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**LockDoc** · 08-02-2020, 10:52 PM

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Looks like a good one. That will be a fun ride.

LockDoc

**KFF 1** · 08-22-2020, 09:03 PM

Finished up the AMF Roadmaster bicycle . Added a tank, original fender headlight (that actually works ) and a new set of white wall tires. Also built a rack to strap down the bike in the rear of the Suburban. Fits in there pretty nice

Average Joe · 08-24-2020, 05:08 PM

That’s slick! ^^^^^

**KFF 1** · 08-30-2020, 08:27 PM

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That’s slick! ^^^^^

Thank you Joe !

**KFF 1** · 01-02-2021, 09:12 PM

Started working on the hatch for the Suburban ...... This could take a while LOL

04ls1gto · 01-02-2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Started working on the hatch for the Suburban ...... This could take a while LOL

That's a lot of rust inside

**KFF 1** · 01-02-2021, 09:27 PM

So far, so good

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2021, 10:33 PM

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Looks good! I always try and save what I can too. If a guy has the time to spare he can save a lot of money.....

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 01-02-2021, 10:50 PM

That's a lot of work to save a hatch but it's worth it! Looking good!

Paul

ajgriffin · 01-03-2021, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Started working on the hatch for the Suburban ...... This could take a while LOL

Looks about like I expect mine does. Are you planning to do anything about the rust inside as well? Any idea what it is about the design of these that makes them so prone to rust?

Good luck in the repair! Seems like you're on your way to getting it handled

**KFF 1** · 01-10-2021, 06:32 PM

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Looks about like I expect mine does. Are you planning to do anything about the rust inside as well? Any idea what it is about the design of these that makes them so prone to rust?

Good luck in the repair! Seems like you're on your way to getting it handled

Cleaned it up best i could and shot some rustoleum rust reformer on it

**KFF 1** · 01-10-2021, 06:39 PM

Made a little more progress on the hatch this week

**KFF 1** · 01-10-2021, 06:46 PM

Moving right along

kev2809 · 01-10-2021, 06:53 PM

looks great, im dreading this same repair

04ls1gto · 01-10-2021, 07:55 PM

Patches look great, looks to me like they never treated metal in inside

**KFF 1** · 01-17-2021, 04:40 PM

Made more progress on the hatch. Had to form a piece to repair the outside lip for the window seal on the top middle portion of the hatch

**KFF 1** · 01-17-2021, 04:48 PM

Made the patch for the inside top portion of hatch as well and tacked it in place

**KFF 1** · 01-24-2021, 12:57 AM

Worked on the bottom middle of the hatch today and made a panel for the latch area

04ls1gto · 01-24-2021, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Worked on the bottom middle of the hatch today and made a panel for the latch area

Nice job, you would never know it was a patch

ajgriffin · 01-25-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 04ls1gto

Nice job, you would never know it was a patch

Yes you will....there's no rust

Nice job!

**KFF 1** · 01-31-2021, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the support guys. Started to weld up the hatch yesterday and do a little grinding, then the wheels fell off the wagon. I think one of the reed valves broke in the compressor and I'm just about out of argon for the mig lol

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2021, 01:18 PM

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Thanks for the support guys. Started to weld up the hatch yesterday and do a little grinding, then the wheels fell off the wagon. I think one of the reed valves broke in the compressor and I'm just about out of argon for the mig lol

When it rains it pours....

LockDoc

**KFF 1** · 01-31-2021, 02:38 PM

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When it rains it pours....

LockDoc

Yes Leon, yes it does ... But the sun is coming out in the garage I found the problem with the compressor and its working again. Now I just have to get the argon tank filled next weekend and everything should be back to normal LOL

Heliarcn · 02-05-2021, 08:00 PM

Nice work on the hatch. Patience is everything when it comes to these type of repairs.

**KFF 1** · 02-07-2021, 07:32 PM

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Nice work on the hatch. Patience is everything when it comes to these type of repairs.

Thx Heliarcn. Yes patience is everything and Friday evening they were running out quick LOL but the hatch is coming along slow but sure.

08-02-2020, 10:52 PM	#151
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,799	Re: New project : 72 Suburban - Looks like a good one. That will be a fun ride. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-22-2020, 09:03 PM	#152
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Finished up the AMF Roadmaster bicycle . Added a tank, original fender headlight (that actually works ) and a new set of white wall tires. Also built a rack to strap down the bike in the rear of the Suburban. Fits in there pretty nice Attached Images

08-24-2020, 05:08 PM	#153
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: New project : 72 Suburban That’s slick! ^^^^^ __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

01-02-2021, 09:12 PM	#155
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Started working on the hatch for the Suburban ...... This could take a while LOL Attached Images

01-02-2021, 09:27 PM	#157
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban So far, so good Attached Images

01-02-2021, 10:33 PM	#158
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,799	Re: New project : 72 Suburban - Looks good! I always try and save what I can too. If a guy has the time to spare he can save a lot of money..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-02-2021, 10:50 PM	#159
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: New project : 72 Suburban That's a lot of work to save a hatch but it's worth it! Looking good! Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

01-10-2021, 06:39 PM	#162
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Made a little more progress on the hatch this week Attached Images

01-10-2021, 06:46 PM	#163
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Moving right along Attached Images

01-10-2021, 06:53 PM	#164
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: New project : 72 Suburban looks great, im dreading this same repair __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-10-2021, 07:55 PM	#165
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Patches look great, looks to me like they never treated metal in inside

01-17-2021, 04:40 PM	#166
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Made more progress on the hatch. Had to form a piece to repair the outside lip for the window seal on the top middle portion of the hatch Attached Images

01-17-2021, 04:48 PM	#167
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Made the patch for the inside top portion of hatch as well and tacked it in place Attached Images

01-24-2021, 12:57 AM	#168
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Worked on the bottom middle of the hatch today and made a panel for the latch area Attached Images

01-31-2021, 09:42 AM	#171
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 296	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Thanks for the support guys. Started to weld up the hatch yesterday and do a little grinding, then the wheels fell off the wagon. I think one of the reed valves broke in the compressor and I'm just about out of argon for the mig lol Attached Images



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02-05-2021, 08:00 PM	#174
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Nice work on the hatch. Patience is everything when it comes to these type of repairs. __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

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