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72duraburb · 07-11-2011, 08:24 AM

I like what you are doing with the door. The only thing is now you would have the RARE 3 door that everyone talks about. LOL Good luck on your move maybe I will see you in colorado before you move. the family and I are going to cruz the burb out in 2 weeks and spend some time with a buddy near loveland then hit the diesel drags then back home. If you need any parts let me know I may have them.

jbclassix · 07-11-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72duraburb

I like what you are doing with the door. The only thing is now you would have the RARE 3 door that everyone talks about. LOL Good luck on your move maybe I will see you in colorado before you move. the family and I are going to cruz the burb out in 2 weeks and spend some time with a buddy near loveland then hit the diesel drags then back home. If you need any parts let me know I may have them.

AAAHHH!! Not fair! I won't be there! I will be in Cali for about 3 weeks and I'll be missing it! I have some friends that are going, I will tell them they need to bring me some pics! I really wanted to see your burb in person!

jbclassix · 07-11-2011, 08:11 PM

I have corners!

y5mgisi · 07-11-2011, 08:37 PM

Beautiful!

67chevy1series · 07-13-2011, 02:32 AM

very nice now just make a frame.

jbclassix · 07-13-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

very nice now just make a frame.

Like this?

I finally figured out why my camera was taking blurry pictures. Does the picture look clearer without toddler finger prints?

y5mgisi · 07-13-2011, 08:51 PM

HAHA! yep! Window frame is looking tits man!

PHAT TONY · 07-14-2011, 01:06 AM

UMmmm....I wouldn't weld 'er like that...lol. Double paned glass?

jbclassix · 07-14-2011, 01:16 AM

For anyone with the capabilities, a jig or fixture on a table would be perfect. I fit it against the other door so many times when I was fitting it and tacking! I am within a 32nd of an inch from where I want to be. I have some tweaking to do because the shape of the bends is just 1/32 of an inch different!

72duraburb · 07-14-2011, 08:39 AM

are you keeping track of the countless hours this door is taking so you know what to charge when you start selling door kits?

jbclassix · 07-14-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 72duraburb

are you keeping track of the countless hours this door is taking so you know what to charge when you start selling door kits?

I am keeping track... but it won't take me as long next time because there are a lot of things I would do different. As for kits, I guess there would be a market for that!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

I am keeping track... but it won't take me as long next time because there are a lot of things I would do different. As for kits, I guess there would be a market for that!

Yes there is. It's looking great by the way!

vectorit · 07-14-2011, 11:46 PM

Saw this at the last Brothers show.
Some inspiration for ya!

jbclassix · 07-15-2011, 12:19 AM

Aw man! That's sweet! That's what I love about Cali! Yep, that's inspiration!

67chevy1series · 07-15-2011, 02:26 AM

move over here to a t w a t e r jeremy!

jbclassix · 07-31-2011, 11:42 PM

I'm back, and back at it! welding this frame up took a whole lot of time. The frames were slightly different in size, and the heat would pull the pieces every which way. A jig would be so nice! I may just have to build one! I am having a hard time getting into the sides of the inside of the window channel. I'm not sure how i am going to weld those up yet. Any suggestions? I just cant get a good angle on them. I really want to get them welded all the way around, so I am open to suggestions!

jeffg1010 · 08-01-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Saw this at the last Brothers show.
Some inspiration for ya!

Aw man, I dream of this every time I put my kids in their car seats, although, they will be out of car seats before I could get it built.
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67chevy1series · 08-06-2011, 02:22 AM

very nice jeremy! keep it up!

PHAT TONY · 08-06-2011, 03:04 PM

What about brazing the inside seam after the outer is done? Might be easier to get a small oxy/acet tip and some brass rod in there than a mig.

jbclassix · 08-07-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

What about brazing the inside seam after the outer is done? Might be easier to get a small oxy/acet tip and some brass rod in there than a mig.

That's the best idea! I may use silicone bronze though (thank you Ron Covell). I will just have to find someone with a torch!

I have mad a little progress so far today. The handle on the right rear door got replaced with the one from the donor right truck door. and the new front of the left rear door got rough cut! I'm watching the kids today and giving Momma a break so progress may be off and on.

67chevy1series · 08-07-2011, 06:59 PM

its coming along keep it up! that was a nice 67 68 door!

jbclassix · 08-07-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

its coming along keep it up! that was a nice 67 68 door!

Thanks Rick! It was a nice door! I do have a little bit of rust that has to be taken care of. I'm using most of the skin off this door! It was a 68 door! You know your trim holes! So far this truck has vintage 67, 68, 70, 71, and 72 parts!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-08-2011, 01:13 AM

Good progress! Can you have the inner area of the window frame tig welded?

jbclassix · 08-08-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Good progress! Can you have the inner area of the window frame tig welded?

My biggest problem with that is I can't figure out how to get my fill rod in the channel! But, since you asked, I went out and took a picture of what I am fighting. Once I took the picture, I got the idea to drill a hole in the top of the frame so I can run my fill rod through the hole and still get a good angle on it! Thanks Ryan!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-08-2011, 02:31 AM

Glad I could help.

07-11-2011, 08:24 AM	#176
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family I like what you are doing with the door. The only thing is now you would have the RARE 3 door that everyone talks about. LOL Good luck on your move maybe I will see you in colorado before you move. the family and I are going to cruz the burb out in 2 weeks and spend some time with a buddy near loveland then hit the diesel drags then back home. If you need any parts let me know I may have them.

07-11-2011, 08:11 PM	#178
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family I have corners! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-11-2011, 08:37 PM	#179
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family Beautiful!

07-13-2011, 02:32 AM	#180
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family very nice now just make a frame.

07-13-2011, 08:51 PM	#182
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family HAHA! yep! Window frame is looking tits man!

07-14-2011, 01:06 AM	#183
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family UMmmm....I wouldn't weld 'er like that...lol. Double paned glass? __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

07-14-2011, 01:16 AM	#184
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family For anyone with the capabilities, a jig or fixture on a table would be perfect. I fit it against the other door so many times when I was fitting it and tacking! I am within a 32nd of an inch from where I want to be. I have some tweaking to do because the shape of the bends is just 1/32 of an inch different! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-14-2011, 08:39 AM	#185
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family are you keeping track of the countless hours this door is taking so you know what to charge when you start selling door kits?

07-14-2011, 11:46 PM	#188
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family Saw this at the last Brothers show. Some inspiration for ya! Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-15-2011, 12:19 AM	#189
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family Aw man! That's sweet! That's what I love about Cali! Yep, that's inspiration! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-15-2011, 02:26 AM	#190
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family move over here to a t w a t e r jeremy!

07-31-2011, 11:42 PM	#191
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family I'm back, and back at it! welding this frame up took a whole lot of time. The frames were slightly different in size, and the heat would pull the pieces every which way. A jig would be so nice! I may just have to build one! I am having a hard time getting into the sides of the inside of the window channel. I'm not sure how i am going to weld those up yet. Any suggestions? I just cant get a good angle on them. I really want to get them welded all the way around, so I am open to suggestions! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

08-06-2011, 02:22 AM	#193
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family very nice jeremy! keep it up!

08-06-2011, 03:04 PM	#194
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family What about brazing the inside seam after the outer is done? Might be easier to get a small oxy/acet tip and some brass rod in there than a mig. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

08-07-2011, 06:59 PM	#196
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family its coming along keep it up! that was a nice 67 68 door!



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08-08-2011, 01:13 AM	#198
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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: 1970 GMC Suburban... for the family Glad I could help. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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