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BADSAM · 06-12-2011, 10:34 PM

With 6 kids, a demanding job, and an endless list of stuff to get done I don't get many chances to log in here anymore, but did want to checkin. I'm at my 2 year anniversary of my 72 being my daily driver! Woo Hoo! It's come a long way in two years. The first rebuilt engine had rod knock and we had to start over. The second rebuild was put into service 2 years ago. At that time I went through the cooling system and fuel system. More recently, 1 year ago, I installed the new interior. ... and just a week ago the flat black paint the previous owner put on the top and below the trim line got corrected. I still have more to do, but it's coming along nicely. I appreciate the support I've gotten along the way.

Thanks

ps: the 402/TH400 combo avgs 11.8 mpg!

Flint70step · 06-12-2011, 11:25 PM

Happy Anniversary!Very nice Burb,good to hear its doing you well.I hope mine looks that good some day.Check out my Burb build and tell me what you think.Be good

bullington · 06-13-2011, 12:22 AM

Nice, I'm about to take the plunge and make mine a daily driver too..

Average Joe · 06-13-2011, 01:46 PM

Very cool!

vectorit · 06-13-2011, 02:03 PM

That interior looks awesome!
There is so much to do on a Suburban, and compared to PU's the cost is 3 to 4 times greater.

Great looking Suburban, and keep up the good work - no matter how long it takes. (I have been restoring mine for the last 10+ years, due to money, life, work, and space).

nate_g_2003 · 06-13-2011, 02:58 PM

Sweet!

BB72CHEVKT · 06-13-2011, 04:51 PM

Love the interior. Where did you get it?

BlackTopMotors · 06-13-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Love the interior. Where did you get it?

x2

Wish I had those seats. She's a beauty!

C20-67_N_MO · 06-13-2011, 05:40 PM

Very clean looking 'Burb, thanks for sharing and to another 2+ years of enjoyment!

1956cameo · 06-13-2011, 07:32 PM

Very nice! I really like the bucket seats.

BADSAM · 06-14-2011, 11:08 AM

Thanks all. I appreciate the support as usual. I bought my first 72 burb back in 1998 to make into a daily driver. It didn't happen, two years later I sold it off. About 4 years ago I bought my second burb (1969 this time) to make into a daily driver, it's sitting in the side yard for sale! I saw this one about 2 1/2 years ago and I made it this time. Thanks again.

Those bucket seats are actually out of a 1973 Blazer, I used 72 mounts (graciously provided to me by 67mach1), and the covers are 72 covers. The bucket seats did require extra padding, but turned out pretty good. I purchased all the covers and carpet from Tim Christian (Christian Classic Trucks). Floor mats are OEM out of a mid 90's suburban.

I want to try to get better mileage, thinking about a gear vendors unit or a 700R4.

Thanks again

BB72CHEVKT · 06-14-2011, 11:50 AM

Did you have to modify the buckets to accept the 71-72 covers. I have a line on a pair for $100. Could you have used the original seat brackets or did you have to change them? Thanks for the info.

BADSAM · 06-15-2011, 10:53 AM

The only mod to the bucket seats was adding additional padding. As far as the seat brackets, I honestly don't remember. I know I wanted to change out the passenger side for sure because I didn't want a chair that folded forward in my suburban. 67Mach1 was gracious enough to let me use his brackets so it was a no brainer.

budnikguy · 06-15-2011, 11:28 AM

Man....that is purdy!! Love the look with front buckets and a console..

**haskell** · 06-15-2011, 10:11 PM

That is very nice.

Tim

**Ron 586** · 06-16-2011, 07:06 AM

Hi Badsam. Call me if you don't mind. 731 593 5789

eyebuzz · 06-16-2011, 10:35 AM

Sweet.

rocknss · 06-16-2011, 04:19 PM

Way Cool!!!

67Mach1 · 07-22-2011, 11:52 PM

Looks Great! Thanks for the props on the seat mounts, twice! You are getting much more use out of them then I ever could.

T

dougo · 07-23-2011, 12:13 AM

Looks great! Nice job on the interior... love the buckets.

**rockc** · 07-23-2011, 08:17 AM

Nice looking burb. What did you do on the headliner?

mosesburb · 07-25-2011, 03:31 AM

Congrats on two years!! Isn't it great?? I am at two years myself with mine as a daily driver. I wish mine looked as good as yours though, but with where I take it, it is probably better off being ugly. Good job on the mileage too!! 11.8 is great for a big block in one of these!!

06-12-2011, 10:34 PM	#1
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	2 yr anniversary! With 6 kids, a demanding job, and an endless list of stuff to get done I don't get many chances to log in here anymore, but did want to checkin. I'm at my 2 year anniversary of my 72 being my daily driver! Woo Hoo! It's come a long way in two years. The first rebuilt engine had rod knock and we had to start over. The second rebuild was put into service 2 years ago. At that time I went through the cooling system and fuel system. More recently, 1 year ago, I installed the new interior. ... and just a week ago the flat black paint the previous owner put on the top and below the trim line got corrected. I still have more to do, but it's coming along nicely. I appreciate the support I've gotten along the way. Thanks ps: the 402/TH400 combo avgs 11.8 mpg! Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

06-12-2011, 11:25 PM	#2
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Happy Anniversary!Very nice Burb,good to hear its doing you well.I hope mine looks that good some day.Check out my Burb build and tell me what you think.Be good __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-13-2011, 12:22 AM	#3
bullington All around good guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pendleton Oregon Posts: 131	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Nice, I'm about to take the plunge and make mine a daily driver too..

06-13-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Very cool!

06-13-2011, 02:03 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 2 yr anniversary! That interior looks awesome! There is so much to do on a Suburban, and compared to PU's the cost is 3 to 4 times greater. Great looking Suburban, and keep up the good work - no matter how long it takes. (I have been restoring mine for the last 10+ years, due to money, life, work, and space). __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#6
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Sweet! __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

06-13-2011, 04:51 PM	#7
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Love the interior. Where did you get it? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-13-2011, 05:40 PM	#9
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Very clean looking 'Burb, thanks for sharing and to another 2+ years of enjoyment! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-13-2011, 07:32 PM	#10
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Very nice! I really like the bucket seats. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

06-14-2011, 11:08 AM	#11
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Thanks all. I appreciate the support as usual. I bought my first 72 burb back in 1998 to make into a daily driver. It didn't happen, two years later I sold it off. About 4 years ago I bought my second burb (1969 this time) to make into a daily driver, it's sitting in the side yard for sale! I saw this one about 2 1/2 years ago and I made it this time. Thanks again. Those bucket seats are actually out of a 1973 Blazer, I used 72 mounts (graciously provided to me by 67mach1), and the covers are 72 covers. The bucket seats did require extra padding, but turned out pretty good. I purchased all the covers and carpet from Tim Christian (Christian Classic Trucks). Floor mats are OEM out of a mid 90's suburban. I want to try to get better mileage, thinking about a gear vendors unit or a 700R4. Thanks again __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

06-14-2011, 11:50 AM	#12
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Did you have to modify the buckets to accept the 71-72 covers. I have a line on a pair for $100. Could you have used the original seat brackets or did you have to change them? Thanks for the info. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-15-2011, 10:53 AM	#13
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: 2 yr anniversary! The only mod to the bucket seats was adding additional padding. As far as the seat brackets, I honestly don't remember. I know I wanted to change out the passenger side for sure because I didn't want a chair that folded forward in my suburban. 67Mach1 was gracious enough to let me use his brackets so it was a no brainer. __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

06-15-2011, 11:28 AM	#14
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Man....that is purdy!! Love the look with front buckets and a console..

06-15-2011, 10:11 PM	#15
haskell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 391	Re: 2 yr anniversary! That is very nice. Tim __________________ 1969 Chev Longhorn Custom Camper 1955 Buick Century Estate Wagon 1963 Buick Riviera 1953 Chevy 3100 Panel 1967 C-20 V8 4 speed 1951 Willys Jeep Wagon 1956 Chevy Suburban

06-16-2011, 07:06 AM	#16
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Hi Badsam. Call me if you don't mind. 731 593 5789 __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket



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06-16-2011, 10:35 AM	#17
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Sweet.

06-16-2011, 04:19 PM	#18
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Way Cool!!!

07-22-2011, 11:52 PM	#19
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Looks Great! Thanks for the props on the seat mounts, twice! You are getting much more use out of them then I ever could. T __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

07-23-2011, 12:13 AM	#20
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Looks great! Nice job on the interior... love the buckets. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

07-23-2011, 08:17 AM	#21
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 633	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Nice looking burb. What did you do on the headliner? __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

07-25-2011, 03:31 AM	#22
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: 2 yr anniversary! Congrats on two years!! Isn't it great?? I am at two years myself with mine as a daily driver. I wish mine looked as good as yours though, but with where I take it, it is probably better off being ugly. Good job on the mileage too!! 11.8 is great for a big block in one of these!! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

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