1960 GMC Suburban

[Demmit_Hemmit's 65]

KIC.................I used the new rear window rubber out of a small window pick-up truck in my burb..........It was the same size and didn't need to be cut or anything......................most everybody carries them at a reasonable price............Hemmit

[KIC]

The Body work continues. They are chasing every spot of rust, not that there is very much since this has been an Arizona truck for 49 years.

Really leaning towards painting the original color. White over dark green.

So can anybody tell me how to find paint numbers to match paint today ?


Thanks to all of you for your encouraging responses.

[ChiefRocka]

Sweet Burban....So neat that pops bought it new when you were born....

I would go original for sure....

[jbgroby]

KIC,

In your memorabilia, you have the OEM owners manual, (Comic book) DON'T EVER Sell that, talk about rare. Geez, I lost my Original one in Katrina and had to have a color copy made from Arthur Throckmorton in NV. I've collected a about 90% of all the stuff on the GMC trucks. Do you have or are you keeping the V-6?

Jake

[KIC]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

KIC,

In your memorabilia, you have the OEM owners manual, (Comic book) DON'T EVER Sell that, talk about rare. Geez, I lost my Original one in Katrina and had to have a color copy made from Arthur Throckmorton in NV. I've collected a about 90% of all the stuff on the GMC trucks. Do you have or are you keeping the V-6?

Jake

Good to know about the OEM manual. Don't plan to get rid of any of the books/paperwork as it is original to this truck. I do have the V-6 and keeping it all original. Gas hog it is, but bullet proof.

Sorry about your loss in Katrina. That really sucks.

[bagged69c10]

I am pretty sure classic parts of america has the rubber for the windows.

[KIC]

Well time for an update. The Burb has been sitting. With our local economy in the total dump, money is beyond tight. Unfotunately I have to move the burb to another location. The work that was completed 6-8 months ago went south.

Before we were able to seal the primer, enough moisture got under the primer to rust and blister the primer. So, time to take back down to metal. New type of primer and paint is going on Monday.

Picked up the new windshield today and the gasket should be in next week. Gotta order the side gaskets that are $$$$.

The main thing is some new side glass.

Does anybody know if the original was laminated or tempered. The existing appears to be a mixture of both.

Also, anybody have a good ( cheap) place to get the glass or should I just have it cut and made to match ?

[protrash64]

I believe the original was tempered. My truck had both and I found shards i n the truck indicating that one or more windows had been broken and replaced with lam. I replaced with lam and cracked one piece putting the interior trim back in. Take the extra time and get the tempered; it will have to be sent for the process.

[Franks Fab Shop]

where can we get new windshields for the 60-63's?

[KIC]

Originally Posted by Franks Fab Shop

where can we get new windshields for the 60-63's?

I called all the local glass shops here and found one for $189.00 out the door ( uninstalled) with out the gasket. I have several catalogs that show them. LMC is $399.00 plus shipping and Classic Parts is $424.95 tinted and $374.95 shaded plus shipping.

If you have an Ever- Ready Glass in your area you could check with them.

I found both laminated and tempered side glass in mine also. I know that with three boys growing up we broke our share of windows in that beast. Just don't know which ones. were the replacements.

[LILRED66]

Originally Posted by Franks Fab Shop

where can we get new windshields for the 60-63's?

www.truckandcarshop.com

They have a lot of parts for the '60-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, Carryalls and Panels.

Try your local automotive glass shop. I found one here in Kansas City, that will work on the old stuff and has furnished and installed three 4-5-6 windshields for me for a little over $200.00 each. I had to provide the grommet, but that is a lot cheaper than the price of the glass from the local aftermarket truck parts suppliers...they also warranty the glass and installation.

[KIC]

Hi guys..does anybody know about the headliner in my 60? It is a hard cardboard like material that fits between the exposed ribs. Wondering where to get it or what it would be called to search for it.

Thanks

Bill

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by KIC

Hi guys..does anybody know about the headliner in my 60? It is a hard cardboard like material that fits between the exposed ribs. Wondering where to get it or what it would be called to search for it.

Thanks

Bill

Hey Bill, I found a local upholstery shop (SMS auto fabrics) that has in stock not only our headliner material, but the original seat pattern as well. Just thought I'd let you know. It is pricey stuff though, I think the headliner was the cheapest at $49 a rolling yard. Check them out.

Any more progress?

[Chevy Fleetside]

forgot to mention that the Steele Rubber is Molded. Not just straight and you cut them. I heard from a burb guy that the others are not but I have not seen it personally. I know windshield rubber is molded because I bought one from a vendor and I think it was chevy duty at the time.

[Slmd92DIME]

I want a burban so bad

[KIC]

Yea good history. Myself and my two brother's learned to drive in that beast.

Here's a picture ( of a picture) on a camping trip in the mid 60's. In the White Mountains, East Fork of the White River, White Mountain Apache Reservation. ( Arizona)

Lot's of good High School memories...party truck..take out the rear seat...makes for a good "camper"

Never did quite adequately explain to my dad why there were "foot prints" on the inside roof.

That night at the sand and gravel pit.....hmmmm...wonder what ever happened to Kathy.....

[KIC]

OK..so I only had 3 of the original 4 rims. Kept looking for a replacement and kept looking around my dad's place for the 4th rim.

Yesterday a thought crossed my mind about an old little flag pole that my dad had in front of his house. He used a rim and some concrete. I asked him what ever happened to that rim after he built the big flag pole. He stated that it was "still out there" just a "little buried".

Well, out came the shovel and a pick axe. Guess what. Found the fourth rim. In pretty good condition. Probably need to remove some of the concrete to balance the tire.

If my wife knew I was "digging out rims" instead of working....well...let's just keep it our lil secret. Still the original color !

The last picture is of one of the rims on the Burb.

[KIC]

Sorry.....Didn't upload after picking the photos.

[KIC]

So here are the latest as of yesterday. Got rained on, but was already acid washwed so it is surface rust that was sanded off today. Most of it has been primered as of today. Rest should be done tomorrow. The body work should be done in the morning primered in the afternoon.

THe last picture is my friends 65 that he customized into an "extended" cab when the kids were born. His is next in line when mine leaves.

[KIC]

I am not doing well in the picture posting department.

[factorystock]

GMC painted wheels differently during these years. If the body was dark green the wheels were painted light green from the factory.

[KIC]

Well the body work continues, at a little slower pace. Still looking for a great deal on a good 60 curve windshield. Here's the latest pictures:

[jonzcustomshop]

find lilred66 here on the board, he will know.

[Slmd92DIME]

I think I have 2 of the wheels you are looking for. They came on my 65 1/2 ton. I dont know if they are factory or not but they are 6 lug and look just like the ones you posted.

[likaroc13]

word...so cool that it's still in the family after all these years...keep up the nice work