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I degreased the entire inside and pressure washed everything. I did not put any on the inside of the doors. I am planning on removing the door panels and putting some on the steel panels. I don't like the idea sticking anything to the inside door skins. If water gets behind it rot starts.

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Well its been a busy week. I got the year vendors installed Thursday I had a 1 piece shaft made for it. Now I am thinking I should have flipped the trailing arm mountts first. I hope it dose not change the shaft length. I also have to re mount the accuair sensors on the rear. I aired on he truck up and down fully BUT. Its necessary to actually jack up the chassis on one corner to get full droop.

Just started the old air install tonight. Either I can't read instructions or they suck. Been a difficult install so far. My suburban had dealer air so there firewall block off plate did not cover the holes. I had to make a larger block off plate. DO NOT use the templates for the factory dash vents. I did on the passengers side and nearly destroyed my dash. If I was to do it again I would just get there vent that require a 2.5 hole saw

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I had to enlongate the holes on the factory dash adapters so the would click on. Just a lot of little annoying things so far. It better work amazing


Anyone know what the spair hose is for ? I only have 3 places to hook up hoses.

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Really like your Burb. Thanks for sharing the updates. Did the Accu-air come as a package with controller, pump, tank, sensors etc?

Is the extra hose lor left or right dash? Just guessing defrost, left, right and floor?

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Great upgrades! These are both on my wish list for my '67.

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I already had tank and compressor. I only boight the E level system and valve block. You can buy the complete kit if your starting fresh. The accuair system is so much easier to install than this air kit.

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Had to remount the rear height sensors. They worked fin up and down but if the suspension. Flexed hard they would wrap around

I had a Buddie make these kick panel speakers. Worked out great

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Nice ride, would love to have one myself!

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One cool burb you've got

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Bump

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Funny. Its tore apart in the shop right now. I an installing a factory rear overhead ac. Also sound dreading the roof and insulating above the headliner panels. I am also debating pulling the engine and resealing it all up just scared how far I will pull it apart once its out. The engine runs so nice right now its ashamr to even touch it

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I've always liked this burb!

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Well I got tired of the controller flopping around on the seat so I mounted it on the e brake cover. Its easily replaceable if I decide I don't like it. Actually is very easy to see and use. It I see that the truck needs to go up ahead I actually have time to hit 3 and raise the truck up.

Also got the deck mounted. Used the heater controll screws to hold the bracket.

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Great looking Suburban. Love the patina, door logo and the stance. Did you have the logo painted on the door or was it on the truck when you bought it?

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The business name is mybroofing company. I had a vinyl stencil made and painted it on. Then lightly wet sanded it off and polished

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Mods look great. Howya liking the Gear Vendors?

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Well there fancy control box stopped working...I bought it used but new.so I need to buy a $200 controller. I did run it just off a dimmer switch but honestly its hard to remember after being on the freeway for hours to turn it off when you stop for fuel. Not turning it off is supposed to be bad. A major issue I was not made aware of is the the GV is not strong when reversing so backing up a heavy trailer is hard on them. Only time will tell.

With where our Canadian dollar exchange at $1.30 per US dollar now I don't think I would buy another one as it would cost over $4000 and feel a 4L80 is a better option

My dad was looking at a gearvendors and we deciswd to do a 4L80E swap I guess only time will tell what one works out better.

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I did not realize the reverse issue, good to know. Thanks.

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Just got back up to speed on your ride. How is it running? Do you have any pic's of that rear ac install?

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very nice burb

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I havent got the rear a.c. installed yet. Got the gear vendors working $400 control box didn't fix the problem. Turned out to be two of there crimps on the floor switch harness did not get crimped properly. I am still pretty annoyed with that problem They shipped the parts out thru ups not postal as i directed them . That costed me nearly $ 65 in brokerage fees that would have not been charged thru postal.


Just figured out tonight the drive shaft i had made has been bent from day 1 and has been the source of my vibiration. Hopefully that can be fixed tomorrow

I also change the rear gears to a 3:42 with motive gears and a Eaton posi. With the 26.5 tire the 3:42 will act just like the 3:73 and 33 in my work truck. Hopefully it still pulls the trailer nice. Really didn't notice a huge difference around town . Looking forward to 75mph on the highway !

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Well I got my new drive shaft vibration is gone. Lindsay Driveline made me a new 4" shaft complete with u joints no charge and they did it while I waited. I was there at 7:30am waiting for them to open. They were great about fixing the problem and did so with a great attitude. Sure does cruise nice at 75 mph now ! Were heading down to the Pennsylvania truck nationals again this year should be a much nicer trip with a smooth truck. Hopefully I can get the rear air hoses made by then.

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Burb is looking nice neat install

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Always one of my favorites....:metal:

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Nice looking!!!

I really like where you placed the Accuair components, probably going to copy you on that..

I'm right in the midst of working on mine, and have a question, can you tell me where/how you mounted your compressor(s) and tank(s)?

Thanks in advance,

-Drew