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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
I did my windows last winter, in a 64. When you go to cut the rubber out be SURE and wear some saftey glasses. 40 years of AZ sun made those gaskets like plastic spears!!!!! I replaced my sliders w/ solid glass, but be ready for sticker shock on those gaskets, 40-50 bones a piece. Fixed glass were 30 bucks a piece. The slider gaskets are 2 thicknesses are the perimeter to make up for the window offset. You will understand when you take out the window and can see whats going on. Sometimes the channels rot out where junk gets caught; dont be surprised.
Cool project and good pics.....lets hope it cools down soon!!!
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My 20 year son was over for lunch today and stating how the "jimmy" was really his
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Well..it's been a while since any real work has been completed on the beast. Spent a little time on it over the weekend and got some new primer on it. Located a new windshield and some of the side window rubber.
It's slow and money is tight. Trying to keep it going in the forward direction.
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1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner ![]() 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT ![]() Last edited by KIC; 06-22-2009 at 11:50 PM. |
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Glad to see your back! I feel ya having to work on it without a garage....
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So, it has been a year since we ceased working on the beast. Money and time has been real tight. But, time to get paint on the truck. Hopefully within a week or so.
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
I don't know how I missed your thread but I also have a 60 GMC suburban and also located in Tucson. Just went to the swap and parts deal at SIR and was able to pick up a few things..
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Lookin good! Glad to see ya on it agian
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Since you have the V-6, We have a national Club located in Utah and membes ALL over the US and abroad. Here is the club link as well as yahoo group. Tell'em Jake Sent you!
Enjoy http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/ Jake Groby Lacombe, LA.
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KIC PM sent...
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
dude i would kill for your hood
i have been wanting one for a bit never find them in decent shape
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![]() A few hoods are still around. I have seen them in junk yards. So many of them were replaced to make the older ones look new that they are few and far between. I love the eyebrow hood too. (Remember: Look...no touchy ! ) lol ![]()
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Got to work on the Burb over the weekend. Getting so close to paint. It has taken so , so long. But since the work is being done outside and is at another location, timing is everything and lack of money is everything else. A couple of friends helped out and we got a lot done. Also working on the interior parts.
My Brother-in-law is staying with us for a short while and loves to work on the GMC so I brought all the interior parts home and he has been sanding and cleaning so most are ready for primer and paint. Hope to paint this beast in the next month. ( But I have been saying that for a year....)
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1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner ![]() 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT ![]() Last edited by KIC; 12-07-2010 at 12:28 AM. |
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Working away on the Burb. Got the brother-in-law to help with the interior parts cleaning them up for primer and paint. The before's and after's says it all.
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
The work is continuing at a rapid pace. Painted the inner fenders, the front behind the grill painted the dashboard primered, the inside hood has been painted and clear coated, the interior parts were primered and more. Hope to paint the roof tomorrow. Also, been polishing the front grill. there is a picture of one of the light rings before polished and the one that hasn't been done yet.
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Fast work.
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
How did you polish them?
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DUDE...I can't believe you are making me do this on this forum. ![]() I APOLIGIZE to all in advance that I have to use the following 4-letter word in such a loving and family oriented forum thread. ![]() It is a F.....F......FO.....Fo...Ford.( ugh... there I said it) .. F@&d product called Automotive Bright Metal Cleaner 8A-19522. The can I have is literally 30 years old, I got it in a bulk purchase from a closing gas station. But, it seems that they still sell it. Also, I have heard that once you remove the rust you should then apply then apply (F@&D) Super Seal Anti-Corrosion compound (F3AZ-19515-SA) to prevent it from rusting further.
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1960 GMC Burb
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Well it has finally happened !
![]() My brother-in-law did a great job of block sanding the roof. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks this puppy will be done enough to come home.
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Looks KILLER, Before you put your cowl vent back on, fix a piece of heavy plastic or metal screen to the underside. This will keep debris from filling your vent plentum or let moisture built up with the debris.
Jake
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Alright! I've been waiting to see some paint on this girl! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics.
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
i believe he's referring to the area around the grill support and front fenders:
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Double check that. That detail may be a Chevrolet only thing, and may not apply to GMC's. Looking good!
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
OEM4Me.
You are correct, I was mistaken on the white trim. I was reading another thread and they were talking about a true OEM restoration paint job. THE GMC'S DID NOT HAVE THE WHITE TRIME RING - SORRY ![]()
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No Problem !. Thanks anyways as all information is worth knowing and looking into.
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