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Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads out there today. Today I started to cut out the pieces for the hitch Im going to make for the Suburban so I can tow the bass boat with it from time to time. Will post pics when I start to assemble the parts next weekend

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Well I didnt take step by step pics of the hitch but here is the finished product. When I get a chance I will throw it up under there and bolt it down

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That looks like hella stout hitch!

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Today I started back on the Suburban to finish little odds and ends that I have been putting off for a while now. Removed the windshield (which needs replaced anyhow) in order to paint the dashboard its original color. If I ever figure out why my pics arent showing up in my email I will post what progress pic I have so far lol

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Cut around the seal to remove the trim and afterwards removed the windshield

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This is the top corner on the passenger side and is the worst spot that I will have to repair

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The driver side corners and passenger bottom corner are decent so Im going to clean the seam sealer out and reseal all of the seams top and bottom now that i have total access to them with the windshield out

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PO had painted the dashboard flat black and over time it has peeled off and the red is showing in spots, so now I can repaint it so it will be correct and will look much better. I scuffed the black off down to the original red just to get a jump on prep for paint

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Seems crazy to me that the top would rust like that. I would have expected the bottom to go before the top.

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Yes sir, I thought the same thing.

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Today I disassembled the " no door " on the Suburban to installed the new weather stripping and felt. Planning to assemble the "no door" tomorrow so that will be one thing off the winter project list.

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Weather stripping and felt installed in the " no door " side and reassembled. One thing down on the list for this winter.

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Today I started to work on the patch Im going to need to repair the top corner of the A-pillar. Big thank you to Richard for coming through with a piece that will save me time and a lot of headaches. A-pillar patch piece has been stripped down to the outermost portion that I will be using.

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Removed the bad portion of the A-pillar today. Tomorrow if all goes well I should have the patch fitted and welded in

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That's always a pain. I had to do the same thing on the '67 Panel. Keep up the good work.... :)

LockDoc

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This morning I cleaned up the patch and got it fitted up in the A-pillar. All welded up now and ground down. Another item to cross off the list.

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came out great nice work

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Thx Kev, I wasnt expecting to see that when I removed the old windshield but its fixed and came out pretty nice.

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Thank you Leon. Really wasnt that bad of a job and came out pretty good

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Today after work I picked up the new windshield for the Suburban. I also applied sealer to the dash and windshield frame followed by some color. Sunday we plan on installing the windshield and another project will be crossed off the to do list.

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Unpacked the new windshield today. Installed the new gasket and the trim so the windshield is ready for installation tomorrow.

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Windshield is in. This is the second one I have installed, first one was in Dads 68 C-10 I helped him install without the trim and it went right in. This one didnt go as well as his did lol. I think when I get to the point on my 50 Hudson where the windshields need installed I will leave that up to the experts in town lol

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Windshields can be a giant stressful pain in the butt. I’m always nervous about cracking them even after doing them for years at the shop I work at. Your doing a great job on your truck.

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Thank you sir. There were a couple times during the installation that I was getting nervous, just glad its in and its over with lol.

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i need to do this soon but im nervous as hell. i have had the gasket and glass a couple months now but keep putting it off

looks great btw

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Today I started on the rear of the Burb to get it ready for bodywork and then paint eventually. Removed the lower trim on both sides in the rear and the rear bumper. Started to DA the driver side this afternoon will probably resume after the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

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I just read through your thread and all I can say is WOW! Love it.

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Thank you 3757chevy. Ive been dreading this part of the build bc I am by far not a bodyman at all LOL. Wish me luck.

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Started on the bodywork today. So far so good. Got most of it roughed in so tomorrow I will probably prep the passenger quarter where it needs mud and go from there.

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Looks good so far. I can't say I hate body work but it isn't my most favorite thing to do. I'm not very good at it either, I get in a hurry.

LockDoc

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Thank you Leon. So far it doesnt look bad. Today Im working on the kitchen. Sanded the drywall this morning and just finished painting. Im not sure which one Im worse at doing, Drywall or bodywork lol. At least if I mess up on one that will be a learning experience on what not to do on the other LOL

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Made some small progress this evening. Started on the passenger quarter, roughed it up and spread the coat of mud. Tomorrow I will sand it down and spread the second coat.

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Made some progress again today after a non stop running to the parts store morning. Passenger and driver sides are both roughed in. Its not perfect but Im no bodyman lol

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If you are like me it's either do it yourself or live with it. Looks like you are doing a decent job to me. If you are going to drive it, it will get rock chips and stuff on it anyways.

LockDoc

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Yes sir Leon you are absolutely right. Im learning as I go and Dad is going to finish it off so I will be able to watch him. I was always the metal guy, when it came time to do bodywork I was banned from the shop LOL. I cant wait until it is all one color and the black is gone from the rear.

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Today I got the driver side rocker painted and out of the way. 2 more rockers to go and that project will be complete and crossed off the list. Matched up fairly well too.

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Nice work. With your skills and attention to detail it's shaping up nicely.

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Thank you HO455, these small knit pickin items that Im finally getting around to completing has been a long time coming.

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This morning I painted the 3rd door and passenger side rockers. then this afternoon Dad came over to do a skim coat on the quarters so they are now ready for primer. Not sure when that will happen, I have a few more minor things I want to get out of the way before we prime and blend in the red

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Came out really good