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Jimbeaux

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Jim
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1977
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Suburban
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454
I just had the pleasure of acquiring a '77 Suburban. She's a recently-restored former border patrol truck from AZ.

She's all in factory-like condition (updated transfer case, '88 interior) and I want to update the audio without compromising the vintage function and feel of the OEM head.

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Jimbeaux

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This is that '88 interior I mentioned. Hidden behind the wheel is a Cobra CB. This amazing truck is fitted with twin A/C compressors and still blows R12, the fella who sold me this truck included an additional tank of R12 with the sale (among a myriad of other parts). My driver seat belt is loose and may require a new pulley/tensioner/whatever.
Any suggestions for footwell mats, hidden bluetooth/aux connection, and rear cargo area covers?

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Jimbeaux

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454
Some underside pics. I was blown away at the immaculate quality of the frame rails and body mounts. Truck was converted to on-the-fly 4x4.

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Jimbeaux

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This needs to be addressed before winter. The doors, tailgate, and front well wells are not good, but literally ever other body panel looks great, even my rocker panels! The guy who did the resto suggested that he ballsed up and covered the drain holes when he painted the doors.
Also; I want to treat my underside to inhibit any further corrosion. I have a can of Rust Reformer, any further suggestions?

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Jimbeaux

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Central Indiana
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Jim
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1977
Truck Model
Suburban
Engine Size
454
@Arkansas_V8 can you vouch for the quality of their repro tailgates? I was told to seek out an original for ideal fit and function.
 

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350ish
:welcome:
 

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Use LMC for Seals, plugs, switches, smaller stuff like that. The diagrams for some stuff is invaluable.
 

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