Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy 4X4 Suburban
 

It's has offically started, the carriage in front of the horse literally...........
1968 Suburban 4X4, 327, SM465, NP205.
waiting on reliable car hauler to bring her home from AZ, that's another "long story!"
One very sweet, clean and straight tailgate arrive yesterday via Greyhound from Sharpie.
Thanks!
Picked up a 1969 4 speed and T-case from a friend thats in great shape mechanically for $125, time to clean and paint.
I need to find somebody who can match my keys for the tailgate lock.

More pics will follow soon!

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Did you not have an original lock for your tailgate? Most local mom-n-pop locksmith shops can do the deed for a fair price. I had it done for my wifes Scout a few years ago.

Is your t-case for sure the NP205 or is it the Rockwell 221?

We definitely need more pictures of your rig!!!

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T-case is a 205, my preference over a 221 for strength and parts availability.
More pics to follow....

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Shifter boot?
What is the correct boot of the right are two correct for 68-72 4 speed np205 setups.

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Looks nice, bet you can't wait for it to arrive or has it arrived already?

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Left to right, transmission boot, 205 boot, 203 boot. I thing the part of the 205 boot facing the hubcaps on the right is the front.

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None of those are like my original 68 T-case shifter boot, and I haven't found a good reproduction of a 67/68 T-case boot yet.

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Just a thought...

If you are tearing down your burb for resto and paint, take the side trim off from the front doors back and send them to Mar-K.

I heard that they are looking for OEM 67-68 burb side trim to reproduce!

I hope so, because I need the little piece between the 3rd door and the rear wheel well.

Who knows, maybe they will give you all new trim for your trouble?

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Vectorit, Will do!
Jbclassix Thanks for the info.
Yes I can't wait to start on the complete overhaul.

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Here is the pic you requested.
Pay no mind to the mess, I am getting ready to tear into the interior when the weather starts behaving.

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Vectorit, Your picture reminded me... In my 69 GMC with the 221, the t-case boot was the same as the boot pictured in the middle. It fit OK, but it was ripped. I adapted a boot off a 80's model NP208 since the shift pattern was the same. I turned the plastic bezel around and flipped indicator lens. I wish I had pictures of it... The tranny and t-case are in my 65 in Cali, maybe I will take a picture of it when I move back!

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Project "Daa BURB" aka Land Barge is moving forward again!
Trans/transfer case & 327 rebuilt and ready to install.
Will need to do some drive shaft and cross member & tcase tweaking for proper fit.

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wow another nice survivor!

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Well here's the proposed final look for the 68.
Little smaller tires since it's only a half ton for now.
The picture is of Vectorit's sweet burb, color was changed to 50th anniversary gold in photoshop.
Thanks for the motovation Chris!

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wow thats awesome!

Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban
 

Oh man! That is SWEET!!!! Original colors are freakin AWESOME!

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Finally she's coming home.... Will arrive Tomorrow Wednesday!
working on sanding tailgate for test panel see if the gold I have is the color I'm looking for.

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Looking good!

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Sanded out tailgate and did some test painting.
Looks like I need a darker mix to match original 68 gold.

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Thanks to cheyenne10 for the very clean and straight tail/lift gate.
Ordered new front and rear bumpers on the way and a bunch of misc parts to get going on daa burb.
Ignition switch and door locks, dash pad, taillight lenses ect ect ect.

Does anybody make a taillight wire harness for burbs?

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She has arrived..........FINALLY!
Big thank you Tom - aka t korinek
State cops pulled the hauler over at delivery dealing with that right now!

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lookin good!
gate looks awesome! cant wait to see it getting somw real work done! thats a cool pic with it up on the hauler!

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Time to get the 15X8 rims powder coated semi flat black and mount 32" BFG AT's.
Weekends plans.... install clean trim and grill from a 68 i parted last year.
Cut hitch off, remove gas tank install new one, new bumpers, wheels and lots of interior work this weekend.
Picked up a gallon of PPG #23048 original 68 gold to paint tailgate as well firewall before engine install.
Should look like a much different rig buy next week.

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Pics

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Very cool rig you got.Can't wait to see some big tires on that!:chevy:

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Idea for 67-68 wrinkle black glove box...
I placed the glove box in direct sunlight for hour or so to gain as much heat as possible.
The hotter the better, very quick flash for solvents giving Very Flat appearance.
Quick and easy attempt using Eastwood's Alum-blast for edges and Krylon flat black center.

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Heater core assy and heater controls rebuilt ready for install.
Radio and under dash AC unit yanked for dash repair and dash painting this week.
Rebuilding gauges and general prep of dash items for install.
Start stripping firewall items off for cleaning and paint.

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Piece part photo's after rework.
Looking for one 67 radio knob.

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Pulled bench seats out to get reupholstered and cleaned interior in general.
Hitch cut off frame and dropped gas tank for replacement, it leaks and looks like crap inside.
Any preferences on who to order replacement gas tank from, steel or Poly tank?

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this burb gets better and better!

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recent items,
Newer grill installed as well front suspension work.
Diff oil changes front rear, 4.11 gearing dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear.
Prep interior and fire wall for paint in the morning and work on bleeding brakes.

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I love the Selectro hubs man! Those are my FAVORITE!

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wow never seen selectro hubs before those look awesome! love it! keep tugging away at it!

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Hubs unlocked and turn smooth now, front suspension cleaned/painted rear cleaned and painted.
Removed old shocks, while on the subject -any suggestions on replacement shocks????
Looking for one CLEAN Selectro hub handle, PLEASE!

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Painted grill, dash & firewall after lots of sanding using stock color's. As well installed new grill trim on fenders and hood.
Time for dash installation and firewall items, get this baby on the road... the body work can wait till next year.
My helper inside, he's still learning how to use a wrench and screw driver, someday!

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lookin good :)

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wonderful progress! looks nice the dash and firewall. yeah i have a helper to shes having a hard time coping with having no thumbs!

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Continued cleaning, sanded wood floor down and cleaned floor pan up, installed CST horn button. removed needles and lots of stuff out of cowl area and from behind floor vents. Looking for passenger side 67-68 style floor vent handle.
More painting this weekend and prep for engine install on Sunday.

Does anybody on the board know where I can get a replacement mirror cut for the drivers side camper mirror? It's was shattered when delivered.

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lookin better! do you already have carpet and stuff for it?

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Rick,
New carpet, sill plates, sound deadener is here waiting for install.
Trying to figure out what to do about bench seat cover's?????
Nobody makes stock pattern covers for 67-68 trucks, Arggggg!