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65sub · 09-30-2015, 08:54 PM

Next we cut a patch to close in the area from the roof to the inner panel above the windshield. It's tacked in now and we'll get it welded tomorrow.

**pimpston65** · 10-01-2015, 12:30 PM

did i miss something or is my screen on wide angle, or are my eyes seeing a chopped top???? that windscreen looks alittle smaller then factory!!!!

lower50's · 10-01-2015, 05:54 PM

This little sister keeps getting better.

65sub · 10-01-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Love to watch your work on this. Very talented!

Thanks Palf.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Thanks for wise words 65sub. Wife and I were just talking about that the other day.

Nice work on the roof! Tack, wait, tack, wait....repeat infinity times. Thanks for sharing your work.

Thanks A.D. Tack, grind, repeat. Some days thats all we do.

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

did i miss something or is my screen on wide angle, or are my eyes seeing a chopped top???? that windscreen looks alittle smaller then factory!!!!

What? You missed the top chop? You must have been at the beach.

Its 5" shorter than it was before.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

This little sister keeps getting better.

Thanks Lower50's. Slow but sure, we're getting there.

We got the patch from yesterday finish welded. Then we bent up a piece to start making the door frame on the front of the roof.

65sub · 10-01-2015, 09:38 PM

Then, after some fitting and trimming we tacked it in place. Next we made a small piece to blend the flat section to the corner.

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2015, 08:58 PM

Love to watch your work on this. Very talented!

**Advanced Design** · 09-30-2015, 09:09 PM

Thanks for wise words 65sub. Wife and I were just talking about that the other day.

Nice work on the roof! Tack, wait, tack, wait....repeat infinity times. Thanks for sharing your work.

Bomp · 10-12-2015, 10:45 PM

What is your guess-ta-mation on weight of the door with everything (door panel, glass, window crank, top section of roof, rear view mirror, etc.)?

Killer work so far!!!

65sub · 10-14-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

As usual Dale, you guys are doing a great job!

Thanks John

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Originally Posted by Bomp

What is your guess-ta-mation on weight of the door with everything (door panel, glass, window crank, top section of roof, rear view mirror, etc.)?

Killer work so far!!!

Thanks Dr Bomp. I knew the doors were going to be heavier but I never did the math to find out just how much. So today when I got to the shop I weighed a complete door, glass vent window, door panel handles. Everything but the mirror. Then I weighed the upper door skin.

Door..................................................................70 lbs
upper skin..........................................................18 lbs
extend door 70 X 1.3...........................................91 lbs
cut 8" off the bottom of door 91 X .75....................62 lbs
inner and outer upper panels 18 X 2.5....................45 lbs
upper and lower doors 62 + 45............................107 lbs

so allowing a little bit for more structural support and lightening the inner door I think the finished door will be about 120 lbs.

Today we got started on cutting the front roof support to fit the center section We also dug out the section of donor roof.

lower50's · 10-15-2015, 12:08 AM

That's a heavy solid door. I would hate to be the guy with the new tinfoil car (any new car) parked beside you when the wind catches it. LOL. Nice work.

65sub · 10-15-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That's a heavy solid door. I would hate to be the guy with the new tinfoil car (any new car) parked beside you when the wind catches it. LOL. Nice work.

Thanks Lower50's. Ya it's going to be one big door

Well we started today marking out the donor roof for the center roof panel and cut it out. Then we spent 6 hours measuring drawing cutting and discarding templates for the center roof support. We finally got one that looks right and set it in place

65sub · 10-19-2015, 08:10 PM

We had to redo the pattern for the center roof. We finally got the design right and started making the pieces for the roof panel. Still more to go but we got a start on it.

**Advanced Design** · 10-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Very creative way to build a roof section. I can imagine standing there, staring at that area, scratching my head....and I never would have thought of that solution. Always enjoy checking out what you are doing.

lower50's · 10-22-2015, 10:06 PM

Lookin real good. That should give lots of subport for the hinges.

Bomp · 10-22-2015, 10:41 PM

Interesting, can't wait to see how this turns out.

deejaaa1 · 10-25-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Interesting, can't wait to see how this turns out.

me too.

lower50's · 10-26-2015, 07:34 AM

If you had the doors hung by the 21st the back to the future guys could checked it out. LOL
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**pimpston65** · 10-27-2015, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Interesting, can't wait to see how this turns out.

looks like "T" tops to me, im still catching up.

DakotaKid · 10-27-2015, 03:23 PM

gull wings?

Trixxterr · 10-28-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DakotaKid

gull wings?

Yeah, that's his plan.

dragnframe · 10-28-2015, 02:37 PM

Your skills are unreal!! Sub'd

65sub · 10-28-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very creative way to build a roof section. I can imagine standing there, staring at that area, scratching my head....and I never would have thought of that solution. Always enjoy checking out what you are doing.

Thanks A.D. We're just making this up as we go.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Lookin real good. That should give lots of subport for the hinges.

Hey neighbour. If it doesn't we'll just keep welding tin to it 'til it does

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Interesting, can't wait to see how this turns out.

Thanks Bomp.

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Originally Posted by deejaaa1

me too.

Thanks DeeJaaa.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

If you had the doors hung by the 21st the back to the future guys could checked it out. LOL
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Well I do like the DeLorean they had.

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

looks like "T" tops to me, im still catching up.

Welcome back Pimpston. Did you get your new house settled. It's not T tops just keep reading.

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Originally Posted by DakotaKid

gull wings?

You're right Dakota. Great big gullwing doors

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Originally Posted by Trixxterr

Yeah, that's his plan.

A man's got to have a plan

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Originally Posted by dragnframe

Your skills are unreal!! Sub'd

Thanks Dragnframe. It's all the result of a misspent youth.

Yesterday we added some more support to the top edges of the center roof. And then we replaced a section of weatherstrip flange that was rusted.

65sub · 10-28-2015, 08:58 PM

Today we started adding the water channel along the front of the upper door opening

**joedoh** · 10-29-2015, 02:58 AM

tune_1 · 11-04-2015, 12:31 AM

Thanks for all the pictures and explanations. It is great to see the work that you are doing.

Dwight

09-30-2015, 08:54 PM	#1
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Next we cut a patch to close in the area from the roof to the inner panel above the windshield. It's tacked in now and we'll get it welded tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

10-01-2015, 12:30 PM	#2
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister did i miss something or is my screen on wide angle, or are my eyes seeing a chopped top???? that windscreen looks alittle smaller then factory!!!!

10-01-2015, 05:54 PM	#3
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister This little sister keeps getting better. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-01-2015, 09:38 PM	#5
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Then, after some fitting and trimming we tacked it in place. Next we made a small piece to blend the flat section to the corner. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

09-30-2015, 08:58 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Love to watch your work on this. Very talented! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-30-2015, 09:09 PM	#7
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Thanks for wise words 65sub. Wife and I were just talking about that the other day. Nice work on the roof! Tack, wait, tack, wait....repeat infinity times. Thanks for sharing your work. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-12-2015, 10:45 PM	#8
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister What is your guess-ta-mation on weight of the door with everything (door panel, glass, window crank, top section of roof, rear view mirror, etc.)? Killer work so far!!!

10-15-2015, 12:08 AM	#10
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That's a heavy solid door. I would hate to be the guy with the new tinfoil car (any new car) parked beside you when the wind catches it. LOL. Nice work. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-19-2015, 08:10 PM	#12
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister We had to redo the pattern for the center roof. We finally got the design right and started making the pieces for the roof panel. Still more to go but we got a start on it. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

10-21-2015, 10:04 PM	#13
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Very creative way to build a roof section. I can imagine standing there, staring at that area, scratching my head....and I never would have thought of that solution. Always enjoy checking out what you are doing. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-22-2015, 10:06 PM	#14
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Lookin real good. That should give lots of subport for the hinges. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-22-2015, 10:41 PM	#15
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Interesting, can't wait to see how this turns out.

10-26-2015, 07:34 AM	#17
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister If you had the doors hung by the 21st the back to the future guys could checked it out. LOL __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-27-2015, 03:23 PM	#19
DakotaKid Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Western ND Posts: 198	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister gull wings? __________________ Current Project : 1962 Chevy SWB Fleetside Others, 1958 Edsel Villager Station Wagon 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Hotrod www.suedescarclub.com

10-28-2015, 02:37 PM	#21
dragnframe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rock Tavern NY Posts: 20	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Your skills are unreal!! Sub'd



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10-28-2015, 08:58 PM	#23
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Today we started adding the water channel along the front of the upper door opening Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

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11-04-2015, 12:31 AM	#25
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Thanks for all the pictures and explanations. It is great to see the work that you are doing. Dwight

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