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stomper · 07-13-2013, 08:34 PM

At the pick-n-Pull yard the other day, I wrestled a front bench seat out of a 71 or 72 (I don't recall) 402 suburban and ripped out the rusty sill plates to save this. I just couldn't find anything wrong with it other than it was dirty. Must have had another mat over it since new. I think original soft parts are hard to find - or did I waste my time? I didn't get the rear mat because it was about 90 degrees and I got tired. I don't even have anything to put it in but I just thought it was neat.

68gmsee · 07-13-2013, 09:02 PM

Anytime you can salvage a reusable part from these old trucks it's worth it in my books. I'd clean it up, use your favorite vinyl preservative and see what it looks like. I've kept my original dash pad on my 68 fairly pliable with wipe on vinyl protectant. I use it about every six months or so.

68shortfleet · 07-13-2013, 10:51 PM

I wish I could find a black or light blue rubber mat in that condition. Nice find.

budnikguy · 07-14-2013, 11:02 AM

That is a great score, and well worth pulling! I am jealous you found a 67-72 burb at a boneyard...I have seen 1 in 7 years and it was already picked clean.
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-14-2013, 11:32 AM

Good score on the matt.. Just means ya gotta buy a burb to put it in now..

07-13-2013, 08:34 PM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Am I crazy for picking this? At the pick-n-Pull yard the other day, I wrestled a front bench seat out of a 71 or 72 (I don't recall) 402 suburban and ripped out the rusty sill plates to save this. I just couldn't find anything wrong with it other than it was dirty. Must have had another mat over it since new. I think original soft parts are hard to find - or did I waste my time? I didn't get the rear mat because it was about 90 degrees and I got tired. I don't even have anything to put it in but I just thought it was neat. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-13-2013, 09:02 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Am I crazy for picking this? Anytime you can salvage a reusable part from these old trucks it's worth it in my books. I'd clean it up, use your favorite vinyl preservative and see what it looks like. I've kept my original dash pad on my 68 fairly pliable with wipe on vinyl protectant. I use it about every six months or so. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-13-2013, 10:51 PM	#3
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	Re: Am I crazy for picking this? I wish I could find a black or light blue rubber mat in that condition. Nice find.

07-14-2013, 11:02 AM	#4
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: Am I crazy for picking this? That is a great score, and well worth pulling! I am jealous you found a 67-72 burb at a boneyard...I have seen 1 in 7 years and it was already picked clean. Posted via Mobile Device

07-14-2013, 11:32 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Am I crazy for picking this? Good score on the matt.. Just means ya gotta buy a burb to put it in now.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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