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oem4me · 04-22-2012, 12:51 AM

For Suburban owners: Anybody have a Burb that they think has NOT been repainted on the inside around the gate opening? Just curious what you can tell of assembly/paint sequence in regards to the supports for the gate and lid.
It seems there is more evidence that the arms/supports were in place BEFORE paint than after. On mine, fawn paint is all over everything back there including latches, arms and supports. Is yours this way? There might be just traces remaining because it flakes off pretty easily if you scrape it. Seems pretty sloppy to me, but I'm thinking that's how they did it. Yes, no?

Driveway Dreams · 04-22-2012, 11:53 AM

Mine is un molested and they are the same way. Supports, hinges, latch, guides all are painted. I would add a photo or two but can't get them to add from my phone anymore.

RockTonka · 04-22-2012, 05:20 PM

I would disagree based on ours. We know it has been repainted on the outside, but it really doesn't look like it at all on the inside and I don't see the previous, original owner cleaning these components...

perro13 · 04-22-2012, 05:30 PM

my suburbans, are not painted, also have extra upper support arms not painted too.

RockTonka · 04-22-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by perro13

my suburbans, are not painted, also have extra upper support arms not painted too.

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64fleetside · 04-22-2012, 08:27 PM

My 64 burb from Fremont those are not painted. All seem added after paint-fawn paint under them.

Driveway Dreams · 04-23-2012, 08:33 AM

I wonder if year was a factor in the refinish order on this sort of thing. Mine is a 61.
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gostranger · 04-23-2012, 09:25 AM

My hardware was overspray free
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oem4me · 04-23-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I wonder if year was a factor in the refinish order on this sort of thing. Mine is a 61.
Posted via Mobile Device

Mine is a '65 from Fremont. I talked to a guy a few years ago who had several all-original suburbans, and all had the overspray. It's seems from the few responses so far on this thread, year and assembly plant may not be a factor. It's not yet making sense. More responses please, and include year and plant if you know it. Thanks

padresag · 04-23-2012, 01:09 PM

65 GMC flint. fawn o/spray
ron

cru_zn_29 · 04-23-2012, 09:15 PM

Pictures of my 64 suburban built in Saint Louis chrome is clean.

04-22-2012, 12:51 AM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Suburban tail/liftgate support detail For Suburban owners: Anybody have a Burb that they think has NOT been repainted on the inside around the gate opening? Just curious what you can tell of assembly/paint sequence in regards to the supports for the gate and lid. It seems there is more evidence that the arms/supports were in place BEFORE paint than after. On mine, fawn paint is all over everything back there including latches, arms and supports. Is yours this way? There might be just traces remaining because it flakes off pretty easily if you scrape it. Seems pretty sloppy to me, but I'm thinking that's how they did it. Yes, no? Attached Images

04-22-2012, 11:53 AM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail Mine is un molested and they are the same way. Supports, hinges, latch, guides all are painted. I would add a photo or two but can't get them to add from my phone anymore. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 04-22-2012 at 12:10 PM. Reason: missed spelling error

04-22-2012, 05:20 PM	#3
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,517	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail I would disagree based on ours. We know it has been repainted on the outside, but it really doesn't look like it at all on the inside and I don't see the previous, original owner cleaning these components... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

04-22-2012, 05:30 PM	#4
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail my suburbans, are not painted, also have extra upper support arms not painted too.

04-22-2012, 08:27 PM	#6
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail My 64 burb from Fremont those are not painted. All seem added after paint-fawn paint under them.

04-23-2012, 08:33 AM	#7
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail I wonder if year was a factor in the refinish order on this sort of thing. Mine is a 61. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-23-2012, 09:25 AM	#8
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail My hardware was overspray free Posted via Mobile Device

04-23-2012, 01:09 PM	#10
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail 65 GMC flint. fawn o/spray ron

04-23-2012, 09:15 PM	#11
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: Suburban tail/liftgate support detail Pictures of my 64 suburban built in Saint Louis chrome is clean. Attached Images



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