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Old 08-02-2016, 06:53 PM   #176
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

Progress...Burb looks good there!
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Old 08-06-2016, 11:51 AM   #177
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Progress...Burb looks good there!
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Suburban is now at the new house. Still doing a lot of house work and unpacking with the move but some serious work on the Suburban should start soon.

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Old 08-06-2016, 12:28 PM   #178
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Great picture. Love to find a gold,burb like yours.
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Old 08-06-2016, 12:32 PM   #179
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Great picture. Love to find a gold,burb like yours.
Thanks I feel very lucky to have found the one I did!
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Old 08-06-2016, 12:35 PM   #180
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Looking for a set of gold mirrors/arms for both sides I know this will be a hard find but I'd like to find an original set so it matches the patina of my burb.

Will take individual arms as well
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Old 08-08-2016, 10:14 PM   #181
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

Gave it a good bath today to up the property value

My wife gave her 69 Pontiac a real detailing while I was washing the Suburban. Was pretty cool to spend the afternoon together working on the cars.

I ordered all new brakes, shocks and springs for the Pontiac. Its taking precedence over the Suburban right now since its so nice and its a shame I can't drive it everyday.





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Old 08-17-2016, 05:44 PM   #182
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Replace the horror that was the mirror arms..

Thanks to Cheyenne ShortStep for the part! Now to find a pass side gold arm...
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Old 08-17-2016, 07:47 PM   #183
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

Yep, Very nice improvement!
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Old 08-18-2016, 10:28 PM   #184
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Im sure everyone here knows how but made another simple video

Removing Door Panels in a 67-72 Chevy & GMC C10 - YouTube
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Old 08-18-2016, 10:29 PM   #185
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Old 05-07-2017, 07:41 PM   #186
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Finally found a passenger side mirror so I had to buy the pair

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Old 05-07-2017, 09:43 PM   #187
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Finally found a passenger side mirror so I had to buy the pair

Did you actually have trouble finding mirrors? They should work fine. There is a backing plate that goes inside the door with nuts welded to it, for bolting them in place. I hope you got those too.....

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Old 05-07-2017, 11:20 PM   #188
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Did you actually have trouble finding mirrors? They should work fine. There is a backing plate that goes inside the door with nuts welded to it, for bolting them in place. I hope you got those too.....

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Not trouble finding mirrors

Mirror arms that are original and still gold to somewhat match my original paint.

I got the backing plates as well.
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Old 05-14-2017, 01:16 PM   #189
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

Mirror installed

Putting the backing plate and mirror on by yourself is tricky until you get some duct tape.

Was not happy with the "original" color of the arms I got so I painted them with the closest match I could find. Which is good enough for now



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Old 02-02-2018, 01:50 PM   #190
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Took the engine accessories off to give it some detailing

I will get some more photos and a write up soon.




I listed the Burb for sale just because I am so busy I don't feel like I have the time but all the potential buyers seem to fall out so thankfully it looks like I will be keeping it and doing what I can little by little.
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Old 02-18-2018, 05:18 PM   #191
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Had it for sale but don't think I am ready yet.

Plugging away doing a little bit here and there when I can.

New points, plugs, wires, etc in.

I used AC Delco 508N Plug wires to keep them under manifold and they fit great without cutting. There was 1 set "used" on amazon for $9 shipped so I scored on that as they were brand new when they arrived. Looked like a returned item to me.

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My son is due on April 9th. My Suburban was sold April 12th 1968 so a decent chance they end up sharing a birthday just 50 years apart.
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Old 02-27-2018, 11:51 AM   #192
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Got to chat Suburbans with member here Jordan and he brought me this rear A/C unit that is pretty complete.

Looks like it will be fun to figure that one out someday

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Old 03-20-2018, 02:52 PM   #193
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Slow progress but progress

Power Steering in



Who designed this bolt? I was able to get it done with a stubby wrench flipped up as shown and didn't have to jack the motor up thankfully.
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A little here, a little there, pretty soon it will be done. That's the way I do things sometimes. Lookin' better all the time.

That bolt is the single worst bolt on the build for me.

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Old 03-21-2018, 11:36 AM   #195
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A little here, a little there, pretty soon it will be done. That's the way I do things sometimes. Lookin' better all the time.

That bolt is the single worst bolt on the build for me.

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That is the way I am looking at it.

One bolt/part at a time
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Old 03-21-2018, 11:38 AM   #196
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up



Rainy out but got a cool shot of it sitting in the driveway.
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Old 03-23-2018, 10:11 PM   #197
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

Got a little more work done today, Power steering lines, adjustment, alternator bracket, etc... More it was just a really nice sunny day after a few days of rain and it was nice to be outside wrenching.



Bad news is I think I have a small leak in the radiator so I pulled it to inspect / repair while everything is out.

I also picked up 1 6 lug slot mag for $20 that was down the street from me and I love how it will look! (mocked up)



I might try to go get a set of four this weekend if I can make the drive...

I figure this can be used as a full-size spare off the back gate eventually.
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Old 05-11-2018, 10:17 PM   #198
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Re: 68 GMC 4x4 Suburban build up

It runs!

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Old 07-18-2018, 06:13 PM   #199
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Been getting little things done here and there.

Freshened up the brakes, new master cylinder

just need to bleed them now. It's getting close!

Good news is the little guy likes to hang out already while I work on it.

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Old 07-24-2018, 03:21 PM   #200
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so it now

Starts

Stops

and steers!

All I have to do now is figure out the clutch linkage still

Jacked it up a bit to measure for new shocks





Son is always helping as well




Rancho 5 series shocks and steering damper are on their way. Rock Auto had the best prices by far and Rancho has a $50 mail in rebate so it will end up under $200 total shipped
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