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09-07-2020, 12:19 AM
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66 gmc family build
So I’m workin on a 66 panel that has had windows cut into it when new. It was used as a schoolbus that my father in law drove and my wife actually rode to school in. Not the way i wanted to keep it but its got sentimental value to my wife and father in law as thats how they remember it. So who am i to argue. Could still be cool once it’s painted. Someone hammered the rear tubs flat to mount seats. So thats what im up to right now. Then repaint the inside and send it back to the bodyshop. Rebuilt the stock 250 and have new front floors installed so far.
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09-07-2020, 12:32 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Here are some pics
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09-07-2020, 09:59 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Welcome to the sickness! Looks like a great project too.
Tell me how you did the lizard skin in the front please? I think you can take the inner fenders out and hammer them straight Posted via Mobile Device |
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09-07-2020, 10:26 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
That part was sprayed in the bodyshop after floors installed. Looks realy good though. Should stop any future rust. Has anyone ever taken the rear wood out of a suburban? Is it hard?
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09-08-2020, 11:58 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
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09-10-2020, 06:22 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Cool build! Never seen windows like that.
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09-16-2020, 07:23 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Plywood floor is two piece floor.
Photos of plywood floor from 66’ suburban Last edited by aotte1; 09-16-2020 at 07:34 PM. |
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09-17-2020, 05:46 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Thanks for posting those Aotte!
I am guessing this was a suburban that had the sliding track system and not the bolt down cleats.
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09-07-2020, 03:18 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Can't be any harder than a fleet-side.
Nice work so far though, keep us posted this is turning out great. 
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09-19-2020, 11:19 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Looks great!
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09-19-2020, 03:58 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Thankyou. I was hoping the black would work with the body color !
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09-05-2021, 10:15 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Well finally back from bodyshop after a long wait. Now assembly. Realizing the parts I thought were ok to reuse look pretty bad next to the new paint.
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09-06-2021, 08:03 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Very nice! Which color code and paint did you go with?
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09-06-2021, 08:39 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
The green is KK, 1966 code. The white is dover white code 50. Thats the z28 stripe color from my 69 camaro. Liked it cause it’s not so bright white. I’m really happy with the colors.
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09-07-2021, 09:01 PM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Yes, that color combo is very nice!
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09-08-2021, 11:57 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Congrats on a one-of-a-kind burb, I really like the three window setup on this burb. You've done an outstanding job on it so far and the paint and color combo looks great!
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09-22-2021, 07:58 AM
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Re: 66 gmc family build
Great looking truck!
I'd really like to see pics with the glass installed. You wrote the plywood was two pieces. Did you still have to take the body off the frame to remove it? |
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