Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Cool, yea let me know since I'd be interested in one for the burb and one for the 1970 PU.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Nice work man, first ride feels great right? keep up the great work!!!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Brake's almost complete, installed braided stainless front lines from Inline Tube but............ needed to do some machining to get the fittings to fit thru the frame with the clips on the back on both sides.
for now just need to bleed the bubbles out of the system.
New gas tank arrived and much needed for replacement of nasty original that leaked bad. Old gas would not burn so I drilled a hole in the corner of the tank to drain the nastys out. The two extra holes on the new tank that are used on 71/72 tanks vapor return I plugged with screwing a 1/4-20 x 1" bolts all the way in, 67-70 did not use them. Seat are going to SMS for new original seat cover templates for 67/68 burb's on Thursday.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Glad to see you are using what looks like the right fuel fill hose.

Though, that bolt with silicone jammed into the vent? C'mon... :lol:

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Oooo I know Chris about the gas tank thingininggggg.
I live in a small town long drive to parts, I have to make do with what ever I have that work!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

After a bit of derailment from working on the burb, the 4" lift has finally been installed.
Stock leafs have 2, aftermarket have 6 up front. Rear lift was accomplished with a shackle flip from http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/. One of the rear leaf mounts had a good size crack in it, so killed two birds with one stone with the shackle flip. In the process I needed to machined some spacers to fit the new leafs to the front outter shackle bolt holes - http://youtu.be/U89oQhx2i3s- to install 69-72 4" lift front leaf springs since nobody really makes the correct ones for 67-68 4X4 trucks. Purchased a set of 5125 Bilstein shocks, Theeee BEST shocks I have ever had hands down. As well needed to install 4" drop drag link to correct for steering as well new U bolt kit from Rancho. Time to install 33's or 35's now..... the used 31's I picked up look like pizza cutters on there! =0/

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

I am going to nominate your truck for Jeff's Calendar. It looks AWESOME

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

I totally agree with you on your shock absorber choice!
I have those in my 1970 K10, and I highly recommend them as well.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Tow hooks installed..... =)

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Sweet!
The OE hooks are like the cherry on the cake for a 4x4.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Very nice! I almost went with those shocks, but they were out of stock when I was ready to order them. I love those drag links! It's getting harder to find those lately!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Chris I could not of put it better.
They make the truck complete and look sweet!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Nice work on the Suburban. I thought the correct mounting for the tow hooks was the open end of the hook faced backward.

We had a 1968 3/4 ton Suburban when I worked for the Forest Service and its hooks were mounted with the open end facing backward. I suspect the tow strap or chain will not slip off mounted the way the factory does it.

Was the Rockwell 221 married to the 3 speed trans or divorced?

Are you going to stick with the closed knuckle front axle and drum brakes or plan to upgrade later?

Keep up the great work, the truck looks terrific!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Just a nice fall photo

Justcuz,
Yes it was a rockwell 221 married to 3 speed.
Will be swapping out the closed knuckle for a pair of 78 axles I am rebuilding with 4.56 gears.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Looks freakin awesome! It's come a long way.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Love it dude!
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Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

nice burb

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

It gets better each time! Keep it up. Looks so cool
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Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Nice going, keep posting,,, I wish my was a 4x4..

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

How are things going?
Haven't seen you around, hoping everything is OK.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Does. Any body have a suburban emblem for the rear they would part with

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Just buy a new one from one of the vendors.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Hey Chris,

Been busy working in Alaska and San Diego.
Working on Burb, 383 short block being built by Drummond Machine. Base is a 1969 350 010/020 block with SCAT forged crank and I beam rods. AFR 195 heads and comp roller cam. Should be good for 500hp make Daa Burb scoot.. I post photos of some recent progress on Trucks.

My 1967 CST & 1971 SWB will be up for sale next month or two, new paint correct red again no rust was from CA.

Cheers!
Chad

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Bump...

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Long Hiatus, recent progress.
Located NOS tailgate and rust free hatch......

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

I've been looking for pics of a 68 4x4 50th to see what my truck would look like as a Chevy no easy feat... thanks! Awesome burb

http://i.imgur.com/sngasBW.png

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Nice GMC!!!!

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Bump

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Finally back to button up the Burb, new wind shield weather stripping and a lighter clutch. worried he the clutch with heavy springs might be burn out throwout bearing on crank. And yes "Hart Rod" I might be selling it, your first on the list.

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Second in line if you decide to sell. Matt in Reno

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

That burbs come along way!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Glad you're back on it. Let me know.

Rob

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Hey Chad, how are things going? Haven't seen you on the board in a while. Hope things are well. Take care,

Rob

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Looks like he hasn't been on the board since March.

LockDoc

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

I'm back, Lots of parts I'll be selling over next few weeks. Moving to Montana!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Glad you're back, :metal:!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Thanks Hart Rod!!!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

any updates from Montana?

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Do you still have the burb?

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Burb has been moved into the garage new clutch and motor are going in.
Axles are getting pulled for rebuild
Time for road trip this spring......