Project Patina Azul

[Nothinghead]

I would never has guessed that floor was blue! Looks better now.

[firedog]

I guess i never realized that they put floor mats of any other color then black in our trucks

[Flint70step]

Originally Posted by firedog

I guess i never realized that they put floor mats of any other color then black in our trucks

Originally Posted by Nothinghead

I would never has guessed that floor was blue! Looks better now.

I was amazed as well.Makes the interior pop a little more now

[Flint70step]

While at the New Braunfels swap meet yesterday picked up a re-pop Driver side sport mirror for the Burb.It was $35 and was tired of not having a mirror.I took a few pics of the install today.


After some head scratching on how I was gonna go about holding the mirror and the screw,gasket and backing plate I taped the gasket to the door.


I then hung the mirror by the threads of the front most screw.I then used my right hand to hold the screw driver on the screw firmly so I could use my left guide the backing plate into position.It was not easy and it took a couple tries.

Then I got the other screws started and snugged them up when I was happy with it.I'm sure there is an easier way to do this but this is how I got it done

[Flint70step]

I also have been kicking around the idea making my seat look better until I can get it redone.


I came up with a cheap fix that will get me by till I can get the seat redone.I found some cheap blue pillow cases at Wal-mart for $5.I just happened have some matching blue thread in a sewing kit left behind by an old girlfriend.We're in bussiness


Then I went about tucking the two pillow cases into position.The idea I had was to use the cases to protect the foam and serve as a backing to stitch the remaining seat cloth to.







Then I realized that the needle I had would be a PITA to use.So tomorrow on the way home from work I will get a curved needle and some pins to hols everything in position while I try my hand at stitching all this together.It will probably come out looking like Frankenstein but it will protect the seat foam and hopefully look better

[Nothinghead]

That's pretty smart with the pillowcases! I like it!
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[lynnfield]

Hey, I just found your thread and read thru the whole thing, nice job btw! I just picked up a blue K10 burb that I am going to part out later this summer. Contact me, and I'll let you have first look at it. Greg

[Flint70step]

Originally Posted by lynnfield

Hey, I just found your thread and read thru the whole thing, nice job btw! I just picked up a blue K10 burb that I am going to part out later this summer. Contact me, and I'll let you have first look at it. Greg

sending you a PM with my number.Give me a call and we'll talk.Thanks for the heads up and the compliment on my Burb build

[68 TT]

Great project.

I have been considering a very similar build but some guy in my neighborhood keeps buying all the Burbs around town to turn them into crew cabs.

[Flint70step]

The Burb was in an accident this weekend and its not pretty.A young woman leaving a parking lot cut across stopped traffic in the right lane and ran right into the front of my Burb.I will be rebuilding it and that's a promise.I know its gonna be a tough fight with the insurance company but I'm gonna hold my ground and not give in until I'm satisfied.Any help in locating a frame and front clip will be greatly appreciated.





Its safe at my house now.I have a good friend who owns a tow service.

[Flint70step]

Here are some photos from last weekend at the lake that I haven't posted yet.Enjoy

[blfuller123]

That sucks man

[mcbassin]

I knew I had seen that burb before when I saw your thread in the general section. Sorry to hear about the crash. If you were closer I have some parts that would help with the rebuild.
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[BB72CHEVKT]

At a loss for words, sorry

[gcburdic]

Gosh darn it!!!....Hope everyone was ok...sorry to see this crap...this is the second one on here in recent months taking a bad hit!!!YUCK!!!

[68 TT]

Sorry to hear about the accident. At least you are OK. It's a whole lot easier to fix or replace a damaged vehicle than it is to fix physical injuries to your body.

I am still messed up more than a year and a half after getting hit from behind while I was stopped at a red light. Still fighting with the insurance companies over it too.

Good luck on the rebuild and with getting what you deserve out of the insurance company.

[Flint70step]

Thanks Y'all,I have a frame located that a good friend of mine has.He even has an apparatus to lift the body off and roll the frame out.I helped him do it to his 67 panel.I think Lynnfield has a front clip the same color scheme as well as great patina.Things are looking up as far as the rebuild goes.I have some good friends that are gonna help and with the help of the board we'll get it done.

[lynnfield]

Well.......I just don't know what to say...........sorry to hear it. Greg

I'll give you a call, might be a few days, working nights right now.

[502ms]

Man, I just read this whole thread...to come to this. I am sorry. Here is a question - are you sure there is frame damage? It looks like the fender and hood are the only areas really hurt (besides the bumper and front core support). Well, I guess now that I think about it, those are hurt, too. Good news is that they can be repaired...just don't toss that truck. Glad you and the family are alright

[Flint70step]

Originally Posted by 502ms

Man, I just read this whole thread...to come to this. I am sorry. Here is a question - are you sure there is frame damage? It looks like the fender and hood are the only areas really hurt (besides the bumper and front core support). Well, I guess now that I think about it, those are hurt, too. Good news is that they can be repaired...just don't toss that truck. Glad you and the family are alright

Yes there is definitely frame damage.I have a good friend who has another 1/2 ton Burb frame.I just need the get the Burb tub off and switch out frames.He has a lifting rig that we used to pull his 67 panel tub off its frame so I know we have a way to get all this done.H ere are some shots of the frame damage.The second shot shows how far my drivers front tire sticks out past the body.The frame moved 4-5 inches at least.There's a dent in the air filter housing from it hitting to brake booster and the alt. hit the master cylinder.

[Flint70step]

Took about 30 minutes to pull the front clip.I've done it so many times I knew all the tools I needed and made short work of it.Now I need to get the engine ready to pull and borrow an engine puller.All the body mount bolts look good and I can see the treads are not rusted.I need to get over to my friends with the other burb and hit all the body mount bolts with some PB blaster.The plan is to get the frame swap done as soon as possible but do a good job.

While I'm doing the frame swap I might as well strip and paint the new frame before it goes under the Burb.I also need to do a few mods to the new frame to get the van gas tank with in tank fuel pump in.mount my fuel lines and move and drill the trans cross member.

[Flint70step]

Here is where I really need help from the wonderful members of this site.I need an original paint med. blue front clip.Paint does not have to be perfect,patina is preferred.I do how ever want dent free,mostly rust free sheet metal.I do plan on painting my burb back to original so I want the clip to have factory paint on the inner parts.

I know shipping will be a PITA but I will pay to have my baby back.Its out there waiting for me.I know you guys will come thru for me.Don't let me down

A clip in about the same condition as mine was is what I'm after.Here is a pic for reference.

[Flint70step]

Still looking for original medium blue front sheet metal.Y'all keep your eyes peeled pls.Merry Christmas

[Ol Blue K20]

Just ran across this thread and am subscribed. I feel your pain, only difference is I did it myself....

[Flint70step]

Ouch man!
I have found several sets of med blue fenders that have the belt line trim for trucks.Thats good for you but I have not found them without the belt trim like I need for my Burb.

I am getting a 72 Cheyenne Super this October.It is a running driving truck so I can get serious on the Burb.I have a frame at a friends house he gave me,just need to take the rusty Burb body off it and then get it to my house.

I've let the Burb sit too long and its getting to me.I want to drive it again.Really miss the way it feels


In the mean time,EVERYBODY KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR MED BLUES FENDERS lol