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RockTonka · 05-25-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Looking awesome..you going to run NOS

a little...

RockTonka · 05-26-2019, 05:03 AM

and a little more tube today...

RockTonka · 05-28-2019, 01:14 AM

A couple of the frame reinforcing tubes were just touching the bottom of the body, so we made a bit of room for them.

RockTonka · 05-28-2019, 01:21 AM

We also fit a couple more pieces of tube...

RockTonka · 05-29-2019, 09:41 PM

We're about done with tube work and started playing with bottle mounts/position.

RockTonka · 05-29-2019, 09:47 PM

Engine was fired and broken in on the dyno/stand today, we quickly learned that we're going to need more carb...got a couple Holley 750s coming in.

RockTonka · 05-31-2019, 03:09 AM

Got the carbs/linkage on and made a couple dyno runs...hit 780 HP @ 6K w/6 lbs boost. Torque was over 800 by 4.5K.

We could get a bit more out of it playing with pulleys...more boost=more power, but where we're at is a nice, safe, streetable combo on pump gas.

We should be able to hammer on this day in and day out and not worry about a thing!

oklahomaduner · 05-31-2019, 03:26 AM

Here is one of the dyno runs

https://youtu.be/umi2vpCGAqM

Mercruiser 900sc Dyno Run - YouTube

RockTonka · 05-31-2019, 03:44 AM

tried to embed video...didn't work.

piratexpress1369a · 05-31-2019, 09:27 AM

That's awesome

likaroc13 · 05-31-2019, 10:54 AM

Nice!

**chtr65** · 05-31-2019, 11:32 AM

I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats

RockTonka · 06-01-2019, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That's awesome

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Nice!

Thanks! We're happy with how it's coming together.

RockTonka · 06-01-2019, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chtr65

I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats

Thanks chtr...we really enjoy playing around with this burb. Sorry, but mirrors, hubcaps, and such, are long gone.

RockTonka · 06-01-2019, 03:40 AM

We brought the motor home today!

Now we can start moving forward with all the little things that need attention...first step was pulling the body back off the chassis and dropping the motor into place.

piratexpress1369a · 06-01-2019, 09:54 AM

Love it...when are we going for a ride lol

RockTonka · 06-08-2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Love it...when are we going for a ride lol

Not soon enough...I miss having this up and running!

RockTonka · 06-08-2019, 12:27 AM

We elected to go with an electric water pump...which introduced some fitment challenges with the alternator and PS pump.

I made some brackets to drop the alternator down low on the pass side...made sense with the flare on the frame!

Still working on the PS pump...

RockTonka · 06-08-2019, 12:53 AM

The switch to the larger carbs dictated that we increase fuel flow from tank to engine, so pulled out the 3/8" hard line and ran a 10 AN feed with 8 AN return...also dropped a large fuel filter inline.

piratexpress1369a · 06-08-2019, 08:25 AM

Feed me its saying lol

RockTonka · 06-09-2019, 12:08 AM

Driveshaft got rebuilt with stronger non-greasable joints, re-balanced, and a fresh coat of paint!

RockTonka · 06-09-2019, 12:12 AM

We completely scraped/cleaned the underside (that was a PITA) and brushed on a heavy coat of black implement paint.

piratexpress1369a · 06-09-2019, 08:52 AM

Why non greasable

RockTonka · 06-09-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Why non greasable

Hey PE, thanks for following along AND commenting...I really appreciate that!

The non-greasable joints are solid which makes them stronger than ones that are drilled and tapped for zerts/greasing.

piratexpress1369a · 06-09-2019, 01:39 PM

Oh good to know thanks

05-26-2019, 05:03 AM	#577
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 and a little more tube today... 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

05-28-2019, 01:14 AM	#578
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 A couple of the frame reinforcing tubes were just touching the bottom of the body, so we made a bit of room for them. 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

05-28-2019, 01:21 AM	#579
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 We also fit a couple more pieces of tube... 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

05-29-2019, 09:41 PM	#580
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 We're about done with tube work and started playing with bottle mounts/position. 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 Last edited by RockTonka; 05-29-2019 at 09:48 PM.

05-29-2019, 09:47 PM	#581
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 Engine was fired and broken in on the dyno/stand today, we quickly learned that we're going to need more carb...got a couple Holley 750s coming in. 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

05-31-2019, 03:09 AM	#582
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 Got the carbs/linkage on and made a couple dyno runs...hit 780 HP @ 6K w/6 lbs boost. Torque was over 800 by 4.5K. We could get a bit more out of it playing with pulleys...more boost=more power, but where we're at is a nice, safe, streetable combo on pump gas. We should be able to hammer on this day in and day out and not worry about a thing! 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

05-31-2019, 03:44 AM	#584
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 tried to embed video...didn't work. __________________ 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

05-31-2019, 09:27 AM	#585
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's awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

05-31-2019, 10:54 AM	#586
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 Nice! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

05-31-2019, 11:32 AM	#587
chtr65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisberry, Pa. Posts: 537	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats

06-01-2019, 03:40 AM	#590
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 We brought the motor home today! Now we can start moving forward with all the little things that need attention...first step was pulling the body back off the chassis and dropping the motor into place. 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

06-01-2019, 09:54 AM	#591
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 Love it...when are we going for a ride lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63 Last edited by piratexpress1369a; 06-04-2019 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Bad spelling

06-08-2019, 12:27 AM	#593
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 We elected to go with an electric water pump...which introduced some fitment challenges with the alternator and PS pump. I made some brackets to drop the alternator down low on the pass side...made sense with the flare on the frame! Still working on the PS pump... 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

06-08-2019, 12:53 AM	#594
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 The switch to the larger carbs dictated that we increase fuel flow from tank to engine, so pulled out the 3/8" hard line and ran a 10 AN feed with 8 AN return...also dropped a large fuel filter inline. 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

06-08-2019, 08:25 AM	#595
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 Feed me its saying lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63



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06-09-2019, 12:08 AM	#596
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 Driveshaft got rebuilt with stronger non-greasable joints, re-balanced, and a fresh coat of paint! 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

06-09-2019, 12:12 AM	#597
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 We completely scraped/cleaned the underside (that was a PITA) and brushed on a heavy coat of black implement paint. 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

06-09-2019, 08:52 AM	#598
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 Why non greasable __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

06-09-2019, 01:39 PM	#600
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 Oh good to know thanks __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

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