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KIC · 05-01-2018, 04:47 PM

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..

HarrisonsRodShop · 06-15-2018, 05:48 PM

1962 GMC Suburban Custom here just getting the project started.....

KIC · 06-20-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HarrisonsRodShop

1962 GMC Suburban Custom here just getting the project started.....

Beautiful Burb. Your "getting started" is WAY ahead of my project. Good Luck.. let me know where your build thread is ..

KIC · 07-02-2018, 05:13 PM

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.

KIC · 07-03-2018, 05:53 PM

A few more pictures.. found out we couldn't stab the motor and tranny at the same time..had to do them separate..

likaroc13 · 07-03-2018, 11:18 PM

Looking good!

KIC · 08-23-2018, 06:51 PM

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 ?

KIC · 08-30-2018, 01:13 PM

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 ??

KIC · 10-03-2018, 12:57 PM

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.

KIC · 10-18-2018, 05:44 PM

Found some old family pictures showing my Burb. The first two are mid 1960 and the last one is approximately early 1970ish

likaroc13 · 10-18-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KIC

Found some old family pictures showing my Burb. The first two are mid 1960 and the last one is approximately early 1970ish

Those are great! Family photos are always my favorite.

Be sure to share them in the "Nostalgia-Pics in Time" thread.

KIC · 10-24-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Those are great! Family photos are always my favorite.

Be sure to share them in the "Nostalgia-Pics in Time" thread.

I did, thanks

KIC · 01-30-2019, 09:33 PM

Found a few more family pictures with my 60 Burb in it...okay just the front end, but it's in it...

KIC · 12-10-2020, 02:31 PM

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 ….

**The Rocknrod** · 12-11-2020, 11:20 AM

Nice work, very good updates. Thanks.

**Corts60** · 12-12-2020, 01:54 PM

Glad to see you're back at it! Love the historical photos!

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....

**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.

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

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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!

05-01-2018, 04:47 PM	#201
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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.. 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

06-15-2018, 05:48 PM	#202
HarrisonsRodShop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Afton, TN Posts: 27	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban 1962 GMC Suburban Custom here just getting the project started..... Attached Images

07-02-2018, 05:13 PM	#204
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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. 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

07-03-2018, 05:53 PM	#205
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban A few more pictures.. found out we couldn't stab the motor and tranny at the same time..had to do them separate.. 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; 07-06-2018 at 11:58 PM.

07-03-2018, 11:18 PM	#206
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Looking good! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

08-23-2018, 06:51 PM	#207
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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 ? 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

08-30-2018, 01:13 PM	#208
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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 ?? 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

10-03-2018, 12:57 PM	#209
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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. __________________ 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

10-18-2018, 05:44 PM	#210
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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 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

01-30-2019, 09:33 PM	#213
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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... 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

12-10-2020, 02:31 PM	#214
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	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 …. 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

12-11-2020, 11:20 AM	#215
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Nice work, very good updates. Thanks. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-12-2020, 01:54 PM	#216
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Glad to see you're back at it! Love the historical photos! __________________ 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/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-02-2021, 12:34 PM	#217
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	#218
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



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01-16-2023, 12:26 PM	#219
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 792	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Here is a thread on Suburban headliners- https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rban+headliner

01-17-2023, 08:12 PM	#221
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	#223
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	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/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

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