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Advanced Design 09-08-2015 12:47 PM

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Tried out some aluminum polish on my wheels. First pic, before washing. Second pic, after washing and before polishing. Third pic, after polishing. It's amazing what a little (ok a lot of) polish will do!

Big improvement! What did you use?

highwinger 09-08-2015 12:54 PM

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Big improvement! What did you use?

I'm curious in that answer too, for tools and products. I current use Mothers because it has a protectorant (sp?) in addition to cleaner. For chrome, I found it lasts longer than McGuire's w/o protectorsomeorother. I still haven't been able to remove all the older stains yet though. I use drill and a foam ball applicator. Otherwise, it'd take way too much elbow grease.

sbrban 09-08-2015 10:50 PM

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busy weekend for me...finished installing the retrosound stereo and speakers, installed sound deadener,insulation and carpet in the back seat and cargo area, mounted reupholstered rear seat and tomorrow night will finish the front up and put weatherstrips on the doorframes.I've still got a lot to do before heading to the truck show this weekend!

Advanced Design 09-11-2015 09:33 PM

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We left the Burb at home tonight and took the 56 to a little cruise in at the DognSuds.

Advanced Design 09-12-2015 07:44 PM

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Daughter, son in law and Grandkids took the Burb to a car show today. Great for tailgating!

rocknss 09-12-2015 09:01 PM

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Replaced the positive battery cable.

sierragrande71 09-13-2015 01:02 AM

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Broke down my 15x5.5 6 lug steelie wheels dismounted the dry rotted tires that were on there in order to get them ready to get powder coated gloss black.

vectorit 09-13-2015 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7306796)
Daughter, son in law and Grandkids took the Burb to a car show today. Great for tailgating!

That's what I love about Suburban's!

71suburban/70CST 09-13-2015 07:08 AM

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Really all I used was 3m heavy duty rubbing compound applied by hand onto the body and wiped it down with terry cloth, probably not the easiest or most conventional way. But it works for me that's how I did my k5 and my gmc.

I really admire "keeping the patna". They are only original once and there is something about preserving whats there.

Advanced Design 09-13-2015 09:57 AM

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That's what I love about Suburban's!

This too...

Advanced Design 09-13-2015 10:56 AM

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We all had a great day. Passing the car hobby to the next generations. We don't care about trophies and don't even taking cleaning supplies. It is about the time we spend together as a family.

picklito 09-13-2015 12:18 PM

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Great photo! Although it could have the burb in the background...

Advanced Design 09-13-2015 02:28 PM

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Great photo! Although it could have the burb in the background...

I agree and thought the same thing. Then I figured the way the boys were fighting over the trophy, by the time we made it back to the Burb no one would have been smiling. :)

Number98 09-13-2015 11:10 PM

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I pulled the front suspension apart on Betty..... again.

PortHeadlight 09-14-2015 09:32 AM

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Took the daily summertime driver in Maine to a car show at local park (with a lighthouse) and let people touch it!

Advanced Design 09-14-2015 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Number98 (Post 7308018)
I pulled the front suspension apart on Betty..... again.

More improvements? Curious how your brakes will perform as I need to upgrade mine.

Advanced Design 09-14-2015 09:45 AM

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Portheadlight, wow, nice Burb and spectacular scenery!

68SWB4x4 09-14-2015 03:24 PM

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Love seeing all the car show pics!

Put it up on jacks to get ready to rebuild the Dana60 and turn down the dually hubs...

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Advanced Design 09-14-2015 08:13 PM

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Love the GMC!

rocknss 09-19-2015 08:00 PM

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After replacing the front suspension and converting to disc brakes awhile back I finally had the Burbs suspension aligned today.

3drburb 09-20-2015 08:40 PM

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Added the much needed wiper delay from board member Twouvakind.

sierragrande71 09-21-2015 01:27 AM

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Didn't do anything to the 'burb but I did take out the K5 to stretch her legs does that count lol?

Number98 09-21-2015 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 7308302)
More improvements? Curious how your brakes will perform as I need to upgrade mine.

Yes.... Updates to the build thread coming soon.

68SWB4x4 09-22-2015 01:20 PM

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Got my prop valve, vette master cylinder and finally have all the brake lines hooked up. Still need to run a bracket for the prop valve now.

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highwinger 09-24-2015 01:14 PM

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I drove mine to work today as I do every day :metal:. The best days seem to be the ones where you don't have to do a darn thing. And yes, there a list plenty long...


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