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07-08-2023, 11:31 PM
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Location: Kennewick, Wash.
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Progress on the '71
I haven't been on in a while, but a few things have changed on the Suburban. I sent it to the body shop to get the rust on the rockers and front cab mounts done, as well as having extra holes welded up. I was so excited to get it back that I didn't check it over very closely.
Turns out, the guy lapped all the rocker panels with some of the old non-rusted metal instead of butt welding the joints. Everything was primed, but the panel alignment sucks. I was going to take it back in the Fall for the rear wheel well repairs. That ain't gonna happen now. I've taken it to a different, and MUCH better shop with a very good reputation, and much mo0re expensive, but I think they don't want to fix others screw-ups. Oh, and I got the windows tinted. VERY happy with that.... I wanted to take it to a few shows this year, but I'm kind of embarrassed to show it with the ****ty body work. Anyway, I'm just gonna enjoy putting miles on it this Summer until I find a GOOD body shop in the Fall.... |
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07-09-2023, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: Progress on the '71
Flip for your nice Burban. Get out and put some miles on it and do the shows! You might get a lead on a good body shop from one.
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.  RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 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 |
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07-09-2023, 05:06 PM
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07-15-2023, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: rosenberg, texas
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Re: Progress on the '71
I don't know about where you live at, but down here I never see our style burbs. . my body looks all gross and dont even have my hatch and tailgate on lol. I drive it around here and there and it gets TONS of looks and compliments, even with the doo doo body. even took it to a show a few weeks ago.
post up some more pics, it looks nice from where I'm sitting
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07-15-2023, 04:41 PM
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07-15-2023, 04:43 PM
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Re: Progress on the '71
Just got the new grill installed.
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07-15-2023, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Progress on the '71
Grill turned out great! I daily my '72 in Austin regularly, though even the mighty Vintage Air cant keep that much volume cold this time of year.
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07-15-2023, 08:42 PM
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Location: Kent, WA.
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Re: Progress on the '71
Looks pretty good from here. Enjoy the summer and hit up some shows or just cruise it and have fun turning down offers to buy, that will make you feel better.
Btw, the best project is a running driving one. Nice! |
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07-15-2023, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Progress on the '71
Thats a good point....I get weekly offers to buy mine. My standard response is "Everything is for sale, but not at a financially responsible price point." That usually wards off the tire kickers and low ballers.....I wouldn't sell mine regardless
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