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pwdcougar · 02-24-2019, 10:02 PM

SEM seam sealer looks good! Not sure if I put on too much. Decided to let it run into the seam and find it's own level instead of running my finger along it.

Sorry my computer just does not want to upload things right side up!

pwdcougar · 03-14-2019, 11:27 AM

I re worked the driver side wheel lip area and I’m pretty happy with the results. And once again the pictures are rotated.

**richard2717** · 04-09-2019, 12:33 PM

Paul
If you are taking pics with an iphone Rotate them on your computer and then save them as something else in a different file. From what i have read, even if you rotate and save back as the original file it will still default to the original picture

Burb is coming along nicely

Richard

pwdcougar · 04-09-2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Paul
If you are taking pics with an iphone Rotate them on your computer and then save them as something else in a different file. From what i have read, even if you rotate and save back as the original file it will still default to the original picture

Burb is coming along nicely

Richard

I'll try that Richard. I think these were taken with a camera though. I've spent the last three weeks block sanding.

pwdcougar · 12-16-2019, 05:41 PM

It's been a while since I've posted. For the past 4 months I've been working on the drivers side panel between the drivers door and the wheelwell. It has been really kicking my butt. Yesterday I decided to sand off 4 months of body work and start over. I've got to make the metal straighter first.

Paul

**richard2717** · 12-16-2019, 07:02 PM

Man that sucks, Paul. I am just starting in on the heavy stuff on my panel and will have to do same repairs as this. I hope the new patches are better than what you described.

pwdcougar · 12-16-2019, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Man that sucks, Paul. I am just starting in on the heavy stuff on my panel and will have to do same repairs as this. I hope the new patches are better than what you described.

Richard other guys have said the lower patch panel fit fine for them. Hopefully yours will fit correctly. It's weird. As I was applying the filler it looked like I just needed a skim coat. My long ruler showed the panel to be basically flat. It seemed like I was continuously adding more and more filler. When I sanded it all off that's exactly what was there. It looked like rings of a tree. It took hours to remove it all. Now again at bare metal and my long ruler shows it to be basically straight!

Paul

**HO455** · 05-16-2020, 12:48 AM

Thought I would poke the big cat and see what happens. The last post was a while ago.

Average Joe · 05-16-2020, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Thought I would poke the big cat and see what happens. The last post was a while ago.

Poke poke! Lol
Perhaps small engine repair is busy with spring time and all...

pwdcougar · 05-18-2020, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Thought I would poke the big cat and see what happens. The last post was a while ago.

The Suburban is coming along slowly. Body work wasn't going well. This time last year I figured I'd have body back on the frame. After working on the drivers side for 7 months late last year I sanded the body down to metal again and rewelded the patch panel for the loooooong drivers side panel. Hundreds of dollars worth of filler and paint went into the shop vac. Things are much better now and hopefully I can make more progress this spring. I'm hoping to be able to wet sand the roof and apply a base/clear white while it is on the rotisserie.

I retired from teaching 2 years ago and I'm busier than ever with a full time maintenance job and working around the house.

No pictures worth sharing. They all look the same. A huge tub on a rotisserie with lots of grey primer on it.

Thanks for the poke guys!

Paul

pwdcougar · 08-19-2020, 09:18 PM

Wow last update was May! Holy crap!

The body work is probably 90% done and I'll finish it off when the body gets put back on the frame. Roof is ready for paint and that will happen after the body gets rolled outside and both the body and garage get a deep cleaning. Now all I have to do is settle on a paint brand!

Paul

**LockDoc** · 08-20-2020, 12:27 AM

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Paint will make it all worth while. It looks good.

LockDoc

**richard2717** · 08-20-2020, 09:21 AM

Looking good Paul

**zicc1835** · 08-21-2020, 07:07 AM

wow ..... like to take a ride up see it in person

Average Joe · 08-22-2020, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard2717

Looking good Paul

I second that.
Gonna be a beaut!!

pwdcougar · 09-28-2020, 08:15 PM

Finally some progress. Painted the firewall/cowl and the roof this past week. Next step is to put the frame back under the body. I was planning on leaving the rotisserie attached to the back and support the front with a wide board like a 2x12 under the roof at the front doors. I'd make piers on either side with concrete block or 6x6 so my heavy duty screw type jack stands are on top.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 09-28-2020, 08:25 PM

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Looks good! Glad to see you are making some progress on it.

LockDoc

**richard2717** · 09-29-2020, 07:07 AM

Looking good Paul. Lotta real estate to spray at one time

67swb72klb · 09-29-2020, 07:35 PM

Nice work!!

**HO455** · 09-30-2020, 08:54 AM

Lots of great work there!

pwdcougar · 12-20-2020, 03:07 PM

Well this has been a long time coming.
Couple notes:

I used the Energy Suspension 3.4149G 1967-72 CHEV/GMC/.SUBURBAN polyurethane body bushing kit. It was missing several bushings but a call to Energy suspension got them shipped out really quick. Some of the bolts are the wrong style head and length. Research of the bolts shows that they are Grade 5 bolts. Two spots should have carriage bolts not hex head. Grade 5 carriage bolts are something I can get at my local hardware store.

The weirdest thing is that one of the body mount holes does not line up! I used a 68 2wd GMC body and put it on a 70 4wd Chevy frame. All the other body mounts line up. This makes me wonder if in fact the 2wd body is different from the 4wd body. I'll post pics of the difference later. Right now I'm so happy to have the body on the frame!

Paul

**richard2717** · 12-20-2020, 03:11 PM

Coming along pretty good. Looks nice.

pwdcougar · 12-20-2020, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard2717

Coming along pretty good. Looks nice.

Thanks Richard!

pwdcougar · 12-20-2020, 03:49 PM

"The weirdest thing is that one of the body mount holes does not line up! I used a 68 2wd GMC body and put it on a 70 4wd Chevy frame. All the other body mounts line up. This makes me wonder if in fact the 2wd body is different from the 4wd body."

Nope! Figured it out. The bodies are the same.

Burb · 12-21-2020, 01:37 PM

Looks great

02-24-2019, 10:02 PM	#226
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban SEM seam sealer looks good! Not sure if I put on too much. Decided to let it run into the seam and find it's own level instead of running my finger along it. Sorry my computer just does not want to upload things right side up! Attached Images __________________ "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)

03-14-2019, 11:27 AM	#227
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban I re worked the driver side wheel lip area and I’m pretty happy with the results. And once again the pictures are rotated. Attached Images __________________ "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)

04-09-2019, 12:33 PM	#228
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: NJ Suburban Paul If you are taking pics with an iphone Rotate them on your computer and then save them as something else in a different file. From what i have read, even if you rotate and save back as the original file it will still default to the original picture Burb is coming along nicely Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-16-2019, 05:41 PM	#230
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban It's been a while since I've posted. For the past 4 months I've been working on the drivers side panel between the drivers door and the wheelwell. It has been really kicking my butt. Yesterday I decided to sand off 4 months of body work and start over. I've got to make the metal straighter first. 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)

12-16-2019, 07:02 PM	#231
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: NJ Suburban Man that sucks, Paul. I am just starting in on the heavy stuff on my panel and will have to do same repairs as this. I hope the new patches are better than what you described. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-16-2020, 12:48 AM	#233
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,302	Re: NJ Suburban Thought I would poke the big cat and see what happens. The last post was a while ago. __________________ 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

08-19-2020, 09:18 PM	#236
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Wow last update was May! Holy crap! The body work is probably 90% done and I'll finish it off when the body gets put back on the frame. Roof is ready for paint and that will happen after the body gets rolled outside and both the body and garage get a deep cleaning. Now all I have to do is settle on a paint brand! Paul Attached Images __________________ "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)

08-20-2020, 12:27 AM	#237
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,663	Re: NJ Suburban - Paint will make it all worth while. It looks good. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-20-2020, 09:21 AM	#238
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: NJ Suburban Looking good Paul __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-21-2020, 07:07 AM	#239
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: NJ Suburban wow ..... like to take a ride up see it in person __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

09-28-2020, 08:15 PM	#241
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Finally some progress. Painted the firewall/cowl and the roof this past week. Next step is to put the frame back under the body. I was planning on leaving the rotisserie attached to the back and support the front with a wide board like a 2x12 under the roof at the front doors. I'd make piers on either side with concrete block or 6x6 so my heavy duty screw type jack stands are on top. Paul Attached Images __________________ "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)

09-28-2020, 08:25 PM	#242
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,663	Re: NJ Suburban - Looks good! Glad to see you are making some progress on it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-29-2020, 07:07 AM	#243
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: NJ Suburban Looking good Paul. Lotta real estate to spray at one time __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-29-2020, 07:35 PM	#244
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,468	Re: NJ Suburban Nice work!! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

09-30-2020, 08:54 AM	#245
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,302	Re: NJ Suburban Lots of great work there! __________________ 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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12-20-2020, 03:07 PM	#246
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Well this has been a long time coming. Couple notes: I used the Energy Suspension 3.4149G 1967-72 CHEV/GMC/.SUBURBAN polyurethane body bushing kit. It was missing several bushings but a call to Energy suspension got them shipped out really quick. Some of the bolts are the wrong style head and length. Research of the bolts shows that they are Grade 5 bolts. Two spots should have carriage bolts not hex head. Grade 5 carriage bolts are something I can get at my local hardware store. The weirdest thing is that one of the body mount holes does not line up! I used a 68 2wd GMC body and put it on a 70 4wd Chevy frame. All the other body mounts line up. This makes me wonder if in fact the 2wd body is different from the 4wd body. I'll post pics of the difference later. Right now I'm so happy to have the body on the frame! Paul Attached Images __________________ "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)

12-20-2020, 03:11 PM	#247
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: NJ Suburban Coming along pretty good. Looks nice. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-20-2020, 03:49 PM	#249
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban "The weirdest thing is that one of the body mount holes does not line up! I used a 68 2wd GMC body and put it on a 70 4wd Chevy frame. All the other body mounts line up. This makes me wonder if in fact the 2wd body is different from the 4wd body." Nope! Figured it out. The bodies are the same. __________________ "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)

12-21-2020, 01:37 PM	#250
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: NJ Suburban Looks great __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

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