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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada
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Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Man its hard to find anything on my 58 GMC Suburban, I'd love to see any pictures of 55-59 Burbs or Panels, rusty or finished. I just bought mine a few months back and I'm probably going to bag it with a cantilever 6 link (for maximum travel) and maybe a mustang II. I'm going to try to keep the perfect patina paint job as intact as possible while completely redoing the chassis and drivetrain. I have a 1966 283 for it that I'd like to convert to a tripower setup. Either that or a 1959 348 (if I can convince my brother in law that he doesn't want his)
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Location: Central Missouri
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Here's my project.
'56 Chevy Panel. My build is linked below in my sig. ![]()
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
'56 Chevy Panel. My build is linked below in my sig.
![]() That thing is sweet! Love the wheels, love the grill. Is the grill out of a heavy duty version?
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Part of the grill is.
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Winston, Ga.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
I've got one!!!! I'll get started when I get the barn ready or warmer weather which ever comes first.
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Location: Winston, Ga.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
My summer project. A 55 Moonshine runners Panel.
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Cool! what are your plans for it?
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Winston, Ga.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Well since you asked: I plan to repair the door hingeds, replace all broken glass, install a four link in the rear (the rear was updated by the PO.) install an OG 235 inline 6er, with a three on the tree, wide white wall tires on steel rims and repair the few rusted places. I think I can get that all done in a weekend
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Quote:
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Winston, Ga.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
The PO removed the 6 from a 1957 chevy and installed a 327. The 6 was fresh with only a few 100 miles on it when it was removed. The body repair is door hinges so the doors don't sag when open, one lower fender corner, and a spot over the pass side tail light that is not a must fix. The engine and trans will be the hard part after that is done I'll replace the glass and do a brake job, they still have pressure after being parked for about 10 yrs. The wiring is going to be a problem since the panel was used as a Moonshine truck and had tanks and valves mounted inside with lots of extra wires. It'll be fun and my kids are looking forward to it. I also have a GMC truck to sell to help fund the "Moonshine Panel". I think its easy to do all of this, I don't envy you having to dop a frame swap.
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
I don't envy you having to dop a frame swap.[/QUOTE]
Oops, I didn't mean I was swapping the frame out. I meant that I'll be restoring the whole chassis..
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
I will paint the frame on mine while I have the clip off and if I swap the rear end and add the four link as I was hoping I will paint the rest of the frame then. I want to drive this panel worse than restore it.
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Winston, Ga.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Do you ever use Por-15? I like the product but I dont want to use it on my Panel!!!
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Never heard of it. What is it?
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Location: Winston, Ga.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Rust stopping paint. Sounds like Bull I know but it WORKS.
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Anybody know a good way to START rust faster? I wanna get the patina look going for this die cast model so it looks more like my real Burb. I already stripped the paint off, just don't wanna wait 40 years now..
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Jacksonville, AL
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Ask some of these guys. Believe it or not rusted hoods are actually becoming a trend in the Import world.... and apparently you have to do a little more than just leave them out in the rain for a month.
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
[QUOTE=bensimmons_05;3689166]Ask some of these guys. Believe it or not rusted hoods are actually becoming a trend in the Import world.... and apparently you have to do a little more than just leave them out in the rain for a month.
Cool! thanks
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
if you were down here in hawaii you probably would start seeing surface rust by the next day
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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Haha.. ok, I'll mix up a salt bath!
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NY NY
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
I think its a salt and vinegar mix they use in import world. Put in on and let it sit.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
I don't think the die cast model will rust. I know some of the hobby shops around here have paint that is a multi stage process to get the look.
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
i build model cars and trucks and what i use to get that age look is is rust dust as the call it. it is bassically chalk that you dust,brush or mash into the flat painted car.
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Ridin' Dirty
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Cool! Sounds like it might be a little faster than father time or mother nature..
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1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please
Here's some from my files.
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