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65sub · 04-06-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper71

Looking better and better every time..

Thanks reaper.

We got the two inch strip tacked in place to lower the wheel opening. We finally got the Easy Grind mig wire today so we can start welding the body panels back together later this week.

65sub · 04-09-2015, 03:29 PM

We finished the welding on the two inch strip yesterday. Today we got started on the body panels. We started on the passenger side. The seam took some massaging to get it to line up. i guess the factory allowed some variation from front to back.

Average Joe · 04-09-2015, 09:23 PM

Lookin good!

**Advanced Design** · 04-09-2015, 09:36 PM

Nice alignment on that panel. Will come out nice!

65sub · 04-13-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Lookin good!

Thanks Joe

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice alignment on that panel. Will come out nice!

Thanks A.D. The General didn't build this thing exactly the same from front to back so we had to do some more work to make it line up. See today's pictures.

We had to make a horizontal relief cut in both drivers and passenger sides

65sub · 04-16-2015, 07:44 PM

Here's the passenger side welded and cleaned up.

**pimpston65** · 04-16-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Here's the passenger side welded and cleaned up.

more of the frame and engine!!!

Grizz1963 · 04-17-2015, 01:55 AM

Your work continues to just have me grin and shake my head.

You guys really are so far up that curve.

Amazing progress, and love the infills etc.

creep · 04-19-2015, 10:57 AM

WOW! I wanna skip ahead and see this thing finished so bad but I also like seeing the progress on builds like this.

Amazing work!

65sub · 04-20-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

more of the frame and engine!!!

Thanks pimpston.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Your work continues to just have me grin and shake my head.

You guys really are so far up that curve.

Amazing progress, and love the infills etc.

We're just out in the shop havin' a bit of fun.

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Originally Posted by creep

WOW! I wanna skip ahead and see this thing finished so bad but I also like seeing the progress on builds like this.

Amazing work!

You can' t skip ahead you might miss some of the fun

Today we got the drivers side partly welded. Then we decided to fit the wheel well so we extended the wheel center line. Then test fit the wheel well and found it had to be trimmed to fit between the front and rear braces

**pimpston65** · 04-20-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Thanks pimpston.

We're just out in the shop havin' a bit of fun.

You can' t skip ahead you might miss some of the fun

Today we got the drivers side partly welded. Then we decided to fit the wheel well so we extended the wheel center line. Then test fit the wheel well and found it had to be trimmed to fit between the front and rear braces

im sure your documenting all this, so the next builder will have a blueprint. oh wait we have this forum!!!

65sub · 04-20-2015, 08:30 PM

When got the wheel well closer we had to remove more of the inner panel front and back

65sub · 04-20-2015, 08:33 PM

Some final trimming and it fits fairly good

**pimpston65** · 04-20-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Some final trimming and it fits fairly good

soo when are you gonna make our firewall patch panels??? we need them for both sides, i can PM my address for shipping!!!

**Advanced Design** · 04-20-2015, 09:30 PM

Nice work! I would like to be hanging out having fun in the shop with you guys!

65sub · 04-20-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

soo when are you gonna make our firewall patch panels??? we need them for both sides, i can PM my address for shipping!!!

I will be building a fire wall but I don't think it would fit the theme of your suburban. But if you want to build something different I could help you make a roadster unibody truck out of your 'burb

65sub · 04-20-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work! I would like to be hanging out having fun in the shop with you guys!

With your skills we would be lucky to have you come hang out

65sub · 04-22-2015, 08:42 PM

Yesterday we finished the welding on the drivers side. Then we found that the inner fender was rubbing on the quarter panel so we cut a horizontal line on the inner fender. We used a hammer and dolly to fold the edges in a little then welded it back together.

**pimpston65** · 04-22-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

I will be building a fire wall but I don't think it would fit the theme of your suburban. But if you want to build something different I could help you make a roadster unibody truck out of your 'burb

not sure if you had plans for the roof yet, my vote is a rag slider!!!

65sub · 04-22-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

not sure if you had plans for the roof yet, my vote is a rag slider!!!

I don't know yet but how about a plexiglass bubble like a George Barris custom

**pimpston65** · 04-22-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

I don't know yet but how about a plexiglass bubble like a George Barris custom

better have a good a/c unit!!!

jonzcustomshop · 04-22-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

I don't know yet but how about a plexiglass bubble like a George Barris custom

maybe the front 1/2 a bubble like starbirds truck?
+plus another cool one- the 63-67 'vette front looks made for it!

65sub · 04-26-2015, 05:19 PM

We got the drivers side wheel well modified for clearance. Then started on the lip of the wheel opening. We still have some more welding to do.

68Gold/white · 04-26-2015, 06:17 PM

Wow!!! Keep on twist'n!!!

creep · 04-26-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

You can' t skip ahead you might miss some of the fun

Yeah, plus I haven't quite finished my time machine yet.

04-09-2015, 03:29 PM	#152
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister We finished the welding on the two inch strip yesterday. Today we got started on the body panels. We started on the passenger side. The seam took some massaging to get it to line up. i guess the factory allowed some variation from front to back. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-09-2015, 09:23 PM	#153
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Lookin good! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

04-09-2015, 09:36 PM	#154
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice alignment on that panel. Will come out nice! __________________ 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

04-16-2015, 07:44 PM	#156
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Here's the passenger side welded and cleaned up. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-17-2015, 01:55 AM	#158
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,480	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Your work continues to just have me grin and shake my head. You guys really are so far up that curve. Amazing progress, and love the infills etc. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

04-19-2015, 10:57 AM	#159
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister WOW! I wanna skip ahead and see this thing finished so bad but I also like seeing the progress on builds like this. Amazing work! __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-20-2015, 08:30 PM	#162
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister When got the wheel well closer we had to remove more of the inner panel front and back Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-20-2015, 08:33 PM	#163
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Some final trimming and it fits fairly good Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-20-2015, 09:30 PM	#165
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Nice work! I would like to be hanging out having fun in the shop with you guys! __________________ 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

04-22-2015, 08:42 PM	#168
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Yesterday we finished the welding on the drivers side. Then we found that the inner fender was rubbing on the quarter panel so we cut a horizontal line on the inner fender. We used a hammer and dolly to fold the edges in a little then welded it back together. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-26-2015, 05:19 PM	#173
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister We got the drivers side wheel well modified for clearance. Then started on the lip of the wheel opening. We still have some more welding to do. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-26-2015, 06:17 PM	#174
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,280	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Wow!!! Keep on twist'n!!!



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