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That's nice these are adjustable. That changes my mind a bit. :lol:
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Since my contact where installed I went ahead and installed my 1950 Pontiac LED tail lights. I have 99% of the wires ran to the back. I think I just have license plate light wiring and a rear door jam switch left. I'm trying to concentrate on sections of the wiring. I find it easier to keep it organized.
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That looks really cool! That's a good way to do the wiring, less chance of missing something.
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Those look really nice and period correct too. Very cool!
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One of the final fab items I needed to figure out was creating a cover on the rear suspension notch for the Watts link. When the Suburban is fully laid out the top of the Watts link extends up higher that the notch cover. I was always aware of this but in an effort to keep the size of the notch cover as small as possible I figure it would be best to make a cover that provides enough room to cover the watts link.
I plan to body work and paint this cover the interior color. That way I can cover the rest of the notch with carpet and the bolt on this cover. Keep in mind that this cover will be covered by the third row seat once in place. The only time it will be seen is when I don't run a third row seat. The first step was to make a template to figure out where the watts link comes thru the floor at and to help determine the size. I made a template as it was easier than installing the large notch cover. I think you can figure out the rest of the steps from the pics. I was pleases with how it turned out. Keep in mind this cover is only needed when fully aired out. it is not needed at normal ride height. Marc |
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Very nice work.
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you metal work guys amaze me.
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from what I see, I consider you one of those 'Metal Magicians' (this site has several)
You have all inspired me to try and make a rear roll pan this winter. It is low and behind the bumper, so if I mess it up, it wont be too noticeable, I hope. also thinking about a metal piece below the dash to hold the radio Great work, and thank you for the inspiration |
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Marc, nice job on the cover...Jim
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I can't figure out where the cover will be compared to the 3rd seat but maybe you could put some cup holders in it, if it works out?
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That turned out great Marc..!!
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That's looking very nice. Going low sure has it's disadvantages but they look so cool down there. :lol:
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Hey Marc, did you ever try to fire up the engine again? If so, how did it go?
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I worked on a few odds and end projects. I plan to run LED headlight bulbs and since they extend farther out of the back of the light I modified my stock headlight buckets.
I cut in a hole and then I will epoxy in the rubber boot to cove the hole and to allow for a wire pass thru. On my 48 truck, the headlights and and poor adjustability (due to the frenched headlight kit) made night time driving a challenge. I set out to correct this on my Suburban. These LED lights should fit the bill.. Thank you Marc |
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I'd like to see the finished product. It looks good so far.
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I also installed my side view mirrors. One of the mirror arms came with the Suburban when I bought it. The other I had to add. I tried to age/distress the new arm to match with the original arm. I was pretty happy that it is not supper obvious which is the new arm.
I also treated the mirror heads to a brushed finish to match the rest of the trim on the Suburban. Marc |
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Which arm is the new one?
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