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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
In for the build. Incredible work. Also, I again am reminded why safety glasses are a *must*. Far to often I don't bother.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Ouch.. glad it is not as serious as it looks, cause it looks rough.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
I think the eye looks pretty cool. Kinda like those prisoners that tattoo their eyes. lol I had a wire from a wire wheel stuck in my toe for 6 weeks a couple of years ago. Now I never go barefoot in the garage.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
HOLY CRAP! The work looks great, glad your eye's gonna be ok.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
So, this is your lame excuse for not getting the interior into paint???
LOL! Just kidding!!! A face shield & safety glasses are definitely a must when using a twisted wire brush with a grinder. I did the entire bottom of my cab, inner fenders, and inside of the box sides this way in the heat of summer. I can remember being in the shower several hours after the fact, and finding wires sticking out of my chest, and in my shins! You can never have too much protection! Good thing that you are O.K!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Thanks for the positive comments guys. Im gonna get back at it this weekend. I felt like it was appropriate to take a break for a few days and let my body heal. Truth is, i completely wore myself out last week and needed to step back. My knees, fingers and obviously eye were wasted.
Funny thing, i found a wire embedded in my belly, about an inch deep when i was at the ER. I never felt it prior to that. I guess i was so worried about my eye, i didn't notice. Good thing i got a tetanus shot!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Damn man you got lucky.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Hope you're all healed up tucky. Any more progress on this?
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Just saw this, you got lucky.
I wear glasses too, but it just shows you, even with a visor, **** can happen. Glad your eye is OK.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Thanks for the concern, fellas!
Im fine, i just look like i have pinkeye!! All i have left to prep is the steering wheel. I jb welded up the cracks earlier today, ill sand and prime tomorrow. Saturday, ill be painting all the interior parts. Then sunday ill spray the Raptor Liner on the floor. Hopefully i will be able to start putting this heap back together next week!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Wow !! this is an amazing build, makes my project look small, i'm going to bookmark this project and keep an eye out (no pun) for the progress updates.
Henry.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Glad your eye's on the mend. excited to see that Raptor on!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Yesterday i pushed forward and got the cab, doors and steering column painted. Today i was able to get the Raptor liner sprayed on the floor. The paint turned out ok, but the floor turned out great! The Raptor is easy to apply and looks killer!!!
Here are a few pics. Im going to start bolting this heapback together tomorrow!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Again..
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
That looks great ,cant wait to see it come back together .
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Got some sheet metal bolted back on today!! Big win!!!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
You sir have some Mad Fabrication Skills!
Unbelievable great build..... |
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Ok folks, lots of stuff occurred this week.
I got the carpet and seats installed, got all the plumbing sorted out, and installed the windshield, rear windows, the solid side glass and the passengers door. Installing glass sux!!!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
It is looking great at every update ,keep them coming .
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
This is so cool.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Looks great...Nice work
Marc
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Awesome!
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Your build, like a few on here, just makes me grin madly.
Love it.
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Re: 1966 Suburban...Sort of...Trailblazer SS SWAP
Looking great! Glad your eye is getting better.
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