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hemifalcon · 06-29-2012, 12:34 AM

It's cool seeing you guys (father and son) working together on the projects.. Keep it up..

mud.man.rj · 06-29-2012, 01:09 AM

Noticed your Burb thread and looked the whole thing over, very nice find and really like the direction your going with it...especially the Big block, have to have a big block in everyone of my builds and most of my buddy's too. Should move the burb pretty good with the 3.73 ratio and 4spd. Keep up the cool build, thanks for sharing.

RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 03:53 AM

Thanks Hemi and mudman...your responses help keep us motivated!

My son was working on his truck with our paint/body buddy today and left me to fend for myself

Finished up the AC comp mount...it will be a while before we work out the rest of the AC system but I wanted to have the comp on for fitment.

Other than running plug wires, the engine/trans is about ready to drop in...

RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 04:12 AM

We wanted to clean up the engine bay a bit before dropping the new drivetrain and needed to repair a bit of rust along the top of the firewall.

I've welded most of my life, but have always shied away from bodywork...didn't want to fubar something

Decided to jump into the firewall work, figured it would be easy to hide if needed.

I think it'll be alright...

RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 04:22 AM

Getting there...finished the inside two spots (execpt for a bit of bondo) and got the first piece of the pass side repair in and will work the firewall piece in tomorrow.

chad64chevy · 07-01-2012, 07:06 AM

urban is looking great! thanks for letting know about the grille you son has, i'll be getting it in a few weeks from him, buying a hobart mig welder this week! the rims you just put on are the same i've been looking for, im going to use 2000 model hubcaps on mine, they still look good, heres a quick pic for you, just another option for ya!!

Dinos63 · 07-01-2012, 12:04 PM

always top notch work !

RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

always top notch work !

Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!!

RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 03:55 PM

Hey Chad, look foward to meeting you in a couple weeks.

We looked at those same hubcaps but they require 1/2" studs where we have 7/16"...didn't feel like swapping studs at the time, but they do look better than the original 4x4 ralley caps. We'd like to see somebody step up and manufacture some nice, inexpensive spider caps for the six lugs.

Dinos63 · 07-04-2012, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!!

you guys do just fine!

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 02:27 AM

Got a plate from CaptainFab and mounted up the gear box...

chad64chevy · 07-01-2012, 07:49 PM

ya, thats why i bought a set of these :http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-OEM-Fac...e00a06&vxp=mtr

those will work with the cpp rotors and with the factory studs

RockTonka · 07-02-2012, 12:37 AM

Hmmm, we may do that! Thanks Chad

RockTonka · 07-02-2012, 02:21 AM

Finished up the firewall repair...

RockTonka · 07-03-2012, 04:42 PM

Waiting on front end components from CPP and we're ready to drop the engine...

C@rnut001 · 07-10-2012, 02:41 AM

It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by C@rnut001

It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!

Thanks Owen!

piratexpress1369a · 07-10-2012, 09:52 AM

think you need to send me that motor and trans to me lol..looks awesome

McMurphy · 07-10-2012, 03:49 PM

This is really coming together! Looking good, you guys are rocking !!!

Dinos63 · 07-10-2012, 07:13 PM

very slick!!

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 10:59 PM

Thanks ya'll!!

We got a bit more done today...out with the old and in with the new.

Look for the old column/wheel in the for sale section...

RockTonka · 07-11-2012, 01:31 AM

My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall.
He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation??

Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor...

MikeS. · 07-11-2012, 04:28 AM

Lookin real good, keep it up you 2.

piratexpress1369a · 07-13-2012, 11:23 AM

maybe you need to go with an electric fan..but looks like you are tight on space too

RockTonka · 07-21-2012, 12:42 AM

Decided to spend some more time smoothing the firewall while we clean and collect parts...got the CPP grand slam kit in along with a couple PRP seats

06-29-2012, 12:34 AM	#1
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build It's cool seeing you guys (father and son) working together on the projects.. Keep it up..

06-29-2012, 01:09 AM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Noticed your Burb thread and looked the whole thing over, very nice find and really like the direction your going with it...especially the Big block, have to have a big block in everyone of my builds and most of my buddy's too. Should move the burb pretty good with the 3.73 ratio and 4spd. Keep up the cool build, thanks for sharing.

07-01-2012, 03:53 AM	#3
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks Hemi and mudman...your responses help keep us motivated! My son was working on his truck with our paint/body buddy today and left me to fend for myself Finished up the AC comp mount...it will be a while before we work out the rest of the AC system but I wanted to have the comp on for fitment. Other than running plug wires, the engine/trans is about ready to drop in... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-01-2012, 04:12 AM	#4
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We wanted to clean up the engine bay a bit before dropping the new drivetrain and needed to repair a bit of rust along the top of the firewall. I've welded most of my life, but have always shied away from bodywork...didn't want to fubar something Decided to jump into the firewall work, figured it would be easy to hide if needed. I think it'll be alright... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-01-2012, 04:22 AM	#5
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Getting there...finished the inside two spots (execpt for a bit of bondo) and got the first piece of the pass side repair in and will work the firewall piece in tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-01-2012, 07:06 AM	#6
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build urban is looking great! thanks for letting know about the grille you son has, i'll be getting it in a few weeks from him, buying a hobart mig welder this week! the rims you just put on are the same i've been looking for, im going to use 2000 model hubcaps on mine, they still look good, heres a quick pic for you, just another option for ya!! Attached Images __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-01-2012, 12:04 PM	#7
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build always top notch work ! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-01-2012, 03:55 PM	#9
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hey Chad, look foward to meeting you in a couple weeks. We looked at those same hubcaps but they require 1/2" studs where we have 7/16"...didn't feel like swapping studs at the time, but they do look better than the original 4x4 ralley caps. We'd like to see somebody step up and manufacture some nice, inexpensive spider caps for the six lugs. __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-10-2012, 02:27 AM	#11
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Got a plate from CaptainFab and mounted up the gear box... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-01-2012, 07:49 PM	#12
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build ya, thats why i bought a set of these :http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-OEM-Fac...e00a06&vxp=mtr those will work with the cpp rotors and with the factory studs __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-02-2012, 12:37 AM	#13
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hmmm, we may do that! Thanks Chad __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-02-2012, 02:21 AM	#14
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Finished up the firewall repair... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-03-2012, 04:42 PM	#15
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Waiting on front end components from CPP and we're ready to drop the engine... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-10-2012, 02:41 AM	#16
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up! __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

07-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#18
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build think you need to send me that motor and trans to me lol..looks awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63



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07-10-2012, 03:49 PM	#19
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build This is really coming together! Looking good, you guys are rocking !!! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

07-10-2012, 07:13 PM	#20
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build very slick!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-10-2012, 10:59 PM	#21
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks ya'll!! We got a bit more done today...out with the old and in with the new. Look for the old column/wheel in the for sale section... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-11-2012, 01:31 AM	#22
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall. He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation?? Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-11-2012, 04:28 AM	#23
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Lookin real good, keep it up you 2. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-13-2012, 11:23 AM	#24
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build maybe you need to go with an electric fan..but looks like you are tight on space too __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

07-21-2012, 12:42 AM	#25
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Decided to spend some more time smoothing the firewall while we clean and collect parts...got the CPP grand slam kit in along with a couple PRP seats Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

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