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Old 01-30-2010, 10:47 PM   #26
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Re: 69 Panel build up

Went to the local pick and pull junk yard and scored some seats!





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Old 01-31-2010, 10:43 PM   #27
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new seats installed






I got a flat on the dry rotted old tires so I picked these up off craigslist for $100




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Old 02-01-2010, 12:30 PM   #28
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nice lookin panel!
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Old 02-01-2010, 02:59 PM   #29
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hey Sublvr, good to see some progress shots, nice score on the tires and seats. They both look good. Did the seats bolt in or did you make a bracket?
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Old 02-02-2010, 01:03 AM   #30
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Thanks Robb, the seats need to have holes drilled for them but the nice thing is the seat belts are integrated and it also adds a shoulder belt which is nice to have.
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Old 02-12-2010, 10:58 PM   #31
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Re: 69 Panel build up

Did some work on the panel today and took it for a drive. I got my new wheel spacers so I can finally drive it with the new rims. They were rubbing on the inside of the fenders in the back. I also cut up the dash so I can put in a modern radio, and I removed the roof mounted rear view mirror and replaced it with the old one from my 96 caprice.















went from a roof mounted rear view to a glass mounted one I had left over from my 9C1 Caprice



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Old 02-13-2010, 12:34 PM   #32
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so whats the plans for this one? are you gonna bag it like the one in your avatar? they sure look similar lol
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Old 02-13-2010, 02:21 PM   #33
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It will get there eventually, the one in my avatar is my old 72 burb. I'm focusing on getting this one running better right now then a static drop then some body and paint.
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Old 03-03-2010, 07:00 AM   #34
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I'm heading down to Truck Shop in Orange County tomorrow to pickup some goodies for the panel! I should have some updates after this weekend! (would be sooner but I'm going to vegas for my birthday this weekend)
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Old 03-03-2010, 07:08 AM   #35
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Happy B-Day !!!
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Old 03-07-2010, 01:46 PM   #36
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Now you need to get a Grant GT steering wheel, some plywood paneling and insulation for the interior walls, some shag carpeting, put a port hole vent in the roof in the back, a box on the floor with some speakers in it and put the spare tire inside of the box. Put some carpeting on the back doors and get some fake velvet for the front doors and a 1000 watt stereo with some subs and maybe even a Bow Tie window for the sides and you would be set.

Tint the back windows and put a curtain behind the front seat that is blue and it would be a awesome shagging wagon.

Don't forget to get some shocks, my truck never rode that rough - even the day I parked it.
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Old 03-17-2010, 09:56 PM   #37
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just starting restro on 1969 panel.was originaly bought by granfather new.Looking for matching number 396 block,at moment it has 454.
It also has 3 on the tree.I will be replacing with late model auto with o.d..I would love 6 spd but dont want to cut the floor either.Ill try to post some pics on here soon
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Old 03-18-2010, 12:07 AM   #38
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just starting restro on 1969 panel.was originaly bought by granfather new.Looking for matching number 396 block,at moment it has 454.
It also has 3 on the tree.I will be replacing with late model auto with o.d..I would love 6 spd but dont want to cut the floor either.Ill try to post some pics on here soon
Not trying to thread jack anyone... but this caught my eye...

also not trying to be rude but, I am interested.

Does the 454 run good? Is it built?
If it runs good why rip it out to put in a 396?
The 454 is the same motor with more potential... and better flow characteristics.
If you're looking for a numbers matching resto, aren't you nailing yourself in the foot with an overdrive trans?

Post pics.... and good luck with the build.

Oh almost forgot.. Sublvr72... That is one of the nicest panels I have seen. I really like it! Good find!
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Old 03-18-2010, 09:21 AM   #39
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the motor will still add value.The overdrive trans will be easy swap to reinstall original.Biggest thing to change back will be steering colum with the 3 on the tree.I plan on doing some work in the 396 to make it run.If block is thick enough(some of these are its 50/50 shot) I can bore it and stroke it to give me what I want.Plus some good head work will fix flow problems.Im new to restoring but have 30 years building prodrag motors and That the part I know well.Now doing restoration and trying to keep it close enough to factory to make full restoration simple is trick I have to work on.
I don't realy plan on resale any time soon.I grew up riding,and taking trips in this truck.I was 3 when it was bought.Now If your stupid and have tons of money to throw at me when its done that another story.Everything is for sale if the $$ is high enough.
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Old 03-18-2010, 05:52 PM   #40
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Re: 69 Panel build up

Well, I got a few of the parts I bought from Truck Shop installed. Nothing too crazy, just some door panels, arm rests, rear plate bracket, and some other small trim pieces that were missing.

Here are some new pics from this week.



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Old 03-21-2010, 01:58 PM   #41
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hey Sublvr, I was checking out your vid thanks for posting it. Your panel is cleaning up really well. I was wondering what the heck you ran over near the end on the vid.........kinda made me laugh cause it happens after the camera was panning behind you. Anyway, I'm enjoying watching your progress reports.
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Old 03-23-2010, 06:48 AM   #42
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Thanks Robb, That area has some huge drainage ruts. I didn't see it, so I went over it kind of fast which make the truck jump up a little bit.
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Old 04-03-2010, 07:38 PM   #43
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New rims finally!

22" BOSS 333 in chrome!











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Old 04-03-2010, 08:49 PM   #44
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How is the ride quality with the 35 series and 22s?

Are you gonna bag it or static drop the panel?

lookin wayyyyyy to good with those wheels!
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Old 04-03-2010, 09:24 PM   #45
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the ride isn't that bad, the nice thing about these trucks is the coil suspension rides pretty nice so I hardly notice any difference in the ride quality. It's going to get static dropped for now then eventually bagged.
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Old 04-03-2010, 10:08 PM   #46
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That is coming along nicely! Looking good, man
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NICE!!!!!!!!!

You inspired me to go and give the burb and my new wheels a wash!
took a lil ride through town.... feelin good!
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Old 04-04-2010, 03:05 PM   #48
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NICE!!!!!!!!!

You inspired me to go and give the burb and my new wheels a wash!
took a lil ride through town.... feelin good!
lol, awesome! It feels damn good, doesn't it? I think I'm taking the panel out today to my parents easter dinner. Should be a nice cruise through town.
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Old 04-24-2010, 09:32 PM   #49
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Did some work on the panel today, went over to a GMFS member's house and we got some work done on the trucks. Both the 71 C-1 and my 69 panel got lowered. I'm happy with the results!















this fell off while I was under there....no idea what it went to so it went to the dumpster
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