10 year project should have been 6

[Reinovator]

Forgive me but im lost as to why...

why? why not?
Have you ever seen a square body Panel truck?
now you have.

 

[Reinovator]

I respect the build. I just always think of those things when I see a panel van and it reminded me of that.

I thought of it like a square version of the old windowless Chevys, I totally get it.

no offense intended if I took the joke too far.

Thank you.
They were called Panel trucks.

 

[Reinovator]

Hahaha come on down into the basement for a popsicle.

I’d remove the leaf springs and do a 4 link with coilovers allowing you to put the axle wherever you want!

A friend was going to build a Bolt on 4 link for me but money got Tight I'm still going that way but I was trying to keep it as stock as possible taking parts availability in to consideration. now its beyond that. Time is the latest problem. to many projects. not enough money

 

[gotyourgoat]

why? why not?
Have you ever seen a square body Panel truck?
now you have.

Yep, they were often referred to as a flower car or a hearse.

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Might I suggest a mural to liven things up..

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[eskimomann209]

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This one is craaaazy long.

 

[bucket]

How well did the truck frame mate up with the rest of the Suburban body? Was there still room for body bushings or did you have to fabricate?

 

[Reinovator]

Yep, they were often referred to as a flower car or a hearse.

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Might I suggest a mural to liven things up..

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Nice,
But Still not a Panel truck,
Two front doors, left and right and a rear entry only.

 

[Reinovator]

How well did the truck frame mate up with the rest of the Suburban body? Was there still room for body bushings or did you have to fabricate?

I had cut off the mounts from the suburban The rear mount by the tailgate I did have to make the suburban drops some abut 1 inch or narrows. and I cut through the floor of the suburban Body to allow for the higher frame of the pickup. Then I added the rear of the pick up cab mounting area to give it more strength. Yea it seems like over kill but this was my first Mod of a body. Just wait for my next Project it's a lou lou.

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[bucket]

That looks like it will work out great for a flat load floor.

If someone were to want a truck frame under a Suburban and also retain the rear seat, a crew cab frame would probably work well. Just lots more to cut off the back

 

[Reinovator]

A lot of you are asking Why? Here is the answer Because I was going Back to school for a Degree for a job that didn't Happen( thank you Politics). and my Wife said I could have a Hot Rod, (you know old age and stuff).
I want to see if I could build a truck that made me and People that saw it , think twice if they Knew their Square bodies.
and Because I could.
I needed to stay Busy.
I think I did pretty good.
I do need to finish the Body work and Paint it. but before that I'm going to lower it 3 to 4 inches ad a hidden trailer hitch, and belly pan the rear body.

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[Reinovator]

Reminded me of a 75 year old panel wagon but leave it to you guys to make something nasty out of it.
Try turning the TV off, it's good for you.

Don't pay em no mind OP. It's cool, that's why.
Because. thats the answer to the question WHY. It's the only one and HE thought it up. I like his idea.
But barn doors on it , and a 454 IN it then you could sell it to me!

Yep Barn doors later this spring or summer the 454 If I can find one of then the on in my other truck 1986 C-20 or my motor home 1987 fleetwood limited

 

[Reinovator]

That looks like it will work out great for a flat load floor.

If someone were to want a truck frame under a Suburban and also retain the rear seat, a crew cab frame would probably work well. Just lots more to cut off the back

Honestly a 2 wheel drive suburban would have been easier but I had the suburban body and a very rusty pick up. with a great drive train. 305 small block 200-4R 4speed. great mileage

 

[Rusty Nail]

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[Reinovator]

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That was a Crazy Movie

 

[Rusty Nail]

i've had it on the brain since I saw your screen name...