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chad64chevy · 08-09-2012, 12:06 PM

thats looking better and better! i like what you did to that bumper for the air flow, are you guys going to but a rear sway bar on or a watts link or something to help for the back! i put the cpp longer bend panhard bar on and a 3/4" camaro rear sway bar on mine to help! anyways glad to see you guys making some progress!!

RockTonka · 08-10-2012, 01:31 AM

Thanks ya'll!!
Still researching options for the rear, but will be a sway bar of some sort. We got a few more parts in today, the fan/shroud assy is tight...but it fits!

coulter · 08-10-2012, 01:37 AM

that looks awesome!!!!

mud.man.rj · 08-10-2012, 01:46 AM

Just blingin that thing out, sure looks nice though, like the overflow tank too.

**Captainfab** · 08-11-2012, 01:02 AM

I'm liking that overflow tank also. I was thinking of making a typical round one, but now I think I may make a square one.

RockTonka · 08-11-2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by coulter

that looks awesome!!!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Just blingin that thing out, sure looks nice though, like the overflow tank too.

I like shiny

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm liking that overflow tank also. I was thinking of making a typical round one, but now I think I may make a square one.

Dooooooo iiiitttttttt!

RockTonka · 08-11-2012, 04:19 AM

Worked on locking down the rad this evening. It's a bit wide at 27.5", which was hitting against the lower inner fender where it bolts up to the rad support. We made some new lower mounts which raised the bottom of the rad high enough to clear the inner fenders. Also welded on some 24AN fittings for the upper rad hose.

piratexpress1369a · 08-11-2012, 04:35 PM

that looks great ..very clean ..

RockTonka · 08-16-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

always top notch work!!

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

that looks great ..very clean ..

Thanks!!

Came in to cool off a bit while my boy is fitting the inner fenders together...got everything smoothed and painted that will be this go around. Clean and pretty under the hood...not so much everywhere else for the time being

Couple catch-up pics...

piratexpress1369a · 08-16-2012, 08:12 PM

looking good guys

RockTonka · 08-17-2012, 02:37 AM

Thank you!

A few more pics from the end of the night...

piratexpress1369a · 08-17-2012, 11:08 PM

thats cool

Leadfoot Lambert · 08-17-2012, 11:16 PM

Where did you get that air cleaner?

scotts62 · 08-17-2012, 11:40 PM

Very nice!!!

Dinos63 · 08-18-2012, 01:10 AM

Very slick!

RockTonka · 08-19-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Leadfoot Lambert

Where did you get that air cleaner?

http://www.classicindustries.com/nov...s/sp98891.html

it's a Spectre unit

likaroc13 · 08-18-2012, 03:21 AM

very clean! i like the attention to detail...keep up the good work

**clemdaddy** · 08-18-2012, 07:54 AM

you guys are having toooo much fun... building the family rocketship.

really like the overall look of the truck and when you get her firedup, maybe, do a video so we can all hear and watch it.

RockTonka · 08-19-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

thats cool

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Very nice!!!

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

Very slick!

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

very clean! i like the attention to detail...keep up the good work

Thanks ya'll, we really do appreciate the feedback!

RockTonka · 08-19-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

you guys are having toooo much fun... building the family rocketship.

really like the overall look of the truck and when you get her firedup, maybe, do a video so we can all hear and watch it.

Absolutely

RockTonka · 08-19-2012, 02:32 AM

Still whittling down the list...

Got the driveshaft shortened down and coupled up with a t400 yoke end of the week, haven't dropped it in yet though.
My boy swapped out the tired old springs for some CPP HD 4" drop versions, but we don't like them...dropped it more than we want and they're softer than we need.

We're going to need to play with some different springs to get what we want...got a set of Moog 3/4T, progressive rate, HD springs coming in to try. We want it a little ass high with capacity to handle a half dozen people, its on the bump stops under a couple hundred lbs with the "HD" CPP springs.

scotts62 · 08-19-2012, 03:42 AM

Very cool! I'll have to make a trip by sometime and check that dude out!
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piratexpress1369a · 08-20-2012, 11:17 AM

are you going to leave the paint on the body just the way it is ?or are you going to paint it

RockTonka · 08-20-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Plus its more fun to make your own parts! Looks good!

Thanks Scott...sometimes it's the only way to get what you want!

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Looks good

Thanks Cap!

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

Looks great guys!! I am typically not a fan of a bunch of shine on a motor, but that is VERY tastefully done as is the core support with all of its goods. Very nice work!!

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

very nice , great work!

Thanks Dino, we do what we can since you won't let Joe out of AZ

RockTonka · 08-20-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

are you going to leave the paint on the body just the way it is ?or are you going to paint it

We will eventually repaint the burb (wife wants it "pretty), probably something close to the original balboa blue with silver where the white is now. For the time being though, we want to be able to enjoy it a bit...so try to keep it running while we chip away at it.

08-09-2012, 12:06 PM	#1
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build thats looking better and better! i like what you did to that bumper for the air flow, are you guys going to but a rear sway bar on or a watts link or something to help for the back! i put the cpp longer bend panhard bar on and a 3/4" camaro rear sway bar on mine to help! anyways glad to see you guys making some progress!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

08-10-2012, 01:31 AM	#2
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks ya'll!! Still researching options for the rear, but will be a sway bar of some sort. We got a few more parts in today, the fan/shroud assy is tight...but it fits! Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-10-2012, 01:37 AM	#3
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build that looks awesome!!!! __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

08-10-2012, 01:46 AM	#4
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Just blingin that thing out, sure looks nice though, like the overflow tank too.

08-11-2012, 01:02 AM	#5
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08-11-2012, 04:19 AM	#7
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Worked on locking down the rad this evening. It's a bit wide at 27.5", which was hitting against the lower inner fender where it bolts up to the rad support. We made some new lower mounts which raised the bottom of the rad high enough to clear the inner fenders. Also welded on some 24AN fittings for the upper rad hose. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-11-2012, 04:35 PM	#8
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build that looks great ..very clean .. __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#10
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build looking good guys __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-17-2012, 02:37 AM	#11
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thank you! A few more pics from the end of the night... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-17-2012, 11:08 PM	#12
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build thats cool __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-17-2012, 11:16 PM	#13
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Where did you get that air cleaner? __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz

08-17-2012, 11:40 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very nice!!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-18-2012, 01:10 AM	#15
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very slick! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-18-2012, 03:21 AM	#17
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build very clean! i like the attention to detail...keep up the good work __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

08-18-2012, 07:54 AM	#18
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build you guys are having toooo much fun... building the family rocketship. really like the overall look of the truck and when you get her firedup, maybe, do a video so we can all hear and watch it.



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08-19-2012, 02:32 AM	#21
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Still whittling down the list... Got the driveshaft shortened down and coupled up with a t400 yoke end of the week, haven't dropped it in yet though. My boy swapped out the tired old springs for some CPP HD 4" drop versions, but we don't like them...dropped it more than we want and they're softer than we need. We're going to need to play with some different springs to get what we want...got a set of Moog 3/4T, progressive rate, HD springs coming in to try. We want it a little ass high with capacity to handle a half dozen people, its on the bump stops under a couple hundred lbs with the "HD" CPP springs. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-19-2012, 03:42 AM	#22
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very cool! I'll have to make a trip by sometime and check that dude out! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-20-2012, 11:17 AM	#23
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