Factory Suburban stuff (71 & 72) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Blue Pig · 09-09-2011, 03:10 PM

Hey guys, it's been a long, long time since I've perused the forums. Anyhoo, I found a guy locally that has a 72 Suburban for sale. He said it goes through oil, is kinda beat up and rusty, needs a mirror, wiper motor, etc. It's got a wothless, tired old 307, a turbo 350 and needs some "tlc". Anyhoo, it's the 3 door with the two part ...tailgate...? style rear doors. He wants $400 dollars for it. I have been scouring the forums here and havent come across a solid answer to a couple questions I forgot to ask him. Of course, it's basic everything. Manual steering and brakes, no a/c, blah blah blah. First off, I am not really looking for a show truck, more something to put a decent engine in and putz around, maybe tow once in a while. Did they switch the half tons over to 5 lug with disc fronts in 71 like the pickups? What are your varying opinions on whether I should pick this old bone up or not? Thanks for lookin!

budnikguy · 09-09-2011, 03:17 PM

Just like the trucks, they added disc brakes to the front for 1/2 and 3/4 ton in 71 and 72. So, you could score a 71/72 8lug disc brake or a 71/72 5 lug disc brake Suburban. Everyone will tell you that they could not say without pictures....but, I would pick it up for 400 without thinking twice

if it was in my area...

The Blue Pig · 09-09-2011, 03:27 PM

Sorry, I was trying to cram so much information in that initial post, I forgot to mention. It's a 72 2wd 1/2 ton. Blue and white delight. Kinda rusted, kinda beat up, ready for a bit of a freshening.

Flint70step · 09-09-2011, 10:17 PM

PICS PLEASE

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2011, 11:32 PM

power brakes were base equipment if memory serves.
4 bills... if it drives, is a no brainer IMO.

09-09-2011, 03:10 PM	#1
The Blue Pig Thread Wizard Since 2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 102	Factory Suburban stuff (71 & 72) Hey guys, it's been a long, long time since I've perused the forums. Anyhoo, I found a guy locally that has a 72 Suburban for sale. He said it goes through oil, is kinda beat up and rusty, needs a mirror, wiper motor, etc. It's got a wothless, tired old 307, a turbo 350 and needs some "tlc". Anyhoo, it's the 3 door with the two part ...tailgate...? style rear doors. He wants $400 dollars for it. I have been scouring the forums here and havent come across a solid answer to a couple questions I forgot to ask him. Of course, it's basic everything. Manual steering and brakes, no a/c, blah blah blah. First off, I am not really looking for a show truck, more something to put a decent engine in and putz around, maybe tow once in a while. Did they switch the half tons over to 5 lug with disc fronts in 71 like the pickups? What are your varying opinions on whether I should pick this old bone up or not? Thanks for lookin! __________________ --70 C-10 Longbed --71 C-10 Longbed --72 K-20 Longbed --74 C-10 Shortbed --86 Toyota Tercel (His Driver) --05 Chevy Trailblazer (Her Driver)

09-09-2011, 03:17 PM	#2
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: Factory Suburban stuff (71 & 72) Just like the trucks, they added disc brakes to the front for 1/2 and 3/4 ton in 71 and 72. So, you could score a 71/72 8lug disc brake or a 71/72 5 lug disc brake Suburban. Everyone will tell you that they could not say without pictures....but, I would pick it up for 400 without thinking twice if it was in my area...

09-09-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
The Blue Pig Thread Wizard Since 2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 102	Re: Factory Suburban stuff (71 & 72) Sorry, I was trying to cram so much information in that initial post, I forgot to mention. It's a 72 2wd 1/2 ton. Blue and white delight. Kinda rusted, kinda beat up, ready for a bit of a freshening. __________________ --70 C-10 Longbed --71 C-10 Longbed --72 K-20 Longbed --74 C-10 Shortbed --86 Toyota Tercel (His Driver) --05 Chevy Trailblazer (Her Driver)

09-09-2011, 10:17 PM	#4
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Factory Suburban stuff (71 & 72) PICS PLEASE __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

09-10-2011, 11:32 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory Suburban stuff (71 & 72) power brakes were base equipment if memory serves. 4 bills... if it drives, is a no brainer IMO.



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