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**Dave** · 02-26-2021, 09:40 PM

I'll say this, most every hatch I've seen for the past 20 yrs in this area is rotted just like this one. And most folks wouldn't attempt to repair it, but you've got skills.
Great job, love the detailed pics.

Rich72C10 · 02-27-2021, 07:16 PM

I have to say, that is some work on that hatch. Just wondering, you'll be able to do something to keep it from rotting out again over the years to come? Or it is just what happens to them and there is no way around them doing that?

**KFF 1** · 02-27-2021, 08:13 PM

So far the hatch is about 90% patched up and ground down. Hopefully by next weekend it will be all patched, ground down and ready for a test fit then epoxy primer and on to the mud work

**KFF 1** · 02-28-2021, 04:11 PM

Got a little more ground down today and started on the small patches around the bottom lip of the hatch

**KFF 1** · 03-07-2021, 05:15 PM

Slowly making progress on the hatch. All of the patch work is finally complete and as of today about 90% of the grinding is done. Hopefully by next weekend it will be in epoxy primer and ready for mud. It has been quite a challenge but well worth it and it is coming out nicely so far

**Dave** · 03-08-2021, 10:00 PM

I think it looks awesome!

**KFF 1** · 03-12-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I think it looks awesome!

Thx Dave ..... I hope to finally have the hatch in epoxy primer tomorrow ( fingers crossed lol )

**KFF 1** · 03-13-2021, 08:38 PM

The hatch is finally in primer and ready to begin the mud work

**LockDoc** · 03-13-2021, 08:41 PM

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Looks good.

I'm presuming you have test fit it?....

LockDoc

**KFF 1** · 03-13-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Looks good.

I'm presuming you have test fit it?....

LockDoc

Thx Leon .... Fits like a glove

**LockDoc** · 03-14-2021, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KFF 1

Thx Leon .... Fits like a glove

Good deal!

Leon

**HO455** · 03-18-2021, 09:53 PM

Great work on the hatch. I'm bookmarking this. I forsee having to do this myself down the road. Did you build a jig to do the radius bends? (at the arrows)

LT7A · 03-21-2021, 03:08 PM

I like seeing how you methodically repaired the hatch piece by piece. I can learn from that. Thanks for putting up all the pictures.

**KFF 1** · 03-21-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

I like seeing how you methodically repaired the hatch piece by piece. I can learn from that. Thanks for putting up all the pictures.

Thx LT7A .... Im getting closer to being finished with it

**KFF 1** · 03-21-2021, 04:36 PM

Today I discovered that one of the hinges for the hatch needs the pin and the bushings replaced. Does anyone know if the door hinge pins are the same and if anyone sells a kit ? Im assuming that if the door pins will work they will have to be cut to length ? Any info on this would be great , thanks guys

**KFF 1** · 03-21-2021, 05:00 PM

I got the glaze knocked down this morning ( pics are from yesterday when I started) and shot another coat of primer on. Tomorrow if all goes well I just might get some paint laid down on the hatch

**LockDoc** · 03-21-2021, 11:23 PM

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Looks like a new one. I'm glad you can keep motivated....

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-23-2021, 01:18 PM

Very nice work on the hatch! I've got a 72 we're just getting started on for my wife and her hatch is not good either. I did get some from Leon that are better so sometime I'll be doing what you are. But that may be a few months.

**KFF 1** · 03-28-2021, 11:27 AM

Finally got the hatch painted this morning. All and all it didnt come out to bad. Cant wait to get it back on and the glass in so this project is finally finished. Thank you all for the compliments.

**KFF 1** · 03-31-2021, 07:46 PM

Bolted the hatch back on the Suburban this evening. Have to fine tune it and turn the one shock right side up, plus put the seal on and then the glass and it will be all wrapped up.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-01-2021, 02:38 PM

Very nice work! I think the shock mod is going to have to happen on ours too. I think it might be less finger ripping and less heads getting whacked from the original holder upper.

D-n-Tyke · 04-01-2021, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Great work on the hatch. I'm bookmarking this. I forsee having to do this myself down the road. Did you build a jig to do the radius bends? (at the arrows)

Not sure if I missed your answer but I was curious about this as well. Did you build a jig for these radius bends?

AWESOME work repairing what most would have thrown away.

**KFF 1** · 04-01-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by D-n-Tyke

Not sure if I missed your answer but I was curious about this as well. Did you build a jig for these radius bends?

AWESOME work repairing what most would have thrown away.

I used a piece of 2x2 square tubing, C-clamps, and the vice for that bend. The others I just used whatever I had lying around the garage that was round LOL. I did make it a point to be very careful cutting the bad portions of the hatch out and keeping them somewhat intact so I had a pattern to compare.

**KFF 1** · 04-03-2021, 09:03 PM

This evening I managed to get the hatch adjusted and lined up. Tomorrow we are going to install the glass plus the seal and this project will be finished. Im really happy with the way it turned out. Well worth the effort

**KFF 1** · 04-04-2021, 05:40 PM

Today we installed the glass in the hatch along with the hatch seal. The hatch project is finally finished

02-26-2021, 09:40 PM	#176
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,395	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I'll say this, most every hatch I've seen for the past 20 yrs in this area is rotted just like this one. And most folks wouldn't attempt to repair it, but you've got skills. Great job, love the detailed pics.

02-27-2021, 07:16 PM	#177
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I have to say, that is some work on that hatch. Just wondering, you'll be able to do something to keep it from rotting out again over the years to come? Or it is just what happens to them and there is no way around them doing that? __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

02-27-2021, 08:13 PM	#178
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban So far the hatch is about 90% patched up and ground down. Hopefully by next weekend it will be all patched, ground down and ready for a test fit then epoxy primer and on to the mud work Attached Images

02-28-2021, 04:11 PM	#179
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Got a little more ground down today and started on the small patches around the bottom lip of the hatch Attached Images

03-07-2021, 05:15 PM	#180
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Slowly making progress on the hatch. All of the patch work is finally complete and as of today about 90% of the grinding is done. Hopefully by next weekend it will be in epoxy primer and ready for mud. It has been quite a challenge but well worth it and it is coming out nicely so far Attached Images

03-08-2021, 10:00 PM	#181
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,395	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I think it looks awesome!

03-13-2021, 08:38 PM	#183
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban The hatch is finally in primer and ready to begin the mud work Attached Images

03-13-2021, 08:41 PM	#184
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,629	Re: New project : 72 Suburban - Looks good. I'm presuming you have test fit it?.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-18-2021, 09:53 PM	#187
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,267	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Great work on the hatch. I'm bookmarking this. I forsee having to do this myself down the road. Did you build a jig to do the radius bends? (at the arrows) Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 03-18-2021 at 09:58 PM. Reason: Forgot photo.

03-21-2021, 03:08 PM	#188
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I like seeing how you methodically repaired the hatch piece by piece. I can learn from that. Thanks for putting up all the pictures.

03-21-2021, 04:36 PM	#190
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Today I discovered that one of the hinges for the hatch needs the pin and the bushings replaced. Does anyone know if the door hinge pins are the same and if anyone sells a kit ? Im assuming that if the door pins will work they will have to be cut to length ? Any info on this would be great , thanks guys

03-21-2021, 05:00 PM	#191
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I got the glaze knocked down this morning ( pics are from yesterday when I started) and shot another coat of primer on. Tomorrow if all goes well I just might get some paint laid down on the hatch Attached Images

03-21-2021, 11:23 PM	#192
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,629	Re: New project : 72 Suburban - Looks like a new one. I'm glad you can keep motivated.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-23-2021, 01:18 PM	#193
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Very nice work on the hatch! I've got a 72 we're just getting started on for my wife and her hatch is not good either. I did get some from Leon that are better so sometime I'll be doing what you are. But that may be a few months. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-28-2021, 11:27 AM	#194
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Finally got the hatch painted this morning. All and all it didnt come out to bad. Cant wait to get it back on and the glass in so this project is finally finished. Thank you all for the compliments. Attached Images



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03-31-2021, 07:46 PM	#195
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Bolted the hatch back on the Suburban this evening. Have to fine tune it and turn the one shock right side up, plus put the seal on and then the glass and it will be all wrapped up. Attached Images

04-01-2021, 02:38 PM	#196
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Very nice work! I think the shock mod is going to have to happen on ours too. I think it might be less finger ripping and less heads getting whacked from the original holder upper. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-03-2021, 09:03 PM	#199
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban This evening I managed to get the hatch adjusted and lined up. Tomorrow we are going to install the glass plus the seal and this project will be finished. Im really happy with the way it turned out. Well worth the effort Attached Images

04-04-2021, 05:40 PM	#200
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Today we installed the glass in the hatch along with the hatch seal. The hatch project is finally finished Attached Images

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