Re: 1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)
 

I know I missed you not having it at Battle in Bama this year, but I hope you'll bring it to the Southeastern ALL Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals.

Re: 1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)
 

We have a busy family summer planned so I'll have to play that by ear. Depending how everything falls out, we will try to make it up.

I got 2 of the headliner bows installed last night. It was slow going and took about 45 minutes to an hour apiece doing it by myself, :rolleyes:. You definitely have to be patient with them. I put Vaseline on the bows and the metal keeper which helped a lot. I should be able to get the last one installed tonight. As far as removing them, I think if you used a heat gun an were very carful, you'd probably be OK. Here's a couple pictures of the ones I installed last night (my apologies for the bad lighting).

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Apparently I got lucky with the first two bows only taking an hour apiece, as the last one took two hours....:waah: Oh well, it's done and I think it came out pretty well. My buddy also got a little more done on the sub box, can't wait to see what it looks like done.

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The bows came out great. Took a lot of patience. What was fighting you?

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It was hard to get them to snap into the metal top bow without bending or breaking them. I finally figured out a method that required me to work them on about an inch at a time. It was just slow going at an awkward angle position with your hands above your head...:waah:. I guess it should be expected from an almost 50 year old part, :lol:.

I also mounted a toggle switch to work as a headlight dimmer since I had to remove the factory one (due to the kick panel speaker pod interference). Not my most creative solution, but it works and can be easily undone if I come up with something better.

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Here's a better picture of the headliner and a little more work completed on the sub box.

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Ahh - so that's what you're doing back there. Hadn't thought about a speaker box. Still kicking around that kind-of a looks like a spare box, but maybe as a tool kit and air compressor storage.

If you get a chance think you could get some better pictures of the bows you installed? Really interested in seeing what you did to yours.

Re: 1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)
 

Best pics I have right now.

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Smooth progress Rob ...

Turned out great ... like the blue led ... easy to find at night I would guess

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Thanks. It's pretty simplistic, but it works effectively :lol:, :metal:!

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Hey Rob, I saw this from Flaming River a while ago. Not sure if the juice ($99 + gotta disassemble the steering column) is worth the squeeze, but just wanted to give you an option.

https://www.flamingriver.com/index.p...0014/FR20118-8

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That's pretty cool, but I have a cruise control on the turn signal lever.

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Making progress on the sub box. Should have it covered by this weekend. Still trying to figure out the grill cover. I also wired in a GBCM (generator battery control module) that controls the alternator output. Before the alternator was just defaulting to 13.7 V (13.1 on the gauge). Now it will vary the voltage based on demand, battery state, driving conditions etc. It's a pretty "smart" little module. Here's a good write-up on it if you are interested:

http://www.silveradosierra.com/resources/file/529961

https://www.motor.com/magazine-summa...september2015/

https://www.motor.com/magazine-summa...september2015/

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Speaker box finished! Just need to get the speaker grill done and the stereo system is complete.

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First draft on the speaker grill.

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Yea bud, Thats pretty slick, speaker grill looks great & image dynamics are great subs

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I dig it! A matching spare that thumps tunes. :lol:

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Sweet grille...make sure you finish it off with some of that fancy engraving like you did on the glove box 😎🤘🏾

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:metal:

:metal:

:metal: ;)

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Looking nice! Very nice details.

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Thanks Doug! I finished up the last interior panel this weekend and also added some sound deadener to the tailgate. Before I did that, I added a little piece I've waiting to install for a while. Board member Greg Fuller was gracious enough to machine this tailgate lock trim piece for me. It's a really nice touch to finish off the rear. Thanks again Greg!

Re: 1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)
 

Looks really good Rob.

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:c2:

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Thanks guys! I started working on the upper trim last night....

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Yeeeeesss! I’ve been wanting to see trim hung on this thing since paint :metal:

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Thanks Chris, this has been a long time coming....

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What a big difference! Looks better with the trim on. Great job Rob!

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I liked it without the trim. With the trim, man of man....:metal:

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Trim looks awesome on there!

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How are you locating your upper holes?

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Finally! So much YES!

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Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks Chris, did you get my text? OBTW the RH gearbox works great!

Thanks! Will be working on the lower trim and a few other things this week, :metal:.

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Glad it worked out. I really like the feel of it as compared to a stock or rebuilt box. Phone number has changed, I’ll text you

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:metal:

I received my sub box speaker grill from Greg @ Neely Precision Machining in Tennessee (http://www.neelyprecision.com/). What a great job by Greg! He turned my vision into a reality, :metal: and I can't thank him enough. If you need something custom done, I highly recommend him, :thumbs:. Just need to polish it and get it mounted, :metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal:

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Looks great!!! Greg does great work and can handle anything from custom to full production work.

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Looks nice. Can't wait to see it polished! I saved his website link for future reference as well. :chevy:

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Hey Rob ...

The trim ring for the back hatch ... very NICE

Gonna have to have Greg CNC me similar.

He and his group do some good work, they are down the road a piece from me, but I see Greg usually during our Open Car Show in the Fall, his suburban got "Best in Show" last year

But that is a very nice touch.

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looking great! what did you use for the upper trim on third door?

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Yes he does and he did me a SOLID! :metal:

Thanks - :metal:

Yes he does and his Burb is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Thanks, Mar-K.com made all of the trim, :metal:

Here's some more trim progress...:D (last picture for contrast)

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Final piece on the driver's side...