66 suburban build - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 12-30-2011, 11:20 PM

I think I want this one when you are done with it.
Keep up the great work.

allaboutchevelles · 12-31-2011, 12:02 AM

Door skinning is looking good. Im glad I dont have to attempt that. Did you get it tacked togather yet. Looking good, keep the pics coming.

**Nobby** · 12-31-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

Door skinning is looking good. Im glad I dont have to attempt that. Did you get it tacked togather yet. Looking good, keep the pics coming.

Not tacked yet...Got dark on me... sprayed rust kill and letting it sit...gonna paint the inside with some rust proof paint and finish it tomorrow or Sunday..I'll take pics. Thanks

**Nobby** · 12-31-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I think I want this one when you are done with it.
Keep up the great work.

Hey Keith...what color you want it

**lolife99** · 12-31-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nobby

Hey Keith...what color you want it

Any factory '66 color. Ha.

**Nobby** · 12-31-2011, 07:27 PM

Picked up a nice hood.. Fixed a lil dent on the front..I'm kinda digging the color...What cha think Keith? O yea picked up project # 3 in line today

**lolife99** · 12-31-2011, 07:57 PM

What?
Another blazer?

I like the color of the hood.
I say go for it.
I think these old trucks look best,... when painted the oem colors.
Especially with the new base/clear paints they have now.

gostranger · 12-31-2011, 09:53 PM

The progress looks good! Did you get the hinges i sent you?
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72BlckButy · 01-01-2012, 06:08 PM

Digging the hood color (a little partial) and can't wait to see the next project.

**Nobby** · 01-03-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gostranger

The progress looks good! Did you get the hinges i sent you?
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I got um! Thanks man..

**Nobby** · 01-03-2012, 05:09 PM

Well I know this door is gonna out last me...I undercoated the frame and skin today and picked up some panel adhesive.We'll try to combine them this week.Hell it's coming out so nice I might do the other door too.Working our way to the other side now

**Nobby** · 01-06-2012, 10:19 PM

Got the high hump in and all the bad spots in floor fixed today. We also started on the hood.Tomorrow we shooting to finish skinning the pass door,hang it and work on door gaps again. If theres time we'll work on the hood..
Later,
Nobby

C@rnut001 · 01-06-2012, 11:03 PM

Looking good....keep at it. We appreciate reading your updates and seeing your progress. I also like your new project Blazer.

allaboutchevelles · 01-06-2012, 11:07 PM

I have never seen anybody attempt to take that front panel out of a hood before. Thats where mine was rusted out so I just found another hood. Was it a rough job to do or not so bad, looks like a lot of spot welds.

**Nobby** · 01-06-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by C@rnut001

Looking good....keep at it. We appreciate reading your updates and seeing your progress. I also like your new project Blazer.

Thanks man..

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Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

I have never seen anybody attempt to take that front panel out of a hood before. Thats where mine was rusted out so I just found another hood. Was it a rough job to do or not so bad, looks like a lot of spot welds.

HaHa,Yea one thing about me I can't stand doing bodywork and paint and wondering how long I got till it rust from the inside.So the only way I'm truely happen is to try and get the panel rust free in and out.I'll cut a perfect rocker off a truck cause I know theres rust back there.(I wonder if they have medicine for that)

The hood I bought looked perfect and I paid for perfect but once I wire brushed the front panel little holes started appearing.I bought a front panel from Top Banana and it took me 20 min to get the old one off and I'm glad I did.There was 46 years of dirt and rust behind that panel and would have definitely popped through later.I won't have to worry about it now

sorry so long.

McMurphy · 01-07-2012, 12:03 AM

I have a dent to fix in my hood, on the p-side front corner. Exactly where you cannot get to it with a hammer and dolly. I have a stud welder and am planing on getting that dent out this weekend; but now that I have seen your hood with the front panel off I may just do that as well or instead.

I have some cosmetic modifications I want to do to that panel as well and taking it off will make those a lot easier to accomplish.

I hear you about needing medications for your build...
when I initially talked to my wife about my truck it was going to be a drop an engine/paint and go....
Now it is practically a frame off.

I cant seem to stop. LOL

I like your build, hope you dont mind me chiming in!

**Captainfab** · 01-07-2012, 02:52 AM

You did a nice job of filling the holes in that trans cover.

Looks good

65Custom · 01-07-2012, 10:11 PM

nobby please post some good pictures of your hood repair want to see what issue you run into

c.brown · 01-08-2012, 11:39 AM

looking good nice progress!!

LostMy65 · 01-11-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nobby

Got the high hump in and all the bad spots in floor fixed today. We also started on the hood.Tomorrow we shooting to finish skinning the pass door,hang it and work on door gaps again. If theres time we'll work on the hood..
Later,
Nobby

Wow! You really dug into that hood.
Great job.

Would you happen to have more pics of you rebuilding the hood?
I will be attempting the same with mine.

**Nobby** · 01-11-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Wow! You really dug into that hood.
Great job.

Would you happen to have more pics of you rebuilding the hood?
I will be attempting the same with mine.

I'm gonna wait and weld the panel on the front of the hood after we mock up the front cap.I'll just clamp and sheet metal screw it together and make sure it's square on the truck before I weld. I'll take pics along the way.
Thanks,

**Corts60** · 01-11-2012, 12:29 PM

Great progress man, you'er making me jealous!

1963c-10 · 01-11-2012, 02:01 PM

Nice work, going to be one wicked panel truck when your done with it. Who did you order your door skins from?

**Nobby** · 01-11-2012, 02:34 PM

Thanks guys.... I got the skin and hood pc from Top Banana.
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McMurphy · 01-12-2012, 04:23 PM

I took my hood apart last weekend too, and it turned out to be more of a task than I had anticipated. Would have gone better if I had just bit the bullet and took it apart in reverse from how it was assembled.... Oh well, got it done, now to modify it, wait for the replacement rubber pads to arrive, and then put it back together!

How is yours?

12-30-2011, 11:20 PM	#51
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 66 suburban build I think I want this one when you are done with it. Keep up the great work. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-31-2011, 12:02 AM	#52
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: 66 suburban build Door skinning is looking good. Im glad I dont have to attempt that. Did you get it tacked togather yet. Looking good, keep the pics coming. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

12-31-2011, 07:27 PM	#56
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: 66 suburban build Picked up a nice hood.. Fixed a lil dent on the front..I'm kinda digging the color...What cha think Keith? O yea picked up project # 3 in line today Attached Images

12-31-2011, 07:57 PM	#57
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 66 suburban build What? Another blazer? I like the color of the hood. I say go for it. I think these old trucks look best,... when painted the oem colors. Especially with the new base/clear paints they have now. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-31-2011, 09:53 PM	#58
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: 66 suburban build The progress looks good! Did you get the hinges i sent you? Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2012, 06:08 PM	#59
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 66 suburban build Digging the hood color (a little partial) and can't wait to see the next project. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-03-2012, 05:09 PM	#61
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: 66 suburban build Well I know this door is gonna out last me...I undercoated the frame and skin today and picked up some panel adhesive.We'll try to combine them this week.Hell it's coming out so nice I might do the other door too.Working our way to the other side now Attached Images

01-06-2012, 10:19 PM	#62
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: 66 suburban build Got the high hump in and all the bad spots in floor fixed today. We also started on the hood.Tomorrow we shooting to finish skinning the pass door,hang it and work on door gaps again. If theres time we'll work on the hood.. Later, Nobby Attached Images

01-06-2012, 11:03 PM	#63
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: 66 suburban build Looking good....keep at it. We appreciate reading your updates and seeing your progress. I also like your new project Blazer. __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

01-06-2012, 11:07 PM	#64
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: 66 suburban build I have never seen anybody attempt to take that front panel out of a hood before. Thats where mine was rusted out so I just found another hood. Was it a rough job to do or not so bad, looks like a lot of spot welds. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

01-07-2012, 12:03 AM	#66
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 66 suburban build I have a dent to fix in my hood, on the p-side front corner. Exactly where you cannot get to it with a hammer and dolly. I have a stud welder and am planing on getting that dent out this weekend; but now that I have seen your hood with the front panel off I may just do that as well or instead. I have some cosmetic modifications I want to do to that panel as well and taking it off will make those a lot easier to accomplish. I hear you about needing medications for your build... when I initially talked to my wife about my truck it was going to be a drop an engine/paint and go.... Now it is practically a frame off. I cant seem to stop. LOL I like your build, hope you dont mind me chiming in! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-07-2012, 02:52 AM	#67
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01-07-2012, 10:11 PM	#68
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01-08-2012, 11:39 AM	#69
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01-11-2012, 12:29 PM	#72
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01-11-2012, 02:01 PM	#73
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 66 suburban build Nice work, going to be one wicked panel truck when your done with it. Who did you order your door skins from? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

01-11-2012, 02:34 PM	#74
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: 66 suburban build Thanks guys.... I got the skin and hood pc from Top Banana. Posted via Mobile Device

01-12-2012, 04:23 PM	#75
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 66 suburban build I took my hood apart last weekend too, and it turned out to be more of a task than I had anticipated. Would have gone better if I had just bit the bullet and took it apart in reverse from how it was assembled.... Oh well, got it done, now to modify it, wait for the replacement rubber pads to arrive, and then put it back together! How is yours? __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

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