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**KFF 1** · 03-21-2021, 05:00 PM

I got the glaze knocked down this morning ( pics are from yesterday when I started) and shot another coat of primer on. Tomorrow if all goes well I just might get some paint laid down on the hatch

**LockDoc** · 03-21-2021, 11:23 PM

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Looks like a new one. I'm glad you can keep motivated....

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-23-2021, 01:18 PM

Very nice work on the hatch! I've got a 72 we're just getting started on for my wife and her hatch is not good either. I did get some from Leon that are better so sometime I'll be doing what you are. But that may be a few months.

**KFF 1** · 03-28-2021, 11:27 AM

Finally got the hatch painted this morning. All and all it didnt come out to bad. Cant wait to get it back on and the glass in so this project is finally finished. Thank you all for the compliments.

**KFF 1** · 03-31-2021, 07:46 PM

Bolted the hatch back on the Suburban this evening. Have to fine tune it and turn the one shock right side up, plus put the seal on and then the glass and it will be all wrapped up.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-01-2021, 02:38 PM

Very nice work! I think the shock mod is going to have to happen on ours too. I think it might be less finger ripping and less heads getting whacked from the original holder upper.

CG · 08-01-2021, 06:02 PM

That looks like hella stout hitch!

**KFF 1** · 10-16-2022, 07:07 PM

Today I started back on the Suburban to finish little odds and ends that I have been putting off for a while now. Removed the windshield (which needs replaced anyhow) in order to paint the dashboard its original color. If I ever figure out why my pics arent showing up in my email I will post what progress pic I have so far lol

**KFF 1** · 10-16-2022, 07:24 PM

Cut around the seal to remove the trim and afterwards removed the windshield

**KFF 1** · 10-16-2022, 07:33 PM

This is the top corner on the passenger side and is the worst spot that I will have to repair

**KFF 1** · 10-16-2022, 07:47 PM

The driver side corners and passenger bottom corner are decent so Im going to clean the seam sealer out and reseal all of the seams top and bottom now that i have total access to them with the windshield out

**kev2809** · 10-30-2022, 05:05 PM

came out great nice work

**KFF 1** · 10-30-2022, 05:29 PM

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came out great nice work

Thx Kev, I wasnt expecting to see that when I removed the old windshield but its fixed and came out pretty nice.

**kev2809** · 11-07-2022, 08:41 PM

i need to do this soon but im nervous as hell. i have had the gasket and glass a couple months now but keep putting it off

looks great btw

**KFF 1** · 11-20-2022, 04:21 PM

Today I started on the rear of the Burb to get it ready for bodywork and then paint eventually. Removed the lower trim on both sides in the rear and the rear bumper. Started to DA the driver side this afternoon will probably resume after the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

**3757chevy** · 11-20-2022, 11:02 PM

I just read through your thread and all I can say is WOW! Love it.

**KFF 1** · 11-21-2022, 07:37 PM

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I just read through your thread and all I can say is WOW! Love it.

Thank you 3757chevy. Ive been dreading this part of the build bc I am by far not a bodyman at all LOL. Wish me luck.

**KFF 1** · 11-26-2022, 05:56 PM

Started on the bodywork today. So far so good. Got most of it roughed in so tomorrow I will probably prep the passenger quarter where it needs mud and go from there.

**LockDoc** · 11-27-2022, 11:57 AM

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Looks good so far. I can't say I hate body work but it isn't my most favorite thing to do. I'm not very good at it either, I get in a hurry.

LockDoc

**KFF 1** · 11-27-2022, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Looks good so far. I can't say I hate body work but it isn't my most favorite thing to do. I'm not very good at it either, I get in a hurry.

LockDoc

Thank you Leon. So far it doesnt look bad. Today Im working on the kitchen. Sanded the drywall this morning and just finished painting. Im not sure which one Im worse at doing, Drywall or bodywork lol. At least if I mess up on one that will be a learning experience on what not to do on the other LOL

**kev2809** · 12-04-2022, 08:57 PM

what are you using for primer and paint?

**KFF 1** · 12-05-2022, 06:46 PM

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what are you using for primer and paint?

Primer is Kirker .... The red is the original paint code mixed and put into a rattle can at Napa. The white is canvas white by Rust-Oleum in the rattle can bc it is a near perfect match to the weathered and faded original white on the bottom of the fenders and doors.

**kev2809** · 12-05-2022, 06:54 PM

one stage?

**KFF 1** · 12-11-2022, 08:07 AM

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one stage?

Yes sir Kev, one stage

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2022, 09:26 AM

Nice work on your burb!

03-21-2021, 05:00 PM	#1
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I got the glaze knocked down this morning ( pics are from yesterday when I started) and shot another coat of primer on. Tomorrow if all goes well I just might get some paint laid down on the hatch Attached Images

03-21-2021, 11:23 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,338	Re: New project : 72 Suburban - Looks like a new one. I'm glad you can keep motivated.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-23-2021, 01:18 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Very nice work on the hatch! I've got a 72 we're just getting started on for my wife and her hatch is not good either. I did get some from Leon that are better so sometime I'll be doing what you are. But that may be a few months. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-28-2021, 11:27 AM	#4
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Finally got the hatch painted this morning. All and all it didnt come out to bad. Cant wait to get it back on and the glass in so this project is finally finished. Thank you all for the compliments. Attached Images

03-31-2021, 07:46 PM	#5
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Bolted the hatch back on the Suburban this evening. Have to fine tune it and turn the one shock right side up, plus put the seal on and then the glass and it will be all wrapped up. Attached Images

04-01-2021, 02:38 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Very nice work! I think the shock mod is going to have to happen on ours too. I think it might be less finger ripping and less heads getting whacked from the original holder upper. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-01-2021, 06:02 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,788	Re: New project : 72 Suburban That looks like hella stout hitch! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-16-2022, 07:07 PM	#8
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Today I started back on the Suburban to finish little odds and ends that I have been putting off for a while now. Removed the windshield (which needs replaced anyhow) in order to paint the dashboard its original color. If I ever figure out why my pics arent showing up in my email I will post what progress pic I have so far lol

10-16-2022, 07:24 PM	#9
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Cut around the seal to remove the trim and afterwards removed the windshield Attached Images

10-16-2022, 07:33 PM	#10
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban This is the top corner on the passenger side and is the worst spot that I will have to repair Attached Images

10-16-2022, 07:47 PM	#11
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban The driver side corners and passenger bottom corner are decent so Im going to clean the seam sealer out and reseal all of the seams top and bottom now that i have total access to them with the windshield out Attached Images

10-30-2022, 05:05 PM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: New project : 72 Suburban came out great nice work __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-07-2022, 08:41 PM	#14
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: New project : 72 Suburban i need to do this soon but im nervous as hell. i have had the gasket and glass a couple months now but keep putting it off looks great btw __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-20-2022, 04:21 PM	#15
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Today I started on the rear of the Burb to get it ready for bodywork and then paint eventually. Removed the lower trim on both sides in the rear and the rear bumper. Started to DA the driver side this afternoon will probably resume after the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Attached Images

11-20-2022, 11:02 PM	#16
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,870	Re: New project : 72 Suburban I just read through your thread and all I can say is WOW! Love it. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE



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11-26-2022, 05:56 PM	#18
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 279	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Started on the bodywork today. So far so good. Got most of it roughed in so tomorrow I will probably prep the passenger quarter where it needs mud and go from there. Attached Images

11-27-2022, 11:57 AM	#19
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,338	Re: New project : 72 Suburban - Looks good so far. I can't say I hate body work but it isn't my most favorite thing to do. I'm not very good at it either, I get in a hurry. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-04-2022, 08:57 PM	#21
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: New project : 72 Suburban what are you using for primer and paint? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-05-2022, 06:54 PM	#23
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: New project : 72 Suburban one stage? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-07-2022, 09:26 AM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: New project : 72 Suburban Nice work on your burb! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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