1966 Suburban at the Roadster Shop

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Uhhh...yeah! Lot's of pics... and and

ok it wasnt just me...thought I may have blacked out a little. again

more pictures of metal work please

[strtcar]

what happened to the blower:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

[RS-Chris]

Originally Posted by strtcar

what happened to the blower:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

The owner just wanted a change. Less 'overkill' in the motor department and a focus on the small details instead.

[RS-Chris]

To pick up where we left off...

A tweak to the rear bumper to blend it with the body lines a little more:


IMG_3430 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

With the interior of this vehicle to become a focal point of the vehicle, the fist step (of many) was a modification to the factory dash which involved splitting the two 'humps' - you will see why later!


Picture 1342 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3744 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Seat mockup:


IMG_4405 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Center console fabrication:


IMG_4657 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_5176 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_5175 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Beginnings of the underhood sheetmetal:


IMG_4002 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_4304 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Sign of a SEMA build...


IMG_4303 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

[RS-Chris]

A few concept sketches for the interior:


Suburban seats by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Suburban rear by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Suburban rear bench by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Sub door panel by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

With one of the main details on the interior being the teak decking, our very own woodsmith Neal Gerber got to work:


IMG_4410 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_4392 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Picture 43 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_5215 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

[IMPALA MAN]

Originally Posted by RS-Chris

A few concept sketches for the interior:


Suburban seats by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Suburban rear by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Suburban rear bench by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Sub door panel by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

With one of the main details on the interior being the teak decking, our very own woodsmith Neal Gerber got to work:


IMG_4410 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_4392 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


Picture 43 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_5215 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Ok Neal, it's like you have some boat building experience. The secret's out, SHOW US THE BOAT! LOL

[tones2SS]

Amazing. Always great stuff guys.