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chevy_man5 03-22-2013 12:19 AM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
That looks great Cort! Way to go!
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Palf70Step 03-22-2013 05:30 AM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
That looks very good in there.

panelrodder81 03-22-2013 11:31 AM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
That looks really fantastic! What kind of substrate are you using under the foam? Or are you mounting it all straight to the roof?

-Panelrodder

Corts60 03-22-2013 03:32 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Straight to the roof my friend. I am a little worried about when it is sitting in the sun, but since I live in the NW, it doesn't see that much anyway. We'll see how it holds up.
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88Lt1wagon 03-22-2013 05:54 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Looking good
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johnnyclack 03-23-2013 08:30 AM

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Looking good :metal:

I like the exposed bows, as you say it has a vintage look about it :ito:

Corts60 03-23-2013 07:45 PM

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Thanks everyone!

Today I got the rest of it installed and the side caps installed too:

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps8280b7a2.jpg

And a little before and after shot:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...6/IMG_0175.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps2ad87e95.jpg

piratexpress1369a 03-24-2013 09:18 AM

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dam what a difference..i like it

Corts60 03-24-2013 08:15 PM

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After reviewing everything I have to put back together on the Suburban before May, and realizing how much it is going to cost to do that, I decided to save a few bucks that I would try and tackle my own upholstery.

I knew it wouldn't turn out perfect and this is only meant to get me by until I have real upholstery done (I'll remember these words 10 years from now, haha) but I think it turned out ok. I couldn't find and silver vinyl at the store so I used this neutral color and haven't decided if I'll spray paint it silver or just leave it.

What do you guys think? Not too bad for my first time ever sewing upholstery:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...pse00e8e58.jpg

88Lt1wagon 03-24-2013 09:08 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Looks good, I'd be proud to plant my rear on that
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chevy_man5 03-25-2013 09:39 AM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Nicely done!

piratexpress1369a 03-25-2013 09:48 AM

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that turned out great ..leave like that

Corts60 03-30-2013 02:04 AM

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Accomplished things today!

I went to a local classic truck shop and bought the window channel I needed to finish re-building my windows and while I was there I found two clip style wheels that I have been looking for forever! I bought those up fast and I am really excited about them because now I can finish repairing/painting my factory style hubcaps and get those installed now that I have all 4 clip style wheels.

I also put the re-upholstered jumper seat in and installed one window.

Old and New
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps588e6d99.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps8c2f6d35.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps161cd5d1.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps8055c1ca.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps2b6faef1.jpg
And my score for the day. Pretty funny that they're the same color combo as my burb.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps50b6db18.jpg

MusicMan70 03-30-2013 01:19 PM

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Awesome progress on ALL levels!

johnnyclack 03-30-2013 01:35 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
[QUOTE=Corts60;5968505]After reviewing everything I have to put back together on the Suburban before May, and realizing how much it is going to cost to do that, I decided to save a few bucks that I would try and tackle my own upholstery.


What do you guys think? Not too bad for my first time ever sewing upholstery:

I have a tear in my bench, when can I drop it by ;)

Looking great, better than some of the originals I recall sitting on :mm:

Corts60 03-30-2013 02:30 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Haha! Thanks man.

When I get better at it, I'll give you a shout.;)

Corts60 04-14-2013 05:05 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Got the drivers seat back upholstered this morning. I tried a new method of stitching and the corners came out waaay better than the first seat.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...pse6f36660.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psc0b2e494.jpg

Gmforce 04-15-2013 01:45 PM

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Damn fine for your first time...I once payed for worse than that..looks better than new 2 me...:chevy:

johnnyclack 04-15-2013 02:47 PM

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Me too,... from the factory: :lol:

gostranger 04-16-2013 06:03 AM

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great job!!!!!

Corts60 04-17-2013 10:26 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
Got the drivers bench in yesterday and today drove it around the block! Oh man, what a difference in comfort from the old busted seat that was in there.

Comments please! (Except about the floor boards...those are next winter. Haha)
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps2d39e363.jpg
And a shot of the rebuilt and freshly painted seat frame
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psa51177d0.jpg

Corts60 04-17-2013 10:33 PM

Re: '60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)
 
A little before and "in progress" shots:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...6/SDC16283.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps74979276.jpg

piratexpress1369a 04-17-2013 10:47 PM

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that looks awesome

MusicMan70 04-17-2013 11:42 PM

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That color and design is really waking up that interior! A super effort on your part Cort.

Palf70Step 04-18-2013 05:34 AM

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Very Nice! :metal:


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