'60 GMC Suburban (Project D-Daddy)

[Corts60]

Yeah I would love to edit the wheels with body color but I just bought a Mac and don't know how to yet. Haha.
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[Corts60]

Oh, and as for the back end, I still don't have the proper springs in there and my air shocks have a slow leak. I need to find me some pick up springs
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[Brad54]

I think the black wheels look excellent. Just the right amount of contrast. If you paint them body color, it'll be too repetitive.
From the roof down, it'd be Blue White Blue White Blue White to the hub cap in the center.
The whitewalls and hubcaps tie in with the white on the body, the black wheels tie in with the black on the tires and the black on the hub cap, the whole thing is tied together cleanly and neatly.

Eaton Detroit Spring is where I got the springs for my Suburban. I went with stock pick-up springs... mine sits a little higher than yours in the back, but I routinely load it up with a lot of stuff for my swap meet, hauling parts, etc. etc.
Right now it has 850 pounds of sway bars in the back of it, and earlier this month it had a little more than that of scrap metal.
For me, the stock pick-up springs lowered the rear of the Suburban a couple inches and works perfectly.
The set of pick-up truck 2-inch lowering springs made the Suburban too low for me.

-Brad

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by Brad54

I think the black wheels look excellent. Just the right amount of contrast. If you paint them body color, it'll be too repetitive.
From the roof down, it'd be Blue White Blue White Blue White to the hub cap in the center.
The whitewalls and hubcaps tie in with the white on the body, the black wheels tie in with the black on the tires and the black on the hub cap, the whole thing is tied together cleanly and neatly.

Eaton Detroit Spring is where I got the springs for my Suburban. I went with stock pick-up springs... mine sits a little higher than yours in the back, but I routinely load it up with a lot of stuff for my swap meet, hauling parts, etc. etc.
Right now it has 850 pounds of sway bars in the back of it, and earlier this month it had a little more than that of scrap metal.
For me, the stock pick-up springs lowered the rear of the Suburban a couple inches and works perfectly.
The set of pick-up truck 2-inch lowering springs made the Suburban too low for me.

-Brad

Good call man. Yeah I guess it would be really repetitive. And thanks for the heads up with Eaton spring. Did the pick up lowering springs still hold weight and not hit the bump stops or??
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[63suburby]

I dig the hubcaps like that, I think they look more unique than the body color thing

[VTX-treme]

What "Show in town" are you talking about? I live in Portland area, wanting to meet up with all of you forum guys if possible.

[Corts60]

Well boys, I've lost all steam on this old girl. I think my focus is shifting on projects I want to have and I'm thinking of selling the suburban. I have an ad up currently in Portland Craigslist to feel it out. I will be making an ad for our classifieds shortly. I'm just a little burnt out on it and could use the money for other projects.
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[johnnyclack]

Sorry to hear that, However I see your pain

[KIC]

I really know what you are saying.. Mine has just stalled. A little more body work but it is still only partially painted. Time and money, money and time...AND it takes that constant forward movement.

It's a pretty Burb. You have done well.

[Corts60]

I'm still hemming and hawing over this. Not many responses on my CL ad, more than likely because I priced it a little high, kind of on purpose...haha. A big part of me doesn't want to sell it yet. I am away from home so I haven't been able to make an ad for the board.

[KIC]

Just remember...once she is gone..she is gone...

Think long term here buddy...

[jonzcustomshop]

sad to see you go... I am just looking up your w/s tech right now...
maybe another 60-66 will come along and get your interest....

[johnnyclack]

Is it staying in PDX ?

[KIC]

I hope you turned the new owner on to our forum so we can continue to see the old girl grow in her glory. My 60 feels like it lost a sibling...

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by KIC

I hope you turned the new owner on to our forum so we can continue to see the old girl grow in her glory. My 60 feels like it lost a sibling...

Thanks brother. The guy was super nice but he didn't seem like a huge 60-66 fan. He didn't know much. I tried as hard as I could to convince him that no matter what anyone says, the V6 GMC is a keeper!


I'm going to keep hassling you to finish your burb now!!!

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by johnnyclack

Is it staying in PDX ?

Yes, it is. His name is John, and he first saw the 'burb at Rose City Round up this year.

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

sad to see you go... I am just looking up your w/s tech right now...
maybe another 60-66 will come along and get your interest....

You've been here and helping out for a long time now brother! Thanks for all the interest and support!

P.S. I still have the 57-60 F*rd super duty hood scoop. AND! I had the grille of it chrome plated. Not sure what to do with it now....

[johnnyclack]

Originally Posted by Corts60

You've been here and helping out for a long time now brother! Thanks for all the interest and support!

P.S. I still have the 57-60 F*rd super duty hood scoop. AND! I had the grille of it chrome plated. Not sure what to do with it now....

I have always like that scoop, trake me back to kid when all the F- dump trucks ran those on thier hoods.

I think that would look good/Kool on my 79' K-30. Do let know if you decide to flip it

thanks

john

[MusicMan70]

Cort, Thanks for all the photos, posts, stories, and build ideas on this GMC Suburban. You have given us Suburbanites much to consider.

Look forward to the work you will do on the 78 Diesel Shortbed.

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Cort, Thanks for all the photos, posts, stories, and build ideas on this GMC Suburban. You have given us Suburbanites much to consider.

Look forward to the work you will do on the 78 Diesel Shortbed.

Thanks so much! Great to have interacted with you and don't be a stranger to my short box build.

[Palf70Step]

I know the feeling Cort. I just sold my 70 today (he picks it up next weekend).
I love watching all your projects over the last several years, so I guess you an I are stuck with just our squares now.

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I know the feeling Cort. I just sold my 70 today (he picks it up next weekend).
I love watching all your projects over the last several years, so I guess you an I are stuck with just our squares now.

Thanks man. I'm sure you had your '70 much longer than I had my burb so it must have been much more difficult for you. A lot of my friends were like, "why the hell are you keeping that ugly brown truck and getting rid of the burb?" Haha. Oh well, I have big plans on the horizon for the brown truck once winter sets in. I'll see you over in the 73-87 forum buddy.