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I like this! What is your source for the switch. I will need two. I googled the switch and learned what, where, and how to install.

I'm a firm believer in electric fuel pumps. I have an extra one and tools required to change it, in my truck. One huge benefit for me is instant starting, hot or cold.

I once was exactly where you are, had to learn one bolt at a time, so don't stop. I would tap the bolt holes nice and clean before installing the head. Then blow them out clean with an air hose. Your looking great!!

PA is dead on re seat matching colors. When I bought these seats I thought the tan color would work with the black/gray interior and it does, but to my eye, it doesn't look good through the car door window. So I will visit a couple of upholsterers about new covers, more plain and possibly a better fabric for a surfer car. Suggestions on color and fabric encouraged. Maybe a rear seat color match would look fine.

In a week I may be working on interior, specifically seats. I have a pair of very nice 2010 Lincoln Towncar bucket seats and the original split 60/40 bench seat. Question: which will a buyer prefer? My market intention is to thevsurfer crowd, Pismo Beech., Ca.

.Bought this at street sale, go good with my truck!

Plymouth Suburban body mounts: here are four of the ten mounts required for my suburban. Unlike some other body styles, all ten are split rubber discs with sleeved washers. I ordered a set on Thursday from Roberts who have treated me very well. All metal parts and bolts are NOT included. A bit pricy but they are an important part of the foundation.

Body mounts are on order, no bolts nor washers! !! Robert: I'm listening. The underside will need some attention for sure and one area just in front of the driver's side rear wheel will need some repair, otherwise very sound. To remove those doors with the cabin on stands just does not seem too safe. I have access to a LARGE forklift. With extended forks I can lift the entire car and steam clean with high pressure the bottom. That and a good coat of rust inhibitor should be a good start. To to be continued. . . .

Only '74? I'm 80 in September. Where did the last decade go. I was under the body of my suburban this morning to figure out how to safely lower it on to the frame. I think I'll leave it as is, then have someone professionally undercoat it. Not the best but certainly better than most may do. That rotisserie is NICE, Will order a kit of mounts this morning.

Here is what I must work with. Once the chassis is under this body, it won't look so menacing.

1. I was going to lift the frame up to the body, a reverse of how I removed it, and was going to remove the engine and transmission to reduce weight. I do not have the benefit of a lift. I do suppose I can arrange proper jacks in proper places and with some one on each jack lower the body onto the frame. Set up correctly, should have better control lowering than lifting. What have I got myself into? 2. Body mounts. Here are suggestions: used hocky pucks, used skate wheels, sliced discs from HF mallets, but after a closer look at the removed mounts, these mounts are quite involved and are not all alike. The center mounts, 3 each side, are key, they hold the body proper. This is a suburban so the long roof body has much more leverage on the frame, than a coupe for example. The Suburban is a unique body to frame, to road balance, etc., so needs these special mounts, see pictures in previous post. So I will order a set, poor foundation after all that I've done, appears to be foolhardy. Ergo, I will meticulously assemble the chassis and drive train then lower the body onto the frame. Do wish me well.

Before I put the body back on, I will install the engine, transmission, drive shaft, fuel, etc to the engine and connect everything, and start the engine, so that I could drive it down the street. Then I'll remove the engine and transmission when I lift it up under the body. So lots of small yet intricate things to do next week.

Robert, yes the task is mechanical first, cosmetics last. Rear brakes and axle seals next. Drums and shoes already checked checked out by reputable auto machine shop. It's so much easier to work from above. Went through the front suspension earlier. I put on front disc brakes after this pivture was taken.

Merle, only the lazy will criticize a man whose overalls are torn and dirty, but no one wants to be near a man whose shorts are soiled. LOL

We seem to be going at similar parcel I did not sand blast. Steam cleaned, 80 grit with da sander, rust inhibitor and three coats of rattler can paint. Exhaust pipe, and fuel and brake lines tomorrow. I can't push like I could one year ago, must pace myself.

The frame is painted. I DA sanded, Jasco rust inhibitor, and three coats of glossy black. Not a perfect job, but will be more than sufficient for most.

Car show may 4. People love the patina and the flathead six. Great fun with my wife and granddaughter.

No conversation, but a recent 250 mile drive through a little used rural road. Great fun.

I just got to this thread, nice. But the age thing. . . , Double your 33, and raise it 14 more to get to me. I'm trying to even remember 33, 1971, Nam war, peace nicks, draft dodgers, you probably don't know what the draft was! Hippies in VW vans, Woodstock, 1969, line was so long I turned back!

We all have the things we like to follow, I like your posts. It's nothing fancy, just an honest chronology of your family and a car, I love it! I've been so busy working to complete my Suburban I'm not out and about as much as I would like with my truck. Enjoy spring and summer.

UPS. The new UPS vans. Cool.

I'm need to get a set of air wrenches, but to begin, only the basic ones. The impact wrench probably the first one. Which are used the most and what medium grade, practical brand should I consider? TKS Paul

Well, not ready to mount yet, but did DA sand with 80 grit and treat the passenger side with a rust inhibitor. Will finish tomorrow. The surface result is really nice, all ready for paint. Will push it into the alley early one morning to paint. Probably a satin black.

If the frame is square, that would be quite a sight with a hemi, going down the freeways at 80 mph with large NRA markings. LOL

EXACTLY! The very reason for a flat tire in the first place!