I cant comprehend how you don't have a couple million subscribers. Your videos are always on point. The way you break down what your doing is outstanding. You are a great teacher and a even better person. This channel is some of the best on TH-cam and TH-cam is failing people by not putting ur channel out more
Thanks man! That’s very kind. I figure if I never chase the algorithms it will never feel like work, so when and if I do get big it still won’t feel like work
Looking good I remember cleaning the bottom of my Burban no fun ended up sand blasting it had to build a plastic tent all around it in my garage created more work for myself but it paid off stayed nice keep up the hard work!
Another great video! Bummer! I wanted to see how close you were with the body and the 5.9. I did the same thing you did on my inner frame. This build is a crew cab. We have the same objective with our families. Except for dogs and my wife with a slide-in camper and maybe pulling a boat. We will see. Again, great video!
Hey Merrick, so I haven't followed this build as closely as I did your k5, but I remember you and I had a conversation when you got the burb, based on the fact that I have the same build.... I haven't touched it yet, I'm still nickel and diming my way to having everything to accomplish a finished ( drivable ) result and I can continue building while I drive it... So I decided to go a slightly different direction. Instead of using the gm chassis and making it all fit and work, such as what you are doing, I decided to use the chassis that all the donor parts came from. I figure if the roller and everything involved is designed to carry that kind of weight, why discard it, I might as well rebody what's already mostly good. I say mostly because there are quite a few places Mopar failed, such as the steering and ball joints... So I figure you and I will likely have the same end results, but we are going to get there from either side of the picture. That's kinda cool. I see how you are doing it, and I'm headed to the same destination going the opposite direction.. let's play round the world. Hahaha
Selectively plating and ribbing the frame, obviously most around the engine but what went into deciding where to plate and rib? I'm asking for ideas to strengthen my OBS Ford F-250 that has a 7.3L and I'm aspiring to add 37s and a truck camper but the stock frame has the flex of swiss cheese before having all that additional load added.
What, no Abomb or B52? Can't believe you only have 23k subs. Sure it has all been done before, but your entertaining and explain things many miss. Just finished putting a steering box brace (DIY4x) on my 85 K20.
@@MerricksGarage hast thou considered quick-connects for the power steering lines? That’s something I want to do. Also for the AC; who wants to bleed and charge an AC system when one can quick-connect the line?
I cant comprehend how you don't have a couple million subscribers. Your videos are always on point. The way you break down what your doing is outstanding. You are a great teacher and a even better person. This channel is some of the best on TH-cam and TH-cam is failing people by not putting ur channel out more
Thanks man! That’s very kind. I figure if I never chase the algorithms it will never feel like work, so when and if I do get big it still won’t feel like work
Well done, that is great to see the down and dirty side of a rebuild. Thank you good sir
Yea it doesn’t get talked about much and in other “car shows” it seems to happen by magic! It’s prob 75% of the work!!
This is a really good series! Love the Cummins in a square body!
Awesome channel, love the videos. Keep up the good work.
Access to a forklift is huge!!! Burb project is looking good. 👍 it’s so cool that you can put lizard skin on the whole underside of the body
Week end is upon us... and we're off to a great start! Loving the build man!
Thanks man! I chose Friday night years ago for that exact reason!!
Looking good I remember cleaning the bottom of my Burban no fun ended up sand blasting it had to build a plastic tent all around it in my garage created more work for myself but it paid off stayed nice keep up the hard work!
Weekend is saved!!
You are doing an Awesome job of fixing up the suburban !
Great video brotha!
It’s Camden hi uncle James your TH-cam channel is awesome 👏🏻 🤩😝
Hi sweetie! Thanks for stopping by!
No prob
Love the progress! It’s inspiration for getting my own Burb done!
Looks great. Awesome progress.Can`t wait to see the finished project.
Good stuff! You keep making good video and I'll keep commenting and hitting the thumbs up to help your analytic. Cheers
Keep at it Merrick. Looking good.
Another great video! Bummer! I wanted to see how close you were with the body and the 5.9. I did the same thing you did on my inner frame. This build is a crew cab. We have the same objective with our families. Except for dogs and my wife with a slide-in camper and maybe pulling a boat. We will see. Again, great video!
Hey Merrick, so I haven't followed this build as closely as I did your k5, but I remember you and I had a conversation when you got the burb, based on the fact that I have the same build.... I haven't touched it yet, I'm still nickel and diming my way to having everything to accomplish a finished ( drivable ) result and I can continue building while I drive it...
So I decided to go a slightly different direction. Instead of using the gm chassis and making it all fit and work, such as what you are doing, I decided to use the chassis that all the donor parts came from. I figure if the roller and everything involved is designed to carry that kind of weight, why discard it, I might as well rebody what's already mostly good. I say mostly because there are quite a few places Mopar failed, such as the steering and ball joints...
So I figure you and I will likely have the same end results, but we are going to get there from either side of the picture. That's kinda cool. I see how you are doing it, and I'm headed to the same destination going the opposite direction.. let's play round the world. Hahaha
lol thats awesome
looking good!
Awsome vid man🤘🤘
Those uprights on the inside of the "C" channel are called stiffeners.
Looking good Bud keep up the great work!!
i think i got a little dirt on my nose lol !!!!
Sweet !
Selectively plating and ribbing the frame, obviously most around the engine but what went into deciding where to plate and rib? I'm asking for ideas to strengthen my OBS Ford F-250 that has a 7.3L and I'm aspiring to add 37s and a truck camper but the stock frame has the flex of swiss cheese before having all that additional load added.
The most i wanna do!
Wich do you like better 373 or 410 gears ? I had 410 in my crew cab, But I bought 373 for the hi way . I haven't installed them yet.
Merrick, lovit bro!!! Been watchin since the start, but i gotta ask, what do u do for a living??
Well...haven’t really announced it but. I do TH-cam full time now. I was in medical device sales for years.
Where did you get the crossmember, motor mounts and plates?
Agan Fab Works
id love to find another barn door burban. current one an oregon rust test lol
Let me know if you're serious. I'm in Portland area with a 90 3/4 ton. 5.3 4 speed 44f 14b 4.56 gear. I will let it go right price to good home.
@@loganpark7993 what price you looking at? I'm trying to sell my camper I made For funds .
@@l.c.o.r2024
I love this!
So how are you liking that AAM11.5 now since you have had time to play with it some :-)
It’s an absolute monster. Zero complaints. The locker is noisy but I kinda dig it lol!
What, no Abomb or B52? Can't believe you only have 23k subs. Sure it has all been done before, but your entertaining and explain things many miss. Just finished putting a steering box brace (DIY4x) on my 85 K20.
Cool build! How much torque to the wheels does that diesel put out and what do you think the GVWR will be?
I don’t know for certain yet but I am aiming for around 500-600 ft lbs and I would guess I will prob come in around 7800. 🤷🏼♂️
James, do you have an email address that you give out?
James@merricksgarage.com
Woah. Ending with a Proverb? Gangster! Awesome, James.
New feature! I love Proverbs
@@MerricksGarage hast thou considered quick-connects for the power steering lines? That’s something I want to do. Also for the AC; who wants to bleed and charge an AC system when one can quick-connect the line?
That’s not a bad idea. Haven’t come across something that would adequately handle the pressure and not let any air in
Thought you had a couple boys why are they absent from this learning experience
I would prefer them to not get the black lung! ha ha
@@MerricksGarage probly one of the only valid reasons to wear a mask
I kno you kno this but using welding sleeves & a full face shield will cut down on you getting so dirty.
I did the second time lol but I do need to pick up a shield