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**tazattitude** · 08-03-2021, 06:27 AM

Digging in on a new project. A I purchase back in late January. Started in on the truck. Then I purchased another one to do a quick Patina on.

I just removed the body on Friday and went in on Sat and removed the rear (it's a GMC with leaf springs). Went in Sunday AM and removed the 305e or 351e V6 (not for sure which) along with poweglide trans

I've already gotten a ton of new parts. Received my wheels I ordered 2 months ago. Engine was ordered 3 months ago. Should be here next month

Some of you may remember my last C10 build back on 2011

I did a 18 month frame-off resto on a '72 Montego GT 429 / 521 after the C10

This is my '63 GMC Suburban 'Custom' I did the patina paint job on....
Before (stripped, bodyworked, new fenders, 2K prime...)

After (basecoat/clearcoat w/ matte finish)

My current project the day I purchased it

Current project - 1966 GMC Suburban 'Custom'

It's current state....

**The Rocknrod** · 08-03-2021, 08:37 AM

Interesting. Should be a cool build. Welcome back.

88Stanger · 08-03-2021, 11:06 AM

Awesome, great build on Green C10 - love it. Welcome back!

Southcity · 08-03-2021, 11:09 AM

Fellow 66 GMC Suburban owner following along

**tazattitude** · 08-06-2021, 09:02 AM

Thank you....

Got the frame down to pretty much the bare bones

Getting those riveted on front ball joints are a bear!!!!

88Stanger · 08-06-2021, 10:53 AM

I like to watch builds from the start and see how others do things. Sometimes i learn alot about how i could have done things versus how i did things.
Looking good so far.

**tazattitude** · 08-24-2021, 05:39 AM

Moving right along.
Had the frame sandblasted along with control arms. Primed, sealed and painted the frame in SEM Hot Rod Black last week (8/18).
Brought it home and started putting pieces back on

collins10672 · 08-24-2021, 05:46 PM

i really like your build it will be nice when finished.i was just curious on the 63 suburban that you built it looks like the new fenders that you put on fit really nice at the grill panel do you remember what brand they were ?

**tazattitude** · 08-25-2021, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by collins10672

i really like your build it will be nice when finished.i was just curious on the 63 suburban that you built it looks like the new fenders that you put on fit really nice at the grill panel do you remember what brand they were ?

They did fit real nice at the doors. At the grill area, they fit 'all right'. The top is a bit off on one side. Over all very pleased with them.
I bought them from JEGS. I think they were about $158 each + $11.99 each shipping.

Just-in-credible · 08-25-2021, 01:58 PM

Looks great so far! What is your take on painting vs powder coating the frame? I am unsure which direction I want to go with mine. So I am looking for pro's or con's of both. What types of paints are typically the best?

**tazattitude** · 08-25-2021, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Just-in-credible

Looks great so far! What is your take on painting vs powder coating the frame? I am unsure which direction I want to go with mine. So I am looking for pro's or con's of both. What types of paints are typically the best?

Thanks....
Since I own a body shop, I found it easier (and quicker) if I did it myself.

I did have my last C10 powdercoated, and the frame had some rust pitting in it. Well, powdercoating does not fill pits, so I ended up sanding down from the front cab mount forward, doing some bodywork, and repainting it anyway.

Powdercoating is more durable than paint though, but I found no problems on previous frames I've 'painted'

Powdercoating would most likely be quite a bit cheaper for someone such as yourself
I had 2 quarts of SEM Hot rod Black along with 2K primer and black sealer on this one. So probably about $300 plus my time.

**tazattitude** · 10-12-2021, 07:42 PM

Just got the exhaust done. Moving along. Can't wait to fit the body on.
Doing the body at my shop and the mechanical/frame/engine at home

Before exhaust

**The Rocknrod** · 10-13-2021, 09:14 AM

Looks awesome. What panhard bar are you using?

**tazattitude** · 10-13-2021, 02:47 PM

It's a CPP. They call it the Deluxe Track Bar. I had it on my C10 as well.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-13-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tazattitude

It's a CPP. They call it the Deluxe Track Bar. I had it on my C10 as well.

Interesting, cause mine is from POL and it runs right up next to the 12 bolt stock
cover. I may look into those. Thank you.
Of course if I knew of a shop that had a large enough hydraulic press...

**tazattitude** · 10-14-2021, 09:15 AM

You definitely wouldn't be able to run an oversized cover with the POL one then.
I also ran this cover on my C10.
On the '66 GMC Suburban I had to purchase the bracket as well since it came with leaf springs

**youngrodder** · 10-14-2021, 11:33 AM

Great looking chassis.

Marc

jmarkha1 · 10-16-2021, 04:17 AM

that chassis looks amazing - so much easier to get everything sorted before the body goes on - exhaust routing looks very smart...

**tazattitude** · 11-18-2021, 07:16 AM

Just about ready to paint the outside of the body

I did the roof last weekend along with the firewall
Inside is done (Toyota titanium color. Also widened the tubs 2")
The bottom is also done (Raptor lined)

Only the quarters and doors this weekend. I may do the fenders and bumpers to though

I might actually get the body done before the end of the year
so close but yet so far

Video of first startup in October

**The Rocknrod** · 11-18-2021, 07:20 AM

Demiiiiiit

joesscamaro · 11-18-2021, 07:25 AM

Looking good! Those colors look like they're going to work well together.

**tazattitude** · 11-18-2021, 09:34 AM

Thanks....

Big weekend this weekend. I guess every weekend is a big weekend from here on out

**youngrodder** · 11-18-2021, 04:50 PM

That's some straight body work there.....
Looking great. That interior color looks similar to mine. This one was a custom mix that we coated with a matte clear.

Marc

jmarkha1 · 11-19-2021, 04:04 AM

colour combo looks sharp.

youngrodder - that matte clear on the dash works really well.

joesscamaro · 11-19-2021, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tazattitude

Thanks....

Big weekend this weekend. I guess every weekend is a big weekend from here on out

What's on the agenda for this weekend?

08-03-2021, 06:27 AM	#1
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	1966 GMC Suburban build Digging in on a new project. A I purchase back in late January. Started in on the truck. Then I purchased another one to do a quick Patina on. I just removed the body on Friday and went in on Sat and removed the rear (it's a GMC with leaf springs). Went in Sunday AM and removed the 305e or 351e V6 (not for sure which) along with poweglide trans I've already gotten a ton of new parts. Received my wheels I ordered 2 months ago. Engine was ordered 3 months ago. Should be here next month Some of you may remember my last C10 build back on 2011 I did a 18 month frame-off resto on a '72 Montego GT 429 / 521 after the C10 This is my '63 GMC Suburban 'Custom' I did the patina paint job on.... Before (stripped, bodyworked, new fenders, 2K prime...) After (basecoat/clearcoat w/ matte finish) My current project the day I purchased it Current project - 1966 GMC Suburban 'Custom' It's current state.... __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-03-2021, 08:37 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Interesting. Should be a cool build. Welcome back. __________________ 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?

08-03-2021, 11:06 AM	#3
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Awesome, great build on Green C10 - love it. Welcome back! __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

08-03-2021, 11:09 AM	#4
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Fellow 66 GMC Suburban owner following along __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

08-06-2021, 09:02 AM	#5
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Thank you.... Got the frame down to pretty much the bare bones Getting those riveted on front ball joints are a bear!!!! __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-06-2021, 10:53 AM	#6
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build I like to watch builds from the start and see how others do things. Sometimes i learn alot about how i could have done things versus how i did things. Looking good so far. __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

08-24-2021, 05:39 AM	#7
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Moving right along. Had the frame sandblasted along with control arms. Primed, sealed and painted the frame in SEM Hot Rod Black last week (8/18). Brought it home and started putting pieces back on __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-24-2021, 05:46 PM	#8
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build i really like your build it will be nice when finished.i was just curious on the 63 suburban that you built it looks like the new fenders that you put on fit really nice at the grill panel do you remember what brand they were ?

08-25-2021, 01:58 PM	#10
Just-in-credible Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 186	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Looks great so far! What is your take on painting vs powder coating the frame? I am unsure which direction I want to go with mine. So I am looking for pro's or con's of both. What types of paints are typically the best? __________________ 65 short step rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621399 60 apache 4x4 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=824325

10-12-2021, 07:42 PM	#12
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Just got the exhaust done. Moving along. Can't wait to fit the body on. Doing the body at my shop and the mechanical/frame/engine at home Before exhaust __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

10-13-2021, 09:14 AM	#13
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Looks awesome. What panhard bar are you using? __________________ 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?

10-13-2021, 02:47 PM	#14
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build It's a CPP. They call it the Deluxe Track Bar. I had it on my C10 as well. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

10-14-2021, 09:15 AM	#16
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build You definitely wouldn't be able to run an oversized cover with the POL one then. I also ran this cover on my C10. On the '66 GMC Suburban I had to purchase the bracket as well since it came with leaf springs __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

10-14-2021, 11:33 AM	#17
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Great looking chassis. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-16-2021, 04:17 AM	#18
jmarkha1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wiltshire / UK Posts: 110	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build that chassis looks amazing - so much easier to get everything sorted before the body goes on - exhaust routing looks very smart... __________________ 1965 c10 project - how does all this stuff go back together...



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11-18-2021, 07:16 AM	#19
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Just about ready to paint the outside of the body I did the roof last weekend along with the firewall Inside is done (Toyota titanium color. Also widened the tubs 2") The bottom is also done (Raptor lined) Only the quarters and doors this weekend. I may do the fenders and bumpers to though I might actually get the body done before the end of the year so close but yet so far Video of first startup in October __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

11-18-2021, 07:20 AM	#20
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Demiiiiiit __________________ 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?

11-18-2021, 07:25 AM	#21
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 640	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Looking good! Those colors look like they're going to work well together.

11-18-2021, 09:34 AM	#22
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build Thanks.... Big weekend this weekend. I guess every weekend is a big weekend from here on out __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

11-18-2021, 04:50 PM	#23
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build That's some straight body work there..... Looking great. That interior color looks similar to mine. This one was a custom mix that we coated with a matte clear. Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

11-19-2021, 04:04 AM	#24
jmarkha1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wiltshire / UK Posts: 110	Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build colour combo looks sharp. youngrodder - that matte clear on the dash works really well. __________________ 1965 c10 project - how does all this stuff go back together...

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