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Average Joe · 03-03-2025, 10:16 PM

What he said!! ^^^^^^^^

Gonna be Shweet!

Beach-Burban · 03-04-2025, 12:03 AM

Thanks for the encouraging words, HO455 and Joe! I had to do most of the final work on my own as my buddy got inundated with real work for real customers (the kind that pay the bills!). It was a confidence boost for me when I was able to stretch and fasten the fabric to all the panels by myself...and didn't miss the mark with even one staple!

I do want to thank member djolley for sharing his woody style headliner with all of us, as it was his design that got me going in this direction! You are appreciated very much, djolley!

Woody

pwdcougar · 03-04-2025, 08:45 AM

Wow!

**LockDoc** · 03-04-2025, 09:17 PM

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I like it! I can tell that it is really hard to get good pictures of it though....

BAD1916 · 03-05-2025, 10:50 AM

That headliner is rad! Looks amazing

D.B · 03-05-2025, 09:26 PM

Wow!!!

CG · 03-06-2025, 12:02 PM

Beautiful! Good job!

Beach-Burban · 03-06-2025, 01:20 PM

It's a really great feeling to do something that others appreciate...Thank You pwdcougar; Leon; Bryce; Darrell and CG!

Yes, Leon...picture taking in a Suburban is difficult sometimes, but it was a super bright time of the day, so maybe I'll be able to get better ones?

Bryce...my hatch is still in metal fab, so the glass you gave me is safely stowed away under my bed! Maybe someday, I'll be able to show you my efforts in person as you are the closest member I know of?

Woody

BAD1916 · 03-06-2025, 07:28 PM

That sounds good to me. I would definitely love to check out your handiwork in person.

**nsiti** · 03-06-2025, 07:58 PM

Very cool and nice craftsmanship. Enjoy!

Beach-Burban · 03-09-2025, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nsiti

Very cool and nice craftsmanship. Enjoy!

Thanks Nick...I'm happy with the results! I'm still in a quandary
over my Pro Flo 4 EFI...it might not be a good match for me? Still...I haven't tossed in the towel, yet!

Woody

**nsiti** · 03-09-2025, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Thanks Nick...I'm happy with the results! I'm still in a quandary
over my Pro Flo 4 EFI...it might not be a good match for me? Still...I haven't tossed in the towel, yet!

Woody

My project is way way way behind schedule, but I'm hoping that there will be an acceleration of progress over the next several months and summer. We had to stop assembling the engine because Howards sent me the wrong camshaft. To their credit they reground a new cam and have sent it to me. It's in the pipeline for installation in early April. Eventually, I'll report on the Pro Flo 4 installation. I recall that you had an issue with fuel delivery having retained the original tank which resulted in a modification? Please keep us posted. I look forward to sharing more updates in the future. Cheers, Nick

CG · 03-17-2025, 12:15 PM

Is your review mirror a surfboard? Looks like it. Not sure if I noticed that before ... cool stuff!

Beach-Burban · 03-17-2025, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cg

is your review mirror a surfboard? Looks like it. Not sure if i noticed that before ... Cool stuff!

Yep CG…here are a couple close-ups for you! My wife had a set of ceramic candy dishes, and I rescued one of them to make the rearview mirror. It’s kind of heavy and doesn’t like the adhesive type mirror mount, so I modified a ‘71 mount to carry the weight better.

Woody

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D.B · 03-18-2025, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Yep CG…here are a couple close-ups for you! My wife had a set of ceramic candy dishes, and I rescued one of them to make the rearview mirror. It’s kind of heavy and doesn’t like the adhesive type mirror mount, so I modified a ‘71 mount to carry the weight better.

Woody

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I like it. That is one way to think outside the box.

HO455 · 03-29-2025, 04:10 PM

Someone here may appreciate this truck.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-travelall-9/

Beach-Burban · 03-30-2025, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

Someone here may appreciate this truck.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-travelall-9/

I can digg it...but what would I do with four doors???

Woody

HO455 · 03-30-2025, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

I can digg it...but what would I do with four doors???

Woody

I know it would be too confusing!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-31-2025, 07:48 PM

Those Carryalls remind me of droopy the dog cartoon. So ugly they're cute though.

Beach-Burban · 06-03-2025, 08:02 PM

A year ago, I stripped my tailgate hatch down to bare metal after realizing how bad the rot was…not to mention, the hideous 30+ year old repair job that was hidden under bondo that was 1” thick in places!!! Well, it took me awhile to find someone willing to take on the job, and as it turned out to be the employee of a friend of a friend of mine, I never even met the guy! Talk about blind faith, huh? Anyway, I was hopeful that what I wanted done would be relayed to the body man correctly…then went to work on my headliner as I knew I was going to have to be very patient. Seven months later (the guy had a 40 to 50 hour per week regular job too), my friend delivered the finished product to me. I had asked for it to be covered in primer…but when I saw and felt how much effort he had put into it, I knew that I should have had him paint it too! I wouldn’t say that it is “show quality perfect”, but it’s way beyond ready for my needs! The guy was definitely a pro…so I had no problem handing over the $1500 he had asked for. Seems like a lot…but try to buy one in this great of shape!!! Now…to find the time to reinstall it, then fit the glass into the new rubber. It will be nice to have that large hole above the tailgate sealed up…even if only in primer!

Woody

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HO455 · 06-04-2025, 09:12 AM

That hatch looks great!

As far as paint you could run the truck by a commercial paint supplier like Industrial Finishes. They usually have a color scanner so they can scan the trucks paint and mix a close match. Then if you don't have a sprayer they can put in rattle cans for you and you can paint it before installing it.

Beach-Burban · 06-04-2025, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

That hatch looks great!

As far as paint you could run the truck by a commercial paint supplier like Industrial Finishes. They usually have a color scanner so they can scan the trucks paint and mix a close match. Then if you don't have a sprayer they can put in rattle cans for you and you can paint it before installing it.

Thanks for the input, HO455…that has been on my mind as well. I do already have rattle can availability for a color that nearly matches the original (I’ve used it on some interior areas just to mask some work I had performed…it’s actually hard to see the difference). I’m just not sure how a pristine looking painted hatch would look against the backdrop of the remainder of the Beach Burban??? The tailgate (bottom) is already mostly primer…so maybe if both were painted, it would look okay from behind??? In any case…I’ll post pictures when I make a little more progress.

Woody

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HO455 · 06-04-2025, 10:46 AM

Cool! Looking forward to that.

**kev2809** · 06-08-2025, 07:52 PM

that hatch came out great!

Beach-Burban · 06-10-2025, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

that hatch came out great!

Thanks, Kev…my friend told me that the body guy put sooo much time into it that he never wants a side job that intense again! Lucky for me that I started off with the worse piece…so we’ll see if he helps me out in the future with some of my minor issues???

Woody

03-03-2025, 10:16 PM	#101
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,356	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. What he said!! ^^^^^^^^ Gonna be Shweet! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

03-04-2025, 12:03 AM	#102
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 527	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Thanks for the encouraging words, HO455 and Joe! I had to do most of the final work on my own as my buddy got inundated with real work for real customers (the kind that pay the bills!). It was a confidence boost for me when I was able to stretch and fasten the fabric to all the panels by myself...and didn't miss the mark with even one staple! I do want to thank member djolley for sharing his woody style headliner with all of us, as it was his design that got me going in this direction! You are appreciated very much, djolley! Woody

03-04-2025, 08:45 AM	#103
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,332	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Wow! __________________ "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)

03-04-2025, 09:17 PM	#104
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,743	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. - I like it! I can tell that it is really hard to get good pictures of it though.... __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-05-2025, 10:50 AM	#105
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 333	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. That headliner is rad! Looks amazing

03-05-2025, 09:26 PM	#106
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 770	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Wow!!! __________________ Darrell 1972 Cheyenne Super C20 (Heavenly Too) (My Street Truck) 2000 S10 Xtreme (Black Magic) (My Drag Truck)

03-06-2025, 12:02 PM	#107
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,571	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Beautiful! Good job! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-06-2025, 01:20 PM	#108
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 527	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. It's a really great feeling to do something that others appreciate...Thank You pwdcougar; Leon; Bryce; Darrell and CG! Yes, Leon...picture taking in a Suburban is difficult sometimes, but it was a super bright time of the day, so maybe I'll be able to get better ones? Bryce...my hatch is still in metal fab, so the glass you gave me is safely stowed away under my bed! Maybe someday, I'll be able to show you my efforts in person as you are the closest member I know of? Woody

03-06-2025, 07:28 PM	#109
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 333	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. That sounds good to me. I would definitely love to check out your handiwork in person.

03-06-2025, 07:58 PM	#110
nsiti Active Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: NY,NY Posts: 108	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Very cool and nice craftsmanship. Enjoy!

03-17-2025, 12:15 PM	#113
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,571	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Is your review mirror a surfboard? Looks like it. Not sure if I noticed that before ... cool stuff! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-29-2025, 04:10 PM	#116
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,406	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Someone here may appreciate this truck. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-travelall-9/ __________________ 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

03-31-2025, 07:48 PM	#119
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,863	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Those Carryalls remind me of droopy the dog cartoon. So ugly they're cute though. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-03-2025, 08:02 PM	#120
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 527	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. A year ago, I stripped my tailgate hatch down to bare metal after realizing how bad the rot was…not to mention, the hideous 30+ year old repair job that was hidden under bondo that was 1” thick in places!!! Well, it took me awhile to find someone willing to take on the job, and as it turned out to be the employee of a friend of a friend of mine, I never even met the guy! Talk about blind faith, huh? Anyway, I was hopeful that what I wanted done would be relayed to the body man correctly…then went to work on my headliner as I knew I was going to have to be very patient. Seven months later (the guy had a 40 to 50 hour per week regular job too), my friend delivered the finished product to me. I had asked for it to be covered in primer…but when I saw and felt how much effort he had put into it, I knew that I should have had him paint it too! I wouldn’t say that it is “show quality perfect”, but it’s way beyond ready for my needs! The guy was definitely a pro…so I had no problem handing over the $1500 he had asked for. Seems like a lot…but try to buy one in this great of shape!!! Now…to find the time to reinstall it, then fit the glass into the new rubber. It will be nice to have that large hole above the tailgate sealed up…even if only in primer! Woody

06-04-2025, 09:12 AM	#121
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,406	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. That hatch looks great! As far as paint you could run the truck by a commercial paint supplier like Industrial Finishes. They usually have a color scanner so they can scan the trucks paint and mix a close match. Then if you don't have a sprayer they can put in rattle cans for you and you can paint it before installing it. __________________ 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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06-04-2025, 10:46 AM	#123
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,406	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Cool! Looking forward to that. __________________ 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

06-08-2025, 07:52 PM	#124
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