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burbgirl73 · 05-19-2014, 08:25 PM

Very Nice.........can't wait to see the finished product. Was looking through all of your pics and noticed it came with all of the original seats. Would you still happen to have them? If so, would you want to sell them? We've been looking for the original front seat but have had very little luck. Let us know. Thanks.

RockTonka · 05-20-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

got any updates??

Nope, driving it all the time and racking up the miles!

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Originally Posted by burbgirl73

Very Nice.........can't wait to see the finished product. Was looking through all of your pics and noticed it came with all of the original seats. Would you still happen to have them? If so, would you want to sell them? We've been looking for the original front seat but have had very little luck. Let us know. Thanks.

Thanks burbgirl73, seats were sold a while ago to chiefrocka...don't know if he's going to use them or not, might check with him.

truckswede · 05-21-2014, 04:27 AM

Nothing better than seeing family involved in different projects, quality time for sure. And creating great memories at the same time. The work you guys do is a pleasure to watch, thank you so much for sharing it all with us. A burb AND a camaro, i'm jeleaous beyond words! A question if you don't mind: most of the 60-66 suburbans i've seen, seems to have short wheel bases, did they not make them both long and short wheel base like the trucks? Here in my little part of the world, those 60-66 suburbans are really few and far between, and the few we see seems to be "shortbeds". And i think almost all the suburbans i've seen on here are shorties too. Just wondering, since here we use our trucks as trucks and shortbed trucks are not that wanted. But i would really like to get a suburban like yours, but would prefer it to be a long wheelbase, for loading capacity. It's just that i've never seen one, hence my question.
Thanks again for letting us share your adventures!

RockTonka · 05-22-2014, 02:14 AM

Thanks for the cool comments truckswede

I've never seen a longer wheelbase suburban before, but they do have the long wheelbase panels that might fit the bill for you.

AJCK87 · 02-18-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by truckswede

Nothing better than seeing family involved in different projects, quality time for sure. And creating great memories at the same time. The work you guys do is a pleasure to watch, thank you so much for sharing it all with us. A burb AND a camaro, i'm jeleaous beyond words! A question if you don't mind: most of the 60-66 suburbans i've seen, seems to have short wheel bases, did they not make them both long and short wheel base like the trucks? Here in my little part of the world, those 60-66 suburbans are really few and far between, and the few we see seems to be "shortbeds". And i think almost all the suburbans i've seen on here are shorties too. Just wondering, since here we use our trucks as trucks and shortbed trucks are not that wanted. But i would really like to get a suburban like yours, but would prefer it to be a long wheelbase, for loading capacity. It's just that i've never seen one, hence my question.
Thanks again for letting us share your adventures!

Here's a photo of my panel truck, long wheel base compared to the suburbans. I believe it's 337cm

RockTonka · 02-27-2019, 02:42 PM

Changing it up a little...

truckswede · 05-22-2014, 04:20 AM

So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka.

likaroc13 · 05-22-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by truckswede

So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka.

Yep. They're out there, but I'm not sure how easy it would be to find one. I thought I had a pic of one but can't seem to find it. I'm sure if you do a Google search though, you'll come up with some pics. If I come across one, I'll post it for ya.

Grizz1963 · 08-20-2015, 08:06 AM

Updates?

Are we seeing you in October?

In Fayetteville that is........

I think we will be getting into OK too.

padresag · 03-04-2019, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by truckswede

So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka.

115"wb panels and suburbans are 1/2 ton capacity and the 133" wb panels are 1 ton
any side rear windows that you see in the 133" wb panels are all aftermarket
ron

mcbassin · 02-16-2016, 05:13 PM

Had the chance to check this sweet ride out in person the other day! Very very cool! love everything you guys have done.
Looks and sounds great!

moosefd · 02-16-2016, 11:52 PM

Hey not trying to hijack your thread but in reply to truckswede I have a long wheelbase panel and you can see it on the thread under suburban under my thread frame restoration

likaroc13 · 02-27-2019, 10:46 PM

Lil Loafer · 02-28-2019, 11:56 PM

Sweet!! Not sure I would call a blower "a little"

RockTonka · 03-03-2019, 11:23 PM

Gotta beef up the chassis a bit...

piratexpress1369a · 03-07-2019, 12:21 AM

Really changing that up

..WOW that's going to be a beast

RockTonka · 03-07-2019, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Really changing that up

..WOW that's going to be a beast

Hey PE, good to hear from ya! Yea, it was fun before...but it's gonna be a LOT more fun soon!

RockTonka · 03-10-2019, 01:17 AM

We've finished most of what we wanted to do on the chassis...

RockTonka · 03-12-2019, 12:50 AM

Well, maybe a bit more...repaired a couple body mounts at the rear and then plated all of them.

**scotts62** · 03-18-2019, 11:50 PM

Im going to have to come check that out. im sure the pics arnt doing much justice.

piratexpress1369a · 03-23-2019, 08:59 AM

That going to be a beast...how long before you are able to fire this up

RockTonka · 03-24-2019, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That going to be a beast...how long before you are able to fire this up

The first fire/break-in/tune will be on the dyno at the machine shop...I'm hoping in the next month or so.

RockTonka · 04-11-2019, 10:43 PM

Working on putting the chassis back together...cleaning, painting, and upgrading where we can.

Changed up the wheels and went with a little bigger 31x16.5x15s, also switched over to coil overs on the rear.

**Captainfab** · 04-12-2019, 12:32 AM

I like it!

What width are those wheels?

RockTonka · 04-14-2019, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I like it!

What width are those wheels?

Thanks Capt., 15x12 on the wheels.

We hung a new gear box on Capt.'s mount...upgrading the steering a bit.

Also ran the brake and fuel lines...

05-19-2014, 08:25 PM	#1
burbgirl73 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atoka, Tennessee Posts: 8	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very Nice.........can't wait to see the finished product. Was looking through all of your pics and noticed it came with all of the original seats. Would you still happen to have them? If so, would you want to sell them? We've been looking for the original front seat but have had very little luck. Let us know. Thanks.

05-21-2014, 04:27 AM	#3
truckswede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sundsvall, Sweden Posts: 16	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nothing better than seeing family involved in different projects, quality time for sure. And creating great memories at the same time. The work you guys do is a pleasure to watch, thank you so much for sharing it all with us. A burb AND a camaro, i'm jeleaous beyond words! A question if you don't mind: most of the 60-66 suburbans i've seen, seems to have short wheel bases, did they not make them both long and short wheel base like the trucks? Here in my little part of the world, those 60-66 suburbans are really few and far between, and the few we see seems to be "shortbeds". And i think almost all the suburbans i've seen on here are shorties too. Just wondering, since here we use our trucks as trucks and shortbed trucks are not that wanted. But i would really like to get a suburban like yours, but would prefer it to be a long wheelbase, for loading capacity. It's just that i've never seen one, hence my question. Thanks again for letting us share your adventures! __________________ Don't be afraid to eat yellow snow, it could be beer...

05-22-2014, 02:14 AM	#4
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks for the cool comments truckswede I've never seen a longer wheelbase suburban before, but they do have the long wheelbase panels that might fit the bill for you. __________________ 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

02-27-2019, 02:42 PM	#6
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Changing it up a little... 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

05-22-2014, 04:20 AM	#7
truckswede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sundsvall, Sweden Posts: 16	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build So there are long wheel base panels out there? Never seen one of those either, but that answers my question. Thanks, RockTonka. __________________ Don't be afraid to eat yellow snow, it could be beer...

08-20-2015, 08:06 AM	#9
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,616	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Updates? Are we seeing you in October? In Fayetteville that is........ I think we will be getting into OK too. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

02-16-2016, 05:13 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Had the chance to check this sweet ride out in person the other day! Very very cool! love everything you guys have done. Looks and sounds great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-16-2016, 11:52 PM	#12
moosefd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Okc Ok Posts: 42	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hey not trying to hijack your thread but in reply to truckswede I have a long wheelbase panel and you can see it on the thread under suburban under my thread frame restoration

02-27-2019, 10:46 PM	#13
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-28-2019, 11:56 PM	#14
Lil Loafer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 52	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Sweet!! Not sure I would call a blower "a little"

03-03-2019, 11:23 PM	#15
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Gotta beef up the chassis a bit... 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

03-07-2019, 12:21 AM	#16
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 Really changing that up ..WOW that's going to be a beast __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

03-10-2019, 01:17 AM	#18
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We've finished most of what we wanted to do on the chassis... 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

03-12-2019, 12:50 AM	#19
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Well, maybe a bit more...repaired a couple body mounts at the rear and then plated all of them. 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

03-18-2019, 11:50 PM	#20
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Im going to have to come check that out. im sure the pics arnt doing much justice. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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03-23-2019, 08:59 AM	#21
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 That going to be a beast...how long before you are able to fire this up __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

04-11-2019, 10:43 PM	#23
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Working on putting the chassis back together...cleaning, painting, and upgrading where we can. Changed up the wheels and went with a little bigger 31x16.5x15s, also switched over to coil overs on the rear. 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

04-12-2019, 12:32 AM	#24
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I like it! What width are those wheels? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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