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kdrodworks316 · 02-24-2008, 09:12 AM

As many of you know, I just scored a 66 burban. I am thinking of slamming it and paneling the very back side window openings and adding landeu bars and casket racks. Does anyone know if these were ever converted to hearses? any pictures. Also thinking of cutting the firewall, cowl, A pillars out and changing to a 60-63 style windshield. am I getting to wild? Kinda looking forward to creeping out the neighbors with a hearse in the driveway.

sixtyfour · 02-24-2008, 10:01 AM

Sounds cool. I don't know why but as a kid I always dreamed of building a hotrod hearse!

David Flores · 02-24-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sixtyfour

Sounds cool. I don't know why but as a kid I always dreamed of building a hotrod hearse!

A shop down the street use to have one, it was pretty bad ass. I'll see if I can find a picture.

2manyprojects · 02-26-2008, 08:53 AM

I remember seeing a 63 GMC 4X4 panel hearse, on a panel truck site one time. It was in Colorado and unrestored. It was black and had the landau bars. I wish I could remember where I saw it. It was pretty cool.

spoon · 02-26-2008, 11:57 AM

Is the Suburban roadworthy? If so, let me buy it from you.

kdrodworks316 · 02-26-2008, 09:18 PM

the burban is less the engine and windshield. I havent really got a chance to look over it yet as it is buried in a snow bank. all the side glass is in it, and the body is fairly strait but has rusty rockers and wheel wells. I will try to get some pictures posted tonight. pm me if you are serious.

kdrodworks316 · 06-18-2008, 08:31 PM

Anyone got any pics of these burbs or panels doing the hearse duty?

72BlckButy · 06-18-2008, 08:48 PM

Hopefully someone has some pics!

GRIMSS · 06-18-2008, 08:58 PM

I could just see it at a show dumping a coffin out the back doors with the rear bumper on the ground and the front up in the air.

**ChiefRocka** · 06-18-2008, 09:30 PM

Yeah...and the coffin(s) would make killer sub-woofer enclousers !!!

Lated · 06-18-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Yeah...and the coffin(s) would make killer sub-woofer enclousers !!!

Literally

kdrodworks316 · 06-18-2008, 10:43 PM

I was thinking it would a killer cooler.

**ChiefRocka** · 06-18-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

I was thinking it would a killer cooler.

ClassicAutoResto · 06-19-2008, 09:53 AM

Split lid, half cooler, half sub-housing

Joey~AP · 06-19-2008, 01:57 PM

Did a search for Dead Sled's.

This is the best that I could find.

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kdrodworks316 · 06-23-2008, 11:56 PM

I got a goodie box off the big brown truck today via soba_03. Power brakes baby! and drop spindles, with some 6 lug rotors on the way!

**scotts62** · 06-24-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

I got a goodie box off the big brown truck today via soba_03. Power brakes baby! and drop spindles, with some 6 lug rotors on the way!

Sweet! That will stop that bad boy

Sam59 · 06-24-2008, 02:45 AM

somethin like this?

joe231 · 06-24-2008, 08:49 AM

Sam, is that some one local?

soba_03 · 06-24-2008, 11:48 AM

BRO, Remember the KNEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Dam that looks good....NOW OFFY intake some fentons..... Dual or Tripple set up and your where you need to be........

kdrodworks316 · 06-24-2008, 12:35 PM

Oh I remember soba, Its killing me with all the new parts to not work on it. I just sat on the inner fender and had to put this in. with my wife handing me parts and throwing a fit the whole time. Its not in for good, just mocked up. I will have to drill some holes and a few other things, but I need to get healed up before I tackle that. That panel is sick! more pics please.

soba_03 · 06-24-2008, 01:10 PM

HA HA, yeah with I6 you have enough room for an entire family to stay with you in the engine bay. kinda makes it nice. Looks Good....

Slow and easy with the fresh knee work... Just let her know that you'll be sitting on a shop stool or laying on a creeper and that kneeling won't be till later in the week....

soba_03 · 06-24-2008, 01:14 PM

OH run your power brake hose right to the port below the Carb on that intake. You might want to consider Kroil ing the port plug. Cause that cast Iron has a tendancy to break. Then if you have to use a HOT wrench to get it loose. Should you manage to crack that I have a 235 intake I believe that it will work on 235/216 not sure what yours has in it. But thought I would offer a suggestion....

Sam59 · 06-24-2008, 01:38 PM

No joe I found it on google through mautofied.com, and thats the only pic the dude had of it.. it is bad though, it sold for only like 3K! only thing is he has a ford 302 in it??

kdrodworks316 · 06-24-2008, 02:56 PM

If I break the intake, isnt that a great excuse to buy an offy? HMMM is a 3lb hammer consided the right wrench?

02-24-2008, 09:12 AM	#1
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	66 slammed hearse As many of you know, I just scored a 66 burban. I am thinking of slamming it and paneling the very back side window openings and adding landeu bars and casket racks. Does anyone know if these were ever converted to hearses? any pictures. Also thinking of cutting the firewall, cowl, A pillars out and changing to a 60-63 style windshield. am I getting to wild? Kinda looking forward to creeping out the neighbors with a hearse in the driveway.

02-24-2008, 10:01 AM	#2
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: 66 slammed hearse Sounds cool. I don't know why but as a kid I always dreamed of building a hotrod hearse! __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

02-26-2008, 08:53 AM	#4
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: 66 slammed hearse I remember seeing a 63 GMC 4X4 panel hearse, on a panel truck site one time. It was in Colorado and unrestored. It was black and had the landau bars. I wish I could remember where I saw it. It was pretty cool.

02-26-2008, 11:57 AM	#5
spoon Registered Penetrator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 153	Re: 66 slammed hearse Is the Suburban roadworthy? If so, let me buy it from you. __________________ "Some people wear Superman pajamas. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas." "Chuck Norris is the only person on the planet that can kick you in the back of the face." "Chuck Norris doesn't 'tea-bag'... he 'potato-sacks.'"

02-26-2008, 09:18 PM	#6
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 66 slammed hearse the burban is less the engine and windshield. I havent really got a chance to look over it yet as it is buried in a snow bank. all the side glass is in it, and the body is fairly strait but has rusty rockers and wheel wells. I will try to get some pictures posted tonight. pm me if you are serious.

06-18-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 66 slammed hearse Anyone got any pics of these burbs or panels doing the hearse duty?

06-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 66 slammed hearse Hopefully someone has some pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-18-2008, 08:58 PM	#9
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 66 slammed hearse I could just see it at a show dumping a coffin out the back doors with the rear bumper on the ground and the front up in the air. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-18-2008, 09:30 PM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: 66 slammed hearse Yeah...and the coffin(s) would make killer sub-woofer enclousers !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-18-2008, 10:43 PM	#12
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 66 slammed hearse I was thinking it would a killer cooler.

06-19-2008, 09:53 AM	#14
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: 66 slammed hearse Split lid, half cooler, half sub-housing

06-19-2008, 01:57 PM	#15
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: 66 slammed hearse Did a search for Dead Sled's. This is the best that I could find. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

06-23-2008, 11:56 PM	#16
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 66 slammed hearse I got a goodie box off the big brown truck today via soba_03. Power brakes baby! and drop spindles, with some 6 lug rotors on the way! Attached Images

06-24-2008, 02:45 AM	#18
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: 66 slammed hearse somethin like this?

06-24-2008, 08:49 AM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 66 slammed hearse Sam, is that some one local? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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06-24-2008, 11:48 AM	#20
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: 66 slammed hearse BRO, Remember the KNEE!!!!!!!!!!! Dam that looks good....NOW OFFY intake some fentons..... Dual or Tripple set up and your where you need to be........

06-24-2008, 12:35 PM	#21
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 66 slammed hearse Oh I remember soba, Its killing me with all the new parts to not work on it. I just sat on the inner fender and had to put this in. with my wife handing me parts and throwing a fit the whole time. Its not in for good, just mocked up. I will have to drill some holes and a few other things, but I need to get healed up before I tackle that. That panel is sick! more pics please.

06-24-2008, 01:10 PM	#22
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: 66 slammed hearse HA HA, yeah with I6 you have enough room for an entire family to stay with you in the engine bay. kinda makes it nice. Looks Good.... Slow and easy with the fresh knee work... Just let her know that you'll be sitting on a shop stool or laying on a creeper and that kneeling won't be till later in the week....

06-24-2008, 01:14 PM	#23
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: 66 slammed hearse OH run your power brake hose right to the port below the Carb on that intake. You might want to consider Kroil ing the port plug. Cause that cast Iron has a tendancy to break. Then if you have to use a HOT wrench to get it loose. Should you manage to crack that I have a 235 intake I believe that it will work on 235/216 not sure what yours has in it. But thought I would offer a suggestion....

06-24-2008, 01:38 PM	#24
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: 66 slammed hearse No joe I found it on google through mautofied.com, and thats the only pic the dude had of it.. it is bad though, it sold for only like 3K! only thing is he has a ford 302 in it??

06-24-2008, 02:56 PM	#25
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 66 slammed hearse If I break the intake, isnt that a great excuse to buy an offy? HMMM is a 3lb hammer consided the right wrench?

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