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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
While working on the engine and transmission, we are also working on the seat frames. Took them down to metal and primed them. Ready for paint..
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
1962 GMC Suburban Custom here just getting the project started.....
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Beautiful Burb. Your "getting started" is WAY ahead of my project. Good Luck.. let me know where your build thread is ..
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
So ... things are moving along. Freshened up the motor a little. Cleaned out all water jackets and replaced all freeze plugs. Followed the "while you are there" philosophy .. and while it was out, cleaned all the sludge from the valves, cleaned the oil ports and new gaskets etc. New oil pump, new plugs, new clutch etc.able to clean and paint the engine compartment paint the engine and tranny.
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A few more pictures.. found out we couldn't stab the motor and tranny at the same time..had to do them separate..
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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; 07-06-2018 at 11:58 PM. |
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Looking good!
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
So I am going to post this issue here too since I have not had a lot of response from my other thread. I am taking my Burb back to the original style 3-speed on the tree.
I obtained a 3-speed from a burb years ago and have held onto it waiting for the time I could install it. Now that I have, the original linkage does not line up to the tranny levers. I am trying to figure out why. Any ideas ? Anybody else had/solved this issue ?
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Okay..I have a BIG favor to ask...ANYBODY who has a 60-62 ( maybe later not sure) 3 on the tree.. can you look and see if the shift levers on the tranny are both down ? The original shop manual show three different views, with two showing the forward shift lever as "up" and the rear shift lever as "down". What do you guys show as yours being ?
It looks like my linkage might work if it is up, but the lever doesn't look like it has been changed. Can any post pictures of what their lever positions are in neutral ??
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
I still could use a picture off anybody's truck/Burb with a 305 V-6 and 3-on-a-tree shift linkage. I would like a picture of the linkage/levers in neutral and how the linkage misses the bell housing and yet hooks to the levers.
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Found some old family pictures showing my Burb. The first two are mid 1960 and the last one is approximately early 1970ish
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
I did, thanks
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Found a few more family pictures with my 60 Burb in it...okay just the front end, but it's in it...
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Finally back to work on the Burb. Finalizing the inside paint. The back has already been done. Now the floor and the rest of the dash. Also got a new wiring harness that will be put in. Hope that goes well ….
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Nice work, very good updates. Thanks.
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
Glad to see you're back at it! Love the historical photos!
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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 ?
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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...
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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 ?
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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!
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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....
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Re: 1960 GMC Suburban
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
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