70 Suburb build.. my first documented build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trusty72 · 06-01-2011, 09:41 PM

ok i got the body for 500 bucks, its pretty nice , needs seats and rockers replaced. I had the lwb frame with 350/350 so i am gonna try to have a solid dependable driver in a couple weeks..

trusty72 · 06-01-2011, 09:43 PM

the cab pic is my 72 super cheyenne ive put on hold for the suburb. And please someone tell me how to make the pics bigger..

1956cameo · 06-12-2011, 09:41 AM

Looks like a nice project. If you are using an image host site you will need to edit the picture and resize it to a larger size. If you uploaded the pictures directly to the truck site then I am not sure what to do.

trusty72 · 06-13-2011, 12:01 AM

Thank you. I used photobucket and this is the best i could do, sorry. If anyone needs to know exactly what is required to put a 67-72 suburban on a 67-72 lwb frame, these pics show step by step from front to back. Picture #1 is the front body mount, lines up perfectly. Picture #2 is an actual suburban frame mount that i was lucky enough to get with the body. Just drill 4 holes per side after the body is located with the other mounts. Picture #3 is the middle bed mount , just drill hole over about an inch from the original. Also note the front and second bed mount on the lwb frame must be removed along with the rear cab mount before you set the body on. Picture #4 is as simple as drilling a hole in the frame when the body is centered. This will be the rear most mount for now until i graft in the suburban rear frame stub. This is not necessary, but will provide mounting for the rear bumper, and give more frame for that last body mount to sit on. See picture #5 to see where this will be.

trusty72 · 06-13-2011, 12:03 AM

On a side note i resized the pics to 260% on photo bucket and it didnt help a thing. im lost.

BlackTopMotors · 06-13-2011, 12:18 AM

Check your cameras setting. Most can be set to a finer resolution...fine...super fine... upload a pic directly here...I think that may work. Just a thought (not a photo expert)

1956cameo · 06-13-2011, 07:03 PM

Not sure what the deal is with the pictures either. I use photobucket and have never had that issue. Great information on the truck to burb frame conversion.

trusty72 · 06-14-2011, 09:22 PM

Thank you, i thought it might help the next guy that tries to tackle the swap.

Monty · 06-14-2011, 10:40 PM

about the pics...i think if you copy and paste the [IMG]pic url[/IMG] tags directly into your post, you will get the larger pics. hover your mouse over the picture in PB and a drop down box should pop. select the [IMG] one and click on it. it should say 'copied'. then just paste it in your reply.

trusty72 · 06-15-2011, 08:11 PM

ok i will try that thank you.

trusty72 · 06-20-2011, 03:25 PM

Well I took it on its maydem voyage today it ran good. Ill post pics when I can
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trusty72 · 06-20-2011, 04:00 PM

<a href=http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd461/drag791/?action=view&current=2011-06-03_22-28-22_85.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd461/drag791/2011-06-03_22-28-22_85.jpg border=0 alt=></a>
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trusty72 · 06-20-2011, 04:01 PM

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/...2-28-22_85.jpg
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trusty72 · 06-20-2011, 04:16 PM

Well I got the pics figured out. The ole thing still needs a lot of work, but everything under that old body is new or rebuilt. Not bad for an empty shell of a body a couple weeks ago if I do say so myself
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trusty72 · 06-20-2011, 06:07 PM

Helper #1

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Helper#2

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Helper #3

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trusty72 · 06-23-2011, 11:14 AM

Does anyone know what color wire goes to the coolant temp sending unit and does it come from main fuse box harness or somewhere else?
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06-13-2011, 12:18 AM	#6
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Check your cameras setting. Most can be set to a finer resolution...fine...super fine... upload a pic directly here...I think that may work. Just a thought (not a photo expert)

06-13-2011, 07:03 PM	#7
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Not sure what the deal is with the pictures either. I use photobucket and have never had that issue. Great information on the truck to burb frame conversion. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

06-14-2011, 09:22 PM	#8
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Thank you, i thought it might help the next guy that tries to tackle the swap. __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-14-2011, 10:40 PM	#9
Monty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montana Posts: 78	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build about the pics...i think if you copy and paste the [IMG]pic url[/IMG] tags directly into your post, you will get the larger pics. hover your mouse over the picture in PB and a drop down box should pop. select the [IMG] one and click on it. it should say 'copied'. then just paste it in your reply.

06-15-2011, 08:11 PM	#10
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build ok i will try that thank you. __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-01-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	70 Suburb build.. my first documented build ok i got the body for 500 bucks, its pretty nice , needs seats and rockers replaced. I had the lwb frame with 350/350 so i am gonna try to have a solid dependable driver in a couple weeks.. Attached Images __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-01-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build the cab pic is my 72 super cheyenne ive put on hold for the suburb. And please someone tell me how to make the pics bigger.. __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-12-2011, 09:41 AM	#3
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Looks like a nice project. If you are using an image host site you will need to edit the picture and resize it to a larger size. If you uploaded the pictures directly to the truck site then I am not sure what to do. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

06-13-2011, 12:01 AM	#4
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Thank you. I used photobucket and this is the best i could do, sorry. If anyone needs to know exactly what is required to put a 67-72 suburban on a 67-72 lwb frame, these pics show step by step from front to back. Picture #1 is the front body mount, lines up perfectly. Picture #2 is an actual suburban frame mount that i was lucky enough to get with the body. Just drill 4 holes per side after the body is located with the other mounts. Picture #3 is the middle bed mount , just drill hole over about an inch from the original. Also note the front and second bed mount on the lwb frame must be removed along with the rear cab mount before you set the body on. Picture #4 is as simple as drilling a hole in the frame when the body is centered. This will be the rear most mount for now until i graft in the suburban rear frame stub. This is not necessary, but will provide mounting for the rear bumper, and give more frame for that last body mount to sit on. See picture #5 to see where this will be. Attached Images __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-13-2011, 12:03 AM	#5
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build On a side note i resized the pics to 260% on photo bucket and it didnt help a thing. im lost. __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 03:25 PM	#11
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Well I took it on its maydem voyage today it ran good. Ill post pics when I can Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:00 PM	#12
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build <a href=http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd461/drag791/?action=view&current=2011-06-03_22-28-22_85.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd461/drag791/2011-06-03_22-28-22_85.jpg border=0 alt=></a> Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:01 PM	#13
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/...2-28-22_85.jpg Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:02 PM	#14
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:04 PM	#15
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb



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06-20-2011, 04:06 PM	#16
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:07 PM	#17
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:08 PM	#18
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:10 PM	#19
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:11 PM	#20
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 04:16 PM	#21
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Well I got the pics figured out. The ole thing still needs a lot of work, but everything under that old body is new or rebuilt. Not bad for an empty shell of a body a couple weeks ago if I do say so myself Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 06:07 PM	#22
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Helper #1 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-20-2011, 06:08 PM	#23
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06-20-2011, 06:09 PM	#24
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06-23-2011, 11:14 AM	#25
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: 70 Suburb build.. my first documented build Does anyone know what color wire goes to the coolant temp sending unit and does it come from main fuse box harness or somewhere else? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

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