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Average Joe · 03-22-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRoad

Polished and detailed some old hubcaps. Hope they dont pop off the rims when I hit a bump!

Looks great!

highwinger · 03-28-2016, 03:53 PM

I took last week off work to remove some rocker rust and a couple other odds & ends. The angle grinder & I have seen enough of each other for a while now.

4shongo · 03-28-2016, 06:04 PM

A little cleaning, topped off the fluids, adjusted the fan relay, and charged the A/C with a few ounces of refrigerant. I'm ready to ride!!!

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 03-28-2016, 06:21 PM

If "what I did to my Suburban" includes dropping it off with a local hot rod builder/fabricator to replace my rear wood floor. This fab work is outside of my skill/time level so was better left to expert Brent Jackson http://www.brentjacksonscustoms.com/index.html who just happens to live a few miles from my house. Old wood floor had run its course so rather than replace with wood decided to replace with 12 awg sheet metal.

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 03-28-2016, 06:26 PM

After cutting out the old wood, had to blast and frame to make up for the gap between 3/4 plywood and 12 awg steel. He's going to weld up all the seams and coat the entire back section with Lizard Skin. Should quiet up the inside and add some good stability to the rig when done.

RedRoad · 03-30-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Looks great!

Thanks! Finally got all 4 on

shuegele · 04-05-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4

My OE hatch hinges never worked right so I've been using a 2X4 to keep the door from dropping on my head. Finally sourced some gas struts from McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-struts/=10gvykk and now the hatch stays up by itself!

Do you have the exact pn for the strut that fits?

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 04-05-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shuegele

Do you have the exact pn for the strut that fits?

Yes, here is a copy of the spec sheet an PN from McMaster:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=110

shuegele · 04-05-2016, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4

Here's the strut I used...specify the 50lb version

Thanks I appreciate the info.

Burban67 · 04-07-2016, 12:02 PM

Installed a Lokar floor shifter on my th350.

**Franks 72** · 04-07-2016, 07:46 PM

Brought Franks 72 home from the paint shop. We choose to do the interior first then assemble (hang doors etc) to avoid over spray. Dads old truck was never this shinny !

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 04-12-2016, 05:57 PM

Wow, paint looks great. Is that the factory Ochra color?

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 04-12-2016, 06:20 PM

Metal floor is done and coated with POR15 and lizard skin. Finally solid enough to mount up the new shoulder harness seat-belts from Juliano's. Feels a little safer with the kids rolling down the highway.

**Franks 72** · 04-12-2016, 09:12 PM

Yes , single stage Ochra . It really pops ! Can you send photos showing your rims and tires ?

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 04-13-2016, 12:23 PM

I have a few pics in my photo album, I think this is view-able by anyone?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1928

If you'd like any others I can snap a few and upload them.
Cheers,
Brian

**Franks 72** · 04-13-2016, 09:01 PM

That works . Thanks ! Super looking machine !

Average Joe · 04-14-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4

Metal floor is done and coated with POR15 and lizard skin. Finally solid enough to mount up the new shoulder harness seat-belts from Juliano's. Feels a little safer with the kids rolling down the highway.

Great idear! Looks nice too.

Number98 · 04-15-2016, 10:59 AM

Got her off the jack stands and out in the sun for the first time in months.

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 04-15-2016, 04:50 PM

Love that color combo, especially with the patina, cool white steelies, hubcaps, and roof rack...coolness.

Number98 · 04-18-2016, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4

Love that color combo, especially with the patina, cool white steelies, hubcaps, and roof rack...coolness.

Thanks!

Dburger · 04-18-2016, 11:26 AM

Discovered another flat on my '69. Just replaced the left rear tire which kept going flat, and now this one goes flat...

dslr40 052crop by FordTorino73, on Flickr

As for the other two, grass has started growing around them

RedRoad · 04-21-2016, 04:44 PM

Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205.

I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2016, 10:33 AM

Installed new door handles and sport mirrors,

!

Average Joe · 04-24-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRoad

Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205.

I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going.

Nice work! That looks great.
Its tough working around nap times. Im glad were past that stage.

Average Joe · 04-24-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Installed new door handles and sport mirrors,

!

She's coming back to life!

03-28-2016, 03:53 PM	#152
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I took last week off work to remove some rocker rust and a couple other odds & ends. The angle grinder & I have seen enough of each other for a while now.

03-28-2016, 06:04 PM	#153
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? A little cleaning, topped off the fluids, adjusted the fan relay, and charged the A/C with a few ounces of refrigerant. I'm ready to ride!!!

03-28-2016, 06:21 PM	#154
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Replacing my wood floor with sheet metal If "what I did to my Suburban" includes dropping it off with a local hot rod builder/fabricator to replace my rear wood floor. This fab work is outside of my skill/time level so was better left to expert Brent Jackson http://www.brentjacksonscustoms.com/index.html who just happens to live a few miles from my house. Old wood floor had run its course so rather than replace with wood decided to replace with 12 awg sheet metal. Attached Images

03-28-2016, 06:26 PM	#155
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Replacing wood floor with sheet metal (more pics) After cutting out the old wood, had to blast and frame to make up for the gap between 3/4 plywood and 12 awg steel. He's going to weld up all the seams and coat the entire back section with Lizard Skin. Should quiet up the inside and add some good stability to the rig when done. Attached Images

04-07-2016, 12:02 PM	#160
Burban67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: MD Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Installed a Lokar floor shifter on my th350.

04-07-2016, 07:46 PM	#161
Franks 72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Brought Franks 72 home from the paint shop. We choose to do the interior first then assemble (hang doors etc) to avoid over spray. Dads old truck was never this shinny ! Attached Images

04-12-2016, 05:57 PM	#162
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Wow, paint looks great. Is that the factory Ochra color?

04-12-2016, 06:20 PM	#163
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Rear Floor installed and Lizard Skinned Metal floor is done and coated with POR15 and lizard skin. Finally solid enough to mount up the new shoulder harness seat-belts from Juliano's. Feels a little safer with the kids rolling down the highway. Attached Images

04-12-2016, 09:12 PM	#164
Franks 72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Yes , single stage Ochra . It really pops ! Can you send photos showing your rims and tires ? Attached Images

04-13-2016, 12:23 PM	#165
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I have a few pics in my photo album, I think this is view-able by anyone? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1928 If you'd like any others I can snap a few and upload them. Cheers, Brian

04-13-2016, 09:01 PM	#166
Franks 72 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? That works . Thanks ! Super looking machine !

04-15-2016, 10:59 AM	#168
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Got her off the jack stands and out in the sun for the first time in months. Attached Images

04-15-2016, 04:50 PM	#169
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Love that color combo, especially with the patina, cool white steelies, hubcaps, and roof rack...coolness.

04-18-2016, 11:26 AM	#171
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Discovered another flat on my '69. Just replaced the left rear tire which kept going flat, and now this one goes flat... dslr40 052crop by FordTorino73, on Flickr As for the other two, grass has started growing around them __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate

04-21-2016, 04:44 PM	#172
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205. I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going. Attached Images



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04-24-2016, 10:33 AM	#173
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