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**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-20-2008, 07:53 PM

If negotiations go as planned with the manufacture, we will be producing 67-72 Suburban body mount cushions!! RUBBER!! I have been on a quest to locate NOS ones and have located enough to make one complete set, and have extras to use for patterns to reproduce... I have been given assurances that we will be the exclusives for them for 18 months. If my sales are not what they hope for in 18 months, they will be offering them to other retailers. This should be good for us Suburban and Panel owners.. Because nobody is reproducing them and of coarse they have been discontinued by GM. WES

Longhorn Man · 11-20-2008, 11:34 PM

that is great news wes! I like the fact that they give you an 18 moth window of exclusive selling rights... that's how it should be IMO when YOU do all the leg work.

*project 67 sub* · 11-21-2008, 04:03 AM

to bad you couldn't make them in polyurethane, cuz if you could and i had the money i would buy a whole body mount set for my burb

wagonhoe · 11-21-2008, 10:04 AM

woo hoo!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-21-2008, 01:17 PM

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to bad you couldn't make them in polyurethane, cuz if you could and i had the money i would buy a whole body mount set for my burb

Energy Suspention was making them in Polyurethane, but decided there wasn't enough market for them so they discontinued them. Urithane does not make good body mounts anyway, because they do not have any give. The chassis is flexible and the body is rigid. They has to be some give there in order for one not to distroy the other. WES

463 · 11-21-2008, 06:35 PM

WES : hockey pucks drilled and sized have worked similar to the polyurethane hard when cold and a touch of flex in the heat.

Frizzle Fry · 11-21-2008, 06:58 PM

Wes, it's awesome that you are doing this! More options are always a good thing for the hobby. I do want to say, however, that I have the graphite impregnated poly bushings by ES and love them. But since they are discontinued I suppose that doesn't really matter... Just glad I got mine and glad you are still so dedicated to the preservation of our hobby. You're the man!

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2008, 08:58 PM

out of curiosity, and the fact i may be buying some one day... would a 3/4 ton be the same as a 1/2 ton... how about C verses K chassis? (like the trucks)

jorgensensc · 11-21-2008, 09:27 PM

I recently had to buy new 3/4 ton core support bushings. I had to buy NOS lower bushings. Oh my gosh they were expensive.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-22-2008, 01:17 PM

Thanks guys!! I appriciate the support. This business has never just been about selling parts for me it has more about preserving these while hopefully making enough money to live.

Andy, All 67-72 Suburban and Panel body mount cushions are the same acording to my GM master parts catolog. The only thing that is different is the 67-68 radiator core support bushings, all others are the same. It doesn't matter 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, or 4x4 they are all the same.
I never thought about using hocky pucks.. I would think that they would be too hard and if the truck is getting warm enough to soften the puck I might be running away from it to keep from getting burned... I would also wonder about how long they would last. WES

463 · 11-22-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Thanks guys!! I appriciate the support. This business has never just been about selling parts for me it has more about preserving these while hopefully making enough money to live.

Andy, All 67-72 Suburban and Panel body mount cushions are the same acording to my GM master parts catolog. The only thing that is different is the 67-68 radiator core support bushings, all others are the same. It doesn't matter 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, or 4x4 they are all the same.
I never thought about using hocky pucks.. I would think that they would be too hard and if the truck is getting warm enough to soften the puck I might be running away from it to keep from getting burned... I would also wonder about how long they would last. WES

WES: fyi the puck will out last you and i and the grand kids kids. hard is -40f ,soft is 140F ( in your hand you might get it to start to bend) when the puck is cold the puck can be skated over and slapshot at what ever and the skate may cut the edge from a lot of ice time. the uv rays don't have enough effect to note. we have used them on body lifts on 4x4s to get from 1-3" of lift on trucks body and never a problem over the last 30+ years on 5+ trucks that i know of.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-22-2008, 07:17 PM

Cool, I wouldn't know how long they would last. UV wouldn't be a problem anyway, because they are in a spot where the sun would't get to them. Now tempratures of 140 at the frame where air is circulating all the time would be hard to reach. Even in the Arizona desert. WES

CG · 11-22-2008, 11:40 PM

Hmmm, I swear I got the ones for my panel from you Wes...Do I need to double check they are correct?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-24-2008, 01:15 PM

How long ago. I wouldn't have sold you body mounts that were not correct. It is possible that you purchased them befor they were discontinued. WES

CG · 11-26-2008, 02:40 AM

Well Ive been collecting parts for my panel for a few years now. I believe they are rectangular shaped. Pretty big bag of em.

You've never steered me wrong before, Im sure they are fine.

suville · 11-27-2008, 01:29 PM

Any ballpark on cost?

pritch · 12-07-2008, 12:24 AM

Put me down for a set for my '68 Panel.

72armyswbtruck · 12-15-2008, 06:37 PM

WES,
You are definately the man when it comes to knowing and preserving these parts.
It's awesome to have someone like you in this hobby/passion.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-23-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks guys. CG, I do not know if you purchased a set of these from me or not. I only remember selling maybe one set the entire time I have been in business. I do not have a price yet, as I am still waiting on my NOS ones to arive here so I can send them off. Fortunately it doesn't take as long to have these done as it does some of the sheet metal parts we had reproduced. I did manage to get prototypes of the latest Blazer quarter supports though... WES

Acme Racer · 12-27-2008, 07:03 PM

Hi Wes
I'll need a set for my 68 panel too! Let us know when they are available!

Best Regards fron Daytona Beach! (it was 81 here today 12/27)

Larry

brian26 · 12-30-2008, 11:38 PM

I absolutely hate my urethane body mounts!!!!!!!!!

I hope this works out for you.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-05-2009, 05:19 AM

This is great news. I'll probably need a set for my upcoming project, a '67 K/10 Sub. I'm thinking of lifting the body 2" or 3" -- will I need a full set of body bushings too? Pretty sure the original 42 year old bushings are on it now.

11-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. If negotiations go as planned with the manufacture, we will be producing 67-72 Suburban body mount cushions!! RUBBER!! I have been on a quest to locate NOS ones and have located enough to make one complete set, and have extras to use for patterns to reproduce... I have been given assurances that we will be the exclusives for them for 18 months. If my sales are not what they hope for in 18 months, they will be offering them to other retailers. This should be good for us Suburban and Panel owners.. Because nobody is reproducing them and of coarse they have been discontinued by GM. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-20-2008, 11:34 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. that is great news wes! I like the fact that they give you an 18 moth window of exclusive selling rights... that's how it should be IMO when YOU do all the leg work.

11-21-2008, 04:03 AM	#3
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. to bad you couldn't make them in polyurethane, cuz if you could and i had the money i would buy a whole body mount set for my burb

11-21-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. woo hoo! __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

11-21-2008, 06:35 PM	#6
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. WES : hockey pucks drilled and sized have worked similar to the polyurethane hard when cold and a touch of flex in the heat. __________________ Trueman

11-21-2008, 06:58 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Wes, it's awesome that you are doing this! More options are always a good thing for the hobby. I do want to say, however, that I have the graphite impregnated poly bushings by ES and love them. But since they are discontinued I suppose that doesn't really matter... Just glad I got mine and glad you are still so dedicated to the preservation of our hobby. You're the man!

11-21-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. out of curiosity, and the fact i may be buying some one day... would a 3/4 ton be the same as a 1/2 ton... how about C verses K chassis? (like the trucks)

11-21-2008, 09:27 PM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. I recently had to buy new 3/4 ton core support bushings. I had to buy NOS lower bushings. Oh my gosh they were expensive. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Thanks guys!! I appriciate the support. This business has never just been about selling parts for me it has more about preserving these while hopefully making enough money to live. Andy, All 67-72 Suburban and Panel body mount cushions are the same acording to my GM master parts catolog. The only thing that is different is the 67-68 radiator core support bushings, all others are the same. It doesn't matter 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, or 4x4 they are all the same. I never thought about using hocky pucks.. I would think that they would be too hard and if the truck is getting warm enough to soften the puck I might be running away from it to keep from getting burned... I would also wonder about how long they would last. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-22-2008, 07:17 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Cool, I wouldn't know how long they would last. UV wouldn't be a problem anyway, because they are in a spot where the sun would't get to them. Now tempratures of 140 at the frame where air is circulating all the time would be hard to reach. Even in the Arizona desert. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-22-2008, 11:40 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Hmmm, I swear I got the ones for my panel from you Wes...Do I need to double check they are correct?

11-24-2008, 01:15 PM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. How long ago. I wouldn't have sold you body mounts that were not correct. It is possible that you purchased them befor they were discontinued. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-26-2008, 02:40 AM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Well Ive been collecting parts for my panel for a few years now. I believe they are rectangular shaped. Pretty big bag of em. You've never steered me wrong before, Im sure they are fine.

11-27-2008, 01:29 PM	#16
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12-15-2008, 06:37 PM	#18
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. WES, You are definately the man when it comes to knowing and preserving these parts. It's awesome to have someone like you in this hobby/passion. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-23-2008, 05:22 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Thanks guys. CG, I do not know if you purchased a set of these from me or not. I only remember selling maybe one set the entire time I have been in business. I do not have a price yet, as I am still waiting on my NOS ones to arive here so I can send them off. Fortunately it doesn't take as long to have these done as it does some of the sheet metal parts we had reproduced. I did manage to get prototypes of the latest Blazer quarter supports though... WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-27-2008, 07:03 PM	#20
Acme Racer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Posts: 57	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. Hi Wes I'll need a set for my 68 panel too! Let us know when they are available! Best Regards fron Daytona Beach! (it was 81 here today 12/27) Larry __________________ *"The Fleet"* 92 Chevy "Yenko Impala SS" Wagon, massive mods, my toy - 92 Buick "GSX" Roadmaster wagon, many mods, wifes toy - 92 Olds Custom Cruiser "442-W31" Wagon Wifes Daily Driver - 68 C10 Suburban Panel, restoration/street rod project - 92 Gambler Champ Dirt Car Project - 74 C10 Custom Original Cali Burb - 79 GMC 35 Sierra Classic 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually

12-30-2008, 11:38 PM	#21
brian26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: springer, oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. I absolutely hate my urethane body mounts!!!!!!!!! I hope this works out for you.

01-05-2009, 05:19 AM	#22
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,098	Re: We are going to reproduce the Suburban Body mount Cushions. This is great news. I'll probably need a set for my upcoming project, a '67 K/10 Sub. I'm thinking of lifting the body 2" or 3" -- will I need a full set of body bushings too? Pretty sure the original 42 year old bushings are on it now. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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