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KIC · 03-02-2021, 12:34 PM

Well the work on the Burb is back in motion. Concentrating on the interior. Going to order the new firewall insulation pad, looking at what is available for the original style rubber front floor padding and now the ceiling.

I am trying to keep this as close to original as possible. I have not seen or heard of anybody being successful on finding the similar silverish roofing that came with it.

With trying to stay somewhat original looking, what has anybody come up with to install between the ribs ?

KIC · 01-15-2023, 04:07 PM

2023 - starting again... the never ending saga of trying to paint the beast..

Got the last attempt to paint, the clear coat and paint sanded and re-primed.

That roof is so freakin' big, and tall...

**VictoriaHardware** · 01-16-2023, 12:26 PM

Here is a thread on Suburban headliners-

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rban+headliner

KIC · 01-17-2023, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictoriaHardware

Here is a thread on Suburban headliners-

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rban+headliner

Thank you

KIC · 01-17-2023, 08:12 PM

GAS TANK : I had my original gas tank cleaned and "tanked" at a local radiator shop. Looks nice. just wondering about the inside.. I have heard pros and cons on using a tank sealer. What are your experience and knowledge on using a tank sealer or just don't use anything ?

**Corts60** · 01-20-2023, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KIC

GAS TANK : I had my original gas tank cleaned and "tanked" at a local radiator shop. Looks nice. just wondering about the inside.. I have heard pros and cons on using a tank sealer. What are your experience and knowledge on using a tank sealer or just don't use anything ?

So glad to see your back in action on this!

I don't have any experience with tank sealers, but just wanted to say hi buddy and glad your still ticking away at your burb!

**Corts60** · 01-20-2023, 11:20 PM

On second thought, can you see inside the tank and see if it really is varnished up? if not, clean it out with the old diesel and chain link method and then just run it. If it is super varnished though, be wary that this varnish will continue to break down with all new fuel added and could possibly lead to valves sticking in the guides....

KIC · 02-06-2023, 09:44 AM

Hey Cort,

Yea.. it has been a (it seems) a life long adventure... Since I started this I have had two marriages of my kids, 4 grand Princess born, buried several family members, had a massive heart attack (Widow Makers suck). and life just continues... I know my 60 Jimmy misses yours, (a brother Jimmy from another mother). I'm going to post some latest pictures of the "redo" from all the work that has been lost from time and weather.

Bill

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

So glad to see your back in action on this!

I don't have any experience with tank sealers, but just wanted to say hi buddy and glad your still ticking away at your burb!

**Riverstory** · 01-21-2023, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KIC

GAS TANK : I had my original gas tank cleaned and "tanked" at a local radiator shop. Looks nice. just wondering about the inside.. I have heard pros and cons on using a tank sealer. What are your experience and knowledge on using a tank sealer or just don't use anything ?

My 66 panel tank had a small quantity of pinholes from rust (truck sat for 40 years). After tanking, the radiator shop guy was able to solder the bad spots, then coated both the inside AND outside of the tank. I'm pretty sure that he used different products (inside vs. outside) during the process. That was 2 years ago and the tank continues on down the road.

I did install an inline fuel filter which I ran for first 100 miles after the restoration then changed out.

I would recommend coating the inside with the appropriate product applied by an experienced pro.

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-26-2023, 11:07 PM

Please share when you get a color match done on that fender. The roof and hood are looking very nice!

KIC · 05-30-2023, 02:51 PM

Ready to start looking for the right upholstery to try to match or get close to the original that was in it when my father bought this in 1960 .... Anybody know of a source for this type of material ?

KIC · 06-01-2023, 12:18 PM

Here is the paint that was made to match the original dark green on my two-tone paint job

KIC · 06-12-2023, 01:29 PM

Moving along on the paint.. removed all the front sheet metal , which of course resulted in a lot more cleaning and front end painting.....

KIC · 06-15-2023, 11:56 AM

Plodding along.. take one thing off, find 5 more things to upgrade/repair/paint....

**MusicMan70** · 09-24-2023, 08:38 PM

HI KIC, it's been a while and hope all is well. Just a bump to reach out.

KIC · 09-25-2023, 03:19 PM

Welllll... it is a little stalled at this point...... Due to excessive High heat ( Arizona Summer) and the spray booth taking a direct hit from a large tree branch separated from the host tree during a summer storm.... it has just sadly stalled. Hoping to get it back on track here real soon...

03-02-2021, 12:34 PM	#1
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Well the work on the Burb is back in motion. Concentrating on the interior. Going to order the new firewall insulation pad, looking at what is available for the original style rubber front floor padding and now the ceiling. I am trying to keep this as close to original as possible. I have not seen or heard of anybody being successful on finding the similar silverish roofing that came with it. With trying to stay somewhat original looking, what has anybody come up with to install between the ribs ? Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

01-15-2023, 04:07 PM	#2
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban 2023 - starting again... the never ending saga of trying to paint the beast.. Got the last attempt to paint, the clear coat and paint sanded and re-primed. That roof is so freakin' big, and tall... Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

01-16-2023, 12:26 PM	#3
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 783	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Here is a thread on Suburban headliners- https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rban+headliner

01-17-2023, 08:12 PM	#5
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban GAS TANK : I had my original gas tank cleaned and "tanked" at a local radiator shop. Looks nice. just wondering about the inside.. I have heard pros and cons on using a tank sealer. What are your experience and knowledge on using a tank sealer or just don't use anything ? __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

01-20-2023, 11:20 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,687	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban On second thought, can you see inside the tank and see if it really is varnished up? if not, clean it out with the old diesel and chain link method and then just run it. If it is super varnished though, be wary that this varnish will continue to break down with all new fuel added and could possibly lead to valves sticking in the guides.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

05-26-2023, 11:07 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,431	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Please share when you get a color match done on that fender. The roof and hood are looking very nice! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-30-2023, 02:51 PM	#11
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Ready to start looking for the right upholstery to try to match or get close to the original that was in it when my father bought this in 1960 .... Anybody know of a source for this type of material ? Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

06-01-2023, 12:18 PM	#12
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Here is the paint that was made to match the original dark green on my two-tone paint job Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

06-12-2023, 01:29 PM	#13
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Moving along on the paint.. removed all the front sheet metal , which of course resulted in a lot more cleaning and front end painting..... Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

06-15-2023, 11:56 AM	#14
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Plodding along.. take one thing off, find 5 more things to upgrade/repair/paint.... Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT Last edited by KIC; 06-16-2023 at 01:23 PM.

09-24-2023, 08:38 PM	#15
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,823	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban HI KIC, it's been a while and hope all is well. Just a bump to reach out. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

09-25-2023, 03:19 PM	#16
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Welllll... it is a little stalled at this point...... Due to excessive High heat ( Arizona Summer) and the spray booth taking a direct hit from a large tree branch separated from the host tree during a summer storm.... it has just sadly stalled. Hoping to get it back on track here real soon... __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT



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