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Re: 1972 slow build
Now it was time to start tearing into the frame. I stripped it down as much as I could with a wire wheel. I Installed 2 piece c-notches and welded them in place along with the bolts.Then I figured out it was way easier to work on it when it was on its side. Since My rear axle was drained long ago there was nothing to make a mess and it sat there so nicely. I flipped it a few times and got the frame way cleaner than I probably should have. I tented it off and vented it through a window and sand blasted most of it.
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Looking good. That's a pretty neat way to keep the dust to a minimum too. You are making good progress. LockDoc
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04-11-2022, 11:24 PM
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Thanks, all this progress here was about 5 years ago. Since then I have done lots of metal work and assembly. I even got the engine fired up. I'll try to keep catching up over the next few days/ weeks. I wasn't as diligent with photos as I should have been but I think I have enough.. if I can Crack the code on how to properly attach them!
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04-12-2022, 11:57 PM
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Re: 1972 slow build
I painted on some Imron paint and and started reassembly.
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04-13-2022, 12:16 AM
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Re: 1972 slow build
Quite a few years ago I ran into a guy that was working on an old suburban like mine. I was excited to share notes with him but found out he was selling his to make room for new hobbies. At the time his asking price was way too steep for me so I posted it on the forum here to try to help him out. Years later I saw that the suburban hadn't sold and the price came down considerably. The only parts it had that I needed was a brand new 383 stroker and a few small pieces but I couldn't pass up the deal.. Next thing I knew I was the owner of 2 burbs. He had done quite a bit of work but this project was still a long ways out. Along With the engine I took the rear (posi) axle, font sway bar, radiator support, brand new gas tank, and a few trim pieces. Lots of good parts; doors, fenders, hood, lots of powdercoated frame parts but duplicates of what I already had. And the best part was that it had a *decent* rear hatch. I'll get to that later..
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04-13-2022, 01:07 AM
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Re: 1972 slow build
With an engine and some bent exhaust pieces(and a few more pieces) it was starting to look like something. While I was down to the frame I went through everything and replaced pretty much eveything. I replaced the fuel system from the new tank all the way up to filters and new fuel pump.
I installed all new suspension. Pieced it together from many sources but the important details: Front: 2 1/2" drop spindles, 3" drop springs, shock relocator, sway bar, new everything else. Rear: 5" drop springs, 2" lowering blocks, adjustable panhard bar, shock relocator, Posi rear from the 69 c20 with new 5 lug axles In the middle there is a cpp (I think) transmission crossmember. I built the exhaust with what was on the donor burb and a few more parts. I re-positioned it higher to try to gain some ground clearance. The long tube headers make it loooooow but it transitions up nicely with the cutouts. lots of time into the exhaust but I was glad to not be doing it laying on my back. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649824672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649824672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649824672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649825804
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Re: 1972 slow build
Looks like a sweet project. Well done
Marc
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