Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Coming along nicely.

What size drop springs are you using, I see it looks like front drop spindles, are those 2" rear drop blocks?

Are you using a wheel adapter in the rear? I'm looking for a decent brand adapter myself for my second set of rear wheels.

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Spindles are ECE 2 1/2 drop conversion spindles ( 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ) CPP 2 inch drop coils front and 4 inch in rear along with 2 inch blocks for a total of 4 1/2 front and 6 inch rear drop. Did not use wheel adapters in the rear. Swapped the 3/4 ton rear end with a 1/2 ton rear end. Bolt pattern is 5x5 front and rear

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Those wheels are beautiful! Looking good!!

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

402 LS stroker motor is just about finished. If all goes well and the few odds and ends parts I need come on time the motor and trans should be set in the frame mid to late week this week

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Thats a beaut! ^^^^

Are you gonna run a carb?

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Running multiport Holley 4150 style intake with throttle body. Injectors and fuel rails are not installed in the pic

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

I like the burb, looks like factory red and a big block. Did I miss the picture of the SPID?

I need some big block accessories, interested in selling anything? Tried to send you a PM but you have them blocked.

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

The 402 stroker LS 4L80E combo is now set in the frame of the Suburban

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

He can't sell anything on here because he is not a "Premium" member. If he becomes a "premium" member he can then post the parts he wants to sell on the parts for sale forum. It is also against board rules to sell parts through PM's.

LockDoc

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

The motor and accessories look nice. I digg the look of a Chevy orange LS.

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Thank you Joe. I hope the motor comes out like I have pictured it in my mind when it is finished. I'm disguising it as a big block.

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Here is a pic of the coil covers. Sheet metal parts are starting to arrive so I'm going to focus on the body panels and once they are all finished I can install the fuel tank and plumb the motor. Cant wait to hear it run !!!

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Started working on the lower front quarter on the left side. Had to do a bit of fab work on the front portion of the wheel well. This weekend coming I hope to have the new panel fitted and welded in.

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Nice build! Keep at it.

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Front lower quarter is tacked in place and rocker has been installed as well and ready to be welded

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

The lower rear quarter and taillight housing are roughed in. A little more trimming here and there, plus some reconstruction work in the rear behind the taillight housing, and the backup light housing needs some attention. Should be welded up in a day or so and the driver side will be finished

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

More fab work today. The bucket for the backup light housing was in pretty bad shape but somehow I managed to save it

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Made a lip for the bucket. Welding it up was quite the challenge

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Test fit in the new panel. Turned out pretty nice.

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

That looks really good. I enjoy making stuff like that if I have the time.

LockDoc

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Looks really good, I am not looking forward to doing this on mine

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Did the final fit and trim on the lower rear quarter panel and taillight section. Welded most of it up today. Just a few more small fabrication spots to finish, plus weld the bottom and the driver side will be complete

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Now you are making me feel bad. I need to get out to the shop and get busy. I have a good excuse though I have been working on the man cave in the basement....:)

Truck is looking real good. Keep on it.

LockDoc

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Thank you LockDoc. I'm doing the opposite of what you are doing, spent all last summer replacing the siding on the house and the garage. LOL The man cave will give you a place to reflect on the progress you made for the day in the shop ...... :)

Re: New project : 72 Suburban
 

Finished up the front lower quarter on left side and blew some rattle can white primer on it for now. Also put the molding back on