Is this 72 worth the $$$? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JoeKan · 08-08-2009, 09:19 AM

1972 burb C20. Suppose to have good solid metal, typical rust on the outside, but the engine is blown for $2500. Is it worth it??
Thanks,
Joe

Long Roof · 08-08-2009, 11:35 AM

Without pics its hard to say for sure but generally no. I did however buy a 72 Jimmy w/ blown engine for that same amount here in the rust belt. The Jimmy had one replaced outside rocker but was rust free beyond that. So the question is, is it worth it to you?

JoeKan · 08-08-2009, 12:31 PM

This burb has a lot of the metal work already done. The owner is a body works guy and he's done a lot of the work himself. How much do you think it will cost to get this motor going again or would I be better off buying another motor and putting it in?
Thanks,
Joe

Long Roof · 08-08-2009, 07:17 PM

If it truely is blown then I would just find a running replacement and transplant. I assume it to be a small block which would be easy to find and easy to replace.

capev86 · 08-09-2009, 10:47 PM

3/4 ton burb.....get a good size engine. i paid $7500 for my 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd w/ 73,000 miles on the clock and one family owned....they would not go lower and i really wanted the truck. i put a lot of money and sweat into getting it running better as it sat for 8 years. everything new on the ignition including an electronic conversion. also took a fresh air filter, fuel filter, rebuilding the carb (still needs tweaking) and several tanks of gas to get it running as good as it is now. it is a 307 w/ a 3 on the tree manual. plan to go to a 406sbc in place of that puny little engine, replace the 4.57 guts in the corp diff with the 4.10 (hopefully soon) and put a rare OD unit on the stock saginaw trans. i don't like anything with less than a 3.5" stroke (305 and 350), especially on a truck. the 400's have a 3.75 inch stroke. my truck has a few little rust blemishes that need to be addressed, but is clean on the lower panels and underneath and looks good enough that i have already taken it to a couple shows. i plan to do a touch up resto on it now and then do a full body off when the need arises. plan to coat the frame and under body with poly truck bed liner for sound deadening and rust protection....even though it will see very little winter duty. will have the floorboards coated in body matching tinted poly.

08-08-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Is this 72 worth the $$$? 1972 burb C20. Suppose to have good solid metal, typical rust on the outside, but the engine is blown for $2500. Is it worth it?? Thanks, Joe

08-08-2009, 11:35 AM	#2
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Is this 72 worth the $$$? Without pics its hard to say for sure but generally no. I did however buy a 72 Jimmy w/ blown engine for that same amount here in the rust belt. The Jimmy had one replaced outside rocker but was rust free beyond that. So the question is, is it worth it to you? __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-08-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Is this 72 worth the $$$? This burb has a lot of the metal work already done. The owner is a body works guy and he's done a lot of the work himself. How much do you think it will cost to get this motor going again or would I be better off buying another motor and putting it in? Thanks, Joe

08-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Is this 72 worth the $$$? If it truely is blown then I would just find a running replacement and transplant. I assume it to be a small block which would be easy to find and easy to replace. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-09-2009, 10:47 PM	#5
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Is this 72 worth the $$$? 3/4 ton burb.....get a good size engine. i paid $7500 for my 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd w/ 73,000 miles on the clock and one family owned....they would not go lower and i really wanted the truck. i put a lot of money and sweat into getting it running better as it sat for 8 years. everything new on the ignition including an electronic conversion. also took a fresh air filter, fuel filter, rebuilding the carb (still needs tweaking) and several tanks of gas to get it running as good as it is now. it is a 307 w/ a 3 on the tree manual. plan to go to a 406sbc in place of that puny little engine, replace the 4.57 guts in the corp diff with the 4.10 (hopefully soon) and put a rare OD unit on the stock saginaw trans. i don't like anything with less than a 3.5" stroke (305 and 350), especially on a truck. the 400's have a 3.75 inch stroke. my truck has a few little rust blemishes that need to be addressed, but is clean on the lower panels and underneath and looks good enough that i have already taken it to a couple shows. i plan to do a touch up resto on it now and then do a full body off when the need arises. plan to coat the frame and under body with poly truck bed liner for sound deadening and rust protection....even though it will see very little winter duty. will have the floorboards coated in body matching tinted poly.



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