66 suburban aka the sub

[69 chevy 1]

3 ON DA TREE thanks for the looks on the Burb, man I really appreciate it GONNA stay on it

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by 69 chevy 1

Thanks Nobby after going to Sema and checking out all the cool cars with tires and wheel im not sure on the stocks but we will see once im up and rolling.gotta get more parts,what gas tank dig you go with by the way

I went with a 89 jeep tank and a fuel pump assembly from a 87 chevy truck.

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by 69 chevy 1

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Great find on the NOS taillight lenses. I lucked out the same in the late '90's in Phoenix. Found a left and right in the original boxes at Pioneer Classic Autos. Keeping them in a gun safe for right now. On another subject, what diameter is your driveshaft? I'm going to be going to a 1 piece on my Sub, when I change to a TH400.
Keep up the great work!

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by 69 chevy 1

decided on a diff look,think we are gonna try the stock look lowered with 15x8 steels powder coated with stock caps 235 in the rear with a 215 in the front came out perfect,will wait and see once we hit the road

that's the look I'm wanting on my Sub. Looking to trade my 5 lug truck rallys from an 86 Suburban for 5 stock 5 lug rims that will clear my 72 discs on the front, and get some hubcaps. Lookin' great!

[69 chevy 1]

Thanks Nobby I went that route first I still have the tank,just figured it may be to small.So I changed to a 31 gallon suburban tank but it hangs a little low so i may have to go back the other way,thanks for the info.

[69 chevy 1]

65 chevy sub thanks for the compliments i will measure the drive line this weekend and post the info for you.

[mcmlxix]

If you havent decided on the dash, look at the Dakota Digital VHX...

Also, dont worry about wheels till you get the truck running and driving. Its easy to swap wheels...

[Mr Pops]

Sweet Burb. Love the wheel/tire/hubcap combo.

[69 chevy 1]

Thanks Mr Pops lloks like you have quite a fleet of old chevys

[69 chevy 1]

Well a slight bit of progress a couple of early Christmas presents got the radiator mocked and mounted went with a Chevy Impala Ls style radiator with the correct upper and lower hoses and steam line already plumbed.picked up some hoses and that parts all done.Done away with the upper mount,chose to lower radiator and mount it directly to the core support,should tuck up nice once I reinstall the two upper core support extensions,radiator also came with fan,so I installed a relay tied into my already supplied fan wire that came with the harness tied in the psi pcm fan wire bingo should work like a champ

[69 chevy 1]

Picked the Dakota digital vhx series cluster from the vender on the sight out in Oklahoma thanks Sarah great looking product. Got it all wired up and installed, I even installed the push to start button in the cigar spot nice fit, almost ready for the road, gonna redo the fuel tank and see if i can get to the muffler shop after the New Year.

[mcmlxix]

love the VHX series.. have one for my Blazer...

[69 chevy 1]

they are a nice set of guages,got some new knobs coming for headlights,wipers still plugging away

[Captainfab]

Is the engine start switch just to engage the starter or does it also energize the ignition?

[69 chevy 1]

Hi Captain Fab it just activates the starter once the igntion is turned on it doesnt do anything until the key is turned on.They do make one that actually works to energise the ignition and start the veh both, its pretty pricey though

[69 chevy 1]

Had to get my computer programmer over to reset my fan turn on temperature he left it blank so my fan would not come on,got my air cleaner made up ,new custom style headlight and other knobs and made a glove box ,not much happening,but still plugging away,hope to be done soon

[Ratpin]

This is one bad-ass-rig. Merry Christmas!

[69 chevy 1]

Merry Christmas And thanks Ratpin

[69 chevy 1]

Got the glove box installed along with the new knobs, Also got the engine covers trimmed and installed and half the front seat installed and a trip to the muffler shop.Had the muffler guy install a x pipe and rune the exhaust up high and through the cross member came out very nice

[69 chevy 1]

exhaust pics done flow masters installed and tucked up nice

[69 chevy 1]

Getting close on the old burb got the original tank i started with remounted.hopefully road test soon

[69 chevy 1]

shop dust cleaned off the trucks getting close to being done

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 69 chevy 1

shop dust cleaned off the trucks getting close to being done

did you start the engine already? i ran mine with the body off. well its still off, but had the chance to catch all leaks and stuff...

[69 chevy 1]

cleaned and went for a road test,ran and shifted nice, will have to firm up the shift but overall powerful engine with allot of torque, nice ride,need to finish up the inside and throttle pedal,went to the dmv ordered the plate should be on the road soon

[hemifalcon]

Looks good...ride height in rear looks spot on...