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Beach-Burban · 12-08-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

A couple of questions if you will oblige me. How did you get the reinforcement plate inside of the door frame (B pillar). And where is this seatbelt thread? I must be using the wrong search words.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry HO455...I "jokingly" suggested that we start a thread to ask the question "What years have the factory mounting anchors for the 3 point seatbelts" and it got answered so quickly that a separate thread wasn't started...but the results are in: '68 thru '72 have them...'67 doesn't (unless someone with a late model year '67 chimes in with a different answer?). Now we can return this to the original topic of "What did you do to your Suburban Today".

Woody

CG · 12-08-2019, 01:46 PM

Lots of good seat belt info here.

Bigdav160 · 12-08-2019, 07:03 PM

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A couple of questions if you will oblige me. How did you get the reinforcement plate inside of the door frame (B pillar)

After deciding the reinforcement plate would go through the opening for the hinge bolts, I drilled holes for the mounting bolt and a couple small ones for welds. I used fishing line to pull the plate in position. I just replicated the hinge bolt hole on the drivers pillar.

**HO455** · 12-08-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

After deciding the reinforcement plate would go through the opening for the hinge bolts, I drilled holes for the mounting bolt and a couple small ones for welds. I used fishing line to pull the plate in position. I just replicated the hinge bolt hole on the drivers pillar.

Very clever!

Beach-Burban · 12-18-2019, 07:59 PM

Today, I was "gifted" the final piece of my interior puzzle by new member "gratefuldog". I drove about a hour to meet Pete at his work, where he gave me an original front bench seat from his '71 GMC Suburban! Sure...it had been "customized" a little by his dog...but it is the perfect candidate to get reupholstered at the same time as my center and rear seats! Thanks again, Pete...it was a pleasure to meet you!

Woody

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**LockDoc** · 12-18-2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Today, I was "gifted" the final piece of my interior puzzle by new member "gratefuldog". I drove about a hour to meet Pete at his work, where he gave me an original front bench seat from his '71 GMC Suburban! Sure...it had been "customized" a little by his dog...but it is the perfect candidate to get reupholstered at the same time as my center and rear seats! Thanks again, Pete...it was a pleasure to meet you!

Woody

Kudos to Dog. There are a lot of good guys on here.

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 11-02-2020, 10:23 PM

That blue wheel looks great!

Paul

Beach-Burban · 12-08-2021, 04:41 PM

Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results!

Woody

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**LockDoc** · 12-08-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results!

Woody

Looks good! (both of them)

LockDoc

Average Joe · 12-10-2021, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results!

Woody

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Very cool rear view mirror mod. That upholstery is freakin SHWEEEET too!!

Beach-Burban · 12-10-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Very cool rear view mirror mod. That upholstery is freakin SHWEEEET too!!

Thanks AJ...Here's better shots of the seats. Also...We have the same running gear; 454/TH400/3.07's...coincidence? I think not!

Woody

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zellway · 12-15-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Thanks AJ...Here's better shots of the seats. Also...We have the same running gear; 454/TH400/3.07's...coincidence? I think not!

Woody

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Seats look amazing!

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-09-2021, 07:48 AM

Nice, I like that mirror.

Beach-Burban · 12-09-2021, 11:11 AM

I appreciate the comments, Leon and Dale..."I love it when a plan comes together!"

Woody

12-08-2019, 01:46 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,810	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Lots of good seat belt info here. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-18-2019, 07:59 PM	#5
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 469	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Today, I was "gifted" the final piece of my interior puzzle by new member "gratefuldog". I drove about a hour to meet Pete at his work, where he gave me an original front bench seat from his '71 GMC Suburban! Sure...it had been "customized" a little by his dog...but it is the perfect candidate to get reupholstered at the same time as my center and rear seats! Thanks again, Pete...it was a pleasure to meet you! Woody

11-02-2020, 10:23 PM	#7
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? That blue wheel looks great! Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

12-08-2021, 04:41 PM	#8
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 469	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Started getting ready for the 13th Annual "Christmas Cruise at the Beach" in King Harbor, Redondo Beach this Saturday, so besides the wreath on the grill, I decided to finish the rearview mirror I've been making...and I'm pleased with the results! Woody

12-09-2021, 07:48 AM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,919	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Nice, I like that mirror. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-09-2021, 11:11 AM	#14
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 469	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I appreciate the comments, Leon and Dale..."I love it when a plan comes together!" Woody



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