I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jorgensensc · 08-31-2008, 05:30 PM

I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to be getting a new project, but didn't want to jinx myself. Well it's finally home! Say hello to my wife's new Burb!

This was has been for sale by board member Greg Full for several months now. Unfortunately his father passed away before completing it. I spoke to him a few times about it and went to take a look. Greg made me a deal I just couldn't refuse. Thanks goes out to him for being patient with me while I frantically scraped the money together. I went out Saturday to get it and with Greg's help and his son we loaded her up with all the parts that go with her. He has a great family and a wonderful mother. My wife and I really appreciate the opportunity they have given us to get this beauty back on the road. The Burb will eventually replace the Trailblazer towing it in the pics.

Details:
Almost completely rust free 1972 Chevy Suburban C/20, 402BB/th400, Tailgate/Hatch style rear doors, New paint (medium blue metallic), A.C. front and rear, 3 seats, (the front two have been recovered in new blue Houndstooth), all trim is there, just not all installed yet, all door seals are new (not installed), Gauges look completely redone (not installed), Rechromed front and rear bumpers, lights and lenses all new, new wheels and tires, new brake booster/master, new poly tank, gas door installed, new exhaust with dynomax mufflers.

It needs carpet and reassembly. I am spending some time over the next couple of days to replace fluids before cranking it up. I can't wait to get it cranked up!!!! I Guess I am going to need to learn a few things about Big Blocks and Suburbans now! The only plans we have so far is to paint the roof white, and lower it (just a little) using air ride for comfort and towing capabilities.Ohh, and get some regular original style sport mirrors for it. Just a few teaser pics.

thirdstreettito · 08-31-2008, 05:45 PM

Looks like a good new project! Nine tow rig btw!

jorgensensc · 08-31-2008, 10:21 PM

Wow!! Bring a Burb home and suddenly no one wants to talk to you. I figured someone would have something to say.

toomanytoyz · 08-31-2008, 10:27 PM

Congrat's on the Purchase, Look's like it will make for a Nice Ride for the Wife..........

**uncle** · 08-31-2008, 10:44 PM

Glad to see someone is going to finish it. I had to talk myself out of it. Price was right,but I just didn't need another,even though it would be tough to build one for what he was asking.

*ksjh1316* · 08-31-2008, 11:47 PM

Looks sweet and should be a fairly easy project to finish with all the rot gone and already painted. Lucky wife

**88JRFAN** · 09-01-2008, 12:43 AM

I like everything about it. The blue does help imo. Won't take much to finish.

67_C-30 · 09-01-2008, 12:44 AM

Great score!

**jerry moss** · 09-01-2008, 09:50 AM

good looking burb, do i spy tow hooks on the front ?

LONGHAIR · 09-01-2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Wow!! Bring a Burb home and suddenly no one wants to talk to you. I figured someone would have something to say.

Come-on man, you posted this at 5:30 on a Sunday evening on a holiday weekend....how much can you expect? LOL

Nice BB 'burb BTW

It's nice to have a wife that would even consider that as a DD. It will probably give you a little mileage hit though?

**67 cst swb** · 09-01-2008, 10:23 AM

We are jealous... That's why the delayed replies. We are jealous...
Not only of the nice truck, but also a supportive wife. Mine supports my truck life, but would not even consider driving one everyday.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-01-2008, 12:52 PM

Nice ride wheres the rest of the pictures....

Riveted1 · 09-01-2008, 01:11 PM

Congrats man! That's a sharp lookin piece! I was cross-pollenated a while back. Wasn't really sure about the Burb until I started turning wrenches on her. But the massive amount of room inside and the looks I get from people when I tell em I have a '71 burb makes her a keeper!

Long Roof · 09-01-2008, 06:18 PM

Burbs are sweet, and sounds like you have a very fine example. Join us over on the burb board, its been kind of slow for awhile.

c10addict · 09-02-2008, 08:30 AM

Shes a beauty! Cant wait to see it done!!

Number98 · 09-02-2008, 08:34 AM

Great Looking Burb man!!

**Yukon Jack** · 09-02-2008, 11:02 AM

Yep, that's a fine looking Burb - your wife will be cruising in style!

Bugsy_malonn · 09-02-2008, 11:05 AM

I want one

67ChevyRedneck · 09-02-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Come-on man, you posted this at 5:30 on a Sunday evening on a holiday weekend....how much can you expect? LOL

Even I was only on for about an hour over FOUR DAYS! Shocking, I know!

Great looking blue. It's gonna look great lowered.

If it were mine I'd repaint the black area white or tint all of the windows.

Did you tow it with the hood popped?

70rs/ss · 09-02-2008, 03:05 PM

Looks sweet, the picts say it all, I second the tint, that'll make the black look even better! I too am jelous, I sold my 72 to member here years ago and long for the room, and the no payments!!

jorgensensc · 09-02-2008, 07:58 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I didn't mean to come across as impatient. I kind of forgot that it was a Holiday. I spent Sunday and Monday changing out the oil and filter, tranny fluid and filter, sparkplugs, and drain/flush the coolant. Unfortunately I had to work today or it would have been running by this evening. While the plugs were out I sprayed some PB Blaster in the spark plug holes and let it sit overnight. After I buttoned up the tranny pan I tried to turn the fly wheel by hand. It turned very easily (with no spark plugs in of course). I was excited to see it wasn't hard to rotate by hand!! I bought a new battery today, and got a new water neck (old one was corroded and had a pin hole in the top housing). All I really have left is add water to the system (only until I verify no leeks, then it gets drained and coolant added), clear the fuel lines, prime the oil pump, and connect the battery. Hopefully it will fire right up. I'm really looking forward to hearing the Big Block!!! I will let you know how it goes!!
Shawn
BTW, the hood was latched down by Bungy cord. The latch wasn't installed yet due to still being on a shelf after it was painted. I will get it installed. I'm hoping to drive it to work either Thursday or Saturday!!!

BACKYARD88 · 09-02-2008, 09:17 PM

That's cool Shawn! I can't wait to see that thing on the road!

72BlckButy · 09-02-2008, 09:25 PM

That looks like a nice deal to me, congrats on the score, and good luck with the rebuild!

**gregfull** · 09-06-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to be getting a new project, but didn't want to jinx myself. Well it's finally home! Say hello to my wife's new Burb!

This was has been for sale by board member Greg Full for several months now. Unfortunately his father passed away before completing it. I spoke to him a few times about it and went to take a look. Greg made me a deal I just couldn't refuse. Thanks goes out to him for being patient with me while I frantically scraped the money together. I went out Saturday to get it and with Greg's help and his son we loaded her up with all the parts that go with her. He has a great family and a wonderful mother. My wife and I really appreciate the opportunity they have given us to get this beauty back on the road. The Burb will eventually replace the Trailblazer towing it in the pics.

Details:
Almost completely rust free 1972 Chevy Suburban C/20, 402BB/th400, Tailgate/Hatch style rear doors, New paint (medium blue metallic), A.C. front and rear, 3 seats, (the front two have been recovered in new blue Houndstooth), all trim is there, just not all installed yet, all door seals are new (not installed), Gauges look completely redone (not installed), Rechromed front and rear bumpers, lights and lenses all new, new wheels and tires, new brake booster/master, new poly tank, gas door installed, new exhaust with dynomax mufflers.

It needs carpet and reassembly. I am spending some time over the next couple of days to replace fluids before cranking it up. I can't wait to get it cranked up!!!! I Guess I am going to need to learn a few things about Big Blocks and Suburbans now! The only plans we have so far is to paint the roof white, and lower it (just a little) using air ride for comfort and towing capabilities.Ohh, and get some regular original style sport mirrors for it. Just a few teaser pics.

Thanks for the compliments Shawn. I'm glad we found a buyer who will finish this truck and put it to daily use. I'm sure your wife will love drining it around and hearing all the comments like "I used to have one like that..... and where's the other door?" I can't wait to see it again after a bath and with all the extra's installed. As always, let me know if I can help in any way.

Greg

Rokcrln · 09-06-2008, 02:12 PM

I saw this one a few months back and it was a great deal for all you got. Glad it worked for you. I already have a burb project my self or I might have concidered it. How do you like towing with your SS? We have an 07 Trailblazer SS but I have not towed my trailer loaded yet.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

08-31-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to be getting a new project, but didn't want to jinx myself. Well it's finally home! Say hello to my wife's new Burb! This was has been for sale by board member Greg Full for several months now. Unfortunately his father passed away before completing it. I spoke to him a few times about it and went to take a look. Greg made me a deal I just couldn't refuse. Thanks goes out to him for being patient with me while I frantically scraped the money together. I went out Saturday to get it and with Greg's help and his son we loaded her up with all the parts that go with her. He has a great family and a wonderful mother. My wife and I really appreciate the opportunity they have given us to get this beauty back on the road. The Burb will eventually replace the Trailblazer towing it in the pics. Details: Almost completely rust free 1972 Chevy Suburban C/20, 402BB/th400, Tailgate/Hatch style rear doors, New paint (medium blue metallic), A.C. front and rear, 3 seats, (the front two have been recovered in new blue Houndstooth), all trim is there, just not all installed yet, all door seals are new (not installed), Gauges look completely redone (not installed), Rechromed front and rear bumpers, lights and lenses all new, new wheels and tires, new brake booster/master, new poly tank, gas door installed, new exhaust with dynomax mufflers. It needs carpet and reassembly. I am spending some time over the next couple of days to replace fluids before cranking it up. I can't wait to get it cranked up!!!! I Guess I am going to need to learn a few things about Big Blocks and Suburbans now! The only plans we have so far is to paint the roof white, and lower it (just a little) using air ride for comfort and towing capabilities.Ohh, and get some regular original style sport mirrors for it. Just a few teaser pics. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 08-31-2008 at 05:35 PM.

08-31-2008, 05:45 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Looks like a good new project! Nine tow rig btw! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-31-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Wow!! Bring a Burb home and suddenly no one wants to talk to you. I figured someone would have something to say. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

08-31-2008, 10:27 PM	#4
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Congrat's on the Purchase, Look's like it will make for a Nice Ride for the Wife.......... __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

08-31-2008, 10:44 PM	#5
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,285	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Glad to see someone is going to finish it. I had to talk myself out of it. Price was right,but I just didn't need another,even though it would be tough to build one for what he was asking. Last edited by uncle; 08-31-2008 at 10:45 PM.

08-31-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Looks sweet and should be a fairly easy project to finish with all the rot gone and already painted. Lucky wife

09-01-2008, 12:43 AM	#7
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! I like everything about it. The blue does help imo. Won't take much to finish. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

09-01-2008, 12:44 AM	#8
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Great score! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

09-01-2008, 09:50 AM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,753	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! good looking burb, do i spy tow hooks on the front ? __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

09-01-2008, 10:23 AM	#11
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! We are jealous... That's why the delayed replies. We are jealous... Not only of the nice truck, but also a supportive wife. Mine supports my truck life, but would not even consider driving one everyday. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red Last edited by 67 cst swb; 09-01-2008 at 10:25 AM.

09-01-2008, 12:52 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Nice ride wheres the rest of the pictures.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-01-2008, 01:11 PM	#13
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Congrats man! That's a sharp lookin piece! I was cross-pollenated a while back. Wasn't really sure about the Burb until I started turning wrenches on her. But the massive amount of room inside and the looks I get from people when I tell em I have a '71 burb makes her a keeper! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

09-01-2008, 06:18 PM	#14
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Burbs are sweet, and sounds like you have a very fine example. Join us over on the burb board, its been kind of slow for awhile. __________________ 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

09-02-2008, 08:30 AM	#15
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Shes a beauty! Cant wait to see it done!! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

09-02-2008, 08:34 AM	#16
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09-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Yep, that's a fine looking Burb - your wife will be cruising in style! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-02-2008, 11:05 AM	#18
Bugsy_malonn Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Emmett ID Posts: 98	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! I want one __________________ 71 GMC 1 ton dually tow truck "Cooters tow truck from the Dukes of Hazzard" 1988 chevy 1 ton 4x4 Chevy step van "dont know what to do with it yet LOL" 1940 chrysler 1949 dodge panel rat rod 1989 jeep cherokee "With a 8 inch lift and a ton of other stuff and two parts jeeps" Then the wifes van LOL

09-02-2008, 03:05 PM	#20
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Looks sweet, the picts say it all, I second the tint, that'll make the black look even better! I too am jelous, I sold my 72 to member here years ago and long for the room, and the no payments!!

09-02-2008, 07:58 PM	#21
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! Thanks for all the compliments guys. I didn't mean to come across as impatient. I kind of forgot that it was a Holiday. I spent Sunday and Monday changing out the oil and filter, tranny fluid and filter, sparkplugs, and drain/flush the coolant. Unfortunately I had to work today or it would have been running by this evening. While the plugs were out I sprayed some PB Blaster in the spark plug holes and let it sit overnight. After I buttoned up the tranny pan I tried to turn the fly wheel by hand. It turned very easily (with no spark plugs in of course). I was excited to see it wasn't hard to rotate by hand!! I bought a new battery today, and got a new water neck (old one was corroded and had a pin hole in the top housing). All I really have left is add water to the system (only until I verify no leeks, then it gets drained and coolant added), clear the fuel lines, prime the oil pump, and connect the battery. Hopefully it will fire right up. I'm really looking forward to hearing the Big Block!!! I will let you know how it goes!! Shawn BTW, the hood was latched down by Bungy cord. The latch wasn't installed yet due to still being on a shelf after it was painted. I will get it installed. I'm hoping to drive it to work either Thursday or Saturday!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#22
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! That's cool Shawn! I can't wait to see that thing on the road! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

09-02-2008, 09:25 PM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! That looks like a nice deal to me, congrats on the score, and good luck with the rebuild! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-06-2008, 02:12 PM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I've been Cross Pollenated!!! New Project! I saw this one a few months back and it was a great deal for all you got. Glad it worked for you. I already have a burb project my self or I might have concidered it. How do you like towing with your SS? We have an 07 Trailblazer SS but I have not towed my trailer loaded yet. Kevin LFD Inc.

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