1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)

[shifty]

looks great....i gotta know - how do you make those long ass welds without warping the metal? looks like you're running solid beads and all.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

looks great....i gotta know - how do you make those long ass welds without warping the metal? looks like you're running solid beads and all.

Believe me I've warped my share of metal on this project, . However on this, I'm using pretty thick metal (14 gauge I think) for the pieces I welded in. It may look like solid line of weld, but it is mostly a series of small tack welds. The thicker metal definitely helps. I did let it cool down a little after doing a series of tack welds. A 4" grinder and a rolox disc with 36 grit has been my best friend on this project, .

[Hart_Rod]

Latches and cables are finished. I moved the bottom pivot point of the tailgate cables to take advantage of the factory cable attachment points on the new latches. I also moved the top pivot point to get the tailgate level when down.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

looks good, great work

[subtle71]

Rob, you amaze me! You have been busy on the 'Burb and the Beast. I enjoy watching your progress.

[68chevy68]

Some really nice work there, I have been watching. Keep up the good work. I need the motivation.!!

[Frizzle Fry]

Sweet

[Hart_Rod]

Finally picked up my center console/ buddy bucket seat.

[texanidiot25]

Man, the buick didnt take much of a hit compared to the Nissan.. Glad she's all right!

I love those seats, where can I pick up a set for the front? And any custom color combos?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Man, the buick didnt take much of a hit compared to the Nissan.. Glad she's all right!

I love those seats, where can I pick up a set for the front? And any custom color combos?

The Buick was in worse shape than the picture shows. Seats are 67/68 Buddy buckets. You can find them if you look around. I had an upholstery shop custom make the covers. Here's another link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2079024

[blaznhot_23]

those seats look hot...

[shaneschevys]

Those seats look great! You cant beat the look of the hounds tooth interior.

[Hart_Rod]

Got the holes cut out for the a/c. I'm going to use the new "GEN 4" from vintage.

[shifty]

i might as well ask now - is there an indicator to know where to drill the holes, or is everyone just drilling those "wherever"? if you did "wherever", how did you measure/mark where to drill?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

i might as well ask now - is there an indicator to know where to drill the holes, or is everyone just drilling those "wherever"? if you did "wherever", how did you measure/mark where to drill?

67ChevyRedNeck is doing a write up where he describes the install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245132

You can download the templates and print them out (pages 19 and 20):

http://vintageair.com/DownloadsSecti...ols)%20Ine.pdf

I ended up moving the location provided by the template because the vent wouldn't fit quite flush (the dash is curved). I measured 1 1/2" away from the side of the door (inboard) and 1 3/4" up from the bottom of the dash. There's a brace behind the dash that you will have to trim to allow the back side of the vent to screw on correctly, but it was pretty simple. I can take pictures if you need. I borrowed one of my billet aluminum vents from my 48 to test fit and it fit quite well.

I talked to Vintage Air the other day and I think this is evaporator/control panel I'm going to put in the Suburban/CrewCab, the Gen IV an it's all electric.

http://www.vintageair.com/cat2006/19.pdf

http://www.vintageair.com/products2006.asp

They are also working on retro-kit that will allow you to use the factory unit with this kit (no time frame given).

[Hart_Rod]

Did a little more work on the round a/c vent holes. Hammered and dollied them a little to get the vent to fit flush to the dash.

[Frizzle Fry]

I like those vents.

[shifty]

I like the vents you'll find in a lot of new cars - like the ones I had in my RSX before I sold it. They look like this:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/rsxtrim.jpg

Basically, you can push them flat (closed) or push them open. They spin 360º to put the air wherever you want it.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

I like the vents you'll find in a lot of new cars - like the ones I had in my RSX before I sold it. They look like this:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/rsxtrim.jpg

Basically, you can push them flat (closed) or push them open. They spin 360º to put the air wherever you want it.

Those are pretty cool. Here's some more:

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd173.htm
http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=8&scid=113
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/1300/

[BowTieOgre]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Those are pretty cool. Here's some more:

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd173.htm
http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=8&scid=113
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/1300/

Man the ones in the first link are pretty sweet!

[randomhero472]

hart, looking good!! Why are you going with the GEN4 kit rather than sure-fit for our trucks?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by randomhero472

hart, looking good!! Why are you going with the GEN4 kit rather than sure-fit for our trucks?

There's a couple of reasons I'm using the GEN IV. First, the "Surefit" is a retrofit kit meant to be installed with the factory holes and requires no firewall modifications. I smoothed my firewall and eliminated all the factory heater/ac holes. Secondly, the GEN IV is the most modern unit that Vintage Air sells. It's all electronic, no slide cables or vacuum pods like the sure-fit kit.

R

[shifty]

Hmmm, uses the factory holes eh? I still haven't welded mine shut Question is - is it the same big bulky SIZE as the factory setup?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

Hmmm, uses the factory holes eh? I still haven't welded mine shut Question is - is it the same big bulky SIZE as the factory setup?

Gen IV or the SureFit??

[shifty]

Surefit. You said it plugs into all of hte factory firewall holes - but is it as big and bulky in the engine bay (heater core, blower setup) as the stock unit?