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After looking at the 72 Burb in the backyard for 4 years i decided to start working on it, this build is going to be done in steps I removed the front clip and was able to get the motor running so my son and I are going to rebuild the brakes and static drop it, reinstall the clip, paint the rims and put on new tires so we can move it around and take the build one step at a time. The old girl need a LOT of body and metal work. We are going to replace the body panels a little at a time and built a frame later and motor after all the body work is completed. So here is the Photo she looks rough but we believe she can be saved. Vote YES or NO.

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I had a running 72 in that condition , but maybe not that bad body wise. I was almost about to get started on it and lucked into a 67 with a better body but with no motor. So I ended up using the chassis and motor from the 72 and putting the 67 body on it. That might be an option for you too, just saying. Good luck.

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I bought this one last month and am not sure whether or not to resell it or put it away till I can start on it. I've seen people start with less than you have there and make something special out of it. You mention that you and your son are working on it well that would be incentive enough for me if any of my kids were interested in it. Maybe my 10 year old grandson will be interested in a few years.

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Thanks for the advice, worked on it a little today but it was raining in Alabama but the engine sounded great, I will post a vid as soon as I can; here are the photos of today. My camera was dead and I did not get any photos of the full clip off. The left fender needs lower front corners and the right fender is okay. The core is complete gone and I am going to run without the inter fenders will build custom inters later, the hood will work for now and the firewall is in good shape.

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They all have to start somewhere! My 72 Tahoe started to me as a 3/4 Ton roller, no interior or drivetrain. Not it has 3 row seating out of an 03 Tahoe, 93 Vett C4 suspension bagged, 20's and 22's and an 05 vortec with the 4L60 aod. But it all came one step at a time over a period of time. Keep it up the time you spend with your son with make it all worth it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Keep on plucking away at her and she will be done before ya know it and you guys will be hitting the local cruise scene

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Well it took a couple of years but I have started with the build...Ordered some body panels should be in soon and started teardown... photos coming soon....

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glad to see ya back on it:D....I'll move this thread over to the burb build forum so others can following along there!!!:D

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Thanks Geoff, I went and stocked up on my body work supplys today. I plan on starting the minor repairs this weekend still waiting on the body panels to get here that i ordered. I will be looking for suggestions to help with this build.

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This is a photo of my last build 68 Camaro/ 355 S.B/ 350 turbo/ 12 bolt rearend... I still have it but only drive it about 4 times a year. This surburban build is something I hope to be able to drive weekly.
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A few inspirational pictures

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/S6300926.jpg

http://tired-iron.mounet.com/GRB/72_...uburban_01.jpg
This one was pretty cool LINK

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Looking forward to the build...still going to be a father son build?

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Yes... he has been helping me but when I get off work he is going to work.

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Those are great looking inspiration burbs!!!....keep at it and keep us up to date on your progress!

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Made some progress today…I got most of the passage rocker panel removed and the front fender sanded with 80grit, the rocker was worst than I thought look like another order of parts must be made.

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Well I made some progress today with help from Bcubed we removed the front clip,engine,trans and front suspension and will be sending it to be sand-blasted in the morning..

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Maybe Bcubed will post the photos he has on his phone..

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Well I was able to upload some photos

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By the way I guess I need to tell you a little about myself, I am 46 married with 2 sons 22 and 24, I work as a manager for a local ambulance company I have away enjoy working on cars and trucks I have had many vehicles from 67 mustang to a 2006 chevy HDs and everything in between this build will be a weekly driver and I hope it will be able to pull my car trailer and camaro to other shows.

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This is a photo from my last car show taking at P.C.B back in Nov..

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This is a another build I have been working on..87 S-10 drag truck with S&W frame 18.5/15/29s ladder bar setup, full roll cage,

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Here is a photo of my home garage

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Just a few of my toys

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And My daily driver.

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Oh sorry back to the build..Here is the old motor and a photo of the front cab guted..

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Had to work today at the fire station today but it gives me time to search the internet for parts. I have been on LMC and Brothers are there any other site I need to look. Trying to locate the patch panel I need for the passengers. Looks like I need the front floor pan, inside kick panel, front complete cab support, inside rocker and rocker panel plus the lower pillar.. Anything left?

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Well I made my mind up and I will be installing a 1971 Chevy 350 in the burb, I have the old 305 that came out and a 2006 LS motor but I was saving the LS for another build. The 350 is a complete running motor the started life in a 71 Monte Carlo that Mike Nutt built in the mid 80's it was pulled out to make way for a 396 it was and refreshed and placed into a 78 Malibu the the malibu was wrecked in the mid 90's it was pulled again and placed into another 78/79 Malibu were is sat for over 10 years in the garage untill 2004 and then it was pulled again and it has been in my shop on a motor stand for 8 years. The engine probably has less than 15,000 on it since the refresh in the mid 80,s. Bcubed my be able to help with the history he now has the malibu with the that has a 327 in it now, by the way the 327 was built by him and Mike back in the early 90's and did not have a home untill 2004 when it was placed into the malibu...

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Here are some pictures from pulling the engine and suspension.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ban3-3-121.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...an3-3-1214.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...an3-3-1217.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...an3-3-1219.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...an3-3-1239.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...an3-3-1240.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...an3-3-1245.jpg

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Will 8" ID sch 40 pipe work for cupping the lower control arms or will I need 8.5 - 9" I aready have the 8" pipe and if I use 2600 bags will it clear or will I have to 2500.

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Came home today and decided to remove the transmission from the old 305 only to see that someone jackassed the housing with JB WELD where the coolant lines are connected. So I will be locating a new trans or finding a good housing and rebuilding the old one.

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I saw where someone used 8" and then stretched it out to 9" .. if you do that you might also want to consider Slam Specialties RE-7 bags ... when I went from Firestone to Slam bags I got alot more lift at the same PSI.

Does anyone just sell the upper plates? I know Suicide Doors sells the whole kit, but if he were to cup his lower arms and by different bags, would only really need the upper plates.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...5&d=1293086861

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...6&d=1293086861

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...6&d=1293087019

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436787

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Well I need to decide on an engine to run. I have a good 350 that Bcubed has made available but I will need to find a 350/400 turbo transmission or install a 2006 LQ4 I have but it will need a Painless 60221 Gen III Truck Harness about $1000.00 ( input needed)

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I will be installing the 350 trying to keep it simple and this engine is in goood shape.

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At work again tonight pulling a 48 hour shift so not much done today but I was able to remove the UAR bushings today and 40 year or rust made it hard job not a drop of grease was in them and I order the front brakes system from brothers tomorrow I will order the front air bags. Most of the front frame is cleaned and I will start the fire wall this weekend.

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Please subscribed to post a WTB...see post below by 'gcburdic'

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Made it home after a long night we had to fly a patient to UAB and I have to go back to Montgomery to work for another 16 hours No PAY NO PLAY...

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Hey bud.....looks like you are moving right along on your build here....

BTW...you need to be a subscribing member to post want to buy type post like above...please read through this and subscribe to post a WTB over in the parts forum....I'm sure many members would be able to help ya out....

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Will do sorry, but now I know.....

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Today I ordered all of my passenger side body panels, core support, front air kit and bags and some odd bolts and things. I will be adding photos this weekend of the progress.

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lookin forward to watchin this build!