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tomsprojects · 11-24-2011, 01:20 AM

Well Im starting a four door build some what simular to Drews. I will try to show the progress as I go along with the build.

My build starts off with a 1968 sub. that is a factory 1 ton 4x4 one owner Arizona truck with a 6 cylinder 4 speed.

Truck # 2 is a 2011 silverado extended cab which i will use the fire wall , some of the floor and all of the drive train which only has 5k miles on it. The motor is a 5.3 and the trans is a 6 speed auto which should be very reliable.

Truck #3 is a 71 GMC 3/4 ton withe a very clean cab and doors in which I will use the back half of.

All of the parts I dont use will be for sale to who ever needs them.

I am open to any suggestions on this project.

67chevy1series · 11-24-2011, 01:25 AM

intresting... im in

tomsprojects · 11-24-2011, 04:32 AM

This is one of my projects I built, it was a original 2wd blazer that was burnt to the ground and sat in a back yard for years until i got it and put a late model motor and trans in it and a complete resto. This is a great little blazer.

tomsprojects · 11-24-2011, 05:34 AM

maybe I will call it (Burban Blues) what do you think?

72BlckButy · 11-24-2011, 09:44 AM

Can't wait to watch this come together.

Where did you locate the 2011 donor?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-24-2011, 09:54 AM

Im in what the heck was the sub used for chasing storms or something?

steppside69 · 11-24-2011, 10:45 AM

I'm in. Sounds like a very cool build!
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dsy1 · 11-24-2011, 12:21 PM

Nice project. Only 257,500 more views and you can tie Drew (but his is still a moving target).

tomsprojects · 11-24-2011, 12:35 PM

The Silverado was on craiges list for two thousand dollars, what a score that was. The suburban is coming out of Arizona tomorow when I go and pick it up, 7 hour drive one way. I think the suburban was used as a camping vehicle.
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tomsprojects · 11-25-2011, 09:24 PM

Well my daughter and I went for the 6 to 7 hour drive to pick up the suburban from Benson Arizona and it turned into a 10 hour drive one way. When we got there the paper work was in a bag that said mad max so I will call it that for now. The suburban is so clean I hate to cut it up but we all must make sacrifices. The burb is a factory 6 cylinder 4 speed 4x4 with the cleanest no rust body I have seen in a long time and it only has 69k miles on it. As I'm typing this we are waiting for a pizza here in Gila bend Arizona and still have hours and hours of driving to go tonight. I will post more pictures when we get home with this jewel.
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63chevyll · 11-25-2011, 09:37 PM

This is gonna be nice.
Cool blazer too
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**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2011, 10:29 PM

Sweet project, I'm in too! Sweet Blazer BTW!

Hduramax · 11-25-2011, 10:41 PM

sounds like a sweet project, nice score on the donor 2011

72BlckButy · 11-25-2011, 11:09 PM

That was an amazing deal on the 2011 drivetrain.

VA72C10 · 11-25-2011, 11:16 PM

Awesome project. Sounds like I want to do but not sure if I'll ever have the time/cash to pull it off....

Glad you're going to do the 4th door....will be a lot of work but WELL WORTH IT!!! Will put this build over the top on the cool factor!!!

Which front end are you going with? Short or long bed and stock height, lifted, or lowered?

tomsprojects · 11-28-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Awesome project. Sounds like I want to do but not sure if I'll ever have the time/cash to pull it off....

Glad you're going to do the 4th door....will be a lot of work but WELL WORTH IT!!! Will put this build over the top on the cool factor!!!

Which front end are you going with? Short or long bed and stock height, lifted, or lowered?

I'm still not sure what I'm doing with the stock 2011 front end. I might just leave it alone for now , it has struts and rack and pinion steering.short bed.
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**Hart_Rod** · 11-26-2011, 08:55 PM

Another cool project.
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docrock · 11-27-2011, 12:50 AM

Great project Tom. I can hardly wait to watch it in person.

tomsprojects · 11-27-2011, 01:17 AM

Well we finally made it home with the Burban. What a long drive that was, by the time we loaded it up it was huge on my trailer and we couldnt take advantage of that 75 mile an hour speed limit in Arizona (more like 50-60 tops) but it was with out any problems the whole way back.I will post more pictures tomorow after I get some sleep tonight.

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-27-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

Well we finally made it home with the Burban. What a long drive that was, by the time we loaded it up it was huge on my trailer and we couldnt take advantage of that 75 mile an hour speed limit in Arizona (more like 50-60 tops) but it was with out any problems the whole way back.I will post more pictures tomorow after I get some sleep tonight.

Not to be a know it all, but judging by the photos, I have to wonder if your 50-60 mph tow speed might have been due to the Burb being too far back on the trailer, causing sway (?) IMO, if it was a little farther forward on the trailer, I think it would have given you more tongue weight. It looks as if you had enough truck to handel the load , 2500HD (?)

Great build, BTW!

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 03-31-2012, 07:58 PM

that looks rare>>>and very solid

**Racer2172** · 11-27-2011, 01:29 AM

Im in great build

tomsprojects · 11-27-2011, 02:25 AM

Any one out there need the factory running gear out of this 4x4?

tanman722001 · 11-27-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

Any one out there need the factory running gear out of this 4x4?

Yea if you was alot closer.Cant afford shipping.Going to be a cool build.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 03-31-2012, 07:56 PM

3/4 ton is it? i could use t/c and shifter setup. the hi hump also>>thanx, paul

11-24-2011, 01:20 AM	#1
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	68 Four door build Well Im starting a four door build some what simular to Drews. I will try to show the progress as I go along with the build. My build starts off with a 1968 sub. that is a factory 1 ton 4x4 one owner Arizona truck with a 6 cylinder 4 speed. Truck # 2 is a 2011 silverado extended cab which i will use the fire wall , some of the floor and all of the drive train which only has 5k miles on it. The motor is a 5.3 and the trans is a 6 speed auto which should be very reliable. Truck #3 is a 71 GMC 3/4 ton withe a very clean cab and doors in which I will use the back half of. All of the parts I dont use will be for sale to who ever needs them. I am open to any suggestions on this project. Attached Images

11-24-2011, 01:25 AM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 Four door build intresting... im in

11-24-2011, 05:34 AM	#4
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build maybe I will call it (Burban Blues) what do you think?

11-24-2011, 09:44 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 Four door build Can't wait to watch this come together. Where did you locate the 2011 donor? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-24-2011, 09:54 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 68 Four door build Im in what the heck was the sub used for chasing storms or something? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2011, 04:32 AM	#3
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build This is one of my projects I built, it was a original 2wd blazer that was burnt to the ground and sat in a back yard for years until i got it and put a late model motor and trans in it and a complete resto. This is a great little blazer. Attached Images

11-24-2011, 10:45 AM	#7
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: 68 Four door build I'm in. Sounds like a very cool build! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

11-24-2011, 12:21 PM	#8
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Re: 68 Four door build Nice project. Only 257,500 more views and you can tie Drew (but his is still a moving target).

11-24-2011, 12:35 PM	#9
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build The Silverado was on craiges list for two thousand dollars, what a score that was. The suburban is coming out of Arizona tomorow when I go and pick it up, 7 hour drive one way. I think the suburban was used as a camping vehicle. Posted via Mobile Device

11-25-2011, 09:24 PM	#10
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: "Mad Max" 68 Four door build Well my daughter and I went for the 6 to 7 hour drive to pick up the suburban from Benson Arizona and it turned into a 10 hour drive one way. When we got there the paper work was in a bag that said mad max so I will call it that for now. The suburban is so clean I hate to cut it up but we all must make sacrifices. The burb is a factory 6 cylinder 4 speed 4x4 with the cleanest no rust body I have seen in a long time and it only has 69k miles on it. As I'm typing this we are waiting for a pizza here in Gila bend Arizona and still have hours and hours of driving to go tonight. I will post more pictures when we get home with this jewel. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by tomsprojects; 11-27-2011 at 01:18 AM.

11-25-2011, 09:37 PM	#11
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 68 Four door build This is gonna be nice. Cool blazer too Posted via Mobile Device

11-25-2011, 10:29 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 68 Four door build Sweet project, I'm in too! Sweet Blazer BTW! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-25-2011, 10:41 PM	#13
Hduramax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alto,Mi Posts: 164	Re: 68 Four door build sounds like a sweet project, nice score on the donor 2011 __________________ 2008 HD 2010 Camaro 2ss (The Wife's Ride) 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 "Busa" 1969 C-10 (under Construction) 2013 Sonic LT "LIVE LIFE,TASTE DEATH"

11-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 Four door build That was an amazing deal on the 2011 drivetrain. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-25-2011, 11:16 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 Four door build Awesome project. Sounds like I want to do but not sure if I'll ever have the time/cash to pull it off.... Glad you're going to do the 4th door....will be a lot of work but WELL WORTH IT!!! Will put this build over the top on the cool factor!!! Which front end are you going with? Short or long bed and stock height, lifted, or lowered? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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11-26-2011, 08:55 PM	#17
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: 68 Four door build Another cool project. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-27-2011, 12:50 AM	#18
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: 68 Four door build Great project Tom. I can hardly wait to watch it in person. __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

11-27-2011, 01:17 AM	#19
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build "mad max" Well we finally made it home with the Burban. What a long drive that was, by the time we loaded it up it was huge on my trailer and we couldnt take advantage of that 75 mile an hour speed limit in Arizona (more like 50-60 tops) but it was with out any problems the whole way back.I will post more pictures tomorow after I get some sleep tonight. Attached Images

03-31-2012, 07:58 PM	#21
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,894	Re: 68 Four door build "mad max" that looks rare>>>and very solid

11-27-2011, 01:29 AM	#22
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: 68 Four door build Im in great build __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

11-27-2011, 02:25 AM	#23
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Any one out there need the factory running gear out of this 4x4?

03-31-2012, 07:56 PM	#25
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,894	Re: 68 Four door build 3/4 ton is it? i could use t/c and shifter setup. the hi hump also>>thanx, paul

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