04-21-2013, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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1969 C20 Build Thread
If all goes well it should be done in month.
Here is the list: 71 rear end ECE 4/6 drop ECE Sway bar ECE Front Disc conversion ECE 3 point seat belt LMC black full carpet LMC white door panels and arm rest Grant wood steering wheel Tuck n Roll Bench seats with perforated insert(all white) Edelbrock 1406 Carburetor Black crinkle engine dress up kit Boss 338 20x10 and 20x8.5 with 275/245-40-20 tires CLR wash and a coat of clear I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff, but it's a good start. |
04-21-2013, 08:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1969 C20 Build Thread
As of today
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04-21-2013, 08:14 PM | #3 |
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Great looking rig for a base to begin a project on.
You will learn that your restoration list will grow, and won't know when to stop growing when it comes to Suburbans.
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04-22-2013, 10:33 AM | #4 |
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Subscribed !!! I have a 71C20 and nice seeing there is a few on here keeping them 8 lugs.
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04-23-2013, 12:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1969 C20 Build Thread
I just got a 70 panel you have a nice Suburban mine is c 20 also
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04-23-2013, 10:49 AM | #6 |
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very nice!
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Nice Burb, I'm realy starting to like the C20 Burbs with the dog dish hubcaps and firm looking stance. Where in Canada are you?
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Great start
but like Chris said and other fellow C20ers it's only the begining gotta appreciate the 8
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Got all the parts ready
Sorry but I converted to a 5 bolt,had to do it to get the look I wanted. |
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Still lots of work to do,but not bad for one day
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ECE 4/6 drop
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05-12-2013, 02:05 PM | #12 |
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Guess you should change the thread title ... lol
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Your right
After today it is a C10 Posted via Mobile Device |
05-14-2013, 10:32 PM | #14 |
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You have my vote
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sent you a PM- do you have still have the hubcaps?
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looks great!
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Thanks I really appreciate all the help I got to have it come together.
Yes I still have the caps. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
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they look decent in the pics- what condition are they in, Can you snap some pics?
what do you want for them?
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I'm out of town
I will when I get home They are yours free, if you want them. Posted via Mobile Device |
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I had a closer look
They are beat up, I don't think they would be worth the shipping. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Got a few things done this week.
Picture of the front rotors shaved down to fit the Boss 338's Rear spacer to clear the rims/tires(20x10 275/40/20 ,with a rear end from a 71) Test fitted the front seat Much better look with the rear spacer |
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looks reeeeeal nice
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could you snap some pics, of the caps to see if thy are fixable?
yes the space definitely looks better
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05-29-2013, 02:50 PM | #24 |
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I'M A LIKIN IT MAN....LOKKS GREAT, & welcome to the convertion club....mines originally a c20 bb, now its a c10 sb 6.0, and badasssss, if i dont say so myself
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