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RoadDawg · 11-18-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Finally had a few minutes late yesterday to give my Rally's a face lift. From 10-15' they look presentable, but you pull off the beauty ring and cap and they are pretty beaten up. I cleaned them really well - sanded the heck out of them without going too deep. Cleaned them again and used card paper for a "mask" then using Eastwood's "Silver Argent" I gave them 3 coats. Personal opinion here, but they turned out great

Nice job! These wheels look so right on our trucks.

WannaBe68 · 11-20-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDawg

Nice job! These wheels look so right on our trucks.

Thanks Dawg... Yeah, I love how these wheels look on the ol' Sub. They are completely different now! I mean night and day different.

highwinger · 11-29-2016, 02:59 PM

I replaced my cargo door rocker, patched some door spots and the panel between the rocker and rear wheel well. That was about 7 days worth actually.

Bigdav160 · 11-15-2016, 10:17 AM

I think it is this one

**Hart_Rod** · 11-15-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ranger danger

Please tell me more about your fuel tank!!!

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I think it is this one

That's it!

ranger danger · 11-15-2016, 09:38 PM

Kool thanks. WOW....$900!!

Twisted78SS · 11-16-2016, 04:08 PM

No actual progess per se.... But I have found the old girl some new motivation

My son and I found an LM4 tucked in a 2003 Trailblazer last week. I was heading out of town, but he took off work the following day and spent not only that day, but a few hours the next removing it for me. needless to say, if you have ever worked on a Trailblazer 4x4, you know there isn't much room to begin with. Add to that the typical wrecking yard (just drop the vehicle on the ground setup) and you have a few hours added to any removal.
So, this all aluminum 5.3L is going into the burb after just some major cleanup and cam swap.

Bigdav160 · 12-12-2016, 05:58 PM

I did it now.

Took my hatch apart. What was GM thinking spot welding the flange under the crimped edge. It's very difficult to find the welds under the rust. Got it apart though. The plates for the hinges are cracked. Fortunately I don't have a lot of rust through and didn't mess the exterior piece up too much.

Bigdav160 · 12-17-2016, 08:54 AM

I am going to add, I sand blasted the two halves of the hatch and the inside piece looks like swiss cheese.

Looks like I'll be making patches this weekend and striking up the TIG torch.

Bigdav160 · 12-21-2016, 01:36 PM

Today I decided to start making patches and welding up the holes in the inner hatch panel. Yesterday I went nuts and started cutting out rusty metal. Uncovered an old repair we're they riveted and brazed another layer of metal over a dent in the right rear corner.

**HO455** · 12-21-2016, 10:39 PM

WOW! That's major surgery. If you don't mind my asking how are you going to hold the hatch pieces when you reassemble them so the hatch won't warp? Are you going to apply a rust stopper of some sort before you put it all back together? Keep up the good work and please keep posting.

Average Joe · 12-24-2016, 02:18 PM

Careful Bigdave, the snowball is picking up speed! lol

Nice work though!

4shongo · 12-27-2016, 10:43 AM

I installed a sweet set off chrome plated aluminum fabricated tall valve covers yesterday. SOOOO much better than the cheap ones I had on there before. Really cleaned up the engine bay. Ill try to post pics soon!!!

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:08 PM

Pulled the restored running-gear out from under the body today! Time to assemble!

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:10 PM

One owner 67 k20 chevy suburban. The body is no good. It was rolled, but I will be prepping another body in the spring for it.

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:11 PM

Rear

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:12 PM

I sold a running and driving 1970 GMC k10 suburban to buy this. When I started the suburban hobby, I decided that I would try and own the rarest!

**HO455** · 01-01-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968k20

One owner 67 k20 chevy suburban. The body is no good. It was rolled, but I will be prepping another body in the spring for it.

Was the frame restored before it was rolled? And what's up with the two trailer balls on the front? I remember going to Chester when I was a kid to visit relatives,j it was always really nice, I sure hope it has stayed that way. Good luck on the body swap.

**1968k20** · 01-02-2017, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Was the frame restored before it was rolled? And what's up with the two trailer balls on the front? I remember going to Chester when I was a kid to visit relatives,j it was always really nice, I sure hope it has stayed that way. Good luck on the body swap.

It was restored after being rolled. I think the trailer balls on front were installed to move it around. Chester is still very nice!

**1968k20** · 01-02-2017, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Was the frame restored before it was rolled? And what's up with the two trailer balls on the front? I remember going to Chester when I was a kid to visit relatives,j it was always really nice, I sure hope it has stayed that way. Good luck on the body swap.

I was born and raised in Portland (Clackamas County).

ranger danger · 12-31-2016, 08:42 PM

Did you see the Suburban body in the for sale area?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...project&cat=12

**1968k20** · 12-31-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger danger

Did you see the Suburban body in the for sale area?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...project&cat=12

I did. He wants $2500 for it, which is a great price. I don't have the money right now, plus it would cost about a grand to get it out here. Thank you!

iriereggaeman · 01-11-2017, 12:46 PM

Sound-proofing with some Dynamat.

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**1968k20** · 01-15-2017, 10:44 PM

Got the motor mounts on and NOS Delco shocks!

**1968k20** · 01-15-2017, 10:46 PM

Had to make some spacers for passenger side motor; used an old wrist pin!

11-29-2016, 02:59 PM	#3
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I replaced my cargo door rocker, patched some door spots and the panel between the rocker and rear wheel well. That was about 7 days worth actually. Attached Images

11-15-2016, 10:17 AM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I think it is this one __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-15-2016, 09:38 PM	#6
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Kool thanks. WOW....$900!! __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

11-16-2016, 04:08 PM	#7
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? No actual progess per se.... But I have found the old girl some new motivation My son and I found an LM4 tucked in a 2003 Trailblazer last week. I was heading out of town, but he took off work the following day and spent not only that day, but a few hours the next removing it for me. needless to say, if you have ever worked on a Trailblazer 4x4, you know there isn't much room to begin with. Add to that the typical wrecking yard (just drop the vehicle on the ground setup) and you have a few hours added to any removal. So, this all aluminum 5.3L is going into the burb after just some major cleanup and cam swap. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

12-12-2016, 05:58 PM	#8
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I did it now. Took my hatch apart. What was GM thinking spot welding the flange under the crimped edge. It's very difficult to find the welds under the rust. Got it apart though. The plates for the hinges are cracked. Fortunately I don't have a lot of rust through and didn't mess the exterior piece up too much. Attached Images __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

12-17-2016, 08:54 AM	#9
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I am going to add, I sand blasted the two halves of the hatch and the inside piece looks like swiss cheese. Looks like I'll be making patches this weekend and striking up the TIG torch. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

12-21-2016, 01:36 PM	#10
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Today I decided to start making patches and welding up the holes in the inner hatch panel. Yesterday I went nuts and started cutting out rusty metal. Uncovered an old repair we're they riveted and brazed another layer of metal over a dent in the right rear corner. Attached Images __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

12-21-2016, 10:39 PM	#11
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,862	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? WOW! That's major surgery. If you don't mind my asking how are you going to hold the hatch pieces when you reassemble them so the hatch won't warp? Are you going to apply a rust stopper of some sort before you put it all back together? Keep up the good work and please keep posting. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-24-2016, 02:18 PM	#12
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Careful Bigdave, the snowball is picking up speed! lol Nice work though! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

12-27-2016, 10:43 AM	#13
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I installed a sweet set off chrome plated aluminum fabricated tall valve covers yesterday. SOOOO much better than the cheap ones I had on there before. Really cleaned up the engine bay. Ill try to post pics soon!!!

12-31-2016, 08:08 PM	#14
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Pulled the restored running-gear out from under the body today! Time to assemble! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:10 PM	#15
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? One owner 67 k20 chevy suburban. The body is no good. It was rolled, but I will be prepping another body in the spring for it. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:11 PM	#16
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Rear Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:12 PM	#17
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I sold a running and driving 1970 GMC k10 suburban to buy this. When I started the suburban hobby, I decided that I would try and own the rarest! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-31-2016, 08:42 PM	#21
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Did you see the Suburban body in the for sale area? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...project&cat=12 __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.



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01-11-2017, 12:46 PM	#23
iriereggaeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Sound-proofing with some Dynamat.

01-15-2017, 10:44 PM	#24
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Got the motor mounts on and NOS Delco shocks! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

01-15-2017, 10:46 PM	#25
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Had to make some spacers for passenger side motor; used an old wrist pin! Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

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