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pwdcougar · 01-03-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Looking good Paul. Never thought to ask you if the cross member that I sent was the right one.

Richard

Oh yes! It bolted right up after I cleaned it up.

pwdcougar · 01-03-2015, 04:03 PM

Leon the body work is going to take a while mostly because of funds. My small engine work falls off in the winter and my cash flow is greatly reduced!

I need to order a set of long adjustable sanding blocks. Man are they expensive!

Paul

**LockDoc** · 01-03-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Leon the body work is going to take a while mostly because of funds. My small engine work falls off in the winter and my cash flow is greatly reduced!

I need to order a set of long adjustable sanding blocks. Man are they expensive!

Paul

I can imagine. I just bought a decent set of semi rigid blocks and the price of those will make your toes curl....

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 05-26-2015, 08:43 PM

Well can't believe it has been 4 months since the last update. Also can't believe it has been that long since I've done any work. My regular 9-5 has been busy and my small engine repair sideline is really taking off.

I'm getting ready to send the next two panels to the sandblaster soon. The hole are all closed up on the front fender and now I'm working on one of the rear barn doors. First off there is some rust through on the inside lip and some bubbles on the outside. Is it possible to use a side door lower patch panel to fix the area or will I have to make the parts?

The other issue is that it is covered with dent on the inside. The door is going to weigh 100 pounds with all the bondo to level them out. Any suggestions on how to get these dents out without pulling off the entire outer skin?

Paul

**zicc1835** · 05-26-2015, 09:56 PM

well good to hear your back at it......

pwdcougar · 06-12-2015, 08:21 PM

Finally some progress. Got a HF stud welder and puller set up and it works great! The Shoot Suit pop rivet style puller is amazing too.

This door is going to take a lot of studs though!

Paul

Average Joe · 06-14-2015, 11:04 AM

Nice work. Good to know you are happy with the HF stud welder. I have considered purchasing one.

pwdcougar · 06-14-2015, 02:20 PM

So far Joe it has worked great. This door is using a lot of pins because of all the dents. Luckily there is a new Harbor Freight that is only a few miles away.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 06-14-2015, 08:19 PM

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I have considered buying one too. Good to know it works OK. The doors on my Burb were bad too. I just covered up what I could with upholstery panels and left the rest..... Good to see you working on it again.

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 09-23-2015, 08:09 PM

Finally a break in my work load and another body part is painted with epoxy primer and the rough body work done! Hard to believe this is the same door.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 09-23-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Finally a break in my work load and another body part is painted with epoxy primer and the rough body work done! Hard to believe this is the same door.

Paul

That came out great! I need to do that to a couple of places on the inside of the Panel truck doors. Where did you get the Shoot Suit pop rivet puller?

LockDoc

**zicc1835** · 09-23-2015, 08:22 PM

looks fantastic Paul

pwdcougar · 09-23-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

That came out great! I need to do that to a couple of places on the inside of the Panel truck doors. Where did you get the Shoot Suit pop rivet puller?

LockDoc

I got it on Ebay Leon. You have to be careful with them though the cup breaks easily. Have to say the Harbor Freight stud welder did a great job.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 09-24-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

I got it on Ebay Leon. You have to be careful with them though the cup breaks easily. Have to say the Harbor Freight stud welder did a great job.

Paul

OK, thanks for the info.

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 09-24-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

OK, thanks for the info.

LockDoc

Oh forgot to say that the Shoot Suit people sent me a new cone right away free of charge. I managed to jury rig the old cone using a hose clamp too.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 09-25-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar

Oh forgot to say that the Shoot Suit people sent me a new cone right away free of charge. I managed to jury rig the old cone using a hose clamp too.

Paul

That was a good deal. It's great to hear when company's follow up on problems with their products....

Thanks,
LockDoc

**richard2717** · 02-04-2016, 06:07 PM

Hey Paul
Any progress? That door looks like it turned out real nice. They just opened a harbor freight here in town and I have been resisting the urge to go in. That spot gun might make me have to go take a peek.

pwdcougar · 02-05-2016, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard2717

Hey Paul
Any progress? That door looks like it turned out real nice. They just opened a harbor freight here in town and I have been resisting the urge to go in. That spot gun might make me have to go take a peek.

Hey Richard!

Progress has been slow. Day job is busy and my small engine sideline is too. The only bolt on body panels left to do are the 3rd and passenger side doors and the hood. The third door I bought needed more work than I anticipated. The spot welder pin gun is a great help and so is the shrinking disk set I picked up. Hopefully the body will be home early spring!

Paul

pwdcougar · 04-09-2016, 08:53 PM

Finally finished the last of the removable body parts, the passenger door and the 3rd door. Sandblasted, rough body filler work and epoxy primer. Next week the body will come home! The plan is to remove all the glass, wiring and other accessories and separate it from the 2wd frame. Not sure if I'll put it on my rotisserie or build a cart/cradle for doing body work to the main body.

pwdcougar · 04-22-2016, 09:16 PM

I'm years away from needing these but the price was right. 2004 Suburban seats front and second row for $250!

Paul

**LockDoc** · 04-23-2016, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwdcougar

I'm years away from needing these but the price was right. 2004 Suburban seats front and second row for $250!

Paul

Those should work great. Let us know how the mounting goes.

LockDoc

**zicc1835** · 04-23-2016, 08:13 AM

nice score Paul

Average Joe · 04-24-2016, 11:43 AM

Great seats! You wont be dissapointed. I used the same front seat in my '67. I built a bracket to utilize the original mounting points. I need to rework it however because they sit a little high.

pwdcougar · 04-26-2016, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Great seats! You wont be dissapointed. I used the same front seat in my '67. I built a bracket to utilize the original mounting points. I need to rework it however because they sit a little high.

Thanks for the pic Joe. It's gonna be a while before they get installed though!

Paul

pwdcougar · 05-05-2016, 07:28 PM

Finally dragged the body home to work on!

Paul

01-03-2015, 04:03 PM	#77
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Leon the body work is going to take a while mostly because of funds. My small engine work falls off in the winter and my cash flow is greatly reduced! I need to order a set of long adjustable sanding blocks. Man are they expensive! 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)

05-26-2015, 08:43 PM	#79
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Well can't believe it has been 4 months since the last update. Also can't believe it has been that long since I've done any work. My regular 9-5 has been busy and my small engine repair sideline is really taking off. I'm getting ready to send the next two panels to the sandblaster soon. The hole are all closed up on the front fender and now I'm working on one of the rear barn doors. First off there is some rust through on the inside lip and some bubbles on the outside. Is it possible to use a side door lower patch panel to fix the area or will I have to make the parts? The other issue is that it is covered with dent on the inside. The door is going to weigh 100 pounds with all the bondo to level them out. Any suggestions on how to get these dents out without pulling off the entire outer skin? 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)

05-26-2015, 09:56 PM	#80
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: NJ Suburban well good to hear your back at it...... __________________ 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

06-12-2015, 08:21 PM	#81
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Finally some progress. Got a HF stud welder and puller set up and it works great! The Shoot Suit pop rivet style puller is amazing too. This door is going to take a lot of studs though! 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)

06-14-2015, 11:04 AM	#82
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: NJ Suburban Nice work. Good to know you are happy with the HF stud welder. I have considered purchasing one. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

06-14-2015, 02:20 PM	#83
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban So far Joe it has worked great. This door is using a lot of pins because of all the dents. Luckily there is a new Harbor Freight that is only a few miles away. 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)

06-14-2015, 08:19 PM	#84
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,657	Re: NJ Suburban - I have considered buying one too. Good to know it works OK. The doors on my Burb were bad too. I just covered up what I could with upholstery panels and left the rest..... Good to see you working on it again. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-23-2015, 08:09 PM	#85
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Finally a break in my work load and another body part is painted with epoxy primer and the rough body work done! Hard to believe this is the same door. 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)

09-23-2015, 08:22 PM	#87
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: NJ Suburban looks fantastic Paul __________________ 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

02-04-2016, 06:07 PM	#92
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,099	Re: NJ Suburban Hey Paul Any progress? That door looks like it turned out real nice. They just opened a harbor freight here in town and I have been resisting the urge to go in. That spot gun might make me have to go take a peek. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

04-09-2016, 08:53 PM	#94
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Finally finished the last of the removable body parts, the passenger door and the 3rd door. Sandblasted, rough body filler work and epoxy primer. Next week the body will come home! The plan is to remove all the glass, wiring and other accessories and separate it from the 2wd frame. Not sure if I'll put it on my rotisserie or build a cart/cradle for doing body work to the main body. 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)

04-22-2016, 09:16 PM	#95
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban I'm years away from needing these but the price was right. 2004 Suburban seats front and second row for $250! 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)

04-23-2016, 08:13 AM	#97
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: NJ Suburban nice score Paul __________________ 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

04-24-2016, 11:43 AM	#98
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: NJ Suburban Great seats! You wont be dissapointed. I used the same front seat in my '67. I built a bracket to utilize the original mounting points. I need to rework it however because they sit a little high. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

05-05-2016, 07:28 PM	#100
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: NJ Suburban Finally dragged the body home to work on! 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)



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