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likaroc13 · 03-09-2014, 11:30 PM

That looks nice! PITA, but should be worth it in the long run.

hemifalcon · 03-10-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

That looks nice! PITA, but should be worth it in the long run.

No kidding---I keep setting goals for the project and looking toward putting the body back on the chassis... Going to just do one project at a time.. Rear floor is next before paint on interior and probably a dark grey Herculiner on the floor--

Oh yeah--I've grabbed some upholstery samples recently---;-)

piratexpress1369a · 03-10-2014, 09:33 AM

looks great ..are you going to use plywood floor?

1963c-10 · 03-10-2014, 09:41 AM

Nice job on the floor...came out great

hemifalcon · 03-10-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

looks great ..are you going to use plywood floor?

No plywood... It's going to be individual planks

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice job on the floor...came out great

Thank you--still a long way to go

Low Elco · 03-10-2014, 10:29 AM

Avoid Herculiner. Raptor Liner much mo bettah, and you can color match to whatever you want. PM Mcbassin and dig on his thread for an example. Not peein' on your parade, personal experience talking.

Work so far looks grrrreat!

**VictoriaHardware** · 06-06-2016, 08:55 PM

Any updates?

hemifalcon · 02-24-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VictoriaHardware

Any updates?

Sorry.. NO real updates in a LONG time.. Lots have changed since the last work on the suburban.. New house.. New garage.. New baby.. busy busy busy just like everyone else.. Here's the best I have to show for it all!

Alan's Classic · 01-31-2012, 01:00 AM

Welcome aboard, your making quick work of it. Looks like a pretty solid ride.

**Captainfab** · 01-31-2012, 03:00 AM

Might want to merge the two threads........

Alan's Classic · 01-31-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Might want to merge the two threads........

Thanks Capt.

McMurphy · 02-01-2012, 12:00 AM

to the site !!

The pic of the suburban towing the coupe is what I envision for the future of my 66 stepside; hauling my 66 Tempest to car shows that are out of town.

Your engine looks great, you have any upgrades in mind for it?

SFTorange · 02-01-2012, 01:07 AM

Great start! I love the suburbans.

One note of warning, I recall reading a thread a while back where someone learned the hard way that some of the sheet metal from truck cabs isn't exactly the same as the suburbans. I believe it was the area just above the windshield that didn't fit. It might be just isolated to that area.

66Z71 · 01-31-2012, 12:08 PM

Awsome Burb. My dad had a '65 pickup with the 292, 3-speed when I was growing up. Learned to drive in it. That thing had more power than the 283 in my '62 truck.

The HAMB is great for an early hot rod style car/truck, but like you said, this will fit in here better. I'm a member over there too.

**pdxhall** · 10-07-2012, 11:39 PM

Okay, that's cool. You just want to make sure you get the epoxy into all of the crack or it can continue cracking in the area that is not epoxied.

McMurphy · 10-07-2012, 11:46 PM

Your test wheel looks great !
Any chance you could post a pic (here or in my build) of the epoxy you used and where you got it please?
I am a total noob at some of this stuff, and any help from someone who has had obvious success would be awesome !

hemifalcon · 10-08-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

Your test wheel looks great !
Any chance you could post a pic (here or in my build) of the epoxy you used and where you got it please?
I am a total noob at some of this stuff, and any help from someone who has had obvious success would be awesome !

McMurphy-
Actually--I am trying JB-Weld on this one.. But, I also picked up some PC-7 which is a "regular" epoxy. Again--I'm must trying this for the first time and there doesn't seem to be a single perfect answer for the repair. So, i'm just trying these products for now.. Being that JB-Weld is typically used on metal repairs--it may not work.. But, ya never know.

03-09-2014, 11:30 PM	#1
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild That looks nice! PITA, but should be worth it in the long run. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

03-10-2014, 09:33 AM	#3
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild looks great ..are you going to use plywood floor? __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

03-10-2014, 09:41 AM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild Nice job on the floor...came out great __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-10-2014, 10:29 AM	#6
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild Avoid Herculiner. Raptor Liner much mo bettah, and you can color match to whatever you want. PM Mcbassin and dig on his thread for an example. Not peein' on your parade, personal experience talking. Work so far looks grrrreat! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-06-2016, 08:55 PM	#7
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 784	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild Any updates?

01-31-2012, 01:00 AM	#9
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1965 Suburban Restoration Welcome aboard, your making quick work of it. Looks like a pretty solid ride. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-31-2012, 03:00 AM	#10
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02-01-2012, 12:00 AM	#12
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 1965 Suburban Restoration to the site !! The pic of the suburban towing the coupe is what I envision for the future of my 66 stepside; hauling my 66 Tempest to car shows that are out of town. Your engine looks great, you have any upgrades in mind for it? __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

02-01-2012, 01:07 AM	#13
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 1965 Suburban Restoration Great start! I love the suburbans. One note of warning, I recall reading a thread a while back where someone learned the hard way that some of the sheet metal from truck cabs isn't exactly the same as the suburbans. I believe it was the area just above the windshield that didn't fit. It might be just isolated to that area. __________________ The Brown Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437222

01-31-2012, 12:08 PM	#14
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: 1965 Suburban Restoration Awsome Burb. My dad had a '65 pickup with the 292, 3-speed when I was growing up. Learned to drive in it. That thing had more power than the 283 in my '62 truck. The HAMB is great for an early hot rod style car/truck, but like you said, this will fit in here better. I'm a member over there too. __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

10-07-2012, 11:39 PM	#15
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild Okay, that's cool. You just want to make sure you get the epoxy into all of the crack or it can continue cracking in the area that is not epoxied.

10-07-2012, 11:46 PM	#16
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 1965 Suburban Resto-Rebuild Your test wheel looks great ! Any chance you could post a pic (here or in my build) of the epoxy you used and where you got it please? I am a total noob at some of this stuff, and any help from someone who has had obvious success would be awesome ! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1



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