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protrash64 · 09-28-2008, 11:48 PM

I did my windows last winter, in a 64. When you go to cut the rubber out be SURE and wear some saftey glasses. 40 years of AZ sun made those gaskets like plastic spears!!!!! I replaced my sliders w/ solid glass, but be ready for sticker shock on those gaskets, 40-50 bones a piece. Fixed glass were 30 bucks a piece. The slider gaskets are 2 thicknesses are the perimeter to make up for the window offset. You will understand when you take out the window and can see whats going on. Sometimes the channels rot out where junk gets caught; dont be surprised.

Cool project and good pics.....lets hope it cools down soon!!!

KIC · 09-29-2008, 12:45 AM

My 20 year son was over for lunch today and stating how the "jimmy" was really his

and as soon as it was done he would be driving it

Of course my response went something like this

It will be his, someday as the only grandson of the original owner it will be passed down. Once we get him passed the choppin',lowerin', 47 speaker blastin stage. This puppy stays original !

KIC · 06-22-2009, 11:49 PM

Well..it's been a while since any real work has been completed on the beast. Spent a little time on it over the weekend and got some new primer on it. Located a new windshield and some of the side window rubber.

It's slow and money is tight. Trying to keep it going in the forward direction.

**Corts60** · 06-23-2009, 08:47 AM

Glad to see your back! I feel ya having to work on it without a garage....

KIC · 10-25-2010, 12:38 PM

So, it has been a year since we ceased working on the beast. Money and time has been real tight. But, time to get paint on the truck. Hopefully within a week or so.

Big Fenders · 10-25-2010, 03:50 PM

I don't know how I missed your thread but I also have a 60 GMC suburban and also located in Tucson. Just went to the swap and parts deal at SIR and was able to pick up a few things..
Nice project....
Bob

Dinos63 · 10-25-2010, 05:03 PM

Lookin good! Glad to see ya on it agian

KIC · 10-26-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Fenders

I don't know how I missed your thread but I also have a 60 GMC suburban and also located in Tucson. Just went to the swap and parts deal at SIR and was able to pick up a few things..
Nice project....
Bob

I have seen a couple around. Which one is yours ? What color ? What part of town ? Would like to look at yours if you are around sometime.

Bill

jbgroby · 10-26-2010, 12:53 PM

Since you have the V-6, We have a national Club located in Utah and membes ALL over the US and abroad. Here is the club link as well as yahoo group. Tell'em Jake Sent you!

Enjoy

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/

Jake Groby
Lacombe, LA.

Big Fenders · 10-26-2010, 09:38 PM

KIC PM sent...

rain_man · 11-04-2010, 01:25 PM

dude i would kill for your hood
i have been wanting one for a bit never find them in decent shape

KIC · 11-04-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain_man

dude i would kill for your hood
i have been wanting one for a bit never find them in decent shape

Thanks for the tip. I'm now armed, bought a vicious watch dog, electrified the fence, welded the nut to the hood bolts and plan to sleep in it from now on.

A few hoods are still around. I have seen them in junk yards. So many of them were replaced to make the older ones look new that they are few and far between. I love the eyebrow hood too.

(Remember: Look...no touchy ! ) lol

KIC · 12-07-2010, 12:23 AM

Got to work on the Burb over the weekend. Getting so close to paint. It has taken so , so long. But since the work is being done outside and is at another location, timing is everything and lack of money is everything else. A couple of friends helped out and we got a lot done. Also working on the interior parts.

My Brother-in-law is staying with us for a short while and loves to work on the GMC so I brought all the interior parts home and he has been sanding and cleaning so most are ready for primer and paint. Hope to paint this beast in the next month. ( But I have been saying that for a year....)

KIC · 12-08-2010, 04:15 PM

Working away on the Burb. Got the brother-in-law to help with the interior parts cleaning them up for primer and paint. The before's and after's says it all.

KIC · 12-11-2010, 01:44 AM

The work is continuing at a rapid pace. Painted the inner fenders, the front behind the grill painted the dashboard primered, the inside hood has been painted and clear coated, the interior parts were primered and more. Hope to paint the roof tomorrow. Also, been polishing the front grill. there is a picture of one of the light rings before polished and the one that hasn't been done yet.

jbgroby · 12-11-2010, 10:50 AM

Fast work.

Dudewith4x4 · 12-13-2010, 02:10 AM

How did you polish them?

KIC · 12-13-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudewith4x4

How did you polish them?

DUDE...I can't believe you are making me do this on this forum.

I APOLIGIZE to all in advance that I have to use the following 4-letter word in such a loving and family oriented forum thread.

It is a F.....F......FO.....Fo...Ford.( ugh... there I said it) .. F@&d product called

Automotive Bright Metal Cleaner 8A-19522. The can I have is literally 30 years old, I got it in a bulk purchase from a closing gas station. But, it seems that they still sell it. Also, I have heard that once you remove the rust you should then apply then apply (F@&D) Super Seal Anti-Corrosion compound (F3AZ-19515-SA) to prevent it from rusting further.

KIC · 01-10-2011, 10:37 AM

Well it has finally happened !

the paint has started ! This is the first under coat of white. A light sanding then the 2nd coat will go on and then the gloss coat. Then the sides can be final sanded for paint. The roof of these monsters is a real job to fine sand without leaning on, and denting in the roof.

My brother-in-law did a great job of block sanding the roof. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks this puppy will be done enough to come home.

jbgroby · 01-10-2011, 11:24 AM

Looks KILLER, Before you put your cowl vent back on, fix a piece of heavy plastic or metal screen to the underside. This will keep debris from filling your vent plentum or let moisture built up with the debris.

Jake

**Corts60** · 01-10-2011, 03:13 PM

Alright! I've been waiting to see some paint on this girl! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics.

likaroc13 · 01-13-2011, 12:26 AM

i believe he's referring to the area around the grill support and front fenders:

oem4me · 01-13-2011, 01:52 AM

Double check that. That detail may be a Chevrolet only thing, and may not apply to GMC's. Looking good!

jbgroby · 01-13-2011, 09:44 AM

OEM4Me.

You are correct, I was mistaken on the white trim. I was reading another thread and they were talking about a true OEM restoration paint job.

THE GMC'S DID NOT HAVE THE WHITE TRIME RING - SORRY

KIC · 01-13-2011, 11:35 PM

No Problem !. Thanks anyways as all information is worth knowing and looking into.

09-28-2008, 11:48 PM	#1
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban I did my windows last winter, in a 64. When you go to cut the rubber out be SURE and wear some saftey glasses. 40 years of AZ sun made those gaskets like plastic spears!!!!! I replaced my sliders w/ solid glass, but be ready for sticker shock on those gaskets, 40-50 bones a piece. Fixed glass were 30 bucks a piece. The slider gaskets are 2 thicknesses are the perimeter to make up for the window offset. You will understand when you take out the window and can see whats going on. Sometimes the channels rot out where junk gets caught; dont be surprised. Cool project and good pics.....lets hope it cools down soon!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

09-29-2008, 12:45 AM	#2
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban My 20 year son was over for lunch today and stating how the "jimmy" was really his and as soon as it was done he would be driving it Of course my response went something like this It will be his, someday as the only grandson of the original owner it will be passed down. Once we get him passed the choppin',lowerin', 47 speaker blastin stage. This puppy stays original ! __________________ 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

06-22-2009, 11:49 PM	#3
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Well..it's been a while since any real work has been completed on the beast. Spent a little time on it over the weekend and got some new primer on it. Located a new windshield and some of the side window rubber. It's slow and money is tight. Trying to keep it going in the forward direction. 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; 06-22-2009 at 11:50 PM.

06-23-2009, 08:47 AM	#4
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Glad to see your back! I feel ya having to work on it without a garage.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

10-25-2010, 12:38 PM	#5
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban So, it has been a year since we ceased working on the beast. Money and time has been real tight. But, time to get paint on the truck. Hopefully within a week or so. 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

10-25-2010, 03:50 PM	#6
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban I don't know how I missed your thread but I also have a 60 GMC suburban and also located in Tucson. Just went to the swap and parts deal at SIR and was able to pick up a few things.. Nice project.... Bob

10-25-2010, 05:03 PM	#7
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Lookin good! Glad to see ya on it agian __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

10-26-2010, 12:53 PM	#9
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Since you have the V-6, We have a national Club located in Utah and membes ALL over the US and abroad. Here is the club link as well as yahoo group. Tell'em Jake Sent you! Enjoy http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/ Jake Groby Lacombe, LA. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-26-2010, 09:38 PM	#10
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban KIC PM sent...

11-04-2010, 01:25 PM	#11
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban dude i would kill for your hood i have been wanting one for a bit never find them in decent shape __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

12-07-2010, 12:23 AM	#13
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Got to work on the Burb over the weekend. Getting so close to paint. It has taken so , so long. But since the work is being done outside and is at another location, timing is everything and lack of money is everything else. A couple of friends helped out and we got a lot done. Also working on the interior parts. My Brother-in-law is staying with us for a short while and loves to work on the GMC so I brought all the interior parts home and he has been sanding and cleaning so most are ready for primer and paint. Hope to paint this beast in the next month. ( But I have been saying that for a year....) 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; 12-07-2010 at 12:28 AM.

12-08-2010, 04:15 PM	#14
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Working away on the Burb. Got the brother-in-law to help with the interior parts cleaning them up for primer and paint. The before's and after's says it all. 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

12-11-2010, 01:44 AM	#15
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban The work is continuing at a rapid pace. Painted the inner fenders, the front behind the grill painted the dashboard primered, the inside hood has been painted and clear coated, the interior parts were primered and more. Hope to paint the roof tomorrow. Also, been polishing the front grill. there is a picture of one of the light rings before polished and the one that hasn't been done yet. 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

12-11-2010, 10:50 AM	#16
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Fast work. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

12-13-2010, 02:10 AM	#17
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01-10-2011, 10:37 AM	#19
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Well it has finally happened ! the paint has started ! This is the first under coat of white. A light sanding then the 2nd coat will go on and then the gloss coat. Then the sides can be final sanded for paint. The roof of these monsters is a real job to fine sand without leaning on, and denting in the roof. My brother-in-law did a great job of block sanding the roof. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks this puppy will be done enough to come home. 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

01-10-2011, 11:24 AM	#20
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Looks KILLER, Before you put your cowl vent back on, fix a piece of heavy plastic or metal screen to the underside. This will keep debris from filling your vent plentum or let moisture built up with the debris. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-10-2011, 03:13 PM	#21
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Alright! I've been waiting to see some paint on this girl! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

01-13-2011, 12:26 AM	#22
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban i believe he's referring to the area around the grill support and front fenders:

01-13-2011, 01:52 AM	#23
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban Double check that. That detail may be a Chevrolet only thing, and may not apply to GMC's. Looking good! Last edited by oem4me; 01-13-2011 at 01:54 AM.

01-13-2011, 09:44 AM	#24
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban OEM4Me. You are correct, I was mistaken on the white trim. I was reading another thread and they were talking about a true OEM restoration paint job. THE GMC'S DID NOT HAVE THE WHITE TRIME RING - SORRY __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-13-2011, 11:35 PM	#25
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: 1960 GMC Suburban No Problem !. Thanks anyways as all information is worth knowing and looking into. __________________ 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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