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Tim240Z · 06-12-2005, 04:55 PM

For a driveway paint job, didn't come out too badly (nothing close to some of the stellar rigs on this site, but it is a daily driver, so I didn't put a huge amount of effort into it).
Only thing is the gap between the new cowl hood and the new fenders. I have tried everything and I can't get the hood down any more than it is....

Anyways, now the 99 suburban drivetrain is in and complete, and the body is done (except the side moldings....I want to buff it up a little before installing), and I need to put in the bed coating, and install the tonneau.

Harold Shepard · 06-12-2005, 05:00 PM

Looks good, Have you tried a different set of spring and or hinges? The springs get weak and the hinges get a little sloppy and viola a jacked up hood w/o the use of air shocks. Just a thought and fairly easy to fix. Harold

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-12-2005, 05:28 PM

Looks like a pretty good job to me... Nice work..

Long Roof · 06-12-2005, 06:31 PM

If nothing else it's a great 10 footer and awsome daily driver. I have seen some bad driveway paint jobs but not in this case. Looks good.

Aaron

Tim240Z · 06-12-2005, 06:34 PM

Thanks guys. I think I will spring for a new set of hinges.....maybe slot the holes a bit more too. I forgot to post one more picture. I filled the hole for the filler for the in cab tank (now sitting in the driveway).
Welded in sheetmetal that I hammer and dollied into shape:

jay-dawg · 06-13-2005, 03:58 AM

great looking truck. paint looks great!

Jay

Putter · 06-13-2005, 10:00 AM

Looks might fine to me. Great work on the filler removal.

Oh, and TWO THUMBS UP on the seat choice!!!

72MARIO · 06-13-2005, 10:20 AM

Gm still sells the hood hinges. Try lubing them up first. I would advise not buying repo hinges. Tim Christian will not even sell them last I talked to him.

Tim240Z · 06-13-2005, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Looks might fine to me. Great work on the filler removal.

Oh, and TWO THUMBS UP on the seat choice!!!

As you know...you were my inspriation for the seats. They are sooo nice and comfy too!

As for my hinges: They do have a little slop in them. I hammered the rivets to take some of it out. I think I need to slot the 3 mounting holes a good bit. I will get a set of Genuine GM units from Brothers Trucks and slot them a bit. My springs are still good.

Bill72BB · 06-13-2005, 03:41 PM

Tim; Looks Great , the slider looks good back there also.

You sure got that done pretty fast Great work.

Tim240Z · 06-18-2005, 04:04 PM

Well....installed the new Genuine GM hinges today, and the hood now lines up beautifully.
All that is left to do now is to install the tonneau cover and eventually get the AC from the L31 suburban all plumbed up.

Am I just a complete sissy boy, or do you guys also get anxious when driving a vehicle after a conversion and extensive mechanical work? I am starting to put mileage on the truck now, and I am a nervous wreck......and it happens after every conversion I've done.....I should be used to it by now, but I guess not.......
I keep going over the whole process....
--Did I tighten every bolt
--Did I do everything I needed to
--Are all the clearances correct
--Is the donor drivetrain in good shape
--etc etc etc

Think I am a pansy?

71RestoRod · 06-18-2005, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim240Z

Am I just a complete sissy boy, or do you guys also get anxious when driving a vehicle after a conversion and extensive mechanical work?

I'm glad it's not just me. Just finished checking off the punch list... check diffs, bleed brakes, adjust parking brake (just in case!), adjust the TV cable, check all the fluids, etc, etc... going outside right now to drive it for the first time in almost seven years. Complete frame off. I'm shaking like a baby...

Tim240Z · 06-18-2005, 09:09 PM

Well....I did the same thing....checked all the fluids, and went for a long drive, freeways and surface. I really hammered her too....I figured, if somethig was gonna let go, I want to know NOW!.....she ran flawlessly!! I have upmost confidence in her now..... more here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160688

Mongo · 06-18-2005, 09:27 PM

What did these seats come out of?

Tim240Z · 06-18-2005, 09:38 PM

That's Putter's truck....they are essentially the same seats: 99 Suburban 2nd row seats....

krue · 06-18-2005, 09:40 PM

Looks good!

timmosams · 06-19-2005, 12:41 PM

With the seats installed did you gain any extra room. Leg or head room or is it about the same? It looks great. My problem is that i am 5' 20" tall and room is at a premium. Just wanted to know if it helps I am in.

timmosams · 06-19-2005, 12:42 PM

Sorry.....
Nice looking truck!!!

Sillyoldman · 06-19-2005, 01:23 PM

Just curious, Are you going to paint the upper door frames white? Looks like you did a good job. Just wait til the trim gets back on. Thats when it will really start looking good.

Tim240Z · 06-19-2005, 04:51 PM

Ya know, I messed up in 2 places. One was the window frames on the door. It only dawned on me after I has it all back together, and it didn't seem worth the trouble to rebuild my spray booth and take everything apart for that.....I also painted the bottom of the tailgate Ochre and it should have been left white....oh well! It isn't a show truck (obviously) soI am not too concerned. Here are the pics with all the moldings back on:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160688

As for the seats, I gained leg room as I pulled the in cab tank and installed the seats as far back as I could.....

timmosams · 06-20-2005, 12:18 PM

How much room do you think you added by doing this? Just a "guesstimate" would be fine

Putter · 06-20-2005, 12:30 PM

Mine were '98 Suburban second row....as seen above!

Tim240Z · 06-20-2005, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmosams

How much room do you think you added by doing this? Just a "guesstimate" would be fine

Don't know the measurements with the old bench, but here are some measurements with the new seats:

From the middle of the seat cushion to the headliner (vertical measurement):34"

From the front of the seat cushion (which be behind your knees while seated) to the dash: 14"

From the seat back (where the small of your back would be, or your 'plumber's smile') to the dash: 34"

....that do it for ya?

wxman1 · 06-20-2005, 08:39 PM

Tim240Z:

Could you post the GM part number for the hinges? I tried a couple
of GM dealers in Nashville from time to time to get parts...most of the
time I get that "Why you get a late model truck so I don't have to page
through this old dog-eared parts manual look".

Thanks!

Jim
Mt Juliet

**Hart_Rod** · 06-20-2005, 08:51 PM

I know it sounds "tacky", but you could spray bomb the window frame and no one would be the wiser.

Rob

06-12-2005, 04:55 PM	#1
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Almost done: Not too shabby For a driveway paint job, didn't come out too badly (nothing close to some of the stellar rigs on this site, but it is a daily driver, so I didn't put a huge amount of effort into it). Only thing is the gap between the new cowl hood and the new fenders. I have tried everything and I can't get the hood down any more than it is.... Anyways, now the 99 suburban drivetrain is in and complete, and the body is done (except the side moldings....I want to buff it up a little before installing), and I need to put in the bed coating, and install the tonneau. __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-12-2005, 05:28 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Looks like a pretty good job to me... Nice work.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-12-2005, 06:31 PM	#4
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	If nothing else it's a great 10 footer and awsome daily driver. I have seen some bad driveway paint jobs but not in this case. Looks good. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 06-12-2005 at 06:32 PM.

06-12-2005, 06:34 PM	#5
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Thanks guys. I think I will spring for a new set of hinges.....maybe slot the holes a bit more too. I forgot to post one more picture. I filled the hole for the filler for the in cab tank (now sitting in the driveway). Welded in sheetmetal that I hammer and dollied into shape: __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-13-2005, 03:58 AM	#6
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06-12-2005, 05:00 PM	#2
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	Looks good, Have you tried a different set of spring and or hinges? The springs get weak and the hinges get a little sloppy and viola a jacked up hood w/o the use of air shocks. Just a thought and fairly easy to fix. Harold

06-13-2005, 10:00 AM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Looks might fine to me. Great work on the filler removal. Oh, and TWO THUMBS UP on the seat choice!!! Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-13-2005, 10:20 AM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Gm still sells the hood hinges. Try lubing them up first. I would advise not buying repo hinges. Tim Christian will not even sell them last I talked to him. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-13-2005, 03:41 PM	#10
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06-18-2005, 04:04 PM	#11
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Well....installed the new Genuine GM hinges today, and the hood now lines up beautifully. All that is left to do now is to install the tonneau cover and eventually get the AC from the L31 suburban all plumbed up. Am I just a complete sissy boy, or do you guys also get anxious when driving a vehicle after a conversion and extensive mechanical work? I am starting to put mileage on the truck now, and I am a nervous wreck......and it happens after every conversion I've done.....I should be used to it by now, but I guess not....... I keep going over the whole process.... --Did I tighten every bolt --Did I do everything I needed to --Are all the clearances correct --Is the donor drivetrain in good shape --etc etc etc Think I am a pansy? __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-18-2005, 09:09 PM	#13
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Well....I did the same thing....checked all the fluids, and went for a long drive, freeways and surface. I really hammered her too....I figured, if somethig was gonna let go, I want to know NOW!.....she ran flawlessly!! I have upmost confidence in her now..... more here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160688 __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-18-2005, 09:27 PM	#14
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06-18-2005, 09:38 PM	#15
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	That's Putter's truck....they are essentially the same seats: 99 Suburban 2nd row seats.... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-18-2005, 09:40 PM	#16
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06-19-2005, 12:41 PM	#17
timmosams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Watauga, TN Posts: 65	With the seats installed did you gain any extra room. Leg or head room or is it about the same? It looks great. My problem is that i am 5' 20" tall and room is at a premium. Just wanted to know if it helps I am in.



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06-19-2005, 12:42 PM	#18
timmosams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Watauga, TN Posts: 65	Sorry..... Nice looking truck!!!

06-19-2005, 01:23 PM	#19
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Just curious, Are you going to paint the upper door frames white? Looks like you did a good job. Just wait til the trim gets back on. Thats when it will really start looking good. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-19-2005, 04:51 PM	#20
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Ya know, I messed up in 2 places. One was the window frames on the door. It only dawned on me after I has it all back together, and it didn't seem worth the trouble to rebuild my spray booth and take everything apart for that.....I also painted the bottom of the tailgate Ochre and it should have been left white....oh well! It isn't a show truck (obviously) soI am not too concerned. Here are the pics with all the moldings back on: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160688 As for the seats, I gained leg room as I pulled the in cab tank and installed the seats as far back as I could..... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-20-2005, 12:18 PM	#21
timmosams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Watauga, TN Posts: 65	How much room do you think you added by doing this? Just a "guesstimate" would be fine

06-20-2005, 12:30 PM	#22
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Mine were '98 Suburban second row....as seen above! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-20-2005, 08:39 PM	#24
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	Tim240Z: Could you post the GM part number for the hinges? I tried a couple of GM dealers in Nashville from time to time to get parts...most of the time I get that "Why you get a late model truck so I don't have to page through this old dog-eared parts manual look". Thanks! Jim Mt Juliet

06-20-2005, 08:51 PM	#25
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