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69 crew duramax build
I know all of this has been done before but I enjoy looking at everyone else's projects and thought I would contribute mine as we go along. We have just barely started so be patient lol
I bought a nice running driving 69 3/4 ton suburban about a month ago. I also bought a 2006 crew cab long bed 4wd duramax. I also bought a couple of truck cabs. Everyone see where this is headed ( other than heading toward empty bank account...) Well today my builder and I (mainly him) got one of the cabs all stripped down and cut In half. He then started drilling spot welds and peeling off the skin needed to build the back wall of cab. Tomorrow I will start stripping the suburban so he can cut it in half also. Can anyone tell me how the roof air comes out? Full length roof air, not just at back. It's working and I really want to keep it intact to sell or use in another project later. Couple of pictures where we are starting and at currently. http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psawdxsxfe.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshwfrfqmt.jpg |
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Im in .
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Hmm this looks like a good start to a build thread.
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Welcome to the boards! Good luck on the journey of the crew cab build. Trevor
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I made some more progress after church today. Suburban is no longer drivable. Picture of duramax donor also.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psirfvdmht.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdbgxvyk7.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssis8z9a2.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssw1arnim.jpg |
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That Duramax donor looks really nice, mine wasn't as pretty. Funny that most of the burbs are that olive green. Are you using the frame from the 2006?
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Yes 06 frame
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I'm digging it already even though I'm a cummins man. Looking forward to the build.
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This is going to be one sweet build. :metal: Sub'd for sure. Are you going to be using a standalone harness or try to integrate the 06 harness?
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Sending off the factory harness to be re-worked as a stand alone. The company will also program ecm to "free up" the engine. This will allow me to use the Allison transmission, 06 4wd buttons, Dakota digital cluster, vintage air ac, factory steering column. At least those are my current plans
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Nice start to your project.
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Very cool build you got going here. I daily drive a 2006 Duramax. Have since new. Love it. I would love to one day do one similar. I will be following along.
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More progress today. All glass out and roof removed
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspegnguu8.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9ailijoc.jpg |
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I see what you did there....:metal::metal:
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would be cool to take that back half of the suburban and a truck cab and make like 2 door Tahoe. I realize its like a blazer...but it would look Different...and you could even make it like a 2 door panel...would be sweet!
But anyways i cant wait to see this project!! |
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Sneak peak. More tomorrow when body comes off frame to be properly aligned.http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswiqrxs6j.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5bowdfpf.jpg |
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Looking good!
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More progress. Starting to take shape now. Roof line is getting close just a little more tweaking. Then 4th door begins.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psizggzp1z.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psprx39czq.jpg |
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Oh, I'm in. I love the idea of a crewcab 67-72.
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Can't wait to see how it turns out.
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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8qh2j6qa.jpg
Rockers are done and b pillar is getting closer |
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Great project, and nice fast work so far! I agree with Trevor, that is a really nice donor truck!
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Thanks for the comments guys. I kinda stumbled onto the donor and jumped on it for the price. It was exactly what I was looking for. Decent miles 125k, 4wd and lbz engine. Still driving it right now until cab is done and ready to swap.
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Are you swapping the old cab and bed onto the new Chassis?? MY dad and I want to do something similar with a 59 apache. Nice work. Definitely subscribing!!
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Yes I am
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You sir have a lot of time, skill and patience... Lol I would of just put the duramax motor right in the suburban. Nice work!
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Don't give me too much credit. I have a very accomplished street rod builder doing most of the work. I handle the parts gathering and some of the non-technical stuff. I got lucky that he was in between projects and had some free time.
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Nice work, looks good. What paint scheme are you going with?
Gm should have made a 4 door crewcab from the factory... Here is a picture of mine.. |
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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaxl8a9lj.jpg
Getting closer. I am going to do solid red (I think) with factory black interior |
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Very nice!
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Handles are shaved. Bear claw latches installed. Fourth door nearly finished.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvadlg1hb.jpg http://rs101.pbsrc.com/albums/m69/sq...h=480&fit=clip http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjqrhnmjq.jpg |
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You make that left rear door look easy! More details, please!
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It's a combination of a cut down pickup drivers door frame and hinge mounting. Suburban skin for outside and suburban inner.
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Your builder is doing a great job!
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Holy crap, this is awesome.
Post more pics... no such thing as too many! |
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Thanks everyone. I will take some more pictures today. I have been hunting a lot lately and not at my shop much.
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Awesome project!
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