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I need to replace the front floor, tranny cover and half way up the toe board on my 50 Suburban. I was looking at the replacement they make for pickups. These are different floors, Burb to Pickup? The Burb will be built as a long-range cruiser for me and my honey to cruise Route 66. I don't think she would evjoy the stock Burb passenger seat anyway, SO... maybe just replace the floor with a pickup floor?

I need help, thoughts, input.....

Buddy

I don't know exactly what you are asking but I would think that the front floor and toeboard are the same. There is a place called Glide Engineering that make nice new seats, frames coils and all for these pickups. I would think that they make them for the panel too. I wouldn't call the seats of the original pickups something of extreme comfort!

Buddy,

The front floor and toeboard are the same, except for the floor under the hinged passenger seat. The only difference I found is that my 1954 Suburban's location for the dimmer switch is different from the pick-up. The pick-up's location for the dimmer switch is a better location, and replacement wiring harnesses are matched to the pick-up's location.

Tim

Thanks Guys,

I was thinking about ordering the kit from Chevys of the 40's, it includes the cross member also. BUT, I just saw TRUCKS (rerun) doing some metal floor work. And the latest Street Rod BUILDER has an article putting in a floor. Think I will look into making my own (then order the kit )

Buddy

Chevs of the 40s probably offers two approaches. I know they carry the [censored]'n stuff, which is not like the original, because I've seen it in their showroom. I believe they also carry the same original repop stuff you see elsewhere.

I'm like you, I'd look real hard at doing it myself, and then give up and buy a kit... The advantage is that after studying the project that much I have a pretty good idea what I want to order.

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And . . .

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From another angle . . .

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Last, but not least . . .

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I know they are not all burb parts, but I am going to use the firewall in my burb restoration nonetheless.

Is that a whole lower cab back?!? Good grief, why don't they just make a complete repop cab???

Hey guru,

Where is that floor from?
Is the floor all one big piece?
What have you been doing on your burb?
Have you been to Chevs of the 40s new place?
A couple from here went last fall, said it was nice. Saw they had an article in the Street Rod Builder, they have treated me well!

Buddy

Yeah Ken, did you run over and take those pictures after you saw the post? I thought your shop was clear the other side of town!

I never visited the old store, but saw the story in Street Rod Builder the day before we drove though Vancouver coming home after Christmas.

One key point to consider when replacing the floor with a non-exact repo floor...front driver seat floor is raised about 3+ inches...you need to accomodate that in a repalcement.

Studied a little more on the floor last night. I think I'll try this...
I already removed the seat (raised) pan (suburban). The floor is solid from the front of the pan back. It is a good flat straight line all the way across there for a cut. Before cutting I'll do a bunch of measuring! Then go up the toe pan 3" or 4" to get to solid metal, again cut. Braces under the floor look soild (if not I'll buy replacements). Take this cut out piece and make a 2-piece pattern to show the local metal guy and see what he says $$$. I'll have him roll some beads for strength. So I'll end up with 2 pieces and make cutouts to match the old ones, Tranny, batt, master....
If the price is reasonable I think I will give it a try, still a lot of winter left here

Buddy

Buddy -

Those parts are from Authentic Parts Company

http://www.restoration-world-chevy-parts.com/history.htm

The floor is about $495, the firewall is around $200, I think the cab back is around $150.

The parts are factory spec and accurate in all regards except I am not sure on the metal thickness.

I bought the firewall along with a bunch of other little parts for several different projects.

Work continues to go nuts, I get a couple of hours a week tops working on truck related projects. The suburban 292 motor is coming together - I need to buy motor mounts to set it in the frame next.

Ken

OK, decided to go with Chevs of the 40s floor kit (Bitchin' ???). I'll report when it comes in. Might have to fab some with it but that will work.

Buddy

BUMMER... ...postage got me again. I cancelled my order on the floor kit. It can only come UPS $117 from the supplier on a $288 kit (+ $60 oversize packing), OUCH! How far can I get for $465 :rolleyes:

Time to put the welder to work......

Buddy