'60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)

[chevy_man5]

That looks great Cort! Way to go!
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[Palf70Step]

That looks very good in there.

[panelrodder81]

That looks really fantastic! What kind of substrate are you using under the foam? Or are you mounting it all straight to the roof?

-Panelrodder

[Corts60]

Straight to the roof my friend. I am a little worried about when it is sitting in the sun, but since I live in the NW, it doesn't see that much anyway. We'll see how it holds up.
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[88Lt1wagon]

Looking good
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[johnnyclack]

Looking good

I like the exposed bows, as you say it has a vintage look about it

[Corts60]

Thanks everyone!

Today I got the rest of it installed and the side caps installed too:



And a little before and after shot:

[piratexpress1369a]

dam what a difference..i like it

[Corts60]

After reviewing everything I have to put back together on the Suburban before May, and realizing how much it is going to cost to do that, I decided to save a few bucks that I would try and tackle my own upholstery.

I knew it wouldn't turn out perfect and this is only meant to get me by until I have real upholstery done (I'll remember these words 10 years from now, haha) but I think it turned out ok. I couldn't find and silver vinyl at the store so I used this neutral color and haven't decided if I'll spray paint it silver or just leave it.

What do you guys think? Not too bad for my first time ever sewing upholstery:

[88Lt1wagon]

Looks good, I'd be proud to plant my rear on that
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[chevy_man5]

Nicely done!

[piratexpress1369a]

that turned out great ..leave like that

[Corts60]

Accomplished things today!

I went to a local classic truck shop and bought the window channel I needed to finish re-building my windows and while I was there I found two clip style wheels that I have been looking for forever! I bought those up fast and I am really excited about them because now I can finish repairing/painting my factory style hubcaps and get those installed now that I have all 4 clip style wheels.

I also put the re-upholstered jumper seat in and installed one window.

Old and New





And my score for the day. Pretty funny that they're the same color combo as my burb.

[MusicMan70]

Awesome progress on ALL levels!

[johnnyclack]

[QUOTE=Corts60;5968505]After reviewing everything I have to put back together on the Suburban before May, and realizing how much it is going to cost to do that, I decided to save a few bucks that I would try and tackle my own upholstery.


What do you guys think? Not too bad for my first time ever sewing upholstery:

I have a tear in my bench, when can I drop it by

Looking great, better than some of the originals I recall sitting on

[Corts60]

Haha! Thanks man.

When I get better at it, I'll give you a shout.

[Corts60]

Got the drivers seat back upholstered this morning. I tried a new method of stitching and the corners came out waaay better than the first seat.

[Gmforce]

Damn fine for your first time...I once payed for worse than that..looks better than new 2 me...

[johnnyclack]

Me too,... from the factory:

[gostranger]

great job!!!!!

[Corts60]

Got the drivers bench in yesterday and today drove it around the block! Oh man, what a difference in comfort from the old busted seat that was in there.

Comments please! (Except about the floor boards...those are next winter. Haha)

And a shot of the rebuilt and freshly painted seat frame

[Corts60]

A little before and "in progress" shots:

[piratexpress1369a]

that looks awesome

[MusicMan70]

That color and design is really waking up that interior! A super effort on your part Cort.

[Palf70Step]

Very Nice!