How about some pics of 67-72 Burbans!

[acbc]

oldiron,
good looking truck for sure. I just started restoring an origionally green & white 71 4x4 and i was wondering if that paint was an origional color also what size tires are you running on that thing ? perfect stance, not too big not too small

[1956cameo]

Dragsterbus, Thank's for the compliments. I used Mequiars swirl and scratch remover on the green suburban and the dull paint actually shined back up to look like new again. The only spots that look bad is where the paint is thin or gone like over the hood.

Yes the wheels that you see are later model 16"; although I am not sure what they are from. I still have all 5 original rims, and am waiting to see if I can get 16.5" tires for them. Looks like I can get them but I am not sure about price.

I agree with you about the 50 yellow suburban. I would patch the roof and fix that one up but my dad is afraid the body may be more twisted than it appears. Once again thank you for all the nice words!

[Crownliner]

Here's my new project. 1972 C20 Deluxe. Original 350/th350 is in process of being replaced with a new 454 putting out 520hp and 600+ lb torque mated up to a new th400 built to handle the engine. New Dana Axles, new 6" suspension lift bla bla bla. I'll post pictures as the work progresses. These pictures are right off the trailer.

[coolbus4us]

Originally Posted by Crownliner

Here's my new project. 1972 C20 Deluxe. Original 350/th350 is in process of being replaced with a new 454 putting out 520hp and 600+ lb torque mated up to a new th400 built to handle the engine. New Dana Axles, new 6" suspension lift bla bla bla. I'll post pictures as the work progresses. These pictures are right off the trailer.

Looks sweet! I would love to have a 4x4 burb.


oh and i fixed your code.

[98L150]

DINS 1, Yes that probably was my sub if it was last week some time. I was having shipped home to Texas from Minnesota.

Jeff

[ckhd]

oldiron, I love that 'burb! It makes me want to paint mine green every time I see it!

Who makes those rims? That's the style I want to put on my '69.

[CPNE]

Originally posted by Bob Chayer
CPNE I see you still have that NH plate. Looking good! Ready for winter yet?

Heck No!

[T-H]

Here's my green machine, I call her the spank tank, more info in the welcome area

[1972suburban]

Here is my 1972 burban im trying to old school it but dont know what it would look like i thinking 5" white walls, lowered and flat black with pin striping.

[72Subby]

Here is my project. It looks pretty much as it did when I bought it, except for the $100 CraigsList wheels (from a 2001 2500 Suburban) and new tires.

Stuff you can't see that's been done (say it in Dan Akroyd's voice from Ghostbusters as he excitedly describes the ambulance he brought home to be the Ghostbusters mobile...): all new exhaust system, trailing arm bushings, brakes all around, new fuel tank, new fuel lines, alternator, fuel pump, power steering pump, manifold, carb, upper control arm bushings, ...

I've got 68 front end sheet metal to go on it and I am pushing to get it repainted (and fix all the leaky window rubber) before the rainy season.

--steve

[61superman]

finally c20 converted to c10

[19723DR]

That's cool, another Sub from Utah. You've done a lot of good work, keep us posted on your progress.

[justcuz]

Originally Posted by 61superman

finally c20 converted to c10

What are you gonna do with all the 3/4 ton stuff?

[61superman]

justcuz
trying to sell the whole lot

[67cheby]

heres one i built in 2003, i dont own it any longer but it hasnt changed a bit

[justcuz]

Originally Posted by 61superman

justcuz
trying to sell the whole lot

Too bad you are so far away, I would love all that stuff.

[4oldcars]

Love a slammed sub!

[rockwall-burb]

Here's mine. Long story bout this one. Basically it starts with me trying to buy a 68 Camaro off Ebay. Nothing special, 292-6cyl car that just seemed like a neet project. Turned out to be a wild goose chase but I ended up in contact with one of the other bidders about a Suburban he was selling. It was a 72 with all the options. Sounded to good to be true but when the pictures arrived I was speechless. Well long story short, agreed that the price was reasonable and drove 500 miles to Hobbs NM to make the purchase. Apparently the guy wasn't sure how serious I was so he ended up taking a local offer for the truck before I arrived. Needless to say I was a bit miffed but tried to make the best of the "Boys weekend with my 7yr Old Son. Said a few words and drove off to Carlsbad to check out the Cavern. The guy knew I was staying in town and apparently felt bad about the mixup. Before we headed back to Dallas he called me up and said he'd like to offer me another Suburban he had. It was not a 72 but a 68 and didn't have the same options but was in good shape so he said. Something he was not intending to sell but he'd part with it for the right price seeing I drove all the way from Dallas. I expected to see a basket case of end up out more than the 5k brought and go home with my rear in hand, not to mention the tongue lashing my wife would give me for even bringing another project home.

Again.. long story short, I was pleasantly suprised at what he showed me and ended up getting a much better deal than I could have hoped for. I ended up giving him $800 for the truck plus a swap for a $1000 dollar Stepside 4x4 I was trying to unload at the time. He even agreed to deliver it to Dallas for me since he had family in the general area.

The truck arrived a few weeks later with loads of parts in boxes (at some point he had begun to take things apart and got sidetracked. Several boxes of nuts and bolts for interior pieces. A box of bolts and brackets for the engine., Grill and Radiator core were in the back. Nothing major but all that I had worried about was slowly being eased as I went through box after box and realized how complete this truck really was and how great a shape it was really in under that thick coat of NM read dirt. Attached are some pictures shortly after it was delivered and my son and I scrubbed and vacumed up all that red dust before we put it into our garage.

Specs:
68 Chevy Suburban 1/2 Ton CST Custom Package.
Medium Blue Metallic with White Roof.
396 Big Block, with Turbo 400 Transmission.
373 Posi Rear End, Trailering Kit and Heavy Duty Rear Springs.
Dealer added under dash Air Conditioning
Factory Vacume Operated Cruise Control
Third Seat Option
Chrome Front and Rear Bumper with the front Bumperettes
Dealer Added GM Script Vanity Mirrors on the Sun Visors, Auxilary Gas Tank and Roof Rack.
The truck even has the bias ply spare in the tire well with the jack and instruction packet rolled up in a plastic pouch. Same thing in the glove box with the owners manual showing maintanence records up to 46k still in the plastic sleeve with the rear decklid key stuck to the back page.

Through some quick research I found out I'm the third registered owner and have verified that the mileage is accurate at less than 65k. When I contacted the origional owner he was very happy to hear someone was using his truck for something better than hauling farm wagons. He offered me some extra parts he had apparently forgotten about when he sold it in to the second owner if i was interested in retrieving them. I was tickeled to find what he had was a second set of hubcaps (full cover style) still in the obem packaging and the 3rd seat in the dealer plastic with a set of GM Embossed rubber floor mats in body color and a rear cargo mat.

Each time I dig into something with this truck I'm just stunned at the condition its in. Unfortunately I've had to put it in storage myself at least until I can clear some other projects off my plate and convince the wife that I'm serious about completing this one and keeping it. Hopefully I'll re-open the cacoon and finish it before I retire.

[rockwall-burb]

Just a few more photos of the truck. Granted its no museum piece but seriously, I've never owned one of these trucks in this good condition and the thing was freaking used on a farm. I can close the doors with the lightest push. If it didn't latch fully just push it a little and it'll grab shut. No opening and slamming the thing. the windows even have perfect felt still. I can crank them up and down like they were brand new, same thing for the floor vents etc.

Just totally amazes me and at the same time scares the crap out of me intimidation wise. Really want to do this one up right. I'm trying to get everything off my plate before beginning.

[68lowburb]

here a few of mine ,work in progress

[diesel_14]

Here is a pic of mine, I have changed the hood to a 68 hood since. It is a work in progress.

[coolbus4us]

Originally Posted by diesel_14

Here is a pic of mine, I have changed the hood to a 68 hood since. It is a work in progress.

NICE Burb!

We should hang out when I get back to Cali. We are moving back home...Fontana the end of January!

[diesel_14]

thanks, definitely, just shoot me an email when you get back in.

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by diesel_14

Here is a pic of mine, I have changed the hood to a 68 hood since. It is a work in progress.

that looks nice, whats your bag setup?

[diesel_14]

Originally Posted by kev2809

that looks nice, whats your bag setup?

it has an air ride set up, the guy I bought it from had installed it. I also have spindles on it, and a notched rear.