New guy alert/Never Ending Project

[65chevysub]

The roof vent looks like an aftermarket unit. I had one like that in mine then went to the higher smoke colored plastic one, then got rid of it all together. It was 14"X14" and I had a steel plate welded into the hole. I like the rwar view mirror though. I bet you get a good view of everything beside and behind you.

[64k10burb]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

The roof vent looks like an aftermarket unit. I had one like that in mine then went to the higher smoke colored plastic one, then got rid of it all together. It was 14"X14" and I had a steel plate welded into the hole. I like the rwar view mirror though. I bet you get a good view of everything beside and behind you.

I agree that the vent is an add on, it has been there a long time tho.

The mirror is ok, it is mounted a bit high to have a good view out the back. IF it stays I will add lowering arms to the mounts.....we will see

[65chevysub]

Im thinking about putting one of those mirrors in mine. I think Autozone or O'Reilly sells them

[64k10burb]

I have been having trouble sourcing radiator support mounts like the ones on my truck. Search results have shown another type of mount, however it seems to require the part of the mount that I am missing. I can make a bracket. but would like to find some OEM type mounts.

I have verified the "government gray" special order color is under the fenders as shown in the pics.

I am not a fan of the light blue currently on the truck, my wife has rejected the original gray. Looking at color chips she wanted to see a sample of the Sea Mist Jade metallic, so after acquiring a small sample and carelessly slapping it on the truck the final color is approved. It will be sea mist jade, and she has named the beast........"The HULK"

[64k10burb]

While I'm waiting on glass to be cut, I installed my Steele rubbers into the vent window assy. WOW, it's nice stuff, if the rest of it fits this nice, I'll say it was easily worth the extra $$$. I will report further as I continue with my new seals. So far, I am very pleased with the product.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by 64k10burb

I have been having trouble sourcing radiator support mounts like the ones on my truck. Search results have shown another type of mount, however it seems to require the part of the mount that I am missing. I can make a bracket. but would like to find some OEM type mounts.

those rubber insulated front rad mounts were only on suburbans and panels. more than likely to compensate for the more secure mounting of the longer body style of the suburban and panel over the shorter standard cab of the p/p. to give the front end a little more flex
ron

[64k10burb]

Originally Posted by padresag

those rubber insulated front rad mounts were only on suburbans and panels. more than likely to compensate for the more secure mounting of the longer body style of the suburban and panel over the shorter standard cab of the p/p. to give the front end a little more flex
ron

Thanks, I suspected as much. I have had ZERO luck finding them. Fabricating a standard mount is not a problem, I was just hoping to find the OEM type to allow the necessary flex. I will have to put some thought into my fabricated mounts......