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**3757chevy** · 08-13-2021, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man, what a score on this thing! Congrats. It's way more solid than ours and I think that's the first one I've seen with buddy buckets still in it. Awesome!

Thanks Ryan. I think yours is going to be killer.Nice to have the younger generation interested in helping . I have had my granddaughter help a little with the first part of cleaning ours (no pics).

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-17-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Thanks Ryan. I think yours is going to be killer.Nice to have the younger generation interested in helping . I have had my granddaughter help a little with the first part of cleaning ours (no pics).

If she helped with that, maybe she'll have more interest later. Cleaning them is not so fun but you never know what you may find too. Ours had some nasty shag carpet in it and all kinds of blankets and no real treasures unfortunately.

**3757chevy** · 08-26-2021, 12:55 AM

I found a nos choke pull off on ebay cause I didn't have one. I repaired the heater control. I replaced the escutcheons on the door handles and replaced the arm rests.

**3757chevy** · 08-26-2021, 01:04 AM

The vacuum brake booster was leaking bad enough it wold kill the motor if you stepped on the brake pedal. So i replaced that , i got a new wrap for the steering wheel and replaced the gas and brake pedal pads. I removed the mirrors that were on it and tried a few options , I don't like any yet.

**3757chevy** · 08-26-2021, 01:26 AM

I used some orange anodize paint and renewed some faded side markers. Saturday I replaced the painted bumpers with chrome ones.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-26-2021, 07:59 AM

Where did you get your tank from? This late spring I tried buying one but all the burb specific ones were not available. Great fun.

I'm half tempted to put a F*rd tank in it from my brother's 99 F350 he parted out. It's a 40gal or something.

**LockDoc** · 08-26-2021, 08:29 AM

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Suburban is looking good! A little at a time and before you know it you will have it just like you want it.

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 08-26-2021, 04:46 PM

Good work right there!

Where did you get the booster?

**3757chevy** · 08-26-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Where did you get your tank from? This late spring I tried buying one but all the burb specific ones were not available. Great fun.

I'm half tempted to put a F*rd tank in it from my brother's 99 F350 he parted out. It's a 40gal or something.

Thanks. But I haven't replaced the fuel tank yet.

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Good work right there!

Where did you get the booster?

I got it thru NAPA # NBB 54-73709

**HO455** · 08-27-2021, 09:16 AM

Those marker lights came out nice. Thanks for the tip on what paint to renew them.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-27-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Those marker lights came out nice. Thanks for the tip on what paint to renew them.

X2, nice

CG · 08-27-2021, 06:47 PM

Im pricing parts for my burb, do you recall what you paid for the master cylinder and booster? Both from NAPA?

**3757chevy** · 08-28-2021, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Those marker lights came out nice. Thanks for the tip on what paint to renew them.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2, nice

I used Duplicolor Metalcast orange anodized, just a couple of light coats is all it takes.

**3757chevy** · 08-28-2021, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Im pricing parts for my burb, do you recall what you paid for the master cylinder and booster? Both from NAPA?

Yes both from NAPA [https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...der&referer=v2 I hope this helps. Prices may vary, M1880 new master and it's available as reman P1880 or reman with the booster 50-3715. I bought a new master and reman booster 54-73709 separate.

pwdcougar · 08-28-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Im pricing parts for my burb, do you recall what you paid for the master cylinder and booster? Both from NAPA?

Booster alone looks to be $120 and booster and master $167 when I punched in my 70 K10.

**3757chevy** · 09-02-2021, 01:49 AM

I got new tires and wheels installed Monday.

10" rear with 275-60-15. and 8" front with 245-60-15 Coopers.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-02-2021, 04:38 AM

They look good! I like the body color on the wheels too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-02-2021, 08:35 AM

Those look nice on there. Do plan to put center caps and trim rings on them?

doc70sub · 09-02-2021, 03:16 PM

Nice!!

**HO455** · 09-02-2021, 03:29 PM

Sweet!

**3757chevy** · 09-02-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

They look good! I like the body color on the wheels too.

Thanks I was torn between white, silver, dark green or body color.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Those look nice on there. Do plan to put center caps and trim rings on them?

Center caps on, Trim rings due in Today from Classic Industries.

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Originally Posted by doc70sub

Nice!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by HO455

Sweet!

Thanks!

**HO455** · 09-02-2021, 09:45 PM

Did you find an off the shelf paint for the wheels or did you have some mixed?

**3757chevy** · 09-02-2021, 11:46 PM

Mixed .....I can get the mix code if you want me to .

**3757chevy** · 09-03-2021, 01:42 AM

Trim Rings made it in on UPS

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-03-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Trim Rings made it in on UPS

The rings are the finishing touch. They look great!

08-26-2021, 12:55 AM	#28
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I found a nos choke pull off on ebay cause I didn't have one. I repaired the heater control. I replaced the escutcheons on the door handles and replaced the arm rests. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-26-2021, 01:04 AM	#29
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban The vacuum brake booster was leaking bad enough it wold kill the motor if you stepped on the brake pedal. So i replaced that , i got a new wrap for the steering wheel and replaced the gas and brake pedal pads. I removed the mirrors that were on it and tried a few options , I don't like any yet. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-26-2021, 01:26 AM	#30
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I used some orange anodize paint and renewed some faded side markers. Saturday I replaced the painted bumpers with chrome ones. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-26-2021, 07:59 AM	#31
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Where did you get your tank from? This late spring I tried buying one but all the burb specific ones were not available. Great fun. I'm half tempted to put a Frd tank in it from my brother's 99 F350 he parted out. It's a 40gal or something. __________________ 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.*

08-26-2021, 08:29 AM	#32
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,317	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban - Suburban is looking good! A little at a time and before you know it you will have it just like you want it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-26-2021, 04:46 PM	#33
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Good work right there! Where did you get the booster? __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

08-27-2021, 09:16 AM	#35
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Those marker lights came out nice. Thanks for the tip on what paint to renew them. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-27-2021, 06:47 PM	#37
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Im pricing parts for my burb, do you recall what you paid for the master cylinder and booster? Both from NAPA? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

09-02-2021, 01:49 AM	#41
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I got new tires and wheels installed Monday. 10" rear with 275-60-15. and 8" front with 245-60-15 Coopers. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 09-10-2021 at 12:27 AM. Reason: grammar

09-02-2021, 04:38 AM	#42
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban They look good! I like the body color on the wheels too. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-02-2021, 08:35 AM	#43
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Those look nice on there. Do plan to put center caps and trim rings on them? __________________ 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.*

09-02-2021, 03:16 PM	#44
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Nice!! __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

09-02-2021, 03:29 PM	#45
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Sweet! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-02-2021, 09:45 PM	#47
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Did you find an off the shelf paint for the wheels or did you have some mixed? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-02-2021, 11:46 PM	#48
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Mixed .....I can get the mix code if you want me to . Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE



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09-03-2021, 01:42 AM	#49
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,837	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Trim Rings made it in on UPS Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

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