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CLTBurban · 11-26-2012, 12:27 AM

Well, here we go.

This truck started as a 72 Ochre GMC 1/2 ton 2wd 350/350 Suburban. I bought her with the existing red paint (decent), running, driving, and solid as pictured. Now, here's the direction she's going with parts gathered to date:

- 68 Chevy front end/hood
- 68 lower side GMC Trim (red striped)
- American Eagle 20x8's/20x10's
- 255/40 fronts and 295/40 rears
- Porterbuilt new version of the "Touring" front dropmember setup with Mustang rack, etc...
- Porterbuilt tubular upper and lower control arms narrowed 1" each side
- CPP drop mod spindles
- Porterbuilt extreme rear dropmember setup
- Porterbuilt hood hinges
- Slim line heater plate on firewall to allow clearance (a/c deleted for now)

This is going to be a frame off, well more like a frame transfer build as I picked up a '72 Burb frame from fellow member "Uncle" (thanks Tim!). Most of the PB stuff has already returned from the powdercoater, and the frame will hopefully be on its way for powder later this week.

Pending:
- factory buckets instead of bench
- which air management system to go with
- whether I'm going to upgrade the brakes now vs. later (swapping to braided lines vs. rubber regardless)
- fuel tank/fuel management
- ...and everything else that comes along the way

Stay tuned...

CLTBurban · 11-26-2012, 12:35 AM

I apologize in advance for the poor quality iPod pic's. That's all I had at the time. I'll take some better quality pictures in the next day or so.

As mentioned, the majority of the PB parts are back from pc. The frame is about there. I'm about done with all of those stinking rivets! To you guys who tackled all of this while keeping the body on the frame, my hat's off to ya!!! It sure is nice being able to flip her over to get to the bottom of the frame!

CLTBurban · 11-26-2012, 12:38 AM

A few more pic's of the progress so far...

CLTBurban · 11-26-2012, 12:39 AM

...couple more

blfuller123 · 11-26-2012, 09:39 AM

Looks like you got a good start

CLTBurban · 11-26-2012, 11:05 AM

I got off to a good start only after studying killer build threads like yours!!! Thanks Brett!

dr69burb · 11-26-2012, 11:36 AM

Looks great.
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CLTBurban · 11-27-2012, 12:02 AM

Thanks! I'm hoping to make some progress later in the week. You know how that goes though...

**Hart_Rod** · 12-13-2012, 10:39 AM

Updates???

*project 67 sub* · 12-13-2012, 01:13 PM

looking good, cant wait to get my front dropmember and get it installed

CLTBurban · 12-13-2012, 08:37 PM

My apologies for the delay. I've been out of town the past week and a half. I plan on jumping in head first this weekend and hope to get a lot done over the next couple of weeks while out of work.

jmedero · 12-16-2012, 12:07 AM

Looks good man.
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CLTBurban · 12-30-2012, 01:27 PM

I guess slow progress is better than no progress. I finally got my rear notches mocked and secured for the ride over to the powder coater. I'm going gloss black on the entire frame with the PB goodies remaining the beige color as originally pictured. I have since received my PB hood hinges with shocks, but I'll POR 15 those when the time comes for assembly.

More pic's to come once the frame comes back.

*project 67 sub* · 12-30-2012, 03:47 PM

nice

jeffg1010 · 12-31-2012, 12:19 PM

In for the long haul...

What is the timeline on getting it done?
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CLTBurban · 12-31-2012, 12:41 PM

Good question Jeff. The frame will be done by mid next week. The suspension will hopefully be all together in a few weeks minus the air management. As far as the body to frame assembly, driveshaft lengthening, final paint on the '68 hood, etc... I'll have to ask my four kids' recreational activity organizer (my wife) to free up some time to really jump back into the project full force "uninterupted". Between the family events and a 2001 Viper GTS on the way, it will be a miracle if the Burb is drivable by spring.

CLTBurban · 12-31-2012, 12:58 PM

During this intermission, I figured I'd show off my fancy garage addition complete with security system! The second picture shows the first Porterbuilt item installed, aligned and ready to go.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-31-2012, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLTBurban

During this intermission, I figured I'd show off my fancy garage addition complete with security system! The second picture shows the first Porterbuilt item installed, aligned and ready to go.

, can't beat the price!!!

CLTBurban · 12-31-2012, 01:06 PM

You've got that right!!!

CLTBurban · 01-14-2013, 12:09 AM

Well, the frame is back from the powder coater!!!

For any of you guys in the Charlotte, NC area needing some killer powder coating done, Hot Box is THE PLACE!!! Send me a PM if you need their number. These guys are the best of the best and truck guys through and through!!

The notches are both welded and bolted in, so I don't believe they'll be going anywhere. The other crossmembers pictured are just sitting there for now but will be bolted in this week when I have some spare time.

CLTBurban · 01-14-2013, 12:14 AM

Below are a few more pic's of the ball joints pressed into my lowers, my drop spindles with other goodies that I just painted, and the rest of my PB stuff waiting to be installed.

hotrodchevy1999 · 01-14-2013, 10:27 AM

wow frame looking good i like the colors

CLTBurban · 01-14-2013, 11:47 AM

Thanks Erick!

blfuller123 · 01-14-2013, 10:55 PM

Looks good!!!

YBNORML · 01-15-2013, 12:27 AM

Looking good! I like the color combo.
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11-26-2012, 12:27 AM	#1
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	72 GMC Burb PB Build Well, here we go. This truck started as a 72 Ochre GMC 1/2 ton 2wd 350/350 Suburban. I bought her with the existing red paint (decent), running, driving, and solid as pictured. Now, here's the direction she's going with parts gathered to date: - 68 Chevy front end/hood - 68 lower side GMC Trim (red striped) - American Eagle 20x8's/20x10's - 255/40 fronts and 295/40 rears - Porterbuilt new version of the "Touring" front dropmember setup with Mustang rack, etc... - Porterbuilt tubular upper and lower control arms narrowed 1" each side - CPP drop mod spindles - Porterbuilt extreme rear dropmember setup - Porterbuilt hood hinges - Slim line heater plate on firewall to allow clearance (a/c deleted for now) This is going to be a frame off, well more like a frame transfer build as I picked up a '72 Burb frame from fellow member "Uncle" (thanks Tim!). Most of the PB stuff has already returned from the powdercoater, and the frame will hopefully be on its way for powder later this week. Pending: - factory buckets instead of bench - which air management system to go with - whether I'm going to upgrade the brakes now vs. later (swapping to braided lines vs. rubber regardless) - fuel tank/fuel management - ...and everything else that comes along the way Stay tuned... Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

11-26-2012, 12:35 AM	#2
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build I apologize in advance for the poor quality iPod pic's. That's all I had at the time. I'll take some better quality pictures in the next day or so. As mentioned, the majority of the PB parts are back from pc. The frame is about there. I'm about done with all of those stinking rivets! To you guys who tackled all of this while keeping the body on the frame, my hat's off to ya!!! It sure is nice being able to flip her over to get to the bottom of the frame! Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

11-26-2012, 12:38 AM	#3
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build A few more pic's of the progress so far... Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

11-26-2012, 12:39 AM	#4
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build ...couple more Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

11-26-2012, 09:39 AM	#5
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Looks like you got a good start

11-26-2012, 11:05 AM	#6
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build I got off to a good start only after studying killer build threads like yours!!! Thanks Brett! __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

11-26-2012, 11:36 AM	#7
dr69burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 223	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Looks great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Baggin 64 lwb project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537406

11-27-2012, 12:02 AM	#8
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Thanks! I'm hoping to make some progress later in the week. You know how that goes though... __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

12-13-2012, 10:39 AM	#9
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12-13-2012, 01:13 PM	#10
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12-13-2012, 08:37 PM	#11
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build My apologies for the delay. I've been out of town the past week and a half. I plan on jumping in head first this weekend and hope to get a lot done over the next couple of weeks while out of work. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

12-16-2012, 12:07 AM	#12
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Looks good man. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

12-30-2012, 01:27 PM	#13
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build I guess slow progress is better than no progress. I finally got my rear notches mocked and secured for the ride over to the powder coater. I'm going gloss black on the entire frame with the PB goodies remaining the beige color as originally pictured. I have since received my PB hood hinges with shocks, but I'll POR 15 those when the time comes for assembly. More pic's to come once the frame comes back. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

12-30-2012, 03:47 PM	#14
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12-31-2012, 12:19 PM	#15
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12-31-2012, 12:41 PM	#16
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Good question Jeff. The frame will be done by mid next week. The suspension will hopefully be all together in a few weeks minus the air management. As far as the body to frame assembly, driveshaft lengthening, final paint on the '68 hood, etc... I'll have to ask my four kids' recreational activity organizer (my wife) to free up some time to really jump back into the project full force "uninterupted". Between the family events and a 2001 Viper GTS on the way, it will be a miracle if the Burb is drivable by spring. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

12-31-2012, 12:58 PM	#17
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build During this intermission, I figured I'd show off my fancy garage addition complete with security system! The second picture shows the first Porterbuilt item installed, aligned and ready to go. Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

12-31-2012, 01:06 PM	#19
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build You've got that right!!! __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

01-14-2013, 12:09 AM	#20
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Well, the frame is back from the powder coater!!! For any of you guys in the Charlotte, NC area needing some killer powder coating done, Hot Box is THE PLACE!!! Send me a PM if you need their number. These guys are the best of the best and truck guys through and through!! The notches are both welded and bolted in, so I don't believe they'll be going anywhere. The other crossmembers pictured are just sitting there for now but will be bolted in this week when I have some spare time. Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

01-14-2013, 12:14 AM	#21
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Below are a few more pic's of the ball joints pressed into my lowers, my drop spindles with other goodies that I just painted, and the rest of my PB stuff waiting to be installed. Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

01-14-2013, 10:27 AM	#22
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01-14-2013, 11:47 AM	#23
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: 72 GMC Burb PB Build Thanks Erick! __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

01-14-2013, 10:55 PM	#24
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01-15-2013, 12:27 AM	#25
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