor and trans should be set in the frame mid to late week this week

*randy500* · 11-29-2018, 02:12 AM

I like the burb, looks like factory red and a big block. Did I miss the picture of the SPID?

I need some big block accessories, interested in selling anything? Tried to send you a PM but you have them blocked.

**LockDoc** · 11-29-2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

I like the burb, looks like factory red and a big block. Did I miss the picture of the SPID?

I need some big block accessories, interested in selling anything? Tried to send you a PM but you have them blocked.

He can't sell anything on here because he is not a "Premium" member. If he becomes a "premium" member he can then post the parts he wants to sell on the parts for sale forum. It is also against board rules to sell parts through PM's.

LockDoc

Average Joe · 12-01-2018, 01:55 PM

The motor and accessories look nice. I digg the look of a Chevy orange LS.

**KFF 1** · 12-07-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

The motor and accessories look nice. I digg the look of a Chevy orange LS.

Thank you Joe. I hope the motor comes out like I have pictured it in my mind when it is finished. I'm disguising it as a big block.

**KFF 1** · 12-07-2018, 09:25 PM

Here is a pic of the coil covers. Sheet metal parts are starting to arrive so I'm going to focus on the body panels and once they are all finished I can install the fuel tank and plumb the motor. Cant wait to hear it run !!!

**KFF 1** · 11-29-2018, 10:16 PM

The 402 stroker LS 4L80E combo is now set in the frame of the Suburban

**KFF 1** · 12-17-2018, 08:24 PM

Started working on the lower front quarter on the left side. Had to do a bit of fab work on the front portion of the wheel well. This weekend coming I hope to have the new panel fitted and welded in.

jbjburbs · 12-21-2018, 04:12 PM

Nice build! Keep at it.

**KFF 1** · 12-27-2018, 11:18 PM

Front lower quarter is tacked in place and rocker has been installed as well and ready to be welded

**KFF 1** · 12-27-2018, 11:33 PM

The lower rear quarter and taillight housing are roughed in. A little more trimming here and there, plus some reconstruction work in the rear behind the taillight housing, and the backup light housing needs some attention. Should be welded up in a day or so and the driver side will be finished

**KFF 1** · 12-28-2018, 09:44 PM

More fab work today. The bucket for the backup light housing was in pretty bad shape but somehow I managed to save it

**KFF 1** · 12-28-2018, 09:53 PM

Made a lip for the bucket. Welding it up was quite the challenge

**KFF 1** · 12-28-2018, 09:56 PM

Test fit in the new panel. Turned out pretty nice.

**LockDoc** · 12-28-2018, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KFF 1

Test fit in the new panel. Turned out pretty nice.

That looks really good. I enjoy making stuff like that if I have the time.

LockDoc

04ls1gto · 12-29-2018, 09:39 AM

Looks really good, I am not looking forward to doing this on mine

pwdcougar · 01-14-2019, 10:52 PM

Looking good!

Paul

**kev2809** · 02-12-2019, 10:13 AM

looks good...any more updates?

**KFF 1** · 02-24-2019, 08:49 AM

Had to fab a B-Pillar for the passenger front door

**KFF 1** · 02-24-2019, 04:03 PM

Inner rocker and some patch work in the middle are tacked in. A-Pillar has been installed so I can move on to fitment of the outer rocker

**KFF 1** · 02-24-2019, 04:16 PM

A small portion of the original rocker was still intact so I saved it and rebuilt that portion. Then I started to fit the truck rocker around it that the PO had already purchased for the vehicle to try and make it look somewhat factory

**KFF 1** · 02-24-2019, 04:25 PM

Made a patch for the front portion of the passenger floor section and it is now tacked in and ready to be welded

11-17-2018, 10:56 AM	#1
GIZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 111	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Coming along nicely. What size drop springs are you using, I see it looks like front drop spindles, are those 2" rear drop blocks? Are you using a wheel adapter in the rear? I'm looking for a decent brand adapter myself for my second set of rear wheels. __________________ GIZZmotorsports on YouTube & my panel truck build '69 c10 panel, '75 c35 flatdeck car hauler

11-17-2018, 09:09 PM	#2
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Spindles are ECE 2 1/2 drop conversion spindles ( 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ) CPP 2 inch drop coils front and 4 inch in rear along with 2 inch blocks for a total of 4 1/2 front and 6 inch rear drop. Did not use wheel adapters in the rear. Swapped the 3/4 ton rear end with a 1/2 ton rear end. Bolt pattern is 5x5 front and rear

11-23-2018, 12:38 AM	#3
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Those wheels are beautiful! Looking good!! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

11-25-2018, 09:15 PM	#4
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban 402 LS stroker motor is just about finished. If all goes well and the few odds and ends parts I need come on time the motor and trans should be set in the frame mid to late week this week Attached Images

11-29-2018, 02:12 AM	#5
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I like the burb, looks like factory red and a big block. Did I miss the picture of the SPID? I need some big block accessories, interested in selling anything? Tried to send you a PM but you have them blocked.

12-01-2018, 01:55 PM	#7
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: New project : 72 Suburban The motor and accessories look nice. I digg the look of a Chevy orange LS. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

12-07-2018, 09:25 PM	#9
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Here is a pic of the coil covers. Sheet metal parts are starting to arrive so I'm going to focus on the body panels and once they are all finished I can install the fuel tank and plumb the motor. Cant wait to hear it run !!! Attached Images

11-29-2018, 10:16 PM	#10
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban The 402 stroker LS 4L80E combo is now set in the frame of the Suburban Attached Images

12-17-2018, 08:24 PM	#11
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Started working on the lower front quarter on the left side. Had to do a bit of fab work on the front portion of the wheel well. This weekend coming I hope to have the new panel fitted and welded in. Attached Images

12-21-2018, 04:12 PM	#12
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Nice build! Keep at it. __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

12-27-2018, 11:18 PM	#13
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Front lower quarter is tacked in place and rocker has been installed as well and ready to be welded Attached Images

12-27-2018, 11:33 PM	#14
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban The lower rear quarter and taillight housing are roughed in. A little more trimming here and there, plus some reconstruction work in the rear behind the taillight housing, and the backup light housing needs some attention. Should be welded up in a day or so and the driver side will be finished Attached Images

12-28-2018, 09:44 PM	#15
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban More fab work today. The bucket for the backup light housing was in pretty bad shape but somehow I managed to save it Attached Images

12-28-2018, 09:53 PM	#16
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Made a lip for the bucket. Welding it up was quite the challenge Attached Images

12-28-2018, 09:56 PM	#17
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Test fit in the new panel. Turned out pretty nice. Attached Images



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12-29-2018, 09:39 AM	#19
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Looks really good, I am not looking forward to doing this on mine

01-14-2019, 10:52 PM	#20
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Looking good! Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

02-12-2019, 10:13 AM	#21
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: New project : 72 Suburban looks good...any more updates? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-24-2019, 08:49 AM	#22
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Had to fab a B-Pillar for the passenger front door Attached Images

02-24-2019, 04:03 PM	#23
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Inner rocker and some patch work in the middle are tacked in. A-Pillar has been installed so I can move on to fitment of the outer rocker Attached Images

02-24-2019, 04:16 PM	#24
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban A small portion of the original rocker was still intact so I saved it and rebuilt that portion. Then I started to fit the truck rocker around it that the PO had already purchased for the vehicle to try and make it look somewhat factory Attached Images

02-24-2019, 04:25 PM	#25
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Made a patch for the front portion of the passenger floor section and it is now tacked in and ready to be welded Attached Images

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