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3speed 6cyl · 10-02-2007, 02:56 AM

My family is growing and I want to restore the burb w/ that fake wood (tape?) and replace it w/ real wood. I believe the trucks where the same as the burbs. Any help or links would help greatly. I believe it's 1973. Thanks

bigblock73 · 10-02-2007, 06:33 AM

73 thru at least 77 had it available. It is possible it was available up until 80...but definately not 81 and newer. Here is my old 77 Blazer.

3speed 6cyl · 10-02-2007, 11:37 AM

Thanks bud.

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 3speed 6cyl

... I want to restore .... and replace it w/ real wood.....

I wanna see this.

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-03-2007, 07:20 AM

Make that two that want to see this! ...Joe

87 STEPPER · 10-03-2007, 08:33 AM

If you do use real wood i assume a veneer of some sort then be sure to seal both sides with a high quality wood weather sealer and finish and when you install it on to the truck id'e use some sort of RTV silicone on the edges of it to seal out any water & moisture before you reinstall the metal trim work otherwise you will have a sub of rust in no time.

I think it would be a good idea to plan on making this truck a grage queen from this point on cuz the harsh elements are gonna be hard on that real wood.

Post progress and finish pic's of this project cuz i also want to see it.

3speed 6cyl · 10-04-2007, 02:36 AM

I have the money in my hand and waiting for a 1973-1977 burb w/ wood. A perfect buy wood be oringinal green w/wood and minimal cancer rust. I work w/ someone who has exp. w/ wood work. Hard white oak w/ good treatment. 1/2" thick and most likely metal fab. inset work to have it flush. PLUS clean blend finish at the front turn signal lights. DON"T want to make it seem to good cause the price will start to go up

anxiosly waiting. peace

10-02-2007, 02:56 AM	#1
3speed 6cyl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tracy california Posts: 77	What year/years came w/ that fake wood center paneling? My family is growing and I want to restore the burb w/ that fake wood (tape?) and replace it w/ real wood. I believe the trucks where the same as the burbs. Any help or links would help greatly. I believe it's 1973. Thanks

10-02-2007, 06:33 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What year/years came w/ that fake wood center paneling? 73 thru at least 77 had it available. It is possible it was available up until 80...but definately not 81 and newer. Here is my old 77 Blazer. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-02-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
3speed 6cyl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tracy california Posts: 77	Re: What year/years came w/ that fake wood center paneling? Thanks bud.

10-03-2007, 07:20 AM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: What year/years came w/ that fake wood center paneling? Make that two that want to see this! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-03-2007, 08:33 AM	#6
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: What year/years came w/ that fake wood center paneling? If you do use real wood i assume a veneer of some sort then be sure to seal both sides with a high quality wood weather sealer and finish and when you install it on to the truck id'e use some sort of RTV silicone on the edges of it to seal out any water & moisture before you reinstall the metal trim work otherwise you will have a sub of rust in no time. I think it would be a good idea to plan on making this truck a grage queen from this point on cuz the harsh elements are gonna be hard on that real wood. Post progress and finish pic's of this project cuz i also want to see it. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

10-04-2007, 02:36 AM	#7
3speed 6cyl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tracy california Posts: 77	Re: What year/years came w/ that fake wood center paneling? I have the money in my hand and waiting for a 1973-1977 burb w/ wood. A perfect buy wood be oringinal green w/wood and minimal cancer rust. I work w/ someone who has exp. w/ wood work. Hard white oak w/ good treatment. 1/2" thick and most likely metal fab. inset work to have it flush. PLUS clean blend finish at the front turn signal lights. DON"T want to make it seem to good cause the price will start to go up anxiosly waiting. peace



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