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The restoration/modification of Daisy.

Overland Expo registration is complete! I've got 6 weeks to have thins thing back together with A/C and music
 
a Lowe's it runs $16 a roll. having done 6 doors and the front floor, I've used 5.5 rolls. i imagine the rear floor will take another 3-4.



it was 95* in the suburban when i got home today and started working on it and i couldn't smell a thing.


That's what I have heard too but I trust your opinion way more than some random I internet dude
 
I have heard people say it gives off a asphalt smell in the heat. But they say that if you tape the seams/edges it seals in the stink and you are good to go.


I did my entire floor in dynamat some years ago, and it's never smelled.

David
 
I would recommend doing the roof. In my black 2wd blazer I did the fiberglass top on the inside. Made a HUGE difference in heat and noise. Especially the heat.
 
I did my entire floor in dynamat some years ago, and it's never smelled.

David

Dynamat is made for that use, and at its cost, BETTER not smell.

This isnt' really made for it, but seems to be a cost effective substitute!
 
I think you can do it!

I'm hoping so!

I did my entire floor in dynamat some years ago, and it's never smelled.

David

Dynamat shouldn't smell, it's made for this application.

I'm still thinking about going, though in my Subaru and not my burb.

Get a hold of me if you end up going!

I would recommend doing the roof. In my black 2wd blazer I did the fiberglass top on the inside. Made a HUGE difference in heat and noise. Especially the heat.


I will definitely do the roof.

Dynamat is made for that use, and at its cost, BETTER not smell.



This isnt' really made for it, but seems to be a cost effective substitute!


Exactly.
 
I've been making progress on the wiring, the a/c is pretty much done. This weekend we'll hit the stereo and hopefully put the interior back together. I still need to take care of the dash.
 
I think I'm doing the peel and seal in the limo. At least the doors, roof and rear cargo area this next month. The front floor board won't get done till I find my leak.
 
The restoration/modification of Daisy…

I've been plugging away at the interior of the suburban, up until yesterday. My friend came over Sunday and wired up the stereo and some interior lights for me while I reinstalled the heater core and duct work, flushed the cooling system and cleaned up some wiring. Later that night I installed the carpet, seats and shift boots. I plugged in the stereo and messed with it some, alpine has a phone app to let you tune your stereo, it's pretty neat.
HVAC is all wired up, I've got power to the clutch and 4 blower speeds up front. Haven't figured out what I'm missing on the rear blower yet. Seems like I'm missing a relay or module of some kind. I've got three wires with different connectors on them related to the rear blower and nothing to plug them all into. I still need to have some a/c hoses modified before we can flush/charge the system.
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Yesterday we took our oldest dog to the vet. Her energy level has dropped significantly and just recently she began losing control of her bladder. They x-rayed her and found a cantaloupe sized mass growing on a kidney. Today she had surgery to remove it, she's doing fine right now but the next few days are pretty crucial for her recovery. We probably won't have her home til Friday.
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It's basically the size of my hand on her side
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The restoration/modification of Daisy…

I finally got out into the garage for a little while today. This weekend's goal is to get the dash back into the Suburban and mounting the stereo, I wanna drive my damn truck!

The goal is to put the Autometer gauges into the OEM bezel.
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I was a little nervous about cutting into the bezel but I took my time on the first one. It took me about 45min to finally get the first one right. The second took about 10min haha!
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Here's how much comes off the backside, electrical tape for size reference.
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I think it looks great!
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Looking good. I'm right there with you on new gauges and I say 160 mph is doable.

David
 
How is the pooch doing?

Good, she's home. Eating/drinking like usual and seems to be getting around better than before her surgery. It's nice to have her home, it's crazy how one less dog can make a house feel empty.

Looking good. I'm right there with you on new gauges and I say 160 mph is doable.

David


Yeah, that could stop at 100mph for all I care. I'll never use more than half of that speedometer.
 
Now I'm going to have to dig out my gauges that are buried in a box somewhere in the container. That is t it's right there
 
Now I'm going to have to dig out my gauges that are buried in a box somewhere in the container. That is t it's right there


The only downside is that they kinda point down when installed in the truck. I might try making some angle rings for them to kick them back up some.
 
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