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BBEEP · 01-06-2010, 12:06 AM

My wife and family are from Arlington. So of course, no problem! May even deliver!

crawdadfox · 01-07-2010, 10:50 AM

Wow! Its refreshing to see a real build that thinks outside the box instead of the ol' "bag and drag" build!! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!

Bigblue29 · 01-07-2010, 06:13 PM

If I was 3.5 hrs away from you I would for sure come help put the body back on! Again I say, Way cool project. Keep it up!

OrrieG · 02-22-2010, 03:25 PM

Progress Report???

xJoey Dubsx · 02-22-2010, 04:27 PM

definately a sick build i can't wait to see more on! Keep up the good work!

BBEEP · 03-02-2010, 02:46 AM

Progress! Off to the dip shop!!

ghettoluxury · 03-02-2010, 08:13 AM

all right glad to see this project back on top

GRIMSS · 03-02-2010, 09:00 AM

Your panel looks good towing the burb. Can't wait to see more of the progress.

OrrieG · 03-02-2010, 01:00 PM

looking good, I expect to be over in Portland in early June, want to drop by and see how its going then.

NONHOG · 03-02-2010, 01:08 PM

lovin the build, but I gotta know where are the weeds in your gravel ?

BBEEP · 03-03-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

lovin the build, but I gotta know where are the weeds in your gravel ?

Can you say PHOTOSHOP?? No, just good prep

BBEEP · 03-03-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by orrieg

looking good, i expect to be over in portland in early june, want to drop by and see how its going then.

come on by!

nuke1 · 03-03-2010, 01:04 AM

This is coming along rather nicely, I am in Love with yur panel, that is the best looking one I have seen to date, keep up the progress.

jbjburbs · 03-07-2010, 08:35 PM

i like the concept, but aren't parts for newer vehicles more expensive? With all of the after market parts for these trucks today (48-5?), it's hard to justify limiting yourself to a trailblazer/envoy parts selection. Then again i see you own a trailblazer SS, so i guess to know more about the reliability and available parts than i would.

Good luck and i will be keeping an eye on this as i've been looking at my dad's 48 street rod suburban project for last ten years and riding to shows in his mostly original 53 panel. once i finish my 96, then his 71; we will have no choice to crank another burb...luckily i'm only 24..lol

BBEEP · 03-12-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jbjburbs

i like the concept, but aren't parts for newer vehicles more expensive? With all of the after market parts for these trucks today (48-5?), it's hard to justify limiting yourself to a trailblazer/envoy parts selection. Then again i see you own a trailblazer SS, so i guess to know more about the reliability and available parts than i would.

I don't know what parts you are referring to. I bought the complete, running, rolling chassis for less than the cost of a crate small block. It included the drivetrain, four wheel disc brakes, heated seats, a/c, nonrusty floor, carpet, wiring, and on & on.
If I just build a driver, I think I could have LESS in this than my 48 GMC Panel. The Panel is your typical hotrod build: stock frame, TCI front clip, wrecking yard seats, donor 396 & 700r4.
PLUS, other than going to the next level, is this concept any different than using an S-10?

nickp51chevy · 03-12-2010, 03:09 PM

Ya know; when ever I see this thread come up in my subscriptions I get real excited to see what happens When I scroll through to the last thread and see that people are just commenting on your awesomeness and there are no picture updates I go into a slight depression. Then I go to the next thread and I'm over it.

Keep the updates coming!

BBEEP · 03-12-2010, 03:16 PM

DIP SHOP PICS! Should have it back next Friday. Wow, thats a lot of parts on the trailer. No front clip or front doors!

sparkydog · 03-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Hi BBeep. Just discovered your build thread. I guess Oregon boys have extra creativity... I live in West Linn. I'm transplanting some 67 & 68 International Harvester body parts onto the donor chassis/body of a 97 GMC Z71 Extd Cab. And how weird that I am at almost exactly the same stage - getting ready to graft the firewall from the 97GMC onto the cab of the 68 IH. Dealing with the same thoughts you are - how to blend the old cowl air intake - what to do about wiper motor and wiper post mounts.

We probably have similar goals - I want the modern technology but under some older skin. I hope to be cutting my firewalls in about 2 weeks. Still have a few things to strip off the Z71 before the sawzall fires up. Here's a couple of pics.

Sorry for the hijack - can't wait to follow your progress. Great project!

nickp51chevy · 03-12-2010, 03:20 PM

Yeesssss!

I need to get one of those forklift cab lift dealy thingys.

jbjburbs · 03-12-2010, 03:36 PM

using a frame off a truck vs. a unibody truck seems to be a lot different...I haven't priced out wrecked cars lately to know that cost. I guess I was thinking about maintenance parts being more expensive and limited over the aftermarket world for the mustang II, 9in rears, etc.

If you can do it cheaper that's cool, my preference to build a frame and drop the body on, but i'm not known for being the smartest.. again not ripping just curious.. good luck.

BBEEP · 03-12-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbjburbs

using a frame off a truck vs. a unibody truck seems to be a lot different...I haven't priced out wrecked cars lately to know that cost. I guess I was thinking about maintenance parts being more expensive and limited over the aftermarket world for the mustang II, 9in rears, etc.

If you can do it cheaper that's cool, my preference to build a frame and drop the body on, but i'm not known for being the smartest.. again not ripping just curious.. good luck.

SORRY JBJBURBS! The Envoy is NOT unibody. In fact, as stated before, it is a TRUCK and the frame is WAY heavier duty than the original frame, aftermarket frame, or S-10.

jbjburbs · 03-12-2010, 03:50 PM

Proof again that skimming and assuming don't make for good threads comments.. thanks for clearing it up.

NONHOG · 03-12-2010, 04:03 PM

BBEEP I know if I were you I'd be all excited to see that fresh from the stripper. I'm looking forward to pics !

sparkydog, you should add a thread on Alternate tinkerings thats a cool build !

sparkydog · 03-12-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

sparkydog, you should add a thread on Alternate tinkerings thats a cool build !

OK good idea. Just did it. I had never seen that section of the site.

BBEEP · 03-17-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

BBEEP I know if I were you I'd be all excited to see that fresh from the stripper. I'm looking forward to pics !!

Yup, pretty exciting--back from the dipshop!!

01-06-2010, 12:06 AM	#1
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build My wife and family are from Arlington. So of course, no problem! May even deliver! __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

01-07-2010, 10:50 AM	#2
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Wow! Its refreshing to see a real build that thinks outside the box instead of the ol' "bag and drag" build!! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

01-07-2010, 06:13 PM	#3
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build If I was 3.5 hrs away from you I would for sure come help put the body back on! Again I say, Way cool project. Keep it up! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

02-22-2010, 03:25 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Progress Report??? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-22-2010, 04:27 PM	#5
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build definately a sick build i can't wait to see more on! Keep up the good work! __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

03-02-2010, 02:46 AM	#6
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Progress! Off to the dip shop!! Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck** Last edited by BBEEP; 03-02-2010 at 02:48 AM.

03-02-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build all right glad to see this project back on top __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

03-02-2010, 09:00 AM	#8
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Your panel looks good towing the burb. Can't wait to see more of the progress. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

03-02-2010, 01:00 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build looking good, I expect to be over in Portland in early June, want to drop by and see how its going then. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-02-2010, 01:08 PM	#10
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build lovin the build, but I gotta know where are the weeds in your gravel ? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-03-2010, 01:04 AM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build This is coming along rather nicely, I am in Love with yur panel, that is the best looking one I have seen to date, keep up the progress. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-07-2010, 08:35 PM	#14
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build i like the concept, but aren't parts for newer vehicles more expensive? With all of the after market parts for these trucks today (48-5?), it's hard to justify limiting yourself to a trailblazer/envoy parts selection. Then again i see you own a trailblazer SS, so i guess to know more about the reliability and available parts than i would. Good luck and i will be keeping an eye on this as i've been looking at my dad's 48 street rod suburban project for last ten years and riding to shows in his mostly original 53 panel. once i finish my 96, then his 71; we will have no choice to crank another burb...luckily i'm only 24..lol __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

03-12-2010, 03:09 PM	#16
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Ya know; when ever I see this thread come up in my subscriptions I get real excited to see what happens When I scroll through to the last thread and see that people are just commenting on your awesomeness and there are no picture updates I go into a slight depression. Then I go to the next thread and I'm over it. Keep the updates coming! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350 Last edited by nickp51chevy; 03-12-2010 at 03:17 PM.

03-12-2010, 03:16 PM	#17
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build DIP SHOP PICS! Should have it back next Friday. Wow, thats a lot of parts on the trailer. No front clip or front doors! Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

03-12-2010, 03:33 PM	#18
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Hi BBeep. Just discovered your build thread. I guess Oregon boys have extra creativity... I live in West Linn. I'm transplanting some 67 & 68 International Harvester body parts onto the donor chassis/body of a 97 GMC Z71 Extd Cab. And how weird that I am at almost exactly the same stage - getting ready to graft the firewall from the 97GMC onto the cab of the 68 IH. Dealing with the same thoughts you are - how to blend the old cowl air intake - what to do about wiper motor and wiper post mounts. We probably have similar goals - I want the modern technology but under some older skin. I hope to be cutting my firewalls in about 2 weeks. Still have a few things to strip off the Z71 before the sawzall fires up. Here's a couple of pics. Sorry for the hijack - can't wait to follow your progress. Great project! Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff



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03-12-2010, 03:20 PM	#19
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Yeesssss! I need to get one of those forklift cab lift dealy thingys. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-12-2010, 03:36 PM	#20
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build using a frame off a truck vs. a unibody truck seems to be a lot different...I haven't priced out wrecked cars lately to know that cost. I guess I was thinking about maintenance parts being more expensive and limited over the aftermarket world for the mustang II, 9in rears, etc. If you can do it cheaper that's cool, my preference to build a frame and drop the body on, but i'm not known for being the smartest.. again not ripping just curious.. good luck. __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

03-12-2010, 03:50 PM	#22
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Proof again that skimming and assuming don't make for good threads comments.. thanks for clearing it up. __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

03-12-2010, 04:03 PM	#23
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build BBEEP I know if I were you I'd be all excited to see that fresh from the stripper. I'm looking forward to pics ! sparkydog, you should add a thread on Alternate tinkerings thats a cool build ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

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