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**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 03-28-2016, 06:26 PM

After cutting out the old wood, had to blast and frame to make up for the gap between 3/4 plywood and 12 awg steel. He's going to weld up all the seams and coat the entire back section with Lizard Skin. Should quiet up the inside and add some good stability to the rig when done.

Dburger · 04-18-2016, 11:26 AM

Discovered another flat on my '69. Just replaced the left rear tire which kept going flat, and now this one goes flat...

dslr40 052crop by FordTorino73, on Flickr

As for the other two, grass has started growing around them

RedRoad · 04-21-2016, 04:44 PM

Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205.

I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going.

Average Joe · 04-24-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRoad

Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205.

I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going.

Nice work! That looks great.
Its tough working around nap times. Im glad were past that stage.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2016, 10:33 AM

Installed new door handles and sport mirrors,

!

Average Joe · 04-24-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Installed new door handles and sport mirrors,

!

She's coming back to life!

**LockDoc** · 04-24-2016, 09:49 PM

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I installed the Dakota Digital Speedometer converter box so I can use my stock speedometer with the 4l60e. Works like a champ & easy to set up.

I also had the muffler shop install "J" pipes on my tail pipes to get rid of the nasty drone and hollow sound of the Flowmaster knock off mufflers I had them put on it. They work like a champ too!!! Put about 150 miles on it today and I could actually hear the music playing..... I'm a happy camper!

LockDoc

reichdav · 04-25-2016, 06:00 PM

Sold it!

magicoolbus · 04-27-2016, 10:30 AM

Had to research the "J-Tube." AKA Helmholtz tubes. Very interesting idea. Might do the same.
How did the exhaust shop decide what length to use?

**LockDoc** · 04-27-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by magicoolbus

Had to research the "J-Tube." AKA Helmholtz tubes. Very interesting idea. Might do the same.
How did the exhaust shop decide what length to use?

It is a set length depending on your driving habits and RPM of the drone. Mine needed to be 28.25 inches long overall. There are charts in some of the writeups. I will see if I can find one.... If I do I will edit this post and add it.

Edit: Here is the chart. All I did was drive the speed I most often drive, note the RPM at that speed and check the pipe length at that RPM on the chart. I don't drive interstates much so I just set it for the RPM at 60mph and it seems to work pretty good for all speeds. If a person is concerned about multiple speeds the second picture shows an adjustable pipe.

LockDoc

67 Burb · 05-21-2016, 01:03 PM

Not nearly exciting as a new paint job, or a new metal floor, but just a little addition to the back end to keep some tools and cleaning stuff in order. A set of vintage luggage for The Burb.

**LockDoc** · 05-23-2016, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 Burb

Not nearly exciting as a new paint job, or a new metal floor, but just a little addition to the back end to keep some tools and cleaning stuff in order. A set of vintage luggage for The Burb.

I'm diggin' the suitcases. I have a couple of older ones that were my moms. Nice touch....

LockDoc

**Hart_Rod** · 03-04-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 Burb

Not nearly exciting as a new paint job, or a new metal floor, but just a little addition to the back end to keep some tools and cleaning stuff in order. A set of vintage luggage for The Burb.

Where did your tire cover come from? Thanks

67 Burb · 03-04-2018, 12:41 PM

I found it on the road in the middle of an intersection.

It's off a Toyota RAV 4. I cut off the bottom so it just sits on the carpet. I picked up the "CHEVY' emblem at a Chevrolet dealer while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They have a Chevy model car there that is actually called a "Chevy"'

**HO455** · 05-22-2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

It is a set length depending on your driving habits and RPM of the drone. Mine needed to be 28.25 inches long overall. There are charts in some of the writeups. I will see if I can find one.... If I do I will edit this post and add it.

Edit: Here is the chart. All I did was drive the speed I most often drive, note the RPM at that speed and check the pipe length at that RPM on the chart. I don't drive interstates much so I just set it for the RPM at 60mph and it seems to work pretty good for all speeds. If a person is concerned about multiple speeds the second picture shows an adjustable pipe.

LockDoc

Thanks for posting this LockDoc. I have spent at least half a day reading up on it. I had heard of Helmholtz's theory years ago but not in this application. This explains the strange tail pipes on a 1968 GTO my friend had back in high school. The stock tail pipes had a one on each side tucked up behind the rear rocker panels next to the frame.

Franks 72 · 05-23-2016, 02:44 AM

Can they be installed anywhere along the run to be effective? Any pictures of your installation ?
Thanks

**LockDoc** · 05-23-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Franks 72

Can they be installed anywhere along the run to be effective? Any pictures of your installation ?
Thanks

I have read where guys installed them before the muffler but most install them after. No pictures (I will see if I can get a couple today) but mine tie into the existing pipe about a foot behind the muffler. Part of it would depend on where there is room for the "J" pipe in your system.....

LockDoc

**HO455** · 05-23-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Franks 72

Can they be installed anywhere along the run to be effective? Any pictures of your installation ?
Thanks

I believe so, but I suspect that less than a foot or so from the tip could cause it not to work as well. Here is a link to a bunch of information along with some of the internet personalities that are thankfully missing here in Suburbia.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...ps-solved.html

**1968k20** · 07-03-2016, 07:26 PM

Put different tires, wheels, and hubcaps on.

Dburger · 07-04-2016, 02:44 PM

Drained all the old watery ethanol gas out of my '69 so I can put ethanol free gas in and put it on the road as my main towing vehicle. C30 killed an injection pump and it's getting a gasoline/automatic conversion, and my '69 burb is the only one I have that has a trailer hitch. Hooning/doing burnouts with my gray '72 since it has a ton of power and it's the 4th of July:

Franks 72 · 07-06-2016, 10:02 PM

Cleaned and painted head liner panels.The before and after results are quite evident. Dads 1972 Suburban frame off restoration is moving more quickly now after dragging for 3 1/2 years !

missionstreettattoo · 07-07-2016, 04:07 PM

I finally found some door panels and have them in. Instead of only door handles, looks much better!

missionstreettattoo · 07-07-2016, 04:15 PM

the color is cool too.

Number98 · 07-09-2016, 12:05 PM

It wasn't today but this happened this week....

highwinger · 07-11-2016, 08:19 AM

I took it to the Carolinas for the week. Other than the stupid belts, it did good.

03-28-2016, 06:26 PM	#1
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Replacing wood floor with sheet metal (more pics) After cutting out the old wood, had to blast and frame to make up for the gap between 3/4 plywood and 12 awg steel. He's going to weld up all the seams and coat the entire back section with Lizard Skin. Should quiet up the inside and add some good stability to the rig when done. Attached Images

04-18-2016, 11:26 AM	#2
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Discovered another flat on my '69. Just replaced the left rear tire which kept going flat, and now this one goes flat... dslr40 052crop by FordTorino73, on Flickr As for the other two, grass has started growing around them __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate

04-21-2016, 04:44 PM	#3
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205. I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going. Attached Images

04-24-2016, 10:33 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Installed new door handles and sport mirrors, ! Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-24-2016, 09:49 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,344	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? - I installed the Dakota Digital Speedometer converter box so I can use my stock speedometer with the 4l60e. Works like a champ & easy to set up. I also had the muffler shop install "J" pipes on my tail pipes to get rid of the nasty drone and hollow sound of the Flowmaster knock off mufflers I had them put on it. They work like a champ too!!! Put about 150 miles on it today and I could actually hear the music playing..... I'm a happy camper! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-25-2016, 06:00 PM	#8
reichdav Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: charelston ny Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Sold it!

04-27-2016, 10:30 AM	#9
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Had to research the "J-Tube." AKA Helmholtz tubes. Very interesting idea. Might do the same. How did the exhaust shop decide what length to use? __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

05-21-2016, 01:03 PM	#11
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 546	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Not nearly exciting as a new paint job, or a new metal floor, but just a little addition to the back end to keep some tools and cleaning stuff in order. A set of vintage luggage for The Burb. Attached Images __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

03-04-2018, 12:41 PM	#14
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 546	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I found it on the road in the middle of an intersection. It's off a Toyota RAV 4. I cut off the bottom so it just sits on the carpet. I picked up the "CHEVY' emblem at a Chevrolet dealer while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They have a Chevy model car there that is actually called a "Chevy"' Attached Images __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

05-23-2016, 02:44 AM	#16
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Can they be installed anywhere along the run to be effective? Any pictures of your installation ? Thanks

07-03-2016, 07:26 PM	#19
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Put different tires, wheels, and hubcaps on. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

07-04-2016, 02:44 PM	#20
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Drained all the old watery ethanol gas out of my '69 so I can put ethanol free gas in and put it on the road as my main towing vehicle. C30 killed an injection pump and it's getting a gasoline/automatic conversion, and my '69 burb is the only one I have that has a trailer hitch. Hooning/doing burnouts with my gray '72 since it has a ton of power and it's the 4th of July: __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate

07-06-2016, 10:02 PM	#21
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Cleaned and painted head liner panels.The before and after results are quite evident. Dads 1972 Suburban frame off restoration is moving more quickly now after dragging for 3 1/2 years ! Attached Images

07-07-2016, 04:07 PM	#22
missionstreettattoo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: sapulpa oklahoma Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I finally found some door panels and have them in. Instead of only door handles, looks much better!

07-07-2016, 04:15 PM	#23
missionstreettattoo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: sapulpa oklahoma Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? the color is cool too. Attached Images



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07-11-2016, 08:19 AM	#25
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