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Old 05-07-2012, 02:28 PM   #101
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Sprayed the valve covers with the same paint.
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Old 05-09-2012, 01:04 PM   #102
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Header or Headders came in yesterday they look ok I will need to cut and a notch a small part of the motor mount bracket but it should fix fine, I will be able to start the motor soon.
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Old 05-21-2012, 01:44 PM   #103
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I had to cut the motor mount brackets on the rear side just a little and weld in a recess pipe for the headers to fit but overall they look good, I will post some photos soon/ I have been out of town the last couple of weeks Chattanooga and New Orleans so I have not made any progress.
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Old 09-28-2012, 02:38 PM   #104
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Well its been a fun summer, spent most of my time at beach and lake this summer. Now its time to get back to work on the burb. I had to remove my trans in the camaro due to a flexplate issue but it is back togeter and ready for the Nov show at P.C Beach www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com if you get a chance to make go it is a great show this will be my 6th year, is any other members going to be there ? I will keep everyone up yo date with the progress this fall I hope to complete it by spring if possible.
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Old 09-28-2012, 02:51 PM   #105
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Short video of the camaro with cutouts

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Old 09-29-2012, 06:21 PM   #106
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Nice camaro sounds good
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Old 09-29-2012, 07:03 PM   #107
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Subscribed im likin this build bud looks good keep it up !
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Old 10-08-2012, 04:23 PM   #108
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The weater was great this weekend and I was able to get the 3rd door rocker panel welding started and redesigned the motor mounts so the headers were clear them, I will be able to start the engine soon and then I can start on the rear drop.
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Old 12-05-2012, 10:15 AM   #109
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man, nice to see another guy nearby with a bagged chevy....looks great!

ive got to do my lca's like that!
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Old 02-03-2013, 05:16 PM   #110
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Did a little work on the Suburban recently on a nice day .... got the wood floor out of the back in order to get ready to install the step notch and bag the back.




Luckily the spare tire well bolts in so it was easy to remove.










All the crap we took out .. floor wasn't in that bad of shape but a wood floor wasn't going to work with the current direction.







Now, lots of room to work .. next on the list is to clean the frame up. The rest of the factory tubs will be coming out as well, looks like there will be plenty of room for some rubber.







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Old 02-05-2013, 01:00 AM   #111
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Nice work. Glad to see you back at it.
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Old 02-05-2013, 08:51 AM   #112
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I've got a pair of k5 blazer seats in perfect condition...let me know if you need them. I live in Wetumpka
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:55 AM   #113
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Thanks, we have the stock seats for it ... we want to be able to cruise with family and friends in it. If we come across a good deal, might eventually get some seats out of something modern but for now trying to keep the budget down. Just taking left over pieces from other projects and incorporating it.
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Old 02-16-2013, 02:41 PM   #114
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Man i hated tearing that floor out..nice progress.

I went with 03 suburban front and middle seats. Got the fronts in but still havent finished the middle, they still fit 6 people and have seatbelts built in.
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Old 02-16-2013, 04:56 PM   #115
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here is what im doing for the floor in mine.... square tube and sheet metal
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Old 02-17-2013, 06:26 PM   #116
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Well I was able to cut out the factory cross members and clean the rear frame I will start installing the rear setup this week. I need so help with the front and rear wheel sizes, I want to run 20s with a good sizes tire height but not sure of the offsets . I am going to channel the body so it should layout pretty low and I want as much tire width as I can get in the rear. Some of the suburban guys post me some of your rear setup with wheels so I can see what looks good.
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Old 02-19-2013, 03:20 PM   #117
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I was able to get my gas stick welder home so I can install the rear suspension; my mig welder is just not large enough. I am also ready to fire up the engine this weekend and install my core support and radiator. I wish that I had bought a 67-69 core support instead of the 70-72 since I am going to order a new front clip. I may just have to reorder a core. How hard is it to modify a 72 to fit a 68 front clip?
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Old 02-20-2013, 10:51 AM   #118
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I was able to get my gas stick welder home so I can install the rear suspension; my mig welder is just not large enough. I am also ready to fire up the engine this weekend and install my core support and radiator. I wish that I had bought a 67-69 core support instead of the 70-72 since I am going to order a new front clip. I may just have to reorder a core. How hard is it to modify a 72 to fit a 68 front clip?
let me know if you're planning on taking it to any local shows anytime soon....id love to check it out. any gold star park shows coming up?
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:44 PM   #119
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I just fired up the motor today and it is running great so far but I did have to get a new fuel pump, I am working on the rear suspension this weekend and when I get it on all 4 wheels again I will load it up on my trailer and take it to get some exhaust installed. I still have to order the new front clip and I still have a lot to do but I have the fever again and hope to get it drivable soon.
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Started installing the step notch today





















Finally sitting where it should





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Here's the engine startup


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Old 02-25-2013, 11:33 AM   #122
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Worked on it some more yesterday, got the bridge bars in and the bag mounts. Should have blocks and possibly a new panhard bar in by next weekend.







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Nice progress. When the burb is air out how much room do you have between the top of the axle and bottom of the notch? Im going to do a similar set up to yours.
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Old 02-25-2013, 12:10 PM   #124
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Nice progress. When the burb is air out how much room do you have between the top of the axle and bottom of the notch? Im going to do a similar set up to yours.
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All of the notch was used, which was more than really needed ... once we add blocks though it will use some more of it.

This is from Jmorales3181's build but I think it shows the relationship of the notch to the axle pretty good. This is of course with blocks.

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looks awesome layed out....
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