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tazattitude 08-03-2021 06:27 AM

1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Digging in on a new project. A I purchase back in late January. Started in on the truck. Then I purchased another one to do a quick Patina on.

I just removed the body on Friday and went in on Sat and removed the rear (it's a GMC with leaf springs). Went in Sunday AM and removed the 305e or 351e V6 (not for sure which) along with poweglide trans

I've already gotten a ton of new parts. Received my wheels I ordered 2 months ago. Engine was ordered 3 months ago. Should be here next month

Some of you may remember my last C10 build back on 2011

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...10-2010/01.jpg

http://www.attitudecustompainting.co...10_resized.jpg

I did a 18 month frame-off resto on a '72 Montego GT 429 / 521 after the C10

This is my '63 GMC Suburban 'Custom' I did the patina paint job on....
Before (stripped, bodyworked, new fenders, 2K prime...)
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...3-61a9ebd1.jpg
After (basecoat/clearcoat w/ matte finish)
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...1-bf6bbcb8.jpg

My current project the day I purchased it

Current project - 1966 GMC Suburban 'Custom'
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...52_resized.jpg

It's current state....
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...50_resized.jpg
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...56_resized.jpg

The Rocknrod 08-03-2021 08:37 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Interesting. Should be a cool build. Welcome back.

88Stanger 08-03-2021 11:06 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Awesome, great build on Green C10 - love it. Welcome back!

Southcity 08-03-2021 11:09 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Fellow 66 GMC Suburban owner following along

tazattitude 08-06-2021 09:02 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Thank you....

Got the frame down to pretty much the bare bones

Getting those riveted on front ball joints are a bear!!!!

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...15_resized.jpg
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...07_resized.jpg

88Stanger 08-06-2021 10:53 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
I like to watch builds from the start and see how others do things. Sometimes i learn alot about how i could have done things versus how i did things.
Looking good so far.

tazattitude 08-24-2021 05:39 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Moving right along.
Had the frame sandblasted along with control arms. Primed, sealed and painted the frame in SEM Hot Rod Black last week (8/18).
Brought it home and started putting pieces back on

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...20_resized.jpg

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...19_resized.jpg

collins10672 08-24-2021 05:46 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
i really like your build it will be nice when finished.i was just curious on the 63 suburban that you built it looks like the new fenders that you put on fit really nice at the grill panel do you remember what brand they were ?

tazattitude 08-25-2021 05:25 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by collins10672 (Post 8962315)
i really like your build it will be nice when finished.i was just curious on the 63 suburban that you built it looks like the new fenders that you put on fit really nice at the grill panel do you remember what brand they were ?

They did fit real nice at the doors. At the grill area, they fit 'all right'. The top is a bit off on one side. Over all very pleased with them.
I bought them from JEGS. I think they were about $158 each + $11.99 each shipping.

Just-in-credible 08-25-2021 01:58 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Looks great so far! What is your take on painting vs powder coating the frame? I am unsure which direction I want to go with mine. So I am looking for pro's or con's of both. What types of paints are typically the best?

tazattitude 08-25-2021 02:27 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Just-in-credible (Post 8962659)
Looks great so far! What is your take on painting vs powder coating the frame? I am unsure which direction I want to go with mine. So I am looking for pro's or con's of both. What types of paints are typically the best?

Thanks....
Since I own a body shop, I found it easier (and quicker) if I did it myself.

I did have my last C10 powdercoated, and the frame had some rust pitting in it. Well, powdercoating does not fill pits, so I ended up sanding down from the front cab mount forward, doing some bodywork, and repainting it anyway.

Powdercoating is more durable than paint though, but I found no problems on previous frames I've 'painted'

Powdercoating would most likely be quite a bit cheaper for someone such as yourself
I had 2 quarts of SEM Hot rod Black along with 2K primer and black sealer on this one. So probably about $300 plus my time.

tazattitude 10-12-2021 07:42 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Just got the exhaust done. Moving along. Can't wait to fit the body on.
Doing the body at my shop and the mechanical/frame/engine at home

Before exhaust
https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...57_resized.jpg

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...35_resized.jpg

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...17_resized.jpg

The Rocknrod 10-13-2021 09:14 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Looks awesome. What panhard bar are you using?

tazattitude 10-13-2021 02:47 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
It's a CPP. They call it the Deluxe Track Bar. I had it on my C10 as well.

The Rocknrod 10-13-2021 03:38 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tazattitude (Post 8983465)
It's a CPP. They call it the Deluxe Track Bar. I had it on my C10 as well.

Interesting, cause mine is from POL and it runs right up next to the 12 bolt stock
cover. I may look into those. Thank you.
Of course if I knew of a shop that had a large enough hydraulic press...

tazattitude 10-14-2021 09:15 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
You definitely wouldn't be able to run an oversized cover with the POL one then.
I also ran this cover on my C10.
On the '66 GMC Suburban I had to purchase the bracket as well since it came with leaf springs

youngrodder 10-14-2021 11:33 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Great looking chassis.

Marc

jmarkha1 10-16-2021 04:17 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
that chassis looks amazing - so much easier to get everything sorted before the body goes on - exhaust routing looks very smart...

tazattitude 11-18-2021 07:16 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Just about ready to paint the outside of the body

I did the roof last weekend along with the firewall
Inside is done (Toyota titanium color. Also widened the tubs 2")
The bottom is also done (Raptor lined)

Only the quarters and doors this weekend. I may do the fenders and bumpers to though

I might actually get the body done before the end of the year
so close but yet so far
:lol:

Video of first startup in October

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...nterior_18.jpg

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...urban-body.jpg

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...-gmc-suburban/

https://www.attitudecustompainting.c...n_paint_14.jpg

The Rocknrod 11-18-2021 07:20 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Demiiiiiit :)

joesscamaro 11-18-2021 07:25 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Looking good! Those colors look like they're going to work well together.

tazattitude 11-18-2021 09:34 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Thanks....

Big weekend this weekend. I guess every weekend is a big weekend from here on out :lol:

youngrodder 11-18-2021 04:50 PM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
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That's some straight body work there.....
Looking great. That interior color looks similar to mine. This one was a custom mix that we coated with a matte clear.

Marc

jmarkha1 11-19-2021 04:04 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
colour combo looks sharp.

youngrodder - that matte clear on the dash works really well.

joesscamaro 11-19-2021 10:37 AM

Re: 1966 GMC Suburban build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tazattitude (Post 8997211)
Thanks....

Big weekend this weekend. I guess every weekend is a big weekend from here on out :lol:

What's on the agenda for this weekend?


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