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Travis1974 · 06-05-2016, 02:28 PM

Actually, the PO had to use a donor wrecked burb to replace the cab that was too far gone from rust. The donor was a 72' Chevy and I have some extra parts. From what I can tell the frame, fenders, doors, hood, grill, most of the interior, glass, and trim is all original to the GMC. The cab and back doors look to be from the donor. It was stationed in El Paso, Tx and should not have been so rusted out. The 2nd owner must have put her through hell!

I'm totally doing a build thread this time around. Rust repair patch panels coming soon. I have rockers and 1 door that needs new lower skin. 1 fender is getting the front "water bowl" replaced, and I'm missing the front drivers fender (searching). Ill post up pics of the work before and after.

06-05-2016, 02:28 PM	#13
Travis1974 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Leander,Tx Posts: 28	Re: 1972 GMC Suburban 4x4 3/4 ton basket case build Actually, the PO had to use a donor wrecked burb to replace the cab that was too far gone from rust. The donor was a 72' Chevy and I have some extra parts. From what I can tell the frame, fenders, doors, hood, grill, most of the interior, glass, and trim is all original to the GMC. The cab and back doors look to be from the donor. It was stationed in El Paso, Tx and should not have been so rusted out. The 2nd owner must have put her through hell! I'm totally doing a build thread this time around. Rust repair patch panels coming soon. I have rockers and 1 door that needs new lower skin. 1 fender is getting the front "water bowl" replaced, and I'm missing the front drivers fender (searching). Ill post up pics of the work before and after.