My 1991 v1500 suburban

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not bad :) Now, if you put a stock grill back in it I think it'd really come together IMO

I didn't even know that wasn't stock:shrug:
 

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I didn't even know that wasn't stock:shrug:

Here's a stock grill

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yeah that does look better, but I want a skull and crossbone in the center, don't judge me ahha
 

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yeah that does look better, but I want a skull and crossbone in the center, don't judge me ahha

:lol: No judging here :D I'm sure you could modify it somehow for skull and cross bone rather than the emblem :)
 

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Okay so before the headliner i'm doing the roof rack...seems logical step. I managed to get an original metal one and rear spoiler looking thing for it since mine didn't have one. I'm curious if anyone knows the actual attachment points or if they have pictures so I can get close to normal. I figure I can really put it where I want but would like it somewhat near normal location. silicone should work to seal the mounts or can I use the rtv I have left over you think?

then I will due roof insulation and headliner...figure same insulation will work on the roof? the frost king stuff I used on the floor boards.

once that's done I have cargo netting for the rear to hang tight for fishing pole storage and odds and ends like sleeping bags and back packs
 

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Best way to remove tint is with a hair dryer. Heat the tint while peeling it off. Use WD40 to remove the remaining glue. Use glass cleaner with ammonia to remove the WD40.
 

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Best way to remove tint is with a hair dryer. Heat the tint while peeling it off. Use WD40 to remove the remaining glue. Use glass cleaner with ammonia to remove the WD40.

awesome ill try today...no hair dryer though hah maybe ill just use a torch from far back
 

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didn't get much done this weekend, still debating to go with ORD or just the cheaper superlift and raised arm, I think new bushings in general will be good see how the body roll sucks. I am completely at a loss trying to get the damn steering wheel straight. I have messed with the draglink which helped it about 10 degrees. but it is still about 75 degrees off. I don't think an alignment shop would get it close either, not sure if I can just re-center the wheel on a 91 but I may try.

I am hesitant to buy blocks for the rear leaf springs but im not doing anything very technical with this burb so I think it will be okay... likely just throw some cheap 33-34 inch rubber under it leaning towards treadwright tires

https://www.treadwright.com/tire-shop-all

however I may have to get some larger wheels not finding much I like for the 15 inch
 
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headliner cleaned up
 

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got an offer to trade the suburban fro $6000 worth of snapon tools and a chest....debating it
 

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LOL....too bad it's not $6k in cash :)
 

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LOL....too bad it's not $6k in cash :)

yeah but its a damn good deal if its worth it, ill have to see the inventory first. I can flip it and buy 2 or 3 for that price or a CUCV which I would really like so I don't have to do an axle swap, but I do like the space in the burb

or buy one and finally have money towards my new house
 

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Yeah, definitely take a look at the inventory first to make sure what the guy says is legit. :)
 

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for now though im gonna keep working on the headliner
 

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$6K worth of Snap-On tools?

So that's like, umm... a socket set and a hammer?
 

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