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**Advanced Design** · 01-23-2016, 09:25 PM

Nice work on the tank!

Bomp · 01-23-2016, 10:39 PM

Diggin' that custom tank and all the other things you take on.

65sub · 01-25-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work on the tank!

Thanks Doug.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Diggin' that custom tank and all the other things you take on.

Thanks Greg

Today we got all the pieces ready to go in the tank. Fuel pump, filler with cap and the sending unit. Then we made the first panel of the floor above the fuel tank.

62stepside longbox · 01-25-2016, 11:40 PM

lookin good

65sub · 01-28-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

lookin good

Thanks Nik

We did a test fit of the gas tank today. After some trimming of the sway bar bracket it's tight but it fits. We pulled the tank back out and spot welded the panel above the front of the tank. The straps that will hold the tank in will mount to this panel. We also spot welded one of the side panels on.

piratexpress1369a · 01-29-2016, 09:21 PM

just read your build .. rhis is AWESOME ...i would love to see this up close and trhe speed you are building this blows my mine ....

**Advanced Design** · 01-29-2016, 10:16 PM

That tank fits like it was made for that space...oh wait, it was. Great work 65!

Did you make the panel that goes to the front (toward vehicle front) of the tank?

65sub · 02-01-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

just read your build .. rhis is AWESOME ...i would love to see this up close and trhe speed you are building this blows my mine ....

Thanks Pirate. If you're ever in the area let me know and maybe we can get together.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That tank fits like it was made for that space...oh wait, it was. Great work 65!

Did you make the panel that goes to the front (toward vehicle front) of the tank?

Space is definitely at a premium at the back so making a tank was the best option.
We did make that panel. We just ran a bead around it to stiffen it a bit

We started today making the panels that are beside the back of the tank. Then we spot welded them in. Next made the panel that goes above the gas tank. This panel will go in after the back panel. The last picture is one of the back panels

62stepside longbox · 02-01-2016, 10:45 PM

Lookin good Dale

lower50's · 02-02-2016, 06:40 PM

I love the panels you made. Looks like you bought them

Will the filler be outside above the bumper?

65sub · 02-03-2016, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Lookin good Dale

Thanks Nik

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Originally Posted by lower50's

I love the panels you made. Looks like you bought them

Will the filler be outside above the bumper?

Thanks Lower. These panels will never be seen but it's good practice making them. Yes the filler will be above the bumper behind the licence plate.

We worked on the rear sheetmetal some more today. We clamped the rear panels in place. Then we trimmed the floor panel and made some spacer blocks out of plastic. We screwed the spacers to the bottom of the floor panel and then clamped the floor in place.

Bomp · 02-03-2016, 11:01 PM

Interesting configuration on the back floor section.
Can't wait to see it all together, like the direction, Im just having a hard time fully understanding the whole enchilada.
Dig those beaded panels. Totally envious.

65sub · 02-04-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Interesting configuration on the back floor section.
Can't wait to see it all together, like the direction, Im just having a hard time fully understanding the whole enchilada.
Dig those beaded panels. Totally envious.

Thanks Bomp. I didn't mean to keep my plan a secret, and trust me I do have a plan. The area above the gas tank is for the air tank and compressors. Then the floor with a hinged access panel will go above that. The rear doors will be changed from an upper and lower tailgates to just the upper gate lengthened about 8 inches.

We had short day today but we did make some gas tank straps and mounting brackets. Then since we will be moving on to the firewall soon we dug out the bare block and transmission case to use for mock up

**pimpston65** · 02-04-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Thanks Bomp. I didn't mean to keep my plan a secret, and trust me I do have a plan. The area above the gas tank is for the air tank and compressors. Then the floor with a hinged access panel will go above that. The rear doors will be changed from an upper and lower tailgates to just the upper gate lengthened about 8 inches.

We had short day today but we did make some gas tank straps and mounting brackets. Then since we will be moving on to the firewall soon we dug out the bare block and transmission case to use for mock up

finally the V12 is back!!!!

62stepside longbox · 02-05-2016, 12:39 AM

This is where it really starts to get interesting
V12 power

lower50's · 02-05-2016, 04:27 PM

So cool I forgot your using a jag V12

Trixxterr · 02-08-2016, 08:39 PM

Mmm, nice. Looks like some massaging is goin to be in order. I don't think it's going to run right in that position. Lol.

Bomp · 02-08-2016, 10:01 PM

Thats more like it.

Motor/trans in, level. Build truck around it.

I like it.

lower50's · 02-09-2016, 09:22 AM

Sounds familiar: motor, trans, cut body to fit. That looks so cool sitting there.

**Advanced Design** · 02-09-2016, 08:09 PM

I always love the newbie question of...Can I fit xxxxx engine in such and such vehicle....and from now on I can answer....sure you can if you can do this....and send them here.

Such cool and skillfully determined fab work 65!

piratexpress1369a · 02-10-2016, 10:25 PM

thats cool ..is the motor sitting on the rack and pinon

65sub · 02-11-2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trixxterr

Mmm, nice. Looks like some massaging is goin to be in order. I don't think it's going to run right in that position. Lol.

Thanks Trixxter. We did have to cut a bit to get the motor level.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Thats more like it.

Motor/trans in, level. Build truck around it.

I like it.

Thanks Bomp. Sounds simple doesn't it.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Sounds familiar: motor, trans, cut body to fit. That looks so cool sitting there.

Thanks lower. Kinda like doing a diesel build.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I always love the newbie question of...Can I fit xxxxx engine in such and such vehicle....and from now on I can answer....sure you can if you can do this....and send them here.

Such cool and skillfully determined fab work 65!

Thanks Doug. Can I .... is a question that never gets asked. Should I ... but never can I ...

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

thats cool ..is the motor sitting on the rack and pinon

Thanks Pirate. The motor is sitting just behind the rack high enough for the harmonic dampener to clear.

To make the motor mounts we started by making bracket to bolt to the block. Next we bolted stock chevy motor mounts to the bracket. Then we bolted them to the block

62stepside longbox · 02-11-2016, 10:45 PM

Nice work dale

Johnny_Lamebridge · 02-13-2016, 02:02 AM

Lots of progress... I've been really busy (and stressed

) at work, and busy with family stuff, but I check in whenever i have a chance to see whats happening. I love checking in on your build!

**CHIZZLER** · 02-13-2016, 11:11 PM

Awesome build. I know all about getting a monster motor to fit. Lot of tunnel work.

01-23-2016, 09:25 PM	#1
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice work on the tank! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-23-2016, 10:39 PM	#2
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Diggin' that custom tank and all the other things you take on.

01-25-2016, 11:40 PM	#4
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister lookin good __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

01-29-2016, 09:21 PM	#6
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister just read your build .. rhis is AWESOME ...i would love to see this up close and trhe speed you are building this blows my mine .... __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

01-29-2016, 10:16 PM	#7
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That tank fits like it was made for that space...oh wait, it was. Great work 65! Did you make the panel that goes to the front (toward vehicle front) of the tank? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-01-2016, 10:45 PM	#9
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Lookin good Dale __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

02-02-2016, 06:40 PM	#10
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I love the panels you made. Looks like you bought them Will the filler be outside above the bumper? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-03-2016, 11:01 PM	#12
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Interesting configuration on the back floor section. Can't wait to see it all together, like the direction, Im just having a hard time fully understanding the whole enchilada. Dig those beaded panels. Totally envious.

02-05-2016, 12:39 AM	#15
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister This is where it really starts to get interesting V12 power __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

02-05-2016, 04:27 PM	#16
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister So cool I forgot your using a jag V12 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-08-2016, 08:39 PM	#17
Trixxterr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Burnet,Tx Posts: 57	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Mmm, nice. Looks like some massaging is goin to be in order. I don't think it's going to run right in that position. Lol.

02-08-2016, 10:01 PM	#18
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Thats more like it. Motor/trans in, level. Build truck around it. I like it.

02-09-2016, 09:22 AM	#19
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Sounds familiar: motor, trans, cut body to fit. That looks so cool sitting there. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-09-2016, 08:09 PM	#20
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I always love the newbie question of...Can I fit xxxxx engine in such and such vehicle....and from now on I can answer....sure you can if you can do this....and send them here. Such cool and skillfully determined fab work 65! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-10-2016, 10:25 PM	#21
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister thats cool ..is the motor sitting on the rack and pinon __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63



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02-11-2016, 10:45 PM	#23
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice work dale __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

02-13-2016, 02:02 AM	#24
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Lots of progress... I've been really busy (and stressed ) at work, and busy with family stuff, but I check in whenever i have a chance to see whats happening. I love checking in on your build! __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

02-13-2016, 11:11 PM	#25
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