1972 3dr Suburban Build Thread
 

I bought this 1972 suburban about 14 months ago. The plan was to keep it in the family tradition style with stock molding and trim but custom suspension and after market wheels and tires. Here's a picture just after I bought it:
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-0.jpg
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-2.jpg

Here's a picture I drew how I imagined it to look when it's finished:
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-123.jpg

The plan is to put on air suspension, 22" wheels and kick the yellow paint up a notch. I'll be posting up pictures of the progress I have made over the last year as I get time.

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I started out doing body work mostly grinding welds and block sanding. The body was mostly straight. The doors had rust-through on the bottoms. I just welded in some patch pieces. I also removed the dent in the front fender.

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-16.jpg

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http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-33.jpg

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Great project. I really hope to have Burb for myself one of these days!

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I decided to splurge for my birthday last year. I bought a set of 22x9 Boss 304s and some Kumho 265/35/22 tires. My daughter was excited but not half as excited as I was. I couldn't wait to see them on there.
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-131.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-149.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-152.jpg
Anyone feel like a chuck wagon breakfast after looking at these?

They look killer on my 93 Silverado too.
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-10.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-12.jpg

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Check out the cancer on the rear hatch. I think the only thing holding it together was the window. I was lucky to find a used hatch at a scrap yard and also got a tailgate but I don't know if I will ever use it. The original was in good shape.
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-180.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-179.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-180.jpg

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Man those pictures were given me a nose bleed. Here are some pictures of after I bagged the front and back. That was so easy. It took longer to get the ten pounds of dirt off the A-arms. I wish that I would have taken a picture of that. I also cleaned up the sway bar and got some polyurethane bushings. I cut 1'' off the ends so they wouldn't rub the bags. I also added a new adjustable track bar from Classic Performance Products. :D

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-146.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-145.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-119.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-120.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-104.jpg

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Looks much better sittin' low. :cool: What bag brackets did you use? I've never seen those before.

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It's never low enough. I ordered the brakets from AIM Industries. The rear brakets I oniy used the top plate. Plans are to go much lower with 2.5 drop spindles and C-notch.

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Looking good. If you run cups on the front and get rid of those plates in the back you'll get another couple inches too. After the last discussion about cups in the suspension forum I'd say the consensus is that 1.25" is a good height for the cups. Maybe TMI for you after just getting those on :lol: But you'll be looking to go lower for sure ;)

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That is sweet looks alot differnt from a year ago!

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The kit that I got wasn't the best I have seen but it functions as good an any. I'm posting pictures as I get them organized so I much further along then the pictures I have posted show so far. :) Two weeks later I got 2.5" McGaughys drop spindles. My tires are now 1/4" from the inner fender so it's as low as I can go without removing or modifying my inner fender. Thanks for the advice though. I've checked out your threads and you have done some sick work. Here are a couple of pictures with them installed:
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-18.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-21.jpg

At a later date I will be putting the c-notch kit in (haven't done that yet). That should bring the back down 2.5 - 3".

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Thanks, actually these are from six months ago but I am slowly getting more pics up. Lots more pictures soon. ;)

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I put everything back together for a couple car shows, one local and the Cache Valley Cruise in Logan Utah. Here are some pics form the shows:

Taylorsville Days
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-26.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-28.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-30.jpg

Cache Valley Cruise
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/DCP_2011-2.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/DCP_2011-5.jpg

The suburban got a lot of attention at the show. People really love the 67-72s and especially the 3 doors. They aren't seen very often.

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The car shows were in June-July this year and then I tore it down to get it ready for paint. I got rid of the rest of the rust on the hinges, tailgate and drip rails. I cleaned up the engine and put a fresh coat of orange on the block and other engine parts black with rattle-can-magic. Keeping the engine original looking.

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-25.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-36.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-40.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-42.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-46.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-49.jpg

These suburbans really rock!

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Check out the sticker that was on the hatch window. It's from when the original owner towed a boat to the Gulf of Mexico in June 1973.
http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-165.jpg

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Man I got to get me a burb... Looks great and so does the chevy truck ya got..

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lookn good down more down more lower the better mine sits on the body pinch but it's not low enough gonna shave them not picking on your wheels(i had these too) but be careful the brake dust will kill them quickly keep them clean probably no problem then keep down the good work

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Thanks a lot yeah you do need to get one of these. It's worth all the work. I'll keep my eye on your 55 "Little Daisy". Looks like a good solid project.

One good way to get rid of your pinch mold is to drag for brakes. :D

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Finally here's some pictures with some color. The color is Toyota Signal Yellow with light orange and red pearl and a silver metal flake added. The white is the factory color from 1972. I ended up using two gallons of base coat and two gallons of clear. I painted the fenders, doors, tailgate and hood separately on different days and then did the cowl, firewall, passenger's side, driver's side and then moved to the inside. Shield you eyes this thing is really yellow!

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-50.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-54.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-56.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-58.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-60.jpg

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http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-63.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-64.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-65.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-67.jpg

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And more...

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-69.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-70.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-72.jpg

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Hell yeah! That'll get you noticed :metal:

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Damn thats bright looks killer though..

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:agree:The last time I took it out, I got 2 thumbs up from nieghborhood kids, a guy at the gas station, "Totally Awesome", and I almost caused an accident. It's impossible to keep your eyes on the road when I'm on it. What color are you gonna paint yours? If you don't want to get this much attention, don't pick such a bright color!

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That is f'n sweeeeeeet!

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Im really diggin your burb. It looks great.

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Very nice! Nice job

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wow, nice paint. did you do that in your garage?

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Definately need those Boss 304's back on! Will look twice as nice!

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Thanks. Yeah, I did most of it in the garage but some things like the doors, hood and hatch I did in the back yard. Still need to paint the top but I ran out of warm weather.

Yeah the 15s were driving me nuts too so I put the 22s back on and haven't taken them off since. I also put the windshield in and put the hood, tailgate and hatch back on. More pics:

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-75.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-77.jpg

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Man oh man is that nice and gonna be super when you are done!!! Great Job!!!

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Can't wait to see it all back together!

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Getting up to speed... I made an order to Brothers and ordered deluxe marker lights, door seals, sill plates, pedals and pedal covers.

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-162.jpg

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I also ordered a full carpet kit from Trim Parts. It's light saddle in the 80/20 loop.

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-177.jpg

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http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-159.jpg

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Wow that looks great....

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Here are some pics with the windows tinted and things more put together. The rear windows are limo black and the front are lighter.

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-191.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-192.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-193.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-189.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-190.jpg

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wow, nice work! i bet it looks pretty sweet out in the sunlight with the new tint.

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Here's some pictures I took before I tinted the all windows out in the sunlight.

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-80.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-81.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-90.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-91.jpg

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My focus this winter is finishing the interior. I'm not sure if I am going to re-upholster the old seats or try to find some out of a newer Suburban. The old seat belts latch in the middle so when you put a car seat in it digs into the kids back. What do you guys think? I use it to haul the family on drives. I'd like something that is comfortable and safe. Here are the stock second and third row seats:

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-182.jpg

http://warp.scl.utah.edu/19723dr/19723dr-183.jpg

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All I see are sexy red x's