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    GMC Hood Ornament

    Next problem...does anyone know where to source the gaskets for the hood ornament/emblems? It looks like a 1mm piece of plastic/clear vinyl I could probably trace and cut, unless it's available somwhere? I also need the set for the roof rack, which I would assume I could cut and trace from the...
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    Door panel resto- backyard style

    Much appreciated! I like the Saddle Tan color better than the previous one I did.. a lot "richer" There used to be a Carquest close to me that carried a full line of SEM products and you could go buy a can to check it out in the real world..I can't find a local supplier anymore. I think the...
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    Door panel resto- backyard style

    I attached some stainless screw studs with JB weld on some of the door trim pieces that I always check after I slam the door shut, haha I’m not sure if those are the same clips as the one I had but I’m done with the mold if you want to give it a shot
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    Door panel resto- backyard style

    Quick update... Here is the finished product...it's not factory correct nor a perfect restoration but much better than what was there! I changed the color to SEM Saddle Tan which almost matches the new upholstery perfectly. On another note, I was missing one of the bottom retaining clips. I...
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    You would think with all the advances in polymers/epoxies/paints that they could make a 2"x2" piece of plastic that would survive atmospheric re-entry on the space shuttle for under $10 these days...
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    sorry, wrong reply
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    That and zoom meetings with no camera, haha
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    Halfway there...and livin' on a prayer... I used some clear Elmer's glue with a drop of dish soap and food coloring to "liquid mask" the lettering... Why is it when you see the repop at $XX you say "Are you crazy??!" and then after you have way too much time restoring the original you say...
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    Quick update...I was able to clean the plastic up pretty well with plastic polish made for headlight lenses... Now the trick would appear to be getting the paint applied around the lettering without bleeding in..do you think the hot glue masking would work for the plastic? I also thought it...
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    Door weatherstrip

    That would probably help! The door side lip of the weatherstripping is below the top edge of the door, is it supposed to sit on top? If so, I think I would need to bend the mounting tabs towards the outside of the door more?
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    I will give it a shot!
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    I hear ya Hucked....but where did the red go?! You have owned it since new? I have seen emblems that are still red with a lot worse sun damage done to the plastic? It's definitely the backside of silver paint on the plastic and the GMC logo feels like silicone..
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    Door weatherstrip

    Another day, another question! I went to put the weather stripping seals on and nothing seems to be lining up 100%... It's my fault as I made the mistake of having the body shop remove all the old rubber for paint and dropped of a new complete Precision kit to replace everything. I picked it...
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    Loving the hot glue masking idea!!
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    Oh wow, so the silver paint is really just a faded red?? I wonder if it was metallic because the backside looks very silvery as well?? Or....was the plastic badge red tinted, silver painted on the back and all of the red pigment washed out of the plastic? That seems more likely? Kinda feel...
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    GMC Hood Ornament

    Hey All, I’m putting my Suburban back together and trying to clean it up as I go. Does anyone know if they sell a complete “paint gasket” kit for emblems, etc? Also, I was trying to restore my existing hood emblem if anyone has any tips or posts they could point me towards? I’d consider a...
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    Tire damage

    Appreciate all the replies! That was my thought from the beginning, I have never worked in a tire shop but have seen worse on people's rigs. I think glue it, run it, watch it and keep it on the back is the way to go...I picked them up used so like Squareroot and a couple others said, the age...
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    Tire damage

    I wasn’t too sure how it would affect the structural integrity of the the tire.. On one hand it’s the rubber outer layer protecting the belted portion so it shouldn’t be an issue..on the other hand it’s a small tear in the unit as a whole- kind of like a bridge with a small crack is...
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    Tire damage

    So a moderate amount of worry...makes sense! THANKS!
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    Tire suggestions for lifted 86 suburban

    Wow...I think I have found the one thing in California cheaper than somewhere else...mounting tires! Tons of used tire shops around here will mount and balance for $20-25 each... I haven't tried 37"+ but people are swapping out big tires all day long out here..
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    Tire damage

    Hey All, Got a question for everyone..I just picked up a set of used Mickey Thompson tires and while I was stacking them away I saw this chunk loose on one of them... Do I need to worry about this or throw some glue on it?
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    Speaker pods/General stereo questions

    All great info, much appreciated!!! I am putting those same 4x10's in the stock location as well..how do they sound? Is there any way to test the cables for proper shielding before installing them or installing them and running it IS the testing procedure?
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    Sound dampening

    I put a piece of insulation in one of the roof bays and that completely stopped the condensation in that bay...I guess the concept of thermal bridging exists even in a squarebody
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    Speaker pods/General stereo questions

    Ok…I’m about to run some stereo wires! 1 1/2 year later ain’t bad?! Question- I have a tote bin full of RCA cables from various home theater configuration over the years.. can I use these for head unit to amp connection? I know they won’t be as flexible as automotive but I think in this...
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    Sound dampening

    Condensation mostly happens on surfaces that are colder than the moist air Ok…that would make a lot of sense then..if the headliner was on, then the inside part of the roof would be warmer than the outside…thus no condensation? Even if the ambient air temp/humidity was the same? Trippy…haha

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