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KIC · 08-28-2008, 10:56 PM

OK..so I only had 3 of the original 4 rims. Kept looking for a replacement and kept looking around my dad's place for the 4th rim.

Yesterday a thought crossed my mind about an old little flag pole that my dad had in front of his house. He used a rim and some concrete. I asked him what ever happened to that rim after he built the big flag pole. He stated that it was "still out there" just a "little buried".

Well, out came the shovel and a pick axe. Guess what. Found the fourth rim. In pretty good condition. Probably need to remove some of the concrete to balance the tire.

If my wife knew I was "digging out rims" instead of working....well...let's just keep it our lil secret. Still the original color !

The last picture is of one of the rims on the Burb.

KIC · 08-28-2008, 10:59 PM

Sorry.....Didn't upload after picking the photos.

KIC · 08-28-2008, 11:09 PM

So here are the latest as of yesterday. Got rained on, but was already acid washwed so it is surface rust that was sanded off today. Most of it has been primered as of today. Rest should be done tomorrow. The body work should be done in the morning primered in the afternoon.

THe last picture is my friends 65 that he customized into an "extended" cab when the kids were born. His is next in line when mine leaves.

KIC · 08-28-2008, 11:16 PM

I am not doing well in the picture posting department.

KIC · 08-31-2008, 01:50 AM

Getting closer. The metal work keeps taking a little longer. The body is looking better that it has in 40+ years.

Started to rain just after shooting some more primer.

factorystock · 09-06-2008, 12:35 PM

GMC painted wheels differently during these years. If the body was dark green the wheels were painted light green from the factory.

KIC · 09-28-2008, 10:09 AM

Well the body work continues, at a little slower pace. Still looking for a great deal on a good 60 curve windshield. Here's the latest pictures:

KIC · 09-28-2008, 10:11 AM

A few more:

KIC · 09-28-2008, 10:13 AM

Can't wait to get the roof completed and a little more metal work ( minor rust repair) on the front fenders completed. Being an Arizona truck it is pretty clean and rust free.

08-28-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban OK..so I only had 3 of the original 4 rims. Kept looking for a replacement and kept looking around my dad's place for the 4th rim. Yesterday a thought crossed my mind about an old little flag pole that my dad had in front of his house. He used a rim and some concrete. I asked him what ever happened to that rim after he built the big flag pole. He stated that it was "still out there" just a "little buried". Well, out came the shovel and a pick axe. Guess what. Found the fourth rim. In pretty good condition. Probably need to remove some of the concrete to balance the tire. If my wife knew I was "digging out rims" instead of working....well...let's just keep it our lil secret. Still the original color ! The last picture is of one of the rims on the Burb. __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

08-28-2008, 10:59 PM	#2
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Sorry.....Didn't upload after picking the photos. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

08-28-2008, 11:09 PM	#3
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban So here are the latest as of yesterday. Got rained on, but was already acid washwed so it is surface rust that was sanded off today. Most of it has been primered as of today. Rest should be done tomorrow. The body work should be done in the morning primered in the afternoon. THe last picture is my friends 65 that he customized into an "extended" cab when the kids were born. His is next in line when mine leaves. __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

08-28-2008, 11:16 PM	#4
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban I am not doing well in the picture posting department. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT Last edited by KIC; 08-29-2008 at 10:49 PM.

08-31-2008, 01:50 AM	#5
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Getting closer. The metal work keeps taking a little longer. The body is looking better that it has in 40+ years. Started to rain just after shooting some more primer. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

09-06-2008, 12:35 PM	#6
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,356	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban GMC painted wheels differently during these years. If the body was dark green the wheels were painted light green from the factory.

09-28-2008, 10:09 AM	#7
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Well the body work continues, at a little slower pace. Still looking for a great deal on a good 60 curve windshield. Here's the latest pictures: Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

09-28-2008, 10:11 AM	#8
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban A few more: Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

09-28-2008, 10:13 AM	#9
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Can't wait to get the roof completed and a little more metal work ( minor rust repair) on the front fenders completed. Being an Arizona truck it is pretty clean and rust free. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT



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