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pwdcougar · 02-10-2022, 11:35 PM

Sandblasted some brackets tonight. Saturday I'll put a coat of epoxy primer on them. Can someone tell me what the L shaped piece is at the top center? My guess is that it supports the hood latch.

pwdcougar · 02-15-2022, 04:47 PM

Brackets all painted and stored away!

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2022, 10:47 PM

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Brackets all painted and stored away!

I bet you are glad to have that done. That smaller stuff takes a lot of time.

They Look good.

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 02-16-2022, 11:07 AM

Thanks Leon. I’m just chipping away at small stuff. They finally broke ground on my pole barn so by summer hopefully the exterior paint can get done. The barn will be 24’ by 40’ with heat and 12’ ceilings.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 02-16-2022, 12:21 PM

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Thanks Leon. I’m just chipping away at small stuff. They finally broke ground on my pole barn so by summer hopefully the exterior paint can get done. The barn will be 24’ by 40’ with heat and 12’ ceilings.

Paul

That is just about the ideal size. My shop is 30 x 40 and I can get 3 vehicles abreast with narrow shelves on both sides, and plenty of room to walk between them.

LockDoc

Average Joe · 03-18-2022, 09:34 PM

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This weeks project: the cluster. Touched up the chrome with a silver paint pen, repainted the semi black, polished the lens (400-5000 grit then polish) and added a tach from a Camaro as outlined by Grincoloco in the truck forum. All I need is the needle paint and I can pack it up for when it's time to install it!

It’s been a while since I looked at your build thread. You are doing great work! I love the tach upgrade. Congrats on building a shop!

pwdcougar · 08-30-2022, 10:36 PM

Finally some room to work!

Paul

**LockDoc** · 08-30-2022, 10:54 PM

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Finally some room to work!

Paul

Looks good Paul. Now get to work.....

.. j/k

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 08-31-2022, 09:06 PM

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Looks good Paul. Now get to work.....

.. j/k

LockDoc

Leon I've got lots of work lined up before digging into the suburban again. Both Cougars have things to fix and my 97 Silverado needs to have a frame patch welded in before it breaks in half. It's amazing to be able to look at it from more than 4 feet away!

Paul

**LockDoc** · 08-31-2022, 09:56 PM

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Leon I've got lots of work lined up before digging into the suburban again. Both Cougars have things to fix and my 97 Silverado needs to have a frame patch welded in before it breaks in half. It's amazing to be able to look at it from more than 4 feet away!

Paul

I heard that. I just finished patching up two, and I need to put some new brake lines on the '03 Suburban.

Just wait a few years and you will be looking at stuff from 4 feet again....

.. They fill up fast.

LockDoc

**HO455** · 04-24-2023, 10:03 PM

Just checking in. Not getting notifications about posts on threads I was subscribed to has caused me to lose track of some folks and their projects.

I hope all is well.

pwdcougar · 08-25-2024, 12:26 PM

Back at it again! Looking at old pictures and I realized that the last time I worked on these doors was 13 years ago.

**HO455** · 08-25-2024, 02:53 PM

Looks like good progress. How do you like the pop rivet style stud puller as opposed to a slide hammer?

pwdcougar · 08-26-2024, 08:24 PM

The pop rivet style puller is pretty good. You can really get a better feel for how far you are pulling the studs. My Harbor Freight slide hammer broke so I welded a cheap pair of vise grips to it. Still works but it's a bit unwieldy

**zicc1835** · 08-26-2024, 08:38 PM

Paul,
very nice to see you back and updating us all
Jess

**LockDoc** · 08-26-2024, 11:45 PM

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I agree with the others. good to see you pluggin' away at it again....
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**HO455** · 08-27-2024, 08:18 AM

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The pop rivet style puller is pretty good. You can really get a better feel for how far you are pulling the studs. My Harbor Freight slide hammer broke so I welded a cheap pair of vise grips to it. Still works but it's a bit unwieldy

What brand is yours? I will look for one. I've got a need to remove some dimples in my future.
Thanks for the feedback and keep up the good work.

CG · 09-30-2024, 08:36 PM

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Back at it again! Looking at old pictures and I realized that the last time I worked on these doors was 13 years ago.

These have been hanging in the same spot for if I remember correctly at least 20 years? They were covered up with layers of blankets after this pic was taken back then. Ive recently uncovered them, they still look great.

Keep plugging away at yours, its going to be awesome.

pwdcougar · 10-03-2024, 08:01 PM

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These have been hanging in the same spot for if I remember correctly at least 20 years? They were covered up with layers of blankets after this pic was taken back then. Ive recently uncovered them, they still look great.

Keep plugging away at yours, its going to be awesome.

Thanks! Those doors look sharp! I'm getting back into it finally. Tonight I'm sanding the 2K primer on the drivers door with 180 220 320 and 400 getting it ready for the epoxy sealer. The plan is to do each door to that point then start on the fenders and body.

67swb72klb · 10-06-2024, 04:05 PM

How can time slip so fast It does not seem like its been that long since my friend sold this to you..
I remember when we went and bought it in Warren I think it was
You have it coming along nicely!

02-10-2022, 11:35 PM	#301
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Sandblasted some brackets tonight. Saturday I'll put a coat of epoxy primer on them. Can someone tell me what the L shaped piece is at the top center? My guess is that it supports the hood latch. 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)

02-15-2022, 04:47 PM	#302
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Brackets all painted and stored away! 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)

02-16-2022, 11:07 AM	#304
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Thanks Leon. I’m just chipping away at small stuff. They finally broke ground on my pole barn so by summer hopefully the exterior paint can get done. The barn will be 24’ by 40’ with heat and 12’ ceilings. 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)

08-30-2022, 10:36 PM	#307
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Finally some room to work! 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)

04-24-2023, 10:03 PM	#311
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: NJ Suburban Just checking in. Not getting notifications about posts on threads I was subscribed to has caused me to lose track of some folks and their projects. I hope all is well. __________________ 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

08-25-2024, 12:26 PM	#312
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Back at it again! Looking at old pictures and I realized that the last time I worked on these doors was 13 years ago. 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)

08-25-2024, 02:53 PM	#313
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: NJ Suburban Looks like good progress. How do you like the pop rivet style stud puller as opposed to a slide hammer? __________________ 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

08-26-2024, 08:24 PM	#314
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban The pop rivet style puller is pretty good. You can really get a better feel for how far you are pulling the studs. My Harbor Freight slide hammer broke so I welded a cheap pair of vise grips to it. Still works but it's a bit unwieldy __________________ "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)

08-26-2024, 08:38 PM	#315
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,296	Re: NJ Suburban Paul, very nice to see you back and updating us all Jess __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 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

08-26-2024, 11:45 PM	#316
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,769	Re: NJ Suburban - I agree with the others. good to see you pluggin' away at it again.... . __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-06-2024, 04:05 PM	#320
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,470	Re: NJ Suburban How can time slip so fast It does not seem like its been that long since my friend sold this to you.. I remember when we went and bought it in Warren I think it was You have it coming along nicely! __________________ 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



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