Project: '72 Family Hauler

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by shearjs

You may be on to something with the radio delete plate. I could just use a bluetooth speaker to get me through the summer, then weld in a new dash center section this winter and repaint the whole dash.

You could always mount a radio in the glove box too for now. I happen to have an uncut medium olive dash in a rusty 72 cab that would be perfect for your burb.

[shearjs]

I had a little time to get out in the garage on Sunday. I pulled the rear drums to see how the rear brakes look. No leaks from the wheel cylinders, and the shoes still have some wear, so I think i'll let them ride until I swap over to rear discs. Also took a look at what was going on out back from the previous owner. (Check out that exhaust hanger!!) I have some notches on order from Dead End Garage that should be in within the next couple of weeks. I pulled the old door weather stripping from the 3 doors, and installed some new push on Precision seals. I think I need to go ahead and replace the window seals soon, because the doors are so tight now that I feel like the glass may break when they get slammed shut. I pulled the burb out and made my first lap around the block since replacing everything up front. No funny sounds, and nothing fell off, so I think we're good! I did a quick string alignment to straighten the wheels and steering wheel, then pulled this crappy aftermarket wheel. The 14" diameter felt too small for one of these vehicles. I mounted a 15" repo comfortgrip in it's place. I have to say, I definitely prefer the comfortgrip over the Grant equivalent that was installed on my old truck. The horn connection is giving me a little trouble. I can get the horn to sound by pushing on the contacts, but once the horn button is installed, I can't get any noise. Any recommendations?

[04ls1gto]

That's a structural exhaust hanger haha.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by 04ls1gto

That's a structural exhaust hanger haha.

Where I come from it would be called "Bullet Proof"...

LockDoc

[04ls1gto]

Where did you pick up the steering wheel? Why original is all cracked and beat up

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by 04ls1gto

Where did you pick up the steering wheel? Why original is all cracked and beat up

It came from Ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Comfort-Gri...72.m2749.l2649

So far I'm extremely happy with the fit. I just haven't quite figured out the correct way to hook up the horn as there are no instructions.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shearjs

It came from Ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Comfort-Gri...72.m2749.l2649

So far I'm extremely happy with the fit. I just haven't quite figured out the correct way to hook up the horn as there are no instructions.

I have a similar steering wheel. What is the issue with the horn?

http://www.camaros.net/forums/23-int...n-install.html

https://www.camarocentral.com/category_s/41119.htm

[68SWB4x4]

Congrats on getting it on the road!

[Bennett68C10]

Burb is looking good Jason, glad to see you out driving it.

[Perpendicular]

The stance is perfect!

[Advanced Design]

Congrat’s looks very good!

[Dieselwrencher]

It sure looks sweet now! Great work!

[Duraburb]

Sweet Burb!!

[gringoloco]

Love it! Doing flat caps on the TTs?

[shearjs]

Thanks guys! It's coming along. I've decided to go ahead and address the rear suspension while the weather is still crappy. I have a c-notch, panhard bar, and some rear shock relocators that I picked up from Jason over at Dead End Garage. New trailing arm bushings, some new shocks, and a 1" lowering block are in the plans. I've replaced the lenses on the turn signals, tail lights, and reverse lights and replaced a couple broken door handles. I also replaced the front factory lap belts with some 3 point retractable belts from Morris Classic. I hope to tackle the suspension stuff within the next week or so and will have some new updated pictures.

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Love it! Doing flat caps on the TTs?

I've contemplated doing flat caps like you had on your Streeter wheels, but I'll probably leave the original caps on for now. I do like the look though and it may be in the books for a future upgrade.

[Bennett68C10]

Nice buddy, can’t wait to see the next round of updates!

[duke_lbz]

Looking good. Ive got similar plans for my recently purchased burb

[shearjs]

I was really hoping to have a new round of updates to share from this past weekend. Instead, all I have to show for it is a fractured 4th metacarpal in my right hand. While drilling holes in the trailing arms to mount the new Deadend Garage lower shock relocators, my drill bit grabbed and torqued the drill around in my hand. That force was enough to break the bone. Vacation day was wasted after drilling two measly holes...minor setback.

[LockDoc]

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OUCH!.... That sucks. I have had a couple of my bits catch on me but so far I haven't broken anything except the "D" handle on my big 1/2" drill. I hope it doesn't slow you down too long.

LockDoc

[Bennett68C10]

Sorry to hear that Jason, hopefully you heal up soon!

[gringoloco]

Damn. I’ve had mine kick a few times, but it hasn’t managed to hurt me too bad, yet. Just a few heavy bruises and plenty of blood. Sorry to hear

[mcbassin]

Very cool new project! Looking forward to following along with this one. I didn't realize you had sold the GMC. Subscribed...

[shearjs]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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OUCH!.... That sucks. I have had a couple of my bits catch on me but so far I haven't broken anything except the "D" handle on my big 1/2" drill. I hope it doesn't slow you down too long.

LockDoc

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Sorry to hear that Jason, hopefully you heal up soon!

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Damn. I’ve had mine kick a few times, but it hasn’t managed to hurt me too bad, yet. Just a few heavy bruises and plenty of blood. Sorry to hear

Thanks for the well wishes. I’m still in a little disbelief that it actually happened. I don’t think this drill will be pulling Suburban duty any longer. I’ll stick with the battery drill from now on. I’ll be back at it as soon as the ortho releases me.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very cool new project! Looking forward to following along with this one. I didn't realize you had sold the GMC. Subscribed...

Thanks for checking it out and following along. This thing will never be as nice as the gmc but it’s going to be equally as fun. The kids are so excited about riding in it. I hate that it’s postponed a little but we’ll be making the daycare parking lot cool very soon.

[shearjs]

I’ve really been slacking with updates. After healing up, I jumped back on the Burb. Instead of installing the c-notches, I decided to just wait until winter. I installed new poly bushings in the rear trailing arms and bolted on the new shock brackets from DeadEnd Garage along with their panhard bar. I had some vibration in the driveline so I pulled the carrier bearing, which was falling apart, and stuck in a billet one from CPP along with a new driveshaft rear section from Denny’s driveshafts that has a slip joint. No more vibrations! At this point I pulled this old rubber mat in the rear to check out the plywood flooring. It has a few soft spots but overall is pretty solid. Bolted some new seatbelts to the rear two seats and we’re ready for a family cruise!

[shearjs]

For the next stage, I tracked down a clean Gen3 5.3/4L60 from an ‘07 Classic Sierra. Made my first drive across the Mississippi to NE Arkansas on the flattest, straightest road I’ve ever been on. I’ve started putting a parts list together to get this stabbed in this winter! I’m not he only one planning an LS swap.