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Old 03-22-2016, 08:12 PM   #151
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Polished and detailed some old hubcaps. Hope they dont pop off the rims when I hit a bump!
Looks great!
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Old 03-28-2016, 03:53 PM   #152
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Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today?

I took last week off work to remove some rocker rust and a couple other odds & ends. The angle grinder & I have seen enough of each other for a while now.
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Old 03-28-2016, 06:04 PM   #153
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A little cleaning, topped off the fluids, adjusted the fan relay, and charged the A/C with a few ounces of refrigerant. I'm ready to ride!!!
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Old 03-28-2016, 06:21 PM   #154
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Replacing my wood floor with sheet metal

If "what I did to my Suburban" includes dropping it off with a local hot rod builder/fabricator to replace my rear wood floor. This fab work is outside of my skill/time level so was better left to expert Brent Jackson http://www.brentjacksonscustoms.com/index.html who just happens to live a few miles from my house. Old wood floor had run its course so rather than replace with wood decided to replace with 12 awg sheet metal.
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Old 03-28-2016, 06:26 PM   #155
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Replacing wood floor with sheet metal (more pics)

After cutting out the old wood, had to blast and frame to make up for the gap between 3/4 plywood and 12 awg steel. He's going to weld up all the seams and coat the entire back section with Lizard Skin. Should quiet up the inside and add some good stability to the rig when done.
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Old 03-30-2016, 03:03 PM   #156
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Looks great!
Thanks! Finally got all 4 on
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Old 04-05-2016, 11:43 AM   #157
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Re: Replaced my 2X4 hatch holder with gas struts

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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!
Do you have the exact pn for the strut that fits?
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Old 04-05-2016, 11:56 AM   #158
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Do you have the exact pn for the strut that fits?
Yes, here is a copy of the spec sheet an PN from McMaster:

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Old 04-05-2016, 12:22 PM   #159
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Here's the strut I used...specify the 50lb version
Thanks I appreciate the info.
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Old 04-07-2016, 12:02 PM   #160
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Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today?

Installed a Lokar floor shifter on my th350.
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Old 04-07-2016, 07:46 PM   #161
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Brought Franks 72 home from the paint shop. We choose to do the interior first then assemble (hang doors etc) to avoid over spray. Dads old truck was never this shinny !
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Old 04-12-2016, 05:57 PM   #162
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Wow, paint looks great. Is that the factory Ochra color?
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Old 04-12-2016, 06:20 PM   #163
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Rear Floor installed and Lizard Skinned

Metal floor is done and coated with POR15 and lizard skin. Finally solid enough to mount up the new shoulder harness seat-belts from Juliano's. Feels a little safer with the kids rolling down the highway.
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Old 04-12-2016, 09:12 PM   #164
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Yes , single stage Ochra . It really pops ! Can you send photos showing your rims and tires ?
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Old 04-13-2016, 12:23 PM   #165
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Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today?

I have a few pics in my photo album, I think this is view-able by anyone?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1928

If you'd like any others I can snap a few and upload them.
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Old 04-13-2016, 09:01 PM   #166
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That works . Thanks ! Super looking machine !
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Old 04-14-2016, 11:35 PM   #167
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Metal floor is done and coated with POR15 and lizard skin. Finally solid enough to mount up the new shoulder harness seat-belts from Juliano's. Feels a little safer with the kids rolling down the highway.
Great idear! Looks nice too.
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Old 04-15-2016, 10:59 AM   #168
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Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today?

Got her off the jack stands and out in the sun for the first time in months.
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Old 04-15-2016, 04:50 PM   #169
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Love that color combo, especially with the patina, cool white steelies, hubcaps, and roof rack...coolness.
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Old 04-18-2016, 06:48 AM   #170
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Love that color combo, especially with the patina, cool white steelies, hubcaps, and roof rack...coolness.
Thanks!
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Old 04-18-2016, 11:26 AM   #171
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Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today?

Discovered another flat on my '69. Just replaced the left rear tire which kept going flat, and now this one goes flat...
dslr40 052crop by FordTorino73, on Flickr

As for the other two, grass has started growing around them
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Old 04-21-2016, 04:44 PM   #172
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Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today?

Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205.

I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going.
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Old 04-24-2016, 10:33 AM   #173
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Installed new door handles and sport mirrors, !
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Old 04-24-2016, 11:15 AM   #174
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Finished rebuilding the SM465 and started working on the NP205.

I find it VERY difficult to get things done during babys nap time! Only an hour or so a day with no loud noises makes it slow going.
Nice work! That looks great.
Its tough working around nap times. Im glad were past that stage.
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Old 04-24-2016, 11:17 AM   #175
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Installed new door handles and sport mirrors, !
She's coming back to life!
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