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09-05-2014, 11:16 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Sub install looks nice! Will be one nice ride when done. Do you have more pic's of the tubular frame bracing?
Also, it looks like your brake pedal mount is forward of the factory spot, does the pedal still come up through the floor board in the factory hole? The "Roadster Shop" in Mundelein, IL, has some great metal workers, but I'm sure it would cost a small fortune!
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09-06-2014, 04:50 PM
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Re: 55 burb
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I don't have the pictures of a lot of the frame build up. They were a casualty of a nasty divorce. The pedal does go thru the factory hole. I bought the unit from Progressive Auto, Its a really nice unit. Your right the RS is way out of my budget. They do really nice work. |
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09-06-2014, 05:17 PM
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Re: 55 burb
Here are some shots of the fuel pump. I forgot that the tank is stainless steel. What a time i had attempting to cut a hole for the pump and level. After it's all together if someone says "that hole isn't round", We have a problem.
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09-06-2014, 05:42 PM
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Re: 55 burb
The air tank, went from the idea of having 2 tanks, down to 1, 5 gallon. It's amazing how fast space disapears when you start to hang stuff. After reading the instructions for the Accuair system, I'll have to flip the tank over so that the sensor won't collect moisture. All of the inputs will be on top. If I ever have an issue i just gotta drop the whole thing.
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09-06-2014, 08:27 PM
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Re: 55 burb
Space disappears quickly. Is that air tank about 30 inches long?
Nice looking tubular center section in the frame too. |
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09-06-2014, 11:15 PM
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Re: 55 burb
i need to do this fuel pump sump on truk
every time i get down to a few gallons and drive ''aggressively'' i lose power 
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09-06-2014, 11:47 PM
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Re: 55 burb
You have an awesome truck��������. It's going to be a sweet ride with that LS set up. Love the tube work.
What manifolds are those on the engine?
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09-07-2014, 02:23 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Looking real nice.
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10-26-2014, 12:42 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Well hello all. Im still working on the burb. I have both compressor brackets mounted,and really like the location.
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10-26-2014, 12:51 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Looks good.
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10-26-2014, 08:51 PM
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Re: 55 burb
I had to move engine up and rework mounts, done. I then installed front sway bar, had to rework those mounts also.
Mounted the air valves and controller on the frame and routed the air line from the compressors to the tank. Still have to put the fittings on. I also put the fuel filter on. So far I think it will all work out. |
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10-26-2014, 09:24 PM
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Re: 55 burb
Next is the floor. I decided to put plywood back in for 2 reasons, cost and knowledge. My hat is off to guys like AD that put a metal floor in. I also wanna leave the next guy that decides to rebuild this thing something to do. I had to make the rear section up, that was long gone. The front I traced and cut it out. There was a little surface rust on the lip, easy fix sand and some rust encapsulator, good as new.
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10-26-2014, 09:53 PM
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Re: 55 burb
Looking good.
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10-26-2014, 10:35 PM
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Re: 55 burb
Great progress. Mountings for the air valve block looks good. Looking forward to that part of our build.
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11-01-2014, 01:32 PM
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Location: Plainfield IL
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Re: 55 burb
More floor work. Im not sure that I like it. I plan on carpet on the floor and a rear seat that will be in front of the hump.
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11-01-2014, 01:35 PM
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Re: 55 burb
Thinking about having some sheet metal made to cover the hump. what do you guys think?
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11-01-2014, 03:14 PM
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Re: 55 burb
If it were mine I where the floor raises I would go all the way back and use the space below as storage.
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11-01-2014, 08:45 PM
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Re: 55 burb
I thought about that but I want to put the fuel fill door in the rear deck and didn't like the idea of looking at that raised section all the time. Was wanting to keep a look that says this could have been factory. I take it that you dont like it either,
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11-02-2014, 12:28 PM
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Re: 55 burb
I never did like when there was a hump put in to hide the suspension even on pick ups.
Always thought it would look better with the whole bed floor raised. Kim |
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02-12-2019, 05:57 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Great job. Those tubs are going to look bonkers. What headers did you manage to squeeze in there?
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09-04-2019, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Plainfield IL
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Re: 55 burb
Well it's been a while since I have posted anything, and I'm still at it. I did manage to install the firewall sheetmetal to cover the holes, swap the control arms, install the radiator and set the engine back in after a few set backs
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09-04-2019, 10:53 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Haven't been posting but doing lots of reading and got the idea from Bam on what to use for gas cap
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09-04-2019, 11:02 AM
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Location: Plainfield IL
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Re: 55 burb
Got rid of the wood hump and had a metal one made. I now have to tackle those wheel tubs,...one step at a time
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09-04-2019, 11:07 AM
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Re: 55 burb
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09-04-2019, 11:12 AM
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Re: 55 burb
Started to run wires and needed a place for fuse panel. Decided to make box and use the frame mounted battery door and put it behind the driver's seat
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