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Old 04-13-2010, 03:26 PM   #1
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I love this thread!
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Old 04-15-2010, 05:08 PM   #2
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I love this thread!
Me too!

Now that I have an '02 Traliblazer, it makes me drool!
Too bad the wife in not onboard yet! I'll work it. It doesn't have a 100K on it yet, so maybe down the road.
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Old 04-16-2010, 06:22 PM   #3
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Me too!

Now that I have an '02 Traliblazer, it makes me drool!
Too bad the wife in not onboard yet! I'll work it. It doesn't have a 100K on it yet, so maybe down the road.

What are you waiting for? I've got an 04 with 269,895!!! Put new tires on it Monday.
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Old 04-17-2010, 04:09 AM   #4
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That rig is looking better all the time.
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Old 04-19-2010, 07:30 AM   #5
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very impressive... love it!


BBEEP... if its ok, i am going to start updating your post on Trailvoy.com w/ updated pics that you post here.

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Old 04-19-2010, 06:19 PM   #6
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very impressive... love it!


BBEEP... if its ok, i am going to start updating your post on Trailvoy.com w/ updated pics that you post here.
Be my guest, and thank you!
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Old 04-27-2010, 03:08 PM   #7
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Frame aligned, drives straight up onto the trailer. Yup, pretty happy!



(the paper on the side is just the alignment specs)
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Old 04-27-2010, 03:33 PM   #8
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Waaaayyyy coool!!!
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Old 04-27-2010, 07:07 PM   #9
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At least bolt a seat belt to the radial and cruise down to the the local McDonalds! Awesome project!
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Now that's a chit eatin grin if I ever saw one, And well warranted !!!

This is one awesome build right here....
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Incredible build. I'll have to subscribe so I can follow this one!
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Old 04-28-2010, 06:13 PM   #12
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Incredible build. I'll have to subscribe so I can follow this one!
No doubt, me too!!
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Freaking amazing! I wish I had half your talent.
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No doubt, me too!!
Really guys, it has been MUCH easier than we (yes, we) expected. It just has taken a lot of careful thought, measuring, and planning. I'm not a welder, but I hired a good one. I do have a vision though. I'm not trying to build it as cheaply as possible, but I am trying to build efficiently.
Still havin fun!!
I certainly appreciate the kind words and encouragement.
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Old 04-30-2010, 10:25 AM   #16
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Hey BBEEP, as you were making your decisions on how to graft the Envoy firewall to the Burb cowl, did you run into any issues with the windshield wiper posts & linkages? I was planning to try and use my modern wiper linkage and posts but using the old locations and post brackets. I just realized I have to have a solid plan ahead of time because once I tack weld the graft I will close off some access up into these areas.

Was yours pretty straight forward?
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Hey BBEEP, as you were making your decisions on how to graft the Envoy firewall to the Burb cowl, did you run into any issues with the windshield wiper posts & linkages? I was planning to try and use my modern wiper linkage and posts but using the old locations and post brackets. I just realized I have to have a solid plan ahead of time because once I tack weld the graft I will close off some access up into these areas.

Was yours pretty straight forward?
I haven't been too concerned about that. I will use the Envoy if I can, but most likely will use a universal wiper that has been recommended by a couple of local builders. It is a cable system and takes very little space.
I was thinking the same as you are to start with, that I would have major problems. Even considered wipers above the windshield, but have been assured this aftermarket is the way to go. I have "Raingear" on my 48 GMC Panel that works very well, but it is too large for the space I have. I will get some pics of my space and find out the name of the system when I can.
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Very cool build, definitely out of the box thinking!
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Envoy dash cover installed. You can see how much wider it was than the 52. I'll improvise with the side vents and headlight switch. Where it attaches to the dash I will heat the plastic and raise it after we install something under the windshield for support and to attach the window trim to.
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Old 05-13-2010, 06:15 PM   #21
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I know its a little early in the process, but I'm thinkin tail lights . . .



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1952 Burb,
41-48 Chev pass. car, frenched.

Like the Burb best, the frenched would be cool too as they would match your panel.
The more I see the HHR the more it grows on me.

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Old 05-02-2010, 12:42 AM   #23
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You make it look so easy. Keep it up.
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Sweet build! Burbs rule, .
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