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**Advanced Design** · 09-08-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jfalesi

Tried out some aluminum polish on my wheels. First pic, before washing. Second pic, after washing and before polishing. Third pic, after polishing. It's amazing what a little (ok a lot of) polish will do!

Big improvement! What did you use?

highwinger · 09-08-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Big improvement! What did you use?

I'm curious in that answer too, for tools and products. I current use Mothers because it has a protectorant (sp?) in addition to cleaner. For chrome, I found it lasts longer than McGuire's w/o protectorsomeorother. I still haven't been able to remove all the older stains yet though. I use drill and a foam ball applicator. Otherwise, it'd take way too much elbow grease.

sbrban · 09-08-2015, 10:50 PM

busy weekend for me...finished installing the retrosound stereo and speakers, installed sound deadener,insulation and carpet in the back seat and cargo area, mounted reupholstered rear seat and tomorrow night will finish the front up and put weatherstrips on the doorframes.I've still got a lot to do before heading to the truck show this weekend!

**Advanced Design** · 09-11-2015, 09:33 PM

We left the Burb at home tonight and took the 56 to a little cruise in at the DognSuds.

**Advanced Design** · 09-12-2015, 07:44 PM

Daughter, son in law and Grandkids took the Burb to a car show today. Great for tailgating!

rocknss · 09-12-2015, 09:01 PM

Replaced the positive battery cable.

sierragrande71 · 09-13-2015, 01:02 AM

Broke down my 15x5.5 6 lug steelie wheels dismounted the dry rotted tires that were on there in order to get them ready to get powder coated gloss black.

vectorit · 09-13-2015, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Daughter, son in law and Grandkids took the Burb to a car show today. Great for tailgating!

That's what I love about Suburban's!

71suburban/70CST · 09-13-2015, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Really all I used was 3m heavy duty rubbing compound applied by hand onto the body and wiped it down with terry cloth, probably not the easiest or most conventional way. But it works for me that's how I did my k5 and my gmc.

I really admire "keeping the patna". They are only original once and there is something about preserving whats there.

**Advanced Design** · 09-13-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

That's what I love about Suburban's!

This too...

**Advanced Design** · 09-13-2015, 10:56 AM

We all had a great day. Passing the car hobby to the next generations. We don't care about trophies and don't even taking cleaning supplies. It is about the time we spend together as a family.

picklito · 09-13-2015, 12:18 PM

Great photo! Although it could have the burb in the background...

**Advanced Design** · 09-13-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by picklito

Great photo! Although it could have the burb in the background...

I agree and thought the same thing. Then I figured the way the boys were fighting over the trophy, by the time we made it back to the Burb no one would have been smiling.

Number98 · 09-13-2015, 11:10 PM

I pulled the front suspension apart on Betty..... again.

PortHeadlight · 09-14-2015, 09:32 AM

Took the daily summertime driver in Maine to a car show at local park (with a lighthouse) and let people touch it!

**Advanced Design** · 09-14-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Number98

I pulled the front suspension apart on Betty..... again.

More improvements? Curious how your brakes will perform as I need to upgrade mine.

**Advanced Design** · 09-14-2015, 09:45 AM

Portheadlight, wow, nice Burb and spectacular scenery!

**68SWB4x4** · 09-14-2015, 03:24 PM

Love seeing all the car show pics!

Put it up on jacks to get ready to rebuild the Dana60 and turn down the dually hubs...

**Advanced Design** · 09-14-2015, 08:13 PM

Love the GMC!

rocknss · 09-19-2015, 08:00 PM

After replacing the front suspension and converting to disc brakes awhile back I finally had the Burbs suspension aligned today.

3drburb · 09-20-2015, 08:40 PM

Added the much needed wiper delay from board member Twouvakind.

sierragrande71 · 09-21-2015, 01:27 AM

Didn't do anything to the 'burb but I did take out the K5 to stretch her legs does that count lol?

Number98 · 09-21-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

More improvements? Curious how your brakes will perform as I need to upgrade mine.

Yes.... Updates to the build thread coming soon.

**68SWB4x4** · 09-22-2015, 01:20 PM

Got my prop valve, vette master cylinder and finally have all the brake lines hooked up. Still need to run a bracket for the prop valve now.

highwinger · 09-24-2015, 01:14 PM

I drove mine to work today as I do every day

. The best days seem to be the ones where you don't have to do a darn thing. And yes, there a list plenty long...

09-08-2015, 10:50 PM	#53
sbrban Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 236	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? busy weekend for me...finished installing the retrosound stereo and speakers, installed sound deadener,insulation and carpet in the back seat and cargo area, mounted reupholstered rear seat and tomorrow night will finish the front up and put weatherstrips on the doorframes.I've still got a lot to do before heading to the truck show this weekend! __________________ you never have too many suburbans....

09-11-2015, 09:33 PM	#54
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? We left the Burb at home tonight and took the 56 to a little cruise in at the DognSuds. Attached Images __________________ 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

09-12-2015, 07:44 PM	#55
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Daughter, son in law and Grandkids took the Burb to a car show today. Great for tailgating! Attached Images __________________ 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

09-12-2015, 09:01 PM	#56
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Replaced the positive battery cable. __________________ Steven 69 Chevy C10 Suburban 350 700R4 w/Disc brakes on all four corners 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS 2004 Chevy Impala LS 2016 Chevy Malibu LT

09-13-2015, 01:02 AM	#57
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Broke down my 15x5.5 6 lug steelie wheels dismounted the dry rotted tires that were on there in order to get them ready to get powder coated gloss black.

09-13-2015, 10:56 AM	#61
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? We all had a great day. Passing the car hobby to the next generations. We don't care about trophies and don't even taking cleaning supplies. It is about the time we spend together as a family. Attached Images __________________ 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

09-13-2015, 12:18 PM	#62
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Great photo! Although it could have the burb in the background...

09-13-2015, 11:10 PM	#64
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I pulled the front suspension apart on Betty..... again.

09-14-2015, 09:32 AM	#65
PortHeadlight Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 196	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Took the daily summertime driver in Maine to a car show at local park (with a lighthouse) and let people touch it! Attached Images

09-14-2015, 09:45 AM	#67
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Portheadlight, wow, nice Burb and spectacular scenery! __________________ 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

09-14-2015, 03:24 PM	#68
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Love seeing all the car show pics! Put it up on jacks to get ready to rebuild the Dana60 and turn down the dually hubs... __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

09-14-2015, 08:13 PM	#69
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Love the GMC! __________________ 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

09-19-2015, 08:00 PM	#70
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? After replacing the front suspension and converting to disc brakes awhile back I finally had the Burbs suspension aligned today. __________________ Steven 69 Chevy C10 Suburban 350 700R4 w/Disc brakes on all four corners 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS 2004 Chevy Impala LS 2016 Chevy Malibu LT

09-20-2015, 08:40 PM	#71
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Added the much needed wiper delay from board member Twouvakind. Attached Images

09-21-2015, 01:27 AM	#72
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Didn't do anything to the 'burb but I did take out the K5 to stretch her legs does that count lol? Attached Images



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09-22-2015, 01:20 PM	#74
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Got my prop valve, vette master cylinder and finally have all the brake lines hooked up. Still need to run a bracket for the prop valve now. __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

09-24-2015, 01:14 PM	#75
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I drove mine to work today as I do every day . The best days seem to be the ones where you don't have to do a darn thing. And yes, there a list plenty long...

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