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DWilbur · 11-20-2014, 02:17 PM

Does anyone know where I can get 72 suburban left rear interior side panel. it's the side that is not a door. I have the 2 front and right rear interior panels they are black. can't find the left rear side panel.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2014, 05:46 PM

PM Lockdoc and see if he has any. He has a set in his barn I believe.

7dee2 · 11-21-2014, 01:10 AM

Here's a nice complete Blue set listed in the Blazer Burb parts section. Don't know if they are still available?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648177

DWilbur · 12-08-2014, 01:59 AM

I have been working on sand blasting small parts for the last 3 week ends and started assembly on the front grill. I have a question on the plastic inserts the new one's don't sit flush like the OEM one did. the grill is a repo one.

DWilbur · 12-11-2014, 03:42 PM

The guy doing the sheet metal work for me was involved in a car accident last week and I was not able to pick up my frame. He called me today and I can pick it up Saturday. I have to install the engine and transmission to fit the cross member and transfer case. Then I can get it powder coated hopefully next week.

DWilbur · 12-12-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

Here's a nice complete Blue set listed in the Blazer Burb parts section. Don't know if they are still available?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648177

I bought the set of door panels from Cheyenne shortstep yesterday. Thanks 7dee2 for pointing the add out. I will see what I can do to paint them the color I end up with for my interior. Thinking about a tan color.

7dee2 · 12-14-2014, 11:08 PM

Cool I'm glad you got em! The paint/dye products they make these days are pretty good I bet you can change the color pretty easily.

DWilbur · 12-14-2014, 11:29 PM

I picked up my frame Saturday and reinstalled the dirty dingo engine mount. Sunday My nephew helped me set up transmission mount and install the transfer case. We had to re-clock it as I guessed At what I thought would work. custom fab up the transmission mount worked out great. Removed the engine, trans and t case so I can weld up the extra holes I don't need. The weather is going to make it difficult to weld as it could rain most of next week. No shop to roll the frame in at home. the garage is full of part and tools.

7dee2 · 12-15-2014, 11:34 AM

Wow, looks beefy!

mud.man.rj · 12-15-2014, 09:09 PM

It does look beefy but the drill cord looks to light up your life...

**rgunlock** · 12-15-2014, 10:15 PM

haha, good eye mud.man! Was just going to comment that the tranny mount looked like it would get r' done but you made me go back and look again.

ole dollor · 12-16-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

It does look beefy but the drill cord looks to light up your life...

just a little black tape and it will be good as new...lol

DWilbur · 12-17-2014, 03:03 PM

Good thing I'm not at work the safety department would write me up.

DWilbur · 12-22-2014, 12:04 AM

I got some welding done in-between rain drops this week end welded up holes in the frame that I don't need any more.

mud.man.rj · 12-22-2014, 12:50 AM

I know you don't see the frame but nice to have it finished and smoothed, well worth it.

swamp rat · 12-22-2014, 02:00 AM

Least somebody's getting something done!

newstedcomeback · 12-22-2014, 03:53 AM

It looks great. I feel you on the rain. I'm about 2 hours north of you and this weather has been killing me. I also have a bare 4x4 frame in my driveway. I've been spending the past few weeks rebuilding the front dana 44. I would like to sandblast the frame but I can't get a long enough break from the rain. I'm tempted to roll it I. The garage and take an angle grinder with a wire wheel to the frame. As soon as I paint it. I can start building everything up. Good luck. All your work looks great !

DWilbur · 12-22-2014, 01:16 PM

With 6" lift and 36" you will be able to see parts of the frame. swanp rat I hope Santa brings your air compressor soon. I would be in trouble if I did not have a compressor.
The weather is looking better for this week I have a 4 day week end after Christmas and New years.8 days to get some work done.

7dee2 · 12-22-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

I know you don't see the frame but nice to have it finished and smoothed, well worth it.

I agree with mud man it's going look great!

DWilbur · 12-26-2014, 10:32 PM

I'm media blasting my door hardware and some of the plastic wheels on the window cranks are missing and I was wondering if they are repairable or do I have to replace the hole part. The pictures show the missing wheel and one that is ok.

Roostboy102 · 12-26-2014, 11:24 PM

Subscribed! Awesome build!

7dee2 · 12-27-2014, 12:12 AM

I know they are out there and have replaced the rollers in other projects (used the bolt on style) this might be a lead. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393033

**cmabolt** · 12-29-2014, 11:57 AM

I jealous. Wish I would have just bit the bullet and put in a nv4500. Your mockup looks great. Very stout setup. Whatcha puttin on the frame to protect?

Chris

DWilbur · 12-29-2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7dee2

I know they are out there and have replaced the rollers in other projects (used the bolt on style) this might be a lead. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393033

Thanks 7dee2 I found a couple of venders that sell replacement wheels with stud.

DWilbur · 12-29-2014, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmabolt

I jealous. Wish I would have just bit the bullet and put in a nv4500. Your mockup looks great. Very stout setup. Whatcha puttin on the frame to protect?

Chris

I'm having the frame power coated gloss black after I finish welding up the extra holes.

11-20-2014, 02:17 PM	#251
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Does anyone know where I can get 72 suburban left rear interior side panel. it's the side that is not a door. I have the 2 front and right rear interior panels they are black. can't find the left rear side panel.

11-20-2014, 05:46 PM	#252
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration PM Lockdoc and see if he has any. He has a set in his barn I believe. __________________ 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.*

11-21-2014, 01:10 AM	#253
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,893	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Here's a nice complete Blue set listed in the Blazer Burb parts section. Don't know if they are still available? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648177 __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

12-08-2014, 01:59 AM	#254
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I have been working on sand blasting small parts for the last 3 week ends and started assembly on the front grill. I have a question on the plastic inserts the new one's don't sit flush like the OEM one did. the grill is a repo one. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 03:42 PM	#255
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration The guy doing the sheet metal work for me was involved in a car accident last week and I was not able to pick up my frame. He called me today and I can pick it up Saturday. I have to install the engine and transmission to fit the cross member and transfer case. Then I can get it powder coated hopefully next week.

12-14-2014, 11:08 PM	#257
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,893	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Cool I'm glad you got em! The paint/dye products they make these days are pretty good I bet you can change the color pretty easily. __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

12-14-2014, 11:29 PM	#258
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I picked up my frame Saturday and reinstalled the dirty dingo engine mount. Sunday My nephew helped me set up transmission mount and install the transfer case. We had to re-clock it as I guessed At what I thought would work. custom fab up the transmission mount worked out great. Removed the engine, trans and t case so I can weld up the extra holes I don't need. The weather is going to make it difficult to weld as it could rain most of next week. No shop to roll the frame in at home. the garage is full of part and tools. Attached Images

12-15-2014, 11:34 AM	#259
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,893	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Wow, looks beefy! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

12-15-2014, 09:09 PM	#260
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration It does look beefy but the drill cord looks to light up your life...

12-15-2014, 10:15 PM	#261
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration haha, good eye mud.man! Was just going to comment that the tranny mount looked like it would get r' done but you made me go back and look again. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

12-17-2014, 03:03 PM	#263
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Good thing I'm not at work the safety department would write me up.

12-22-2014, 12:04 AM	#264
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I got some welding done in-between rain drops this week end welded up holes in the frame that I don't need any more. Attached Images

12-22-2014, 12:50 AM	#265
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I know you don't see the frame but nice to have it finished and smoothed, well worth it. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

12-22-2014, 02:00 AM	#266
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Least somebody's getting something done! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-22-2014, 03:53 AM	#267
newstedcomeback Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 99	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration It looks great. I feel you on the rain. I'm about 2 hours north of you and this weather has been killing me. I also have a bare 4x4 frame in my driveway. I've been spending the past few weeks rebuilding the front dana 44. I would like to sandblast the frame but I can't get a long enough break from the rain. I'm tempted to roll it I. The garage and take an angle grinder with a wire wheel to the frame. As soon as I paint it. I can start building everything up. Good luck. All your work looks great ! __________________ 1971 Chevy K30 / 454 / TH400 / NP205 / Dana 60/14 bolt FF on BFG Baja 37's - Build Thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=647877 2018 Silverado 1500 5.3 LTZ Z71 - daily driver 2019 Tahoe Z71 5.3 - (Wifes daily driver)



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12-22-2014, 01:16 PM	#268
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration With 6" lift and 36" you will be able to see parts of the frame. swanp rat I hope Santa brings your air compressor soon. I would be in trouble if I did not have a compressor. The weather is looking better for this week I have a 4 day week end after Christmas and New years.8 days to get some work done.

12-26-2014, 10:32 PM	#270
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I'm media blasting my door hardware and some of the plastic wheels on the window cranks are missing and I was wondering if they are repairable or do I have to replace the hole part. The pictures show the missing wheel and one that is ok. Attached Images

12-26-2014, 11:24 PM	#271
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration Subscribed! Awesome build! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction

12-27-2014, 12:12 AM	#272
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,893	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I know they are out there and have replaced the rollers in other projects (used the bolt on style) this might be a lead. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393033 __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

12-29-2014, 11:57 AM	#273
cmabolt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 617	Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration I jealous. Wish I would have just bit the bullet and put in a nv4500. Your mockup looks great. Very stout setup. Whatcha puttin on the frame to protect? Chris __________________ Project Reno Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392636 Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!

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