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Treybizttu · 08-21-2019, 11:02 AM

I followed you and your sons build threads on pirate so finding this one today is a welcome surprise. Love this thing.

RockTonka · 08-22-2019, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treybizttu

I followed you and your sons build threads on pirate so finding this one today is a welcome surprise. Love this thing.

Cool deal, thanks!

We hung the driver side door...new seal and sill plate. It takes a light slam to close, but it'll relax a bit...nice and solid with a couple Dynamat pads on the inside.

RockTonka · 08-22-2019, 12:26 AM

and my son has started on the wiring...

likaroc13 · 08-22-2019, 12:55 PM

What did y'all use for the door seals?

piratexpress1369a · 08-22-2019, 01:59 PM

That's awesome work..love the switches and the console...that is a new twist on the armrest ...you guys are knocking this out of the park

RockTonka · 08-23-2019, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

What did y'all use for the door seals?

We bought a majority of the gaskets/seals a number of years ago from
carandtruckshop.com...the door seals came from them. They seem to fit well.

RockTonka · 08-23-2019, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That's awesome work..love the switches and the console...that is a new twist on the armrest ...you guys are knocking this out of the park

Thanks PE!

My son has finished building out the 24 circuit relay/fuse panel...all switches and accessories will run through this panel inside the center console.

**Captainfab** · 08-24-2019, 11:37 PM

Very nice wiring job

RockTonka · 08-26-2019, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Very nice wiring job

Thanks Capt!

Working through the wiring...

RockTonka · 08-27-2019, 02:02 AM

My son got all the main circuits finished...MSD and Dakota digital on the driver's side of center console. We tested everything and buttoned up the sides.

piratexpress1369a · 08-30-2019, 10:04 AM

Wow that dash is awesome

RockTonka · 08-30-2019, 11:47 PM

Quick video of start, reverse, forward, and stop...no probs!

https://youtu.be/jOB7OGMEBQM

RockTonka · 08-31-2019, 11:14 AM

We're in Salt Lake City at "The Show"...my boy is in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns competition.

Lots of nice rides here!

likaroc13 · 08-31-2019, 07:58 PM

Looks & sounds like a mean machine! How did the show go?

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-31-2019, 11:01 PM

That's killer!

RockTonka · 09-01-2019, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Looks & sounds like a mean machine! How did the show go?

Thanks Phillip

The show went well, my son got 1st runner up. Which means no "golden ticket" to SEMA, but he will have another chance for a ticket.

The first and second runner ups from the 9 regional shows will be entered in an online fan vote for a tenth ticket to SEMA.

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

That's killer!

Thanks!!

likaroc13 · 09-02-2019, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks Phillip

The show went well, my son got 1st runner up. Which means no "golden ticket" to SEMA, but he will have another chance for a ticket.

The first and second runner ups from the 9 regional shows will be entered in an online fan vote for a tenth ticket to SEMA.

Congrats! Hopefully he can win the vote. If we can participate here, please share the online fan voting info. Be glad to try and help!

piratexpress1369a · 09-02-2019, 09:49 PM

That is awesome..that was a real teaser with the video...it sounds really tight...nice job well done

RockTonka · 09-02-2019, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Congrats! Hopefully he can win the vote. If we can participate here, please share the online fan voting info. Be glad to try and help!

Thank you, and yes, we will post fan voting info...will be a week or two.

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That is awesome..that was a real teaser with the video...it sounds really tight...nice job well done

Thanks PE!

Few more pics from this weekend that my son's girlfriend took...

GBCustoms · 09-09-2019, 01:49 AM

WOW! Just read thru the entire build! Its crazy I've never seen you guys around in this beauty. I have a 66 GMC Burb that I'm still in the early stages of building. I have a custom upholstery shop in Moore so most of my attention is inside! HAHA! Cant wait to run into you guys and see that Fantastic beast in person. Keep knocking it out of the park guys!!

p.s. - man I wish I could have gotten those seats from you. I need a 60% 2nd row!

RockTonka · 09-13-2019, 11:43 PM

Thanks GB, it'll be nice to have another burb running around here.

We pulled the tranny out and sent it to BTE to be gone through. We think that the TC was too loose...made a lot of heat! Nothing let go, but the fluid got really hot...better to be safe than sorry.

So...about that heat! The engine flat out gets HOT...rad is too small and the current fans are insufficient. I've been talking to CBR about some custom made options and we will be hogging out the rad support to see just how much rad we can stuff in there! We'll also be going with one of their fan cooled tranny coolers...as big as we can fit.

The rear coil springs from CPP on their HD coilover kit were way to soft at 350lb...brought in some Eibach 450lb coils...they're better, but we don't have any run time on them yet.

This big engine shat is getting to be a PITA...

RockTonka · 09-14-2019, 04:53 PM

From my son...

Alright guys the time has come to VOTE!!!

https://woobox.com/2sxent

Please click this link and vote for me!!! You can vote once a day, so put it on your calendar and vote every day!!! It’s the Chevrolet Suburban and says Salt Lake City (that’s where I qualified) This is a huge opportunity and I can’t tell you guys how much I appreciate the votes!! Also please share it to your friends, family, co-workers, people you haven’t seen in 10 years, waitress’s at Waffle House, EVERYONE!

**Captainfab** · 09-14-2019, 11:22 PM

Done

likaroc13 · 09-14-2019, 11:32 PM

Saw your post on Facebook & voted! Will try my best to remember to keep voting.

RockTonka · 09-15-2019, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Done

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Saw your post on Facebook & voted! Will try my best to remember to keep voting.

Thank you!

08-21-2019, 11:02 AM	#651
Treybizttu Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: NRH, Texas Posts: 17	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I followed you and your sons build threads on pirate so finding this one today is a welcome surprise. Love this thing.

08-22-2019, 12:26 AM	#653
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 and my son has started on the wiring... 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

08-22-2019, 12:55 PM	#654
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 What did y'all use for the door seals? __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

08-22-2019, 01:59 PM	#655
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's awesome work..love the switches and the console...that is a new twist on the armrest ...you guys are knocking this out of the park __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-24-2019, 11:37 PM	#658
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very nice wiring job __________________ 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

08-27-2019, 02:02 AM	#660
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 My son got all the main circuits finished...MSD and Dakota digital on the driver's side of center console. We tested everything and buttoned up the sides. 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

08-30-2019, 10:04 AM	#661
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 Wow that dash is awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

08-30-2019, 11:47 PM	#662
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 Quick video of start, reverse, forward, and stop...no probs! https://youtu.be/jOB7OGMEBQM __________________ 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

08-31-2019, 11:14 AM	#663
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're in Salt Lake City at "The Show"...my boy is in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns competition. Lots of nice rides here! 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

08-31-2019, 07:58 PM	#664
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 Looks & sounds like a mean machine! How did the show go? __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

08-31-2019, 11:01 PM	#665
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build That's killer! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-02-2019, 09:49 PM	#668
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 is awesome..that was a real teaser with the video...it sounds really tight...nice job well done __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-09-2019, 01:49 AM	#670
GBCustoms Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 14	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build WOW! Just read thru the entire build! Its crazy I've never seen you guys around in this beauty. I have a 66 GMC Burb that I'm still in the early stages of building. I have a custom upholstery shop in Moore so most of my attention is inside! HAHA! Cant wait to run into you guys and see that Fantastic beast in person. Keep knocking it out of the park guys!! p.s. - man I wish I could have gotten those seats from you. I need a 60% 2nd row!

09-13-2019, 11:43 PM	#671
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 GB, it'll be nice to have another burb running around here. We pulled the tranny out and sent it to BTE to be gone through. We think that the TC was too loose...made a lot of heat! Nothing let go, but the fluid got really hot...better to be safe than sorry. So...about that heat! The engine flat out gets HOT...rad is too small and the current fans are insufficient. I've been talking to CBR about some custom made options and we will be hogging out the rad support to see just how much rad we can stuff in there! We'll also be going with one of their fan cooled tranny coolers...as big as we can fit. The rear coil springs from CPP on their HD coilover kit were way to soft at 350lb...brought in some Eibach 450lb coils...they're better, but we don't have any run time on them yet. This big engine shat is getting to be a PITA... 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

09-14-2019, 04:53 PM	#672
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 From my son... Alright guys the time has come to VOTE!!! https://woobox.com/2sxent Please click this link and vote for me!!! You can vote once a day, so put it on your calendar and vote every day!!! It’s the Chevrolet Suburban and says Salt Lake City (that’s where I qualified) This is a huge opportunity and I can’t tell you guys how much I appreciate the votes!! Also please share it to your friends, family, co-workers, people you haven’t seen in 10 years, waitress’s at Waffle House, EVERYONE! __________________ 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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09-14-2019, 11:22 PM	#673
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Done __________________ 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

09-14-2019, 11:32 PM	#674
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 Saw your post on Facebook & voted! Will try my best to remember to keep voting. __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

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