Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

That looks great, the side shot really shows what a superb job you did of shortening the body and lining up the wheels in the wheel wells. It's fantastic :metal:

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Wicked! Loving your burb man. You have done an awesome job splicing those rigs together, really the best of both worlds

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Awesome Possum! This is too cool.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Happy Independence Day, folks!

Its been a while since ive checked in here. So, heres an update:

Since i got it running, i had a few issues to contend with. The truck runs and drives, but i have/had a number of "check engine" codes to attend to. The most frustrating was for intake temp. After a month of throwing new parts ar my truck, i found out the folks who built my harness installed one of the wires in the wrong hole in the plug, i moved the wire, all is well there.

Im also having a problem with the truck when it hit second, and sometimes third gear. It seems to fall in its face for a second or two as soon as it hits its gear. Almost feels like a carb hesitation. Its either a fuel or trans issue. Its frustrating that i cant tell. Oh well, time to bring in a pro.

Threw a new MAF, throttle body, wires, plugs.

Finished installing the remaining glass. I still need to paint and install the interior window trim.

Ive taken the burb to a few shows and recieved a great deal of positive comments. Its funny to see the look on folks faces when i explain what i did. Most people get it, a few cant get their minds wrapped around it.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Sounds like it is going as good as any project. Looking forward to future updates. :metal:

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Dark times indeed for old Eagletucky.......So my transmission took a **** a few weeks back, which set me back a few dollars, then...I found out my motor was low on compression in both cylinders 5 and 8. That's enough to put me over the financial edge! Sooo, I'm going to have to park the Burb for a few months while I save up the dough for a motor rebuild. Sucks, but at least I'll have a new motor and trans next season!

Pour some beer on the curb tonight for my LS2!

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

:no:

These ole trucks drive us :hh: at times.

Be looking forward to the future updates once the cash tree blooms for ya.:cf:

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Sorry to hear that.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Sorry to hear about your bad luck. The 'burb really looks cool. Nice work!

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Man, not what we like to read about our favourite builds.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...sgbqhavq3.jpeg


Hope you get back to it all soon, and find some coins behind the sofa cushions.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Agreed!!

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This is worthy of a Go Fund Me page... :metal:

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

A little set back but keep at it....Can't wait to see it finished. On the bright side you have already completed the hard part..

Marc

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Awww Maaannnnnn... Hope you're back up soon.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

you'll be back... like gangbusters, the fever is big in you.

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Thanks for the encouragement. Its just time and money. Im not going anywhere, still checking in daily!

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I decided to work on widening my front fenders. It seems that when i built this, i didnt give enough room for full suspension travel. Occasionally, the tires and inner fenders were trying to share the same space. I bought another trailer fender and used each side to add another inch to each side. Lots of tacking and grinding. Very slow work, as i cant afford to warp this.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Nice work

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Im in

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Very nice. Glad you are still able to tinker on it till the engine/tranny issue can be handled

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A+

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I'm not sure how I've missed this one, but man is this cool. Took some time to read through the build. WOW. I'm impressed.

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I'm here late but hooked. Great progress for such a short time. I'm having body swap envy!!! dug

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

Absolutely great build. I have a Trailblazer that I was going to sell soon. You are making the wheels turn now. Maybe I should be shopping for a body. This type of project would be a whole lot of fun.

Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
 

I also wanted to add that I added you to my low buck build threads. Some great content that will fall in line with the low buck build threads. Cool.