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ebfabman · 12-19-2010, 06:32 PM

I am putting this on here as info for those who need larger panel areas on burbs and panels. These are quarters made form patch/repair panels that are readily available. These quarters are made from door skins, tail light sections, and the lower quarter area for behind the rear wheel and also a marker lamp for the 68-72's.

ebfabman · 12-19-2010, 06:35 PM

Marker lamp detail. Butt fit and welded

ebfabman · 12-19-2010, 06:38 PM

finished up

chipflyer · 12-19-2010, 06:40 PM

Very nice work! Is that TIG welded?

Jeff

ebfabman · 12-19-2010, 06:41 PM

Hope this will help anyone who needs quarter repairs on their burb or panel...........eb

ebfabman · 12-19-2010, 06:42 PM

Its all butt fit and mig welded.

Thealien · 12-19-2010, 07:07 PM

I would love to watch and learn from someone like you, nice work!!

ole red · 12-19-2010, 08:57 PM

Yea that is a good job

rocknss · 12-19-2010, 09:21 PM

Great info on making your own panels.

TexasT · 12-19-2010, 11:54 PM

Those are some MAD skills. Lookin' Real nice. Thanks for posting.

gcburdic · 12-20-2010, 10:50 AM

NICE Earl!!!.....

big blue 72 · 12-20-2010, 11:13 AM

Earl That is beautiful. I have your videos and they have helped tremendously but I am now working on the section behind the dooors on both sides of my panel truck. What sections do you use for this?

zac · 12-20-2010, 05:53 PM

Beautiful. Right now I'm welding patches on a '75 Caddy with my son for practice before we start welding on stuff we care about. Wondering what wire you use for this work? The standard MIG wire is too hard, we're not coming up with anything close to that perfect finish you have.

ebfabman · 12-20-2010, 07:08 PM

big blue suburban/panel sides are fairly easy to make on a brake if you need a longer panel than a door skin will make. Otherwise you can weld two skins together to get a longer panel. I hope this is what you are asking about, if not so pics may be helpful.

zac I use .025 easy grind made by esab. It seems to be a little softer but still somewhat hard to work/grind.

Kevin McPherson · 12-21-2010, 09:02 AM

DUDE!! Dats reeeel NICE work!!! I just hope when I get started repairing the rust issues in mine this spring,it comes out resembling that. but I wont have to worry about putting in the marker lights!!

Scott Johnson · 12-21-2010, 01:31 PM

Great post and very awesome welds. What kind of shielding gas are you using?

1956cameo · 12-21-2010, 01:47 PM

Thanks for sharing!

Gobbles · 12-21-2010, 03:41 PM

Very nice work! I am curious as to how you grind your welds so flush. Do you use an angle grinder until its close then finish with something else like a 220 grit? Or are you just really careful with the grinder?

ebfabman · 12-21-2010, 09:51 PM

I use a CO2 argon mix and yes I try to be real careful when grinding.

Scott Johnson · 12-22-2010, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the post and the info on welding supplies. I am going to try some of the esab wire and see if it helps me any.

hotrodchevy1999 · 12-22-2010, 11:47 PM

nice work and very helpfully post

C20-67_N_MO · 12-26-2010, 08:55 PM

I need to do this to my '67 on the exact quarter panel!

Where did you get your sheetmetal?

Excellent work....btw!

C20-67_N_MO · 12-27-2010, 11:17 AM

Also will truck tail-lights the same on these 'burbs?

Thanks man!

ebfabman · 12-27-2010, 12:39 PM

I think they are tri-plus. Smitty provided the sheetmetal. The tail light lenses are different but some guys have used truck tail lights. Check Hart_Rods's burb.

no talent · 12-27-2010, 08:46 PM

Did you hammer and dolly after you got done welding. If not how did you keep it so straight. Seems like mine always need a little massage afterwards.

12-19-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	How to make suburban quarters I am putting this on here as info for those who need larger panel areas on burbs and panels. These are quarters made form patch/repair panels that are readily available. These quarters are made from door skins, tail light sections, and the lower quarter area for behind the rear wheel and also a marker lamp for the 68-72's. Attached Images

12-19-2010, 06:35 PM	#2
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters Marker lamp detail. Butt fit and welded Attached Images

12-19-2010, 06:38 PM	#3
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters finished up Attached Images

12-19-2010, 06:40 PM	#4
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: How to make suburban quarters Very nice work! Is that TIG welded? Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-19-2010, 06:41 PM	#5
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters Hope this will help anyone who needs quarter repairs on their burb or panel...........eb

12-19-2010, 06:42 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters Its all butt fit and mig welded.

12-19-2010, 07:07 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: How to make suburban quarters I would love to watch and learn from someone like you, nice work!! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-19-2010, 08:57 PM	#8
ole red Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: C-WY Posts: 236	Re: How to make suburban quarters Yea that is a good job __________________ 69 stepside, 1/2ton, 4X4, 350/350/205

12-19-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: How to make suburban quarters Great info on making your own panels.

12-19-2010, 11:54 PM	#10
TexasT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: anywhere, Texas Posts: 66	Re: How to make suburban quarters Those are some MAD skills. Lookin' Real nice. Thanks for posting. __________________ Rich

12-20-2010, 10:50 AM	#11
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: How to make suburban quarters NICE Earl!!!..... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-20-2010, 11:13 AM	#12
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: How to make suburban quarters Earl That is beautiful. I have your videos and they have helped tremendously but I am now working on the section behind the dooors on both sides of my panel truck. What sections do you use for this? __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

12-20-2010, 05:53 PM	#13
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: How to make suburban quarters Beautiful. Right now I'm welding patches on a '75 Caddy with my son for practice before we start welding on stuff we care about. Wondering what wire you use for this work? The standard MIG wire is too hard, we're not coming up with anything close to that perfect finish you have.

12-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#14
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters big blue suburban/panel sides are fairly easy to make on a brake if you need a longer panel than a door skin will make. Otherwise you can weld two skins together to get a longer panel. I hope this is what you are asking about, if not so pics may be helpful. zac I use .025 easy grind made by esab. It seems to be a little softer but still somewhat hard to work/grind.

12-21-2010, 09:02 AM	#15
Kevin McPherson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North east Arkansas Posts: 118	Re: How to make suburban quarters DUDE!! Dats reeeel NICE work!!! I just hope when I get started repairing the rust issues in mine this spring,it comes out resembling that. but I wont have to worry about putting in the marker lights!!



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12-21-2010, 01:31 PM	#16
Scott Johnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 281	Re: How to make suburban quarters Great post and very awesome welds. What kind of shielding gas are you using? __________________ 71 C10 Step Daily Driver 72 K10 Suburban Work in Progress www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

12-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#17
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How to make suburban quarters Thanks for sharing! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-21-2010, 03:41 PM	#18
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: How to make suburban quarters Very nice work! I am curious as to how you grind your welds so flush. Do you use an angle grinder until its close then finish with something else like a 220 grit? Or are you just really careful with the grinder? __________________ Trevor "You already said spite" Last edited by Gobbles; 12-21-2010 at 03:41 PM. Reason: spelling

12-21-2010, 09:51 PM	#19
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters I use a CO2 argon mix and yes I try to be real careful when grinding.

12-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#20
Scott Johnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 281	Re: How to make suburban quarters Thanks for the post and the info on welding supplies. I am going to try some of the esab wire and see if it helps me any. __________________ 71 C10 Step Daily Driver 72 K10 Suburban Work in Progress www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

12-22-2010, 11:47 PM	#21
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: How to make suburban quarters nice work and very helpfully post __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

12-26-2010, 08:55 PM	#22
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: How to make suburban quarters I need to do this to my '67 on the exact quarter panel! Where did you get your sheetmetal? Excellent work....btw! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-27-2010, 11:17 AM	#23
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: How to make suburban quarters Also will truck tail-lights the same on these 'burbs? Thanks man! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-27-2010, 12:39 PM	#24
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: How to make suburban quarters I think they are tri-plus. Smitty provided the sheetmetal. The tail light lenses are different but some guys have used truck tail lights. Check Hart_Rods's burb. Last edited by ebfabman; 12-27-2010 at 02:46 PM. Reason: spelling again...........

12-27-2010, 08:46 PM	#25
no talent Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brookville, Ohio Posts: 20	Re: How to make suburban quarters Did you hammer and dolly after you got done welding. If not how did you keep it so straight. Seems like mine always need a little massage afterwards.

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