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and 50yrs of grime, well after several rounds of wire wheel'n and scrap'n and wirewheel'n and scrap'n. almost paint ready

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great reason to wear face protection when wirewheel'n. i only had googles on!!!

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Looks like you have been busy.
Did you end up getting that antenna that I told you about ?

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i have and nope on the antenna, but im working on one from a pick i been to 3x's. get all the front end pieces. if i throw more cash i may get it. i did find a really nice repop with 4 sections, but odd thing the burban doesnt have a hole for an antenna!!!

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Looks like you have the same year/model that I just purchased. I'm looking forward to following your build. I'm in the "research" phase myself at this point, but in general I'm planning a full restomod.

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enjoy the ride!!! and post some pics...

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i found a 4 speed column $60

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found a oem speaker also, yea christmas came 9 days early!!!

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nos fuse box, more parts no body work today.

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been there! thick clothes too ! I always find the pieces sticking out them too.

just a thought , but on a 4X4 I prefer the doors, it is high enough up that you have to crawl over/onto the gate to get at stuff...

in an ideal world I would re-design it so that it has a lift gate (no post in the rear view mirror), and doors on the bottom.

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wow i was just thinking of using the top lift and split the doors and make the double bottom part. you will splice the bottom gate and the doors in order for the lift to match the top and the doors maybe 3" in so they match as normal. the body lines are the same so its doable, but i'll save that for another burban project!!! and the latch is right in the middle so it will take some smarts to get it to work...

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starter and alt. rebuild parts. im rebuild'n them cuz they have proper date codes and i get to see the insides and understand them better!!!

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call me nos parts junky $21

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Wow Pimp. I think you spend more time hunting and picking parts than anyone on here. I have to give you credit for your patience and vision. It's gonna be an awesome truck and I'll continue checking in.

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Will this work? its not NOS

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perfect

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electrolysis tank, i need to figure a way to do the whole truck!!!

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its alive

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intake and exhaust. electrolysis and then paint. looks like detroit diesel green and not sure if ima clear the exhaust to keep the cast look? forgot to take pics of the old paint matches perfect!!!

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exhaust still brewin'

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Just get a Really, "REALLY" Big tank..

[hint, some stripping company's have full dunk tanks]

I dont know what the cost of that is but I know a man here in AZ that does that, last time I was at his shop he had a MBZ 300 gullwing he was dipping.

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ima try that wet sand blasting idea, with a power washing. seems just right since i have the tools and its right up my alley "cheap" and you still get great results!!!

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Best way to have at it... elbow grease.. Just pay attention to all the small tight corners and holes,,, go slow,, pay attention to details..

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dude i use a microscope when i block sand, so tiny detail is a given... didnt say it turns out as nice with as much effort as i put in,but i try.

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I was wondering what you would clear your exhaust with ?
Would it not burn off with the heat ?

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they sale vht very high temp clear 2000 degrees

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warning site down for the holidays!!! merry christmas to all!!! hope you were good cuz santa has been watching...

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needs to be wire wheel'd and the i can clear coat to keep that oem castiron look... my girlfriends toes btw

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sneak peek!!!

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not my toes btw

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HAHA, yeah right!

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Are you sure about that?

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I did not know that.
Thanks for the info.
You must have an understanding girl friend if you can store your parts in the washroom.

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i do have a great gal, she is part of all aspects of both builds. besides its her burban!!! also got a giftcard so ima buy 2 angle grinders so we both can work on the frame, once the body comes off. her ma even made me my own truck theme blanket...

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the temp says it all

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more parts

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im in NOS overload, oh i will add copper rings to make em correct...

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last one of the day...more tomorrow!!!

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I recently purchased the same type armrest from Classic Ind. and was wondering what kind of paint o use to match it to my interior? I used Krylon rattlecan Beige. Any ideas?

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ima use krylon, but champagne nuvo is the closest i've seen to fawn. low gloss with metallics. i will post a pic...