93' LayDBurban Build Thread

[LayDBurban]

Hello guys, So i decided to build a thread for my 1993 Chevy Suburban this my 3rd Minitruck/Fullsize inspired build.My last build was featured in many truck mag's as show coverage.Now i am ready to go full Cover truck. I figured this would be a great place to share my ideas and get some feedback into my build, I have read and watch some build on here over the yr's and i praise you hardcore Chevy builder's to continue and finish your builds.. Here's some preliminary photos of my truck and what state is currently in.

-1993 Chevy Suburban v8 350-480LE Tranny Stock
-AirRide equipment is 6 Firestone 3 link setup Bag on bar, with 4 Bag's on rear bars to support the weight.
-Shaved and also cadi-Clipped
-Stock Interior & a Full sliding rag top.

Plans Include- A mildly built 350 and a Mildly Rebuilt tranny,Suicide the rear doors,96 Caddy Tail's,Sir Michaels roll pan.Paint fiberglass,and Reupholster interior,Also biggest challenge is the Full interior swap out from the 93 Version to a 97 Version.

Here is what i started with..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/IMAG0138.jpg
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Next is tearing out the interior...All comments and opinons welcome weather negative or good.. Later guys

[dimebagged]

the outside looks like a good start.

[96thebossgrnchv]

any pics of the 3link setup? looks sweet

[droppedsierra]

hmmm, shouldnt need 4 bags for any kind of truck as far as supporting the weight goes... usually people use bigger, better bags rather than more of them. definately ditch 2 of them, and go with some slams... its a sick 20 footer tho IMO! good luck bro

[Bagged 04]

Nice ride. Keep us posted.

[Marcos]

-AirRide equipment is 6 Firestone 3 link setup Bag on bar, with 4 Bag's on rear bars to support the weight.


Thats weird...

[BHB]

Neat.
When you do paint it,repaint the trim around the side/rear windows black again. A hatch/tailgate swap would really clean up the rear.
How is that sliding ragtop workin' out?

Oh yeah, the taillights. :puke:

[LayDBurban]

Neat.
When you do paint it,repaint the trim around the side/rear windows black again. A hatch/tailgate swap would really clean up the rear.
How is that sliding ragtop workin' out?

Oh yeah, the taillights. :puke:

hahaha the tillights are temporary's until i put in the caddy bucket's..lol

what trim the black plastic piece in the rear??

i like the barn doors look thou, i hate the hinges, is thier a way to recess the hinges and still keep the barn doors??

[BHB]

The black moulding around the side glass, and the rear door glass. It's painted blue on yours.
Seems a lot easier to do a swap. So much cleaner, IMO.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee137/greggmartucci/PC010084.jpg

[96thebossgrnchv]

yeah looks cleaner forsure, wish mine didn't have a wiper

[LayDBurban]

The black moulding around the side glass, and the rear door glass. It's painted blue on yours.
Seems a lot easier to do a swap. So much cleaner, IMO.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee137/greggmartucci/PC010084.jpg


ahhh i got you bro, the trim pieces that are ound the side and rear glass paint them black when i go to paint the truck.. it will have a cleaner flow with the rest of the truck right.. gotcha..

[BHB]

yeah looks cleaner forsure, wish mine didn't have a wiper

Mine had a wiper originally 96thebossgrnchv, I capped the hole (can't see it in the pic) looks ok. I plan on putting a camera in the hole cause I can't see a damn thing out the back.

[cr125]

boarshead i love your burban i would give my left buddy for mine to look that good

[crimepaysvideo]

yeah, on my old suburban i had the bags on the bars....they were firestones and i had to throw about 150 psi to get the ass up pretty good. I put on slams and only had to get about 100 psi in them. Ride was much better too.

[BHB]

boarshead i love your burban i would give my left buddy for mine to look that good

Thanks.

Left buddy...C'mon you can say it, NUT!

[96thebossgrnchv]

Mine had a wiper originally 96thebossgrnchv, I capped the hole (can't see it in the pic) looks ok. I plan on putting a camera in the hole cause I can't see a damn thing out the back.
if i ever have to replace the rear window, i'm getting the one without the wiper hole:naughty:

[shakey]

looks like a good start. i'm curious, do you have pictures of your old rides?

[LayDBurban]

Yes Shakey here's a few of my old ride... some of you guys have seen it in dominationthevideo,lowlife,surface,streettrucks,trucking,tailgate,sporttruck in show coverage never got a full feature before i got rid of it.. here you go ..and yeah i still got those taillights blah!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/mytruckbd06.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/Picture002-1.jpg
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[chizzle]

hahaha the tillights are temporary's until i put in the caddy bucket's..lol

what trim the black plastic piece in the rear??

i like the barn doors look thou, i hate the hinges, is thier a way to recess the hinges and still keep the barn doors??

I have a tahoe with barn doors and im putting suicide hinges on them so they cant be seen.

[tonxcab]

Man that is one bad burb not sure about the spots
Like the truck to

[Pre-Game]

truck looks awesome!

if your not doing anything tomorrow at around 4pm the people who arent going to spring fling will be driving out to orlando to the boardwalk bowl off of east colonial and alafaya-ish area, come on out if you want i would love to see the truck in person... hit me up if your interested... later Jason

[Toolman]

Nice project I am excited to see the build.

[tofnlows10]

that thing is sick!

[92 sierra slx]

nice burb like the ol xcab also

[96thebossgrnchv]

was the rear end narrowed on the excab?

[BagginA93chev]

badass project man i will def be keeping my eye on this build.

[LayDBurban]

yes it was shortend 1.5" each side to fit the 22x10 boyds from what i remebered..

[LayDBurban]

So i took the dash out and found a mess of wires from the previous owner and wow what a freaking disaster!!! looks like i am gonna have to go threw every wire and trace and get rid of what i don't need and remove it... it's got no a/c so all the a/c **** gotta go!!

also removed the door panels i got all the new 98 door panel's i am gonna use the same skin and just modify it too fit, i am not gonna take the skin out too much trouble.. gonna remove the oem handles and go with after market ones like lokar billet ones .. gonna clean it up and i will take new pictures of before and after for you guys..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/IMAG0239.jpg
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[still2hi]

wow it sucks trying to figure out other peoples messes, i had that with mine too, wiring was a mess

[GMC HD 4x4]

nice, and good luck I have always had a soft spot for OBS burans lowered

[LayDBurban]

nice, and good luck I have always had a soft spot for OBS burans lowered

aww man thanks bro!!! i love it miss my old truck but what the heck!!

[LayDBurban]

Well today i got the floor cleaned up ,got some holes filled,and also cleaned up the passenger side wiring, and placed the computer in it's new location.. got the new seats the stock oem ones, i am gonna re-cover and cut em down some... here's some progress and some engine pics..also pics of the new cluster and headlight switch from a 97 donor truck.. the plans are to paint the floor with valspar anti rust enamel the thick stuff.. and then start on the caddy lights & rollpan.. cant wait...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/MyBurbanBuild025.jpg
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[yngbld32]

Who did the body drop? and you are definitely going to need some shiny stuff on the new motor...

[Nevr2Lo]

Awesome burb, Great build thread, keep the pictures comming. I have a 1994 burb static drop with BOSS 20". I recall the good old Dash swap. I did mine a few Years back. I like the new dash much better. Again ,awesome project keep up the good work!!!! :10: :10: :10: :10:

[LayDBurban]

hey guys here some pics of what i have done a lil update...

I painted the full floor and sealed it with seam sealer looks nice and shiny... also sealed it to keep it shiny for ever..wont be able to see it but at least i know it's shiny lol, also bought a set of old school eagle billets with new tires from some dude on craigslist for 80 bucks for all four..haha that was dirt cheap the ar 17's.. looks good,i am using these while my 22's are off getting polished... i will snap some pics of the caddy lights being done in a few weeks.. enjoy..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/MyBurbanBuild038.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/MyBurbanBuild071.jpg

[yngbld32]

haha...the picture looks chopped.

[LayDBurban]

haha...the picture looks chopped.


lol your right it does, i didn't even notice but it's real...

[hick]

the stuff you put on the floor.. is it roll on or spray on?

[jimhrabe]

Looks good so far nice build!

[dizzle]

sweet,i just bought a 96 yukon that will hopefully end up layin as hard as the burban,haha
nice truck
keep pics comin

[LayDBurban]

the stuff you put on the floor.. is it roll on or spray on?


This stuff is valspar high gloss epoxy paint it's freaking thick.. but before i rolled it on i seam sealed all the holes in the floor and any misc holes, i sanded it down lightly ..and it went on like a charm. i am happy with the results.. plus it's thick so it don't chip off i tested when i put in my seat on the floor and didn't scuff it. good stuff

[kev2809]

clean burban man

[LayDBurban]

lil update i took the plastic fillers and the taillights off ,now it's ready to go and have the caddy's installed... i know everyones done the caddys but it's the only right thing to do with the caddy clip, it just looks clean.. i am doing the 95-96 style caddys widers ones..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/IMAG0002.jpg
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[Kruznlow69]

good deal, get the grant fillers if they are the same for the burbs. fit is awesome and way better than basic stamped ones.

[chevysnbuicks]

Cool beans man, keep us updated.

[93BlazerSS]

Look fnn sik!:10: :10:

[LayDBurban]

good deal, get the grant fillers if they are the same for the burbs. fit is awesome and way better than basic stamped ones.


hell yeah bro, i bought the grants filler, and i bought the sir Michaels buckets, no cheap crap for me man.. i been their done that already lol... i like the ways yours looked on your old truck bro..

[poopskidz]

any updates?

[LayDBurban]

update time guys!!!!!

okay pictures speak a thousand words here are some the working going into the lights as we speak, please give me your thoughts and enjoy...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/IMAG0032.jpg
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[jimhrabe]

looks good!

[92 sierra slx]

looks good!
yes it does
X2

[LayDBurban]

ahhh well it's done the caddy's and the chopper gas door..enjoy the pics guys, the rollpan is next!!!! give me your thoughts!!! and remeber the gas door is not satying chrome, it's being painted over so it's camo'd in the paint...laters!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/My%20Burban/IMAG0081.jpg
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[DRAGGIN95]

Looks great, love the gas cap!

[lilredchev]

Awsome lookin burb and Oohh man that gas cap is sweet, never seen that before. It's off a chopper bike is it?

[nastety92]

Tail lights and gas door look great. I think you should paint the chrome trim around the lights the same color as the truck as well.

Nick

[mrwilliam]

I too would like to know more about said gas cap

[jimhrabe]

Looking good!!!

[LayDBurban]

I too would like to know more about said gas cap



well well my FSC friends.. it's a chopper gas tank gas door... it's called a pop-up gas door... i got it on ebay for $60 buckarooski's
and my body guy installed he said it wasnt too bad as it sits flush with the body the hardest part was centering it with the new gas hose attached to it... and yeah i am paintig it yuck i hate the chrome look lol...

[BHB]

Is that cap a vented version???

[shakey]

make sure its not vented or you'll be repainting it a lot.

[LayDBurban]

..Heres a video clip of my old chevy fullsize.. thats me driving it kinda blurry but what the heck lol enjoy it guys..OBS RULES!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/th_07-14-08_2013.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/ByOs/?action=view&current=07-14-08_2013.flv)

[F4MOU$]

wow I cant believe I missed this thread before, BA burb man

[F4MOU$]

love the paint on it with the black flecks man!

[LayDBurban]

love the paint on it with the black flecks man!


thanks i miss my old truck is on mautofied for sale by the new owner.. the new burban will be better and more badass