Originally Posted by 52panel
Hello folks, I'm getting a 51 Suburban and was needing some input. (Good to be back on Stovebolt!) I had a solid 52 Panel and never really needed any parts for it but now I'm going to be on the hunt for some panel/burb specific parts.

First off I'll need a front floor section, is it the same as the pickups? YES IT IS A MODIFIED PICKUP FLOORBOARD, CUT WHERE IT MEETS THE BACK FLOOR AND A METAL PLATE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO HOLD THE FLIP SEAT.

Are rear fenders unique to the panels/suburbans or can stepside fenders be used? The ones with the 51 have had the rear lip removed hinting that stepside fenders were modified to fit. OUR BEST ANSWER IS, NO THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. THE CONTOURS APPEAR TO BE DIFFERENT AND THERE IS A RIDGE ON THE FENDER WHERE THE BODY MEETS THE FENDER

Where can I source parts for the side windows? Glass, rubber, hardware, etc. GLASS CAN BE CUT BY A AUTO GLASS SHOP THAT STILL DEALS WITH OLD CARS, TEMPLATES AND INSTALLATION PIECES CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH JIM CARTER ND A FEW OTHER VENDORS. STEEL RUBBER IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOMMENDED SOURCES FOR RUBBER COMPONENTS. REQUEST PARTS IN THE "PARTS WANTED" SECTION OR LOOK ON EBAY DAILY

I already know how rare the seats are! Mine have none. And I will casually search for originals but I'm certain other seats will work. REPRODUCTION REAR SEATS ARE BEING MADE BY SEVERAL PEOPLE INCLUDING OUR OWN ELHIPPY64, YOU WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN SPRINGS AND/OR CUSHIONS

Can someone share seat configurations that will suffice?

The rest I can figure out. Or I think I can! I will post pics once I have it. This thing is literally buried in a shed and take quite an effort to unearth! Look forward to hearing from you folks. ANY input is appreciated, even not addressing the questions above.

Thanks-
52panel/Scott