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six8burban · 12-27-2015, 06:55 PM

Jumping in on this thing again

LuckyScott · 12-28-2015, 01:04 AM

Changed the thermostat, installed new valve covers and gaskets.
Today I also installed a new window regulator in the drivers door.

captpat · 12-28-2015, 01:21 PM

I HAVE A 86 GMC 2500 I am trouble having troubles with the brake proportioning valve the right rear break locks up all the time if I could down the road and hold my foot on the brake pedal and warm the breaks up a little bit everything is fine

magicoolbus · 12-30-2015, 02:01 AM

Installed my autosound slidebar radio this weekend. I opted for the Bluetooth option. Quite an easy set up to install. Instructions were quite detailed and the radio programming was straightforward. The bluetooth interface worked like a dream, can make and receive hands free calls. Can also stream Pandora and any other audio from my smartypants phones bluetooth. The pita was reinstalling the center AC vent.

67 Burb · 12-30-2015, 10:56 AM

JB, are those custom gauges, or did you redo the originals with white face?

Nice radio install, by-the-way.

magicoolbus · 12-30-2015, 01:25 PM

Here are a few more pics of the finished product. Gauges are white vinyl overlays.

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 12-30-2015, 06:48 PM

My OE hatch hinges never worked right so I've been using a 2X4 to keep the door from dropping on my head. Finally sourced some gas struts from McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-struts/=10gvykk and now the hatch stays up by itself!

4shongo · 12-30-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4

My OE hatch hinges never worked right so I've been using a 2X4 to keep the door from dropping on my head. Finally sourced some gas struts from McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-struts/=10gvykk and now the hatch stays up by itself!

What part # did you use? Anything else needed for this mod? Simple bolt in with no modification needed? Let me know. Thanks

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 12-30-2015, 07:09 PM

Mostly plug and play but I did need to tap new threads into the original holes. I'll dig up the receipt and post the McMaster PN when I get home.

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 12-31-2015, 01:51 PM

Here's the strut I used...specify the 50lb version

56HOTRODDER · 01-01-2016, 03:27 PM

not to hijack your thread but has anyone done this to the cargo doors?

56HOTRODDER · 01-01-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 56HOTRODDER

not to hijack your thread but has anyone done this to the cargo doors?

my bad ,found the thread after all and its a great one

3drburb · 01-03-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4

Here's the strut I used...specify the 50lb version

Thanks, I need to do this.

pwdcougar · 01-03-2016, 08:59 PM

Got one more door done! Rough body work and 2 coats of epoxy primer. Two more and the body comes home!

Paul

**LockDoc** · 01-03-2016, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 56HOTRODDER

my bad ,found the thread after all and its a great one

Yup, I installed them in the '67 Panel Truck and they work great. You will find out quick if your hinges are bad because it will spread the top of your doors apart....

LockDoc

highwinger · 01-04-2016, 09:27 AM

I spent the last two weeks on my driver side qtr panel replacing the fuel filler and some rust. Here's a couple "before" pics of the old door and rust and a finished pic with the new flush push/twist release cap.

**LockDoc** · 01-04-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by highwinger

I spent the last two weeks on my driver side qtr panel replacing the fuel filler and some rust. Here's a couple "before" pics of the old door and rust and a finished pic with the new flush push/twist release cap.

Any more info on the cap. ie: brand, part #, link to web site. The fill on my '67 Panel Truck is on the inside and it has to go. I don't get any gas odor but it's a pain in the butt to have to open the rear doors to fuel it up.

LockDoc

highwinger · 01-04-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Any more info on the cap. ie: brand, part #, link to web site. The fill on my '67 Panel Truck is on the inside and it has to go. I don't get any gas odor but it's a pain in the butt to have to open the rear doors to fuel it up.

LockDoc

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Thanks. I will check it out....

LockDoc

Dburger · 01-10-2016, 12:24 PM

Caused some body damage to one of them...no big deal, though.

missionstreettattoo · 01-13-2016, 03:11 PM

Had door locks installed in the yellow 1972 suburban I have, to keep my new custom Sundown Audio sub system in the back where it belongs!

magicoolbus · 01-16-2016, 12:56 PM

I replaced my halogen 6 inch Unity spotlight bulb with a Whelen PAR146 LED spotlight bulb from Sirennet. A couple of before and afters. I went from about 1000 lumens to around 2000. The amp draw is significantly less as well.

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Before shot illuminating some masking paper on my toolbox.

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Another before, the light isn't shining directly at the camera, it washed out the shot too much. Notice the reflection on the hood compared to the last pic, noticeable difference.

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After. Spot detail is much more defined. I am certain that at night this more focused beam will broadcast much further with better clarity.

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3drburb · 01-30-2016, 10:35 PM

Put it on a quick diet by pulling the heavy tow hitch.

3drburb · 01-31-2016, 10:51 PM

Removed the stock pan hard bar and then added the deluxe from CPP.
It is like night and day driving it, I should have done this a long time ago.

Average Joe · 01-31-2016, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

Removed the stock pan hard bar and then added the deluxe from CPP.
It is like night and day driving it, I should have done this a long time ago.

Forgive my ignorance, but in what way does it drive better? Is it smoother, corner better, or track straiter? Are you running a rear sway bar?
Thanks for any insight- Brian

12-27-2015, 06:55 PM	#101
six8burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: philadelphia pa Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Jumping in on this thing again Attached Images

12-28-2015, 01:04 AM	#102
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Changed the thermostat, installed new valve covers and gaskets. Today I also installed a new window regulator in the drivers door.

12-28-2015, 01:21 PM	#103
captpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Manson wa Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I HAVE A 86 GMC 2500 I am trouble having troubles with the brake proportioning valve the right rear break locks up all the time if I could down the road and hold my foot on the brake pedal and warm the breaks up a little bit everything is fine

12-30-2015, 02:01 AM	#104
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Installed my autosound slidebar radio this weekend. I opted for the Bluetooth option. Quite an easy set up to install. Instructions were quite detailed and the radio programming was straightforward. The bluetooth interface worked like a dream, can make and receive hands free calls. Can also stream Pandora and any other audio from my smartypants phones bluetooth. The pita was reinstalling the center AC vent. Attached Images __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

12-30-2015, 10:56 AM	#105
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? JB, are those custom gauges, or did you redo the originals with white face? Nice radio install, by-the-way. __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

12-30-2015, 01:25 PM	#106
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Here are a few more pics of the finished product. Gauges are white vinyl overlays. Attached Images __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

12-30-2015, 06:48 PM	#107
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Replaced my 2X4 hatch holder with gas struts My OE hatch hinges never worked right so I've been using a 2X4 to keep the door from dropping on my head. Finally sourced some gas struts from McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-struts/=10gvykk and now the hatch stays up by itself! Attached Images

12-30-2015, 07:09 PM	#109
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Mostly plug and play but I did need to tap new threads into the original holes. I'll dig up the receipt and post the McMaster PN when I get home.

12-31-2015, 01:51 PM	#110
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	McMaster-Carr PN 4138T585 Here's the strut I used...specify the 50lb version Attached Images

01-01-2016, 03:27 PM	#111
56HOTRODDER Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: troy me Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? not to hijack your thread but has anyone done this to the cargo doors?

01-03-2016, 08:59 PM	#114
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Got one more door done! Rough body work and 2 coats of epoxy primer. Two more and the body comes home! 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)

01-04-2016, 09:27 AM	#116
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I spent the last two weeks on my driver side qtr panel replacing the fuel filler and some rust. Here's a couple "before" pics of the old door and rust and a finished pic with the new flush push/twist release cap. Attached Images

01-10-2016, 12:24 PM	#120
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Caused some body damage to one of them...no big deal, though. __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate

01-13-2016, 03:11 PM	#121
missionstreettattoo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: sapulpa oklahoma Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Had door locks installed in the yellow 1972 suburban I have, to keep my new custom Sundown Audio sub system in the back where it belongs!

01-16-2016, 12:56 PM	#122
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I replaced my halogen 6 inch Unity spotlight bulb with a Whelen PAR146 LED spotlight bulb from Sirennet. A couple of before and afters. I went from about 1000 lumens to around 2000. The amp draw is significantly less as well. Before shot illuminating some masking paper on my toolbox. Another before, the light isn't shining directly at the camera, it washed out the shot too much. Notice the reflection on the hood compared to the last pic, noticeable difference. After. Spot detail is much more defined. I am certain that at night this more focused beam will broadcast much further with better clarity. After. __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5



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01-30-2016, 10:35 PM	#123
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Put it on a quick diet by pulling the heavy tow hitch. Attached Images

01-31-2016, 10:51 PM	#124
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 858	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Removed the stock pan hard bar and then added the deluxe from CPP. It is like night and day driving it, I should have done this a long time ago.

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