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06-11-2007, 04:07 PM
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Location: Sauk Centre Mn
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'71 update
After a crazy winter and spring I finally have my '71 on the road. The last posts around christmas I had the paint done and was starting to go back together. I'm really happy with how it came together. It was apart for a year and a half and I hadn't driven it before I tore it down so it feels good to have it close to done- if they are ever done- Dave
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06-11-2007, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: '71 update
Very Nice! The F150 mirrors look good on there.
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06-12-2007, 03:07 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: '71 update
Very nice!
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06-12-2007, 06:38 AM
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Location: Sauk Centre Mn
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Re: '71 update
Thanks!!! I went with a 3/4 ton because my son races motocross and it's perfect to pull a trailer. I Stayed with the 402 w/turo400. I switched to a HEI and internal reg. alternator. The worst part of the project was around the windshield. I had to replace the winshield posts down to the upper door hinges. I used a piece out of a pickup and then made a front section of the roof skin. I also put in a 40gal tank from a '73 Sub. Dave
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06-12-2007, 07:20 AM
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Location: south dakota
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Re: '71 update
looks good, now everybody will stare at you, especially the good looking blondes.
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06-12-2007, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Re: '71 update
Wow - that is sharp-
I bet with all that time without driving it - you are just looking for excuses to take it out for a cruise. Great job! |
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06-12-2007, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Livermore, CA
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Re: '71 update
That Burb is freakin sweet. I am thinkin' of going black with mine. I got the same second row seat the other day off a guy. I got all the brackets in a box. Any way you could post some pics of how you mounted the side and bottom brackets. I am sure I can figure it out but something to go off of would be nice.
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06-12-2007, 12:58 PM
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Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: '71 update
Any pics of the front roof repair?
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06-12-2007, 05:25 PM
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Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: '71 update
Ouch. You pulled it off though. Mine needs a less severe surgery in the same area (mostly in the drip rail area). Nice work!
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06-12-2007, 11:02 PM
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Roadtrip!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
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Re: '71 update
WOW dave! I had no idea you were building such a ride. I just assumed you were "fixing one up". Nice job. Can't wait to see it in person. Eric
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06-12-2007, 11:33 PM
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BlahBlahBlah
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
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Re: '71 update
Very nice...how bout a side shot?
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06-13-2007, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sauk Centre Mn
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Re: '71 update
This is as close to a side shot that I have.
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06-13-2007, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Post Falls,Idaho
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Re: '71 update
I was wondering what hade happened to your project. Absolutly beautiful work and I must say again that you are a very brave man to paint all that sheetmetal black! It nice to see another restored Suburban back on the road!
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06-15-2007, 06:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sauk Centre Mn
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Re: '71 update
Here are a couple shots of the project I put on hold to build the Burb.
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07-26-2007, 08:15 PM
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J'ville Junkman
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pomeroy, Ohio
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Re: '71 update
Very nice sub. What mods (if any) did you make to get the 40 gal tank to fit?
Thanks
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07-31-2007, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Freedom CA
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Re: '71 update
That truck looks Fantastic!
I'm sure the F@rd will too.
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