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**LockDoc** · 10-24-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I want to know about the Vette on the shelf.......

Looks like a half a Vette to me...

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2020, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Looks like a half a Vette to me...

LockDoc

That makes sense.....or the other half is on a shelf in the room next to it...

green723dr · 10-30-2020, 11:49 PM

I got the lift complete and it is working great. Yes that is a 86 corvette that I cut in half and set on the ledge above my tool room. It was a flood car from hurricane Harvey that I got for $200.00

Killer Bee · 10-31-2020, 08:09 PM

good bye sticky square body steering whee in the K1500 Burbl!!

it was actually still oozing in my hands when I pulled it out..

I figured I'd try one of the new repops from classic and it look, feels, and functions great!

whole job only took 2.5 beers :p

I have random puller parts n pieces but I went ahead and bought a new kit and turns out they sent a gearwrench brand that's very hardy

the horn button came with a broken tab but the nice folks there are going to send me a new one gratis

I have one thing to share that having owned a couple of square bodies and 67-72 as well as pulling a few columns and wheels, I did not have committed to memory that the white plastic spacer in the base of the wheel pocket is for the square body and not needed in the 67-72.. I struggled with that for a minute as the old wheel had one and the repop kits I bought also had one as they cover a wide model year range.. the spacer in 67-72 binds the wavy spring and no clicky-clicky.. anyways, figured it out and the horn.... blows!

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-31-2020, 08:39 PM

It feels good and no flexing and feels solid?

Killer Bee · 11-01-2020, 05:52 PM

it is softer than an OE on the top and bottom.. but I didn't even notice until you mentioned it

both kids pulled themselves up hanging on the wheel and I didn't notice anything that way either..

the appearance, fit and function with regards to horn and signal switch underneath was what I was referring to..

also didn't notice anything steering it, with power steering tho so folks with manual boxes may notice it at low speeds..

so I compared it to the longhorn OE wheel and although it does flex a little top and bottom, the aftermarket is substantially more..

well either way I'll leave it in there until I find a decent OE wheel..

the blue one I have is a cracked mess and the decent OE black one I have is going in the K20 Burb that also has a sticky wheel..

**LockDoc** · 11-01-2020, 06:24 PM

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On the sticky wheel problem get some "GOO-GONE" and wash the wheel with it. You may have to do it a couple of times. It fixed mine. Hardware store or Wally-World should have it, probably Lowes or Menards too.

LockDoc

Killer Bee · 11-01-2020, 11:14 PM

thanks for the tip but despite multiple cleaning evolutions, these wheels are slowly dissolving..

puddle on the seat of the K20 is from the steering wheel..

that stain matches the right pantleg on several of my jeans..

this OE wheel has a bite mark at 11 o'clock but otherwise infinitely better feeling than the sticky one..

pwdcougar · 11-02-2020, 10:23 PM

That blue wheel looks great!

Paul

Beach-Burban · 12-08-2021, 04:41 PM

Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results!

Woody

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**LockDoc** · 12-08-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results!

Woody

Looks good! (both of them)

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-09-2021, 07:48 AM

Nice, I like that mirror.

Beach-Burban · 12-09-2021, 11:11 AM

I appreciate the comments, Leon and Dale..."I love it when a plan comes together!"

Woody

Average Joe · 12-10-2021, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results!

Woody

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Very cool rear view mirror mod. That upholstery is freakin SHWEEEET too!!

Beach-Burban · 12-10-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Very cool rear view mirror mod. That upholstery is freakin SHWEEEET too!!

Thanks AJ...Here's better shots of the seats. Also...We have the same running gear; 454/TH400/3.07's...coincidence? I think not!

Woody

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zellway · 12-15-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Thanks AJ...Here's better shots of the seats. Also...We have the same running gear; 454/TH400/3.07's...coincidence? I think not!

Woody

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Seats look amazing!

10-30-2020, 11:49 PM	#378
green723dr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: santa fe, texas Posts: 93	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I got the lift complete and it is working great. Yes that is a 86 corvette that I cut in half and set on the ledge above my tool room. It was a flood car from hurricane Harvey that I got for $200.00 Attached Images

10-31-2020, 08:09 PM	#379
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,795	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? good bye sticky square body steering whee in the K1500 Burbl!! it was actually still oozing in my hands when I pulled it out.. I figured I'd try one of the new repops from classic and it look, feels, and functions great! whole job only took 2.5 beers :p I have random puller parts n pieces but I went ahead and bought a new kit and turns out they sent a gearwrench brand that's very hardy the horn button came with a broken tab but the nice folks there are going to send me a new one gratis I have one thing to share that having owned a couple of square bodies and 67-72 as well as pulling a few columns and wheels, I did not have committed to memory that the white plastic spacer in the base of the wheel pocket is for the square body and not needed in the 67-72.. I struggled with that for a minute as the old wheel had one and the repop kits I bought also had one as they cover a wide model year range.. the spacer in 67-72 binds the wavy spring and no clicky-clicky.. anyways, figured it out and the horn.... blows! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

10-31-2020, 08:39 PM	#380
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? It feels good and no flexing and feels solid? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-01-2020, 05:52 PM	#381
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,795	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? it is softer than an OE on the top and bottom.. but I didn't even notice until you mentioned it both kids pulled themselves up hanging on the wheel and I didn't notice anything that way either.. the appearance, fit and function with regards to horn and signal switch underneath was what I was referring to.. also didn't notice anything steering it, with power steering tho so folks with manual boxes may notice it at low speeds.. so I compared it to the longhorn OE wheel and although it does flex a little top and bottom, the aftermarket is substantially more.. well either way I'll leave it in there until I find a decent OE wheel.. the blue one I have is a cracked mess and the decent OE black one I have is going in the K20 Burb that also has a sticky wheel.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

11-01-2020, 06:24 PM	#382
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,638	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? - On the sticky wheel problem get some "GOO-GONE" and wash the wheel with it. You may have to do it a couple of times. It fixed mine. Hardware store or Wally-World should have it, probably Lowes or Menards too. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-01-2020, 11:14 PM	#383
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,795	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? thanks for the tip but despite multiple cleaning evolutions, these wheels are slowly dissolving.. puddle on the seat of the K20 is from the steering wheel.. that stain matches the right pantleg on several of my jeans.. this OE wheel has a bite mark at 11 o'clock but otherwise infinitely better feeling than the sticky one.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

11-02-2020, 10:23 PM	#384
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? That blue wheel looks great! 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)

12-08-2021, 04:41 PM	#385
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 483	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results! Woody

12-09-2021, 07:48 AM	#387
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Nice, I like that mirror. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-09-2021, 11:11 AM	#388
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 483	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I appreciate the comments, Leon and Dale..."I love it when a plan comes together!" Woody



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