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I think it's a beater and you should sell it ASAP... to me! :lol:

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Nope just reduce from 1 1/4'' to 1'' on the tank.. Fills quick at the pump.

Hey Buck,The first time I don't smile while I drive it I'll think about getting rid of it.:lol:

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Sounds like a good plan to me, but i don't see that smile going away anytime soon! :metal:

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ok !! there's been two hrs or reading and just taking it all in, your Burb looks great I hope to get one soon and get started on building it to replace my truck as my daily driver.
do you have any detailed pictures of the wire harness ( for the eng.)
Any way you do great work, I know it takes more time then most know! to keep a build posted and load the pictures and dialog.

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Hey Thanks man, I don't have any pics of the wiring process but I do have a pic from a show today if that helps.:lol:

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Nobby...absolutely stunning Burb! Your ride is the insperation for my '65.
I had a question for you on your wheel combo...looks like you went with the 20X10 and 20x8.5 combo, what offsets are you running and what tires? Any rubbing issues?

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Hey Thanks so much man...You got the wheel size right. I have 255/40s up front an 295/40s rear. Can't remember backspace at the moment but the 338s come in only two options I think.. I put 1/2'' spacers on the rear because the 66 rear is a little narrow. It has no rubbing issues but it's close. Thanks

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Love the burb!!!!
By chance anyone know what the paint codes are?
Thanks

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Hey man thanks..It's 66 terrace blue with the factory white.

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Hey guys I know it's been awhile but We've been working on the interior, stereo and finishing ac install. Here's a couple pics.

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I LOVE this truck man.

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I like it! Looks very neat & clean, like the rest of the Burb.

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The interior just brings it all together! So clean Nobby.

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Im so jealous!

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Nobby you nailed it, the burb is beautiful man way to go.

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now the wood trim just makes it stand out even more ..nice job nobby

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Thanks..
Thanks..

Thanks Buck..See ya soon..
Thanks.
Thanks Man, yours too!
Thanks but wood is already wrapped in white leather..LOL. Thanks again

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I love this Burb! It makes me feel funny inside.

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Great looking interior!! I see that the front seat is one piece. How do you get into the back? Also -- looks like some power seat controls hiding under the edge. Details? Thanks Jim

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Ha, Thanks man I get the same feeling. Wish I could have ran across you at CTC.

Thanks Jim, That pic is before I finished interior. I have the jump seat that folds forward in now. The switches are for the air ride. Just didn't want them on the dash. Thanks again..

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We will run into each other one of these days. Are you planning to go to the Texas Spring Goodguys in March? That is the next big event that I have scheduled.

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The Terrace blue paint code is 509- PPG code 12556.
White paint code is 521-PPG code 8080
Cameo ivory code 526- PPG code 8259

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Nobbys suburban has been nominated for Truck OF The Year. Come on every one that posted in this build thread it time to give him your vote.

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Nobby,... you got my Vote!
Beautiful, beautiful 'burb.

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Next big thing for us is Pate in April the Power Tour in June..I know It's not show season but let me know when ya'll have a show that way and I'll round up my people and we'll cruise that way..

Thanks Keith..Seems you always like my builds, we must have the same taste..LOL
Thanks for your support..

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What I love most about your build is the fact you stayed with factory seats. Most builds just replace with later truck seats and I just hate it.

You got my vote too, but the blue K5 was a close 2nd for me

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I love this burb! If you every seriously consider selling it please give me a chance to visit with you on the subject! No I am not kidding! Great job.

I hope to see it in person some day. Will you be at the upcoming Dallas Goodguys show in March?

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Hey thanks for the compliment !!! I have a friend that lives in Katy, Jay Gillentine. We not gonna make it to March GGs but we make Pate swap meet in April. My love is finding them, having a vision then putting them back on the road. Over time I fall out of love with them, let them go then start another. I'm still in love with the burb right now but I've been having visions lately :lol:

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Visions.... Just give us enough heads up to sell everything and clear the garage. Lol

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Brother, you better start prioritizing the takers 'cuz there's going to be a bunch of them if you ever decide to let it go. :lol:

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I don't know Jay. Does he have any classics? I really like owning and driving them way more than building! I too have a 64 suburban that we just purchased that is just a shell. No engine or trans or seats. Can't wait to drive it someday in the future. We have listed our 72 burb on a couple of sites including this one to fund the 64 project. My vision is almost the same as your completed one.

Thanks for leading the way and finishing yours, that inspired me to get one.

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I have to look at this thing everyday.........sometimes more than once.............
Jealous is not enough "word" to describe how I feel when I pass

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Thanks for the compliment and vote..

If and when I will promote it like the Presidential Race :lol:

Prolly be awhile Buck..

Jay has a black square body..Thanks for the kind words..

Thanks brother...Pull in, I'll give you the keys and you can take your bride to dinner in it..

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Good to hear, too nice to let go!

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Is the 87 pump mounted in or out of the tank? P.S. Aren't you about ready for another project?

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Love your Suburban, my 66 is headed a similar direction. It is currently apart and going through the changes.

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In tank pump...
P.S. don't tell anyone but I'm in the middle of a frame off square body Blazer build right now..Shhhh..:lol:

Thanks, Love your burb too..I'm a sucker for blue and white..

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Sorry, but I couldn't seem to find it in your thread, who's carpet did you use?
That burb looks soooo sweet!

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Thanks man!! I ordered carpet from stockinteriors.com

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Thanks for the info!
Are you happy with it?
What options did you order?
Is there Jute backing on the carpet? I already have a rubberized sound-deadener everywhere, but I want this to be silent!
The fact that you can order matching floor-mats & carpet for the rear cab-wall are a bonus!
Let me know your thoughts for a pick-up!