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Old 09-03-2014, 09:56 PM   #26
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Those parts look to be in good shape to match your burb
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Old 09-03-2014, 11:43 PM   #27
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Those parts look to be in good shape to match your burb
Yep I'm excited to have found them! Stroke of luck to find them all in that color
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Old 09-04-2014, 12:20 AM   #28
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Consider drop spindles with discs for the front of your rig! I have a '66 Truck with the 2.5" drop spindles up front and 3" drop springs in the back, came out perfect and it stops on a dime! I also have 18" wheels in front and 20" in back with matched tires so that contributes to the rake on mine. My dad's '66 Burb in the background is stock. I'm about 3.5 inches lower at the front bumper than him, still the same ground clearance as my stock Subaru though!


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Old 09-04-2014, 12:27 AM   #29
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Consider drop spindles with discs for the front of your rig! I have a '66 Truck with the 2.5" drop spindles up front and 3" drop springs in the back, came out perfect and it stops on a dime! I also have 18" wheels in front and 20" in back with matched tires so that contributes to the rake on mine. My dad's '66 Burb in the background is stock. I'm about 3.5 inches lower at the front bumper than him, still the same ground clearance as my stock Subaru though!


Yep been looking at drop springs. It already had disc brakes up front so I've been considering doing drop spindles as well. Im wanting like a 3/5 drop
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Old 09-04-2014, 01:36 AM   #30
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A 3/5 should be pretty easy with rear springs and drop spindles in the front. The spindles will help keep a better ride quality and through proper suspension geometry whereas springs can easily throw that off.
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Old 09-08-2014, 09:26 PM   #31
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Got front clip off today and installed new(old color match) panels. Will most pics tommorow in light of the panels installed.
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Old 09-09-2014, 10:03 PM   #32
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Here are the new panels installed. Not an exact color match but fits the patina look I'm going for a lot better.
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Old 09-09-2014, 10:06 PM   #33
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Old 09-09-2014, 10:08 PM   #34
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Old 09-11-2014, 01:54 PM   #35
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I'm loving the patina! Looking really good.
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Old 09-11-2014, 03:24 PM   #36
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I'm loving the patina! Looking really good.
Thanks! Just need to lower it and get some new rims and tires on it and I'm done for now!
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Old 09-11-2014, 10:35 PM   #37
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Thanks! Just need to lower it and get some new rims and tires on it and I'm done for now!
Then time to ride.
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Old 09-13-2014, 09:56 PM   #38
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My suburban has these wierd round pipes welded along the right side and one in the front of the frame. Maybe for a rack of some kind??? Any ideas?
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Old 09-13-2014, 09:58 PM   #39
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Old 09-13-2014, 10:58 PM   #41
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a rack of some sort.. Or maybe steps for a previous owner??
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my guess would be for a lumber/glass rack. Many panels had racks on the side for larger glass, lumber or pipes too big to fit inside or on top. Looks like a homemade receiver for a removable unit.
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I just saw the same thing on my daughters bike yesterday. I'm pretty sure it's for training wheels.
In all seriousness, I would agree it's a rack mount for something.
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I just saw the same thing on my daughters bike yesterday. I'm pretty sure it's for training wheels.
In all seriousness, I would agree it's a rack mount for something.
Haha! I was thinking ladder rack . The po was a painter.
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Old 09-14-2014, 11:24 AM   #45
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Looks good man.

I love the Patina !!

Looks like the engine, brakes, and column might of came from the same donor.


Spindle would offer the best ride for sure.
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Old 09-14-2014, 05:27 PM   #46
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Looks good man.

I love the Patina !!

Looks like the engine, brakes, and column might of came from the same donor.


Spindle would offer the best ride for sure.
Thanks! Yeh it looks like they used all new components from one vehicle to update it. I'm ready to get it lower!
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Old 09-26-2014, 12:34 PM   #47
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Washed the suburban with CLR and got the front panels matching a lot better! Looking for wheels and tires now. Also registered some 1966 plates for it!
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Old 09-28-2014, 07:55 PM   #49
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Took it on a drive today!!!
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