1971 Custom Crew Cab Build - Arizona-
 

New member from Glendale Arizona, im currently undergoing a 1971 crew cab build. I am approx half ways done... Special thanks to United Collision 67ave and orangewood for making this possible!!!!

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Welcome to the board!

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Working on pictures, trying to upload via Droid phone

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Heres what we started with, a 1971 chevy suburban

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The suburban was cut in half as well as a rear cab of another truck cab. After the extensive cutting , welding, and grinding the cab was then prepped for primer. The new (crew cab) was now stripped down for complete sanding. The new shortbed was mocked on, as the rear end was relocated to fit proper alignment. As of today the truck is undergoing the final wetsanding stages prior to paint..

Engine -original refreshed 402 BIGBLOCK
Wheels -staggered 20front 22rear
Susupension/frame- sandblast powdercoat, air ride
Interior - Leather captain seats

More pics to come as progression

(UNITED COLLISION - Glendale arizona 67th ave Orangewood)

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Nice looking progress...i'm sure there were a few butterflies after cutting the rear off..loll

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The freshly rebuild of the original 396/402 BIG BLOCK,,,

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thats a nice engine

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what did you do frame wise to extend the wheel base? What suspension are you going with? Going to bag it? Keeping the 8 lug suspension? Sweet start!! Watching intently...

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I wanted the same appearance, so I popped the rivits on the crossmember that connect the trailing arms. Then walked the rear end back about a foot or so,, relocating the gas tank.... Once the truck is painted, the frame will be removed for the 5 lug conversion,Completion of air bag suspension, sandblast and powder coated..

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Welcome aboard:metal:

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:metal:

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welcome duude !! lot of nice work :metal:

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Thanks for all the welcomes, its been a long journey w this build.. ESPECIALLY BUILDING IN THE SUMMER HEAT!!! Gotta keep going deadlines to meet!!!

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That Arizona heat must be harsh, I'm complaining about the heat up here in NorCal lol, This has to be one of the coolest projects. Good luck keep updating! :D

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off to a good start, any ideas on color or interior?

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Nice start so far man! Looks like you are actually right up the road from me.

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Paint- viper red
interior- charcoal leather

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Nice Build!

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cool build

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not bad but you'll need more pics of the process because this is certainly a great idea to use a burb with this

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I lik what I see, nice project

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Today did the final layout stance, wanted to go all the way to the floor but wanted to keep the factory look under the hood with fender wells, and a regular short bed. Despite how custom the truck will be, ITS STILL A MANS TRUCK!!!! :chevy: Wet sand wet sand and prep for paint , end of this week or start of next week..

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looks good

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got in primer that's makin progress, now your finger prints start to disappear.