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Perfect Color choice.. thumbs up!

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I like that color... is it a factory green?

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Doing a great job on that suburban!

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Yes, that is the factory color. The code is 529 it's called medium blue green poly. The paint store told me poly ment metallic back then. The roof is the basic white Chevy used for years. The paint code in the glove box said 532 special paint. This breaks down to 529 (green) and 521 (white).
I used this color because it's different. It's also a pain. All of the interior pieces are the same color. Nobody reproduces anything in this color. It's all in pretty bad shape so I thought about a dark gray interior. Any opinions?

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Dark Grey would work good. I don't know if SEM makes a vinyl dye in the Blue/Green color or not. If they do you could have the seats and door panels done in a matching color and dye the dash pad and visors. I have had good luck with the SEM products.

LockDoc

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Got a couple small projects done.

Because I put headers on I can't use my old dip stick. The installation instructions give you a p/n for a new one.
Got sticker shock when I found out a new flexible dip stick costs $65.00. So I staired at the one that came on the engine. I figured a little time with the bender and I could make it work.

Here's what I came up with.


Pic of the original. Stick way up there. Easy to get to.

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Had to straighten out the top end and very carefully cut off the mounting bracket. Found it easiest to grind the spot welds down till you can just make out the outline where they attach to the tube. Then wiggle then till they break. Had to cut the mounting bracket down to about 3", put a little twist in it. Used one of the bolt holes on the front of the head. Braised them back together and painted. Uses the original dip stick.

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Got the fuel pump in the tank.
I have noticed that the older I get and the more something costs, the more likely I'll read the instructions. Then I find it goes together kind of like it says.

I bought a fuel tank for this 10 years ago. At that time all I could find was a plastic one. I'm cool with it because I live in wet area so I'm not worried about it rusting. This stuff is about a 1/4" thick.

I have a flat spot just big enough to mount it.

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Like I said "kind of like the instructions".

After taking all of the measurements, I find out this kit is going to be a little short. This is the tallest kit they make, I'm told. So with a little welding and making the hoses a little longer, it's just the right length.

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Because the tank is so thick, some of the screws aren't long enough. So some longer screws and some plumbing and it's ready to go in. I'd love to here it run.

Any thoughts on the old pick up tube? Should I cut off all of the tube I don't need and weld it shut? Or just plug the end and leave it long? I don't want a leak. Anybody dealt with this?

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Haven't got much done because of some bad weather and having a regular job and all.
Got the computer reprogramed. Got the harness about half done. Got most of the plumbing done.
Made my own fuel filter bracket out of a piece of 2 1/2" stainless exhaust tubing. Mocked up everything on the bench. Gonna install tomorrow.

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Looking good! Do you have any rubber cushion around the pump anywhere? You might have some noise transfer if you don't. Just a thought....

LockDoc

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The pump is in the tank. The last picture I posted is of the filter and a bracket I made out of a piece of 2 1/2" stainless exhaust tubing. I did line the inside of the bracket with rubber. All of this is mounted on the inside of the left frame rail about a foot back from the trans cross member.

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ahh, gotcha.

LockDoc

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Is that rated to be submersed in fuel? If not it will become goo fairly quickly

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The bracket is for the external fuel filter only. If there are any leaks (which there shouldn't be, if I did this right) they will be fixed as this is high pressure fuel.

LockDoc, I saw, in another members post, where you wrote about wind wing rubbers. I'm having the same problems with proper fit. I've ordered some from CP to see if that helps. Have you ever delt with the windshield trim. I purchased new rubber and a new trim kit, they don't fit for squat. Had a glass guy come out and try with a different rubber ( made by Prestige) same problem. His rubber fit way better but the stainless trim won't stay in the rubber as you pull it in. He told me the only ones that fit are the factory originals. It's like they are not bent correctly. It pops out at the top corners and the bottom about a foot from the sides. Any help?

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The wind wing rubber gaskets I used were from here:

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-197...departments/7/

I didn't have any problem with fit or function.

The glass guy would be correct as far as the trim. 90% of the aftermarket stuff won't work. You are much better off finding some dent free original pieces and polishing them.

LockDoc

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I'm back!!!
Ran out of money. My beautiful bride got sick, almost sold the Burb but my wife said I shouldn't. I knew she was a keeper.
I couldn't sell the big block and TH400 for much so I put it in a 66 ElCamino I tripped over one day for $200.00. Spent a year on that but made profit. Took a second job at a Hot Rod shop 1 day a week for extra cash.
Best of all my lovely bride got better and has encouraged me to finish.
Now I've got boxes of parts and no time.

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In the last month I've installed new glass, sprayed Lizardskin sound and heat insulation on the roof, firewall and floor.
Got the break peddle, steering column and wiper motor in.

After having it apart all this time, I find myself staring at the parts and all the nuts and bolts I just dumped out of a baggy and trying to remember how it goes together. So far I haven't had to resort to looking in the assembly manual.

One thing I've learned is sometimes it's easier to buy new nuts and bolts then clean up the old ones.

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Lizardskin on the roof.

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Lizardskin on the floor and firewall.

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Lookin' good! Nice to see you back at it. Keep pluggin' away at it and you will have it finished before you know it. I coated the inside of my Panel Truck with 3M Body Schutz and it quieted it down considerably....

LockDoc

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Nice work! Your gal is definetly a keeper. Any pics of said '66 Elco? Im a big fan of the car truck😎

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Sorry for not getting back to you sooner.
With a 496 you can keep the tires lit all the way thru 3rd gear!!!
Some ElCamino pics.

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I've doing a lot of work to the Burb lately.
Got the hydro boost in and new cross over steering from ORD.