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**1968k20** · 03-08-2018, 08:38 PM

So I have this one-owner 67k20 body that I need to dismantle(chassis is in the garage rebuilt). I found an almost rust-free body that I will put on the chassis. My question: where should I make my cuts for the pieces that I want to keep? The roof is dented,right-rear quarter panel is junk,windshield frame, etc. I have room to store the sheet metal for another project.

**1968k20** · 03-08-2018, 08:39 PM

Maybe someone could draw a picture for me and map it out?

**1968k20** · 03-08-2018, 08:41 PM

**1968k20** · 03-08-2018, 08:44 PM

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**1968k20** · 03-08-2018, 08:47 PM

**1968k20** · 03-08-2018, 08:49 PM

What tools should I use? Easiest order to cut?

**LockDoc** · 03-08-2018, 09:00 PM

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I would cut the panels as big as I could just to make sure I had all the useable stuff. Not sure how bad the top is or where it is bent but some of the crew cab guys could probably use the good parts.

I use a sawzall for most of my panel salvage but a cutoff tool works good in some places too. Just be sure and get a full face shield before you start.

LockDoc

**HO455** · 03-09-2018, 11:28 PM

What I have done in the past is to cut the good panel pieces oversize as much as possible to make it easier for the body shop. To make quick work of this task rent a gas powered chop saw for the big straight cuts and the sawsall for the small and curved cuts. The sawsall blades you save should offset the rental cost substantially. Just a word of caution its best not to do this on Sunday morning at 7:00 if you like your neighbors.

suville · 03-10-2018, 01:16 PM

Barn door or tailgate & hatch ?

**1968k20** · 03-10-2018, 07:45 PM

Tailgate/hatch

**1968k20** · 03-15-2018, 08:44 PM

I am going to start cutting tomorrow! I want to keep the firewall and floor pans. Where should I make those cuts properly?

**1968k20** · 03-18-2018, 12:06 PM

Yesterday's progress...

**HO455** · 03-18-2018, 12:27 PM

Looks like you had a productive day. Now the big dilemma. To save the center floor as one piece or to separate into two pieces, the floor and the third door sill.? Most likely someone needing the flloor will also need the sill. But the sill alone will sell faster. Oh what to do????

**1968k20** · 03-18-2018, 02:11 PM

I am going to save all of it for now, because my 71k20 suburban needs rust repair!
Next, I need to take the side windows out. I am sure that someone has done this. What's the easiest way? Would like to save the gaskets if I can.

**HO455** · 03-18-2018, 04:14 PM

I was unable to save mine due to the rear corners were too hard and ended up cracking. Maybe if I had tried from the inside instead on the outside I may of had better results. I recommend wetting them down for a couple of days with soapy water and/or WD-40 to help soften the rubber. I soaked my fixed 1/4 window seals for a week prior to reinstallation and it made a real difference. I have heard since that WD-40 will help too. It's definitely not a one person job. And if things go horribly awry there is a set of windows on C/L locally at present.
Good luck.

**1968k20** · 03-18-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I was unable to save mine due to the rear corners were too hard and ended up cracking. Maybe if I had tried from the inside instead on the outside I may of had better results. I recommend wetting them down for a couple of days with soapy water and/or WD-40 to help soften the rubber. I soaked my fixed 1/4 window seals for a week prior to reinstallation and it made a real difference. I have heard since that WD-40 will help too. It's definitely not a one person job. And if things go horribly awry there is a set of windows on C/L locally at present.
Good luck.

Thank you. I will try that.

**1968k20** · 04-07-2018, 09:13 PM

Finished tearing her down today. I get my "new" rust-free body next weekend, so I had to make room! I will start a build thread soon.

**1968k20** · 04-07-2018, 09:14 PM

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Ramiro0727 · 04-26-2018, 04:33 PM

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03-08-2018, 08:38 PM	#1
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Dismantling A Suburban So I have this one-owner 67k20 body that I need to dismantle(chassis is in the garage rebuilt). I found an almost rust-free body that I will put on the chassis. My question: where should I make my cuts for the pieces that I want to keep? The roof is dented,right-rear quarter panel is junk,windshield frame, etc. I have room to store the sheet metal for another project. 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

03-08-2018, 08:39 PM	#2
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Maybe someone could draw a picture for me and map it out? 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

03-08-2018, 08:41 PM	#3
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Next 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

03-08-2018, 08:44 PM	#4
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban More 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

03-08-2018, 08:47 PM	#5
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Next 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

03-08-2018, 08:49 PM	#6
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban What tools should I use? Easiest order to cut? 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

03-08-2018, 09:00 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Dismantling A Suburban - I would cut the panels as big as I could just to make sure I had all the useable stuff. Not sure how bad the top is or where it is bent but some of the crew cab guys could probably use the good parts. I use a sawzall for most of my panel salvage but a cutoff tool works good in some places too. Just be sure and get a full face shield before you start. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-09-2018, 11:28 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Dismantling A Suburban What I have done in the past is to cut the good panel pieces oversize as much as possible to make it easier for the body shop. To make quick work of this task rent a gas powered chop saw for the big straight cuts and the sawsall for the small and curved cuts. The sawsall blades you save should offset the rental cost substantially. Just a word of caution its best not to do this on Sunday morning at 7:00 if you like your neighbors. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-10-2018, 01:16 PM	#9
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Dismantling A Suburban *Barn door or tailgate & hatch ?*

03-10-2018, 07:45 PM	#10
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Tailgate/hatch __________________ 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

03-15-2018, 08:44 PM	#11
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban I am going to start cutting tomorrow! I want to keep the firewall and floor pans. Where should I make those cuts properly? __________________ 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

03-18-2018, 12:06 PM	#12
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Yesterday's progress... 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

03-18-2018, 12:27 PM	#13
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Looks like you had a productive day. Now the big dilemma. To save the center floor as one piece or to separate into two pieces, the floor and the third door sill.? Most likely someone needing the flloor will also need the sill. But the sill alone will sell faster. Oh what to do???? __________________ 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

03-18-2018, 02:11 PM	#14
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban I am going to save all of it for now, because my 71k20 suburban needs rust repair! Next, I need to take the side windows out. I am sure that someone has done this. What's the easiest way? Would like to save the gaskets if I can. __________________ 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

03-18-2018, 04:14 PM	#15
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Dismantling A Suburban I was unable to save mine due to the rear corners were too hard and ended up cracking. Maybe if I had tried from the inside instead on the outside I may of had better results. I recommend wetting them down for a couple of days with soapy water and/or WD-40 to help soften the rubber. I soaked my fixed 1/4 window seals for a week prior to reinstallation and it made a real difference. I have heard since that WD-40 will help too. It's definitely not a one person job. And if things go horribly awry there is a set of windows on C/L locally at present. Good luck. __________________ 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



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04-07-2018, 09:13 PM	#17
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban Finished tearing her down today. I get my "new" rust-free body next weekend, so I had to make room! I will start a build thread soon. 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

04-07-2018, 09:14 PM	#18
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Dismantling A Suburban 222 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

04-26-2018, 04:33 PM	#19
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