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69burban · 06-06-2005, 12:16 PM

I decided not to sell it. I got motivated and got the bags on the front. Lays out pretty good. Just some pics of the progress so far. Hopefully I'll have it on the road by end of summer.

cojnit · 06-06-2005, 06:26 PM

coming along now! is that the dropped height acheived from just bags?

69burban · 06-06-2005, 06:57 PM

Thanks Cojnit, The drop comes from the combo of the drop spindles, drop crossmember, and the bags. We also did a clearance plate on the crossmember.The back is c-notched with a 3" drop block and bags.

gtkustoms · 06-06-2005, 08:22 PM

you should sell it....to me

looks good....where did you get the crossmember.....my 69 lays it on the ground...not to good for driving around on the bumpstops.

72LoBurb · 06-18-2005, 11:39 PM

Will you have any geometry issues with the dropped crossmember? Does it relocate the mounting points for the lower control arms?

Sorry for the Q's, but I wanna bag my 'burb and the more info I can get, the better I can do my truck.

cojnit · 06-18-2005, 11:45 PM

also any pics of the C-notch?and did it affect the interior?

chevy_fatman · 06-19-2005, 03:06 AM

What brand upper/lower arms are you using? that 'burb looks loooowww!

69burban · 06-19-2005, 11:20 AM

Sorry so long to reply! The control arms and the kit I used to drop the crossmember are all Turner Enterprises stuff. Not sure what happened to him I used to be a dealer. The plate we welded on the bottom for clearence is also from Turner. A stock crossmember would be on the ground. This one might to, once we get the arms adjusted and the motor in.
The C-notch out back wasn't to invasive. The very top of the diff comes through the floor so we had to cut a small hole about 10"x10" we'll build a little cover for it at some point.
I don't think the geometry will be a huge issue. I think the pics show it laid out. it has about 13.5" of travel from the bags all the way down to all the way up. Ride height will be in the middle somewhere. There is lots of adjustment in the upper arms, and where I think about ride height is gonna be is where everything will be aligned and set. I'm pretty happt withit. So far so good

86swb · 06-24-2005, 11:51 PM

Are you going to paint the Burban green? I too like the stance.

69burban · 06-25-2005, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback guys.

As far as the paint I'lll probably drive it in primer for a while, maybe that tan colored dupont primer. I'd like to eventually 2 tone it with white and silver or maybe black and red. I drew up some crazy graphics too, but can't decide if I want the obnoxious graphic look, or a clean classy look. Green might be a good idea.
What do you guys think???

Long Roof · 06-25-2005, 05:03 PM

I'm thinking of a non stock two tone. I want black on the upper and either silver, red, burnt orange or green on the bottom. Decisions, decisions.

Aaron

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-25-2005, 09:52 PM

69burban · 06-26-2005, 02:20 PM

I really like the pearl white on the new caddy/s to. Maybe that in the 2 tone some how. Our trucks are so big, it's nice to have a couple colors to break it up a little. Does anybody know a good source for a carpet kit for our rigs? something made to fit them?

**special-K** · 06-28-2005, 07:30 AM

Pearl White and a Sanstone or Gold?

perrosinpata@aol.com · 06-28-2005, 02:06 PM

Can you post pix of the rear?

Long Roof · 06-28-2005, 07:06 PM

I think you can get carpet most every truck parts supplier. They all sell the same kind if it is a good kit. ACC is the carpet co. Check out www.GMCpauls.com or www.mothertruckers.net I think they bother carry them.

Aaron

69burban · 06-29-2005, 10:09 PM

I'm gonna work on the rear this sun. so I'll post some pics of the rear on Mon. Thanks for the carpet leads. White and sandstone.........that sounds cool/classy

*Sublvr72* · 06-30-2005, 06:24 AM

looks good. need some 20's or tahoe seats for your rig?

I still have mine for sale...

86swb · 06-30-2005, 11:00 AM

I know it is a lot of work but you will be glad you kept it in the long run. I have always kicked myself many times for selling one of my classics then wished I did not. I know around here you do not see any of our Burbs. Mine is the only one around this part of the woods. At least I have not seen another for some years now. What you have now looks great. keep up the good work.

06-06-2005, 12:16 PM	#1
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	New Pics of the Burban I decided not to sell it. I got motivated and got the bags on the front. Lays out pretty good. Just some pics of the progress so far. Hopefully I'll have it on the road by end of summer. Attached Images

06-06-2005, 06:26 PM	#2
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	coming along now! is that the dropped height acheived from just bags? __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

06-06-2005, 06:57 PM	#3
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	Thanks Cojnit, The drop comes from the combo of the drop spindles, drop crossmember, and the bags. We also did a clearance plate on the crossmember.The back is c-notched with a 3" drop block and bags. __________________ Albuquerque, New Mexico 65 long bed, shaved drip rails, tail lights, tailgate, and molding. 350/700r4, dropped springs

06-06-2005, 08:22 PM	#4
gtkustoms Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: los lunas,nm Posts: 56	you should sell it....to me looks good....where did you get the crossmember.....my 69 lays it on the ground...not to good for driving around on the bumpstops. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/gtkustoms

06-18-2005, 11:45 PM	#6
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	also any pics of the C-notch?and did it affect the interior? __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

06-18-2005, 11:39 PM	#5
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Will you have any geometry issues with the dropped crossmember? Does it relocate the mounting points for the lower control arms? Sorry for the Q's, but I wanna bag my 'burb and the more info I can get, the better I can do my truck.

06-19-2005, 03:06 AM	#7
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	What brand upper/lower arms are you using? that 'burb looks loooowww! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

06-19-2005, 11:20 AM	#8
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	Sorry so long to reply! The control arms and the kit I used to drop the crossmember are all Turner Enterprises stuff. Not sure what happened to him I used to be a dealer. The plate we welded on the bottom for clearence is also from Turner. A stock crossmember would be on the ground. This one might to, once we get the arms adjusted and the motor in. The C-notch out back wasn't to invasive. The very top of the diff comes through the floor so we had to cut a small hole about 10"x10" we'll build a little cover for it at some point. I don't think the geometry will be a huge issue. I think the pics show it laid out. it has about 13.5" of travel from the bags all the way down to all the way up. Ride height will be in the middle somewhere. There is lots of adjustment in the upper arms, and where I think about ride height is gonna be is where everything will be aligned and set. I'm pretty happt withit. So far so good

06-24-2005, 11:51 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Are you going to paint the Burban green? I too like the stance. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-25-2005, 02:18 PM	#10
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	Thanks for the positive feedback guys. As far as the paint I'lll probably drive it in primer for a while, maybe that tan colored dupont primer. I'd like to eventually 2 tone it with white and silver or maybe black and red. I drew up some crazy graphics too, but can't decide if I want the obnoxious graphic look, or a clean classy look. Green might be a good idea. What do you guys think??? __________________ Albuquerque, New Mexico 65 long bed, shaved drip rails, tail lights, tailgate, and molding. 350/700r4, dropped springs

06-25-2005, 05:03 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	I'm thinking of a non stock two tone. I want black on the upper and either silver, red, burnt orange or green on the bottom. Decisions, decisions. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-25-2005, 09:52 PM	#12
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06-26-2005, 02:20 PM	#13
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	I really like the pearl white on the new caddy/s to. Maybe that in the 2 tone some how. Our trucks are so big, it's nice to have a couple colors to break it up a little. Does anybody know a good source for a carpet kit for our rigs? something made to fit them? __________________ Albuquerque, New Mexico 65 long bed, shaved drip rails, tail lights, tailgate, and molding. 350/700r4, dropped springs

06-28-2005, 07:30 AM	#14
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06-28-2005, 02:06 PM	#15
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06-28-2005, 07:06 PM	#16
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	I think you can get carpet most every truck parts supplier. They all sell the same kind if it is a good kit. ACC is the carpet co. Check out www.GMCpauls.com or www.mothertruckers.net I think they bother carry them. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 06-28-2005 at 07:08 PM.

06-29-2005, 10:09 PM	#17
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	I'm gonna work on the rear this sun. so I'll post some pics of the rear on Mon. Thanks for the carpet leads. White and sandstone.........that sounds cool/classy __________________ Albuquerque, New Mexico 65 long bed, shaved drip rails, tail lights, tailgate, and molding. 350/700r4, dropped springs

06-30-2005, 06:24 AM	#18
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	looks good. need some 20's or tahoe seats for your rig? I still have mine for sale...

06-30-2005, 11:00 AM	#19
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I know it is a lot of work but you will be glad you kept it in the long run. I have always kicked myself many times for selling one of my classics then wished I did not. I know around here you do not see any of our Burbs. Mine is the only one around this part of the woods. At least I have not seen another for some years now. What you have now looks great. keep up the good work. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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