66 suburban build

[Nobby]

Alright we spent two long days on the burb. Changed out a rusted panel on drivers side and finish the skinning on the pass door.That 1/8'' gap around the door didn't happen by accident neither. There was alot of welding,grinding pushing,pulling and cussing but I'm very happy with the end result.

[72BlckButy]

Happy birthday buddy!

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Happy birthday buddy!

Thanks Nate.... I spent my Bday seeing the USA in a Chevrolet! 25 hr trip to Mount Vernon Il. to pick up and haul back a 34 ford for my uncle. Beautiful country we have here!!!!

[gostranger]

I dont know if mine was stock but mine had a large washer and then a thin rubber washer about1/4"thick hope this helps!
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[Nobby]

Originally Posted by gostranger

I dont know if mine was stock but mine had a large washer and then a thin rubber washer about1/4"thick hope this helps!
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Thanks man that makes since now. I'm mocking up the front end and was having a little trouble...

[protrash64]

It definitely gets a bushing of some sort; it's in the body bushing kits.

[allaboutchevelles]

Nice work. door gaps look perfect. keep up the good work. I started stripping the inside of my roof like you did and man its alot of work like you said.

[mMad Dawg]

Nobby could you take a picture of where the pinch weld ends at the front of the rear wheelwell? Im rebuilding a 66 panel that was missing the bottom 3 inches of the body. I got a wheel well repair panel for a pickup but I have to fabricate the rest. Also if you could include a picture of how the 1/4 panel ends by the rear doors. Thanks. Iwsh I was making progress as fast as you. Your burb is looking good. Gord

[hemifalcon]

..great looking project.. I'll be referring to yours.. I know that I'm going to be cutting a lot of spot welds now after seeing this.. It's the only way.. Great job--

[Nobby]

Thanks for all the encouragement guys! It slowed down a little bit lately but it's about to pick up again. I'll take pics as requested soon. Bodys coming off this weekend so I can start on frame and start smoothing firewall and repair windshield overhang. Heres a couple pics, repaired upper drivers jam, floor work and skinning drivers door.
Later,
Nobby

[allaboutchevelles]

Looking Good. Keep up the good work. Im glad I didnt have to do any panel repair around the top of my cab around the roof. Looks like your a pro at door skinning now.

[Nobby]

No turning back now....Gotta blow the frame apart and send to blaster. Prime, paint then install all this suspension I've been collecting

[Nobby]

O yea does anyone have a cab their cutting up? I need this spot around the wiper motor with the bracket too.

[hemifalcon]

I might be able to help you out with that cab piece.. PM ME if interested.. I have a solid 65 truck cab I'm cutting up for sub

[Captainfab]

I have that piece also. Let me know if you end up needing it.

[doubleb's69]

Sweet Burb. I would love to have one some day. I've kinda slowed down on 67-72's and would like to get into 60-66 trucks, etc, plus I can't haul the whole family around at the car shows unless they are in the bed.

[hemifalcon]

Nobby==what are you doing for the suspension on the 'burb?

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I have that piece also. Let me know if you end up needing it.

Hey Capt, Thanks man but I already checked with Hemi and he's gonna hook me up..

Originally Posted by doubleb's69

Sweet Burb. I would love to have one some day. I've kinda slowed down on 67-72's and would like to get into 60-66 trucks, etc, plus I can't haul the whole family around at the car shows unless they are in the bed.

Thanks Double, I still have a 71 C10 and a 71 blazer on the back burners

Originally Posted by hemifalcon

Nobby==what are you doing for the suspension on the 'burb?

Hemi, Just ART strong arms,cool ride and 4 wheel disc...

[hemifalcon]

Nobby,
I have something for ya.. PM me so we can figure out how to get this piece out to you.. The three screw holes look pretty rusty, but I'm quite certain you can run a tap through them and they'll be just fine..
-John

[Nobby]

Wait where's the wiper motor? Just kiddin...Pm coming to ya..

[hemifalcon]

Originally Posted by Nobby

Wait where's the wiper motor? Just kiddin...Pm coming to ya..

Hahah.. uhhhhh... I have no wiper motor??? Unfortunately the truck cab was completely stripped of all the mechanical pieces other than the pedal assembly.. All that is left is what's in my pics!

[hemifalcon]

Nobby--looking good.. Please take a bunch of photos of the roof eyebrow repair.. That's gonna (presumably anyway) be the toughest repair in my mind on my Burb.. I won't be to that point for a bit.. But like mentioned by others that's a common problem area on these trucks.. I will definitely be referring to your build when bodywork on mine begins..
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[Nobby]

Originally Posted by hemifalcon

Nobby--looking good.. Please take a bunch of photos of the roof eyebrow repair.. That's gonna (presumably anyway) be the toughest repair in my mind on my Burb.. I won't be to that point for a bit.. But like mentioned by others that's a common problem area on these trucks.. I will definitely be referring to your build when bodywork on mine begins..
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No problem,thats coming soon as I can borrow my friends spot welder. Will get some pics on here.

[Nobby]

Had a productive weekend. Replaced rusted wiper motor mount and continued smoothing out firewall. Removed barn door tail pan. Wire brushed frame,primed and c notched. Also started the spagetti work on the harnest

[Nobby]

Wiring and also started on the roof repair. We figured what would work best for us and cut the new panel in half,fit the ends and fill in the middle.