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mrmojo32 · 01-28-2009, 08:54 AM

Hey everyone. I just picked up a suburban from Florida off of E-Bay. And I thought I would introduce myself to this forum. The truck is great and the drivetrain is solid with rust in the usual areas. I am about to start the body work in one month.

I am from Louisiana and have a 72 Chevy LWB and an 89 GMC Jimmy 4x4. I was courious about how common these suburbans are? I have never seen a 67-72 4x4 Burb in my area ever. Also will 4" rear blocks off of my GMC Jimmy fit on this suburban? Thanks.

I hope to be posting progress pics soon.

1956cameo · 01-28-2009, 09:38 PM

Welcome to the suburban board! Glad to hear from another suburban fan. As far as how rare these trucks are from the information that I have they made about 15 thousand suburbans a year during the 67-72 body style. That includes 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive vehicles. The 4x4 ones are a little rarer but they show up quite frequently on this board. My father in law has a 72 4x4 suburban that he is fixing up. As far as your suspension question goes I feel someone else would be better suited to answer that for you. If you can post pics of your new rig, would love to see it!

mrmojo32 · 01-28-2009, 11:09 PM

Yep.. I have not decided on a color yet... The interior is silver and blue. Even the headliner is silver.

Are there any pics of the father in laws burb?

Thanks for the welcome.

1956cameo · 01-29-2009, 01:08 AM

No we haven't snapped any pics of it yet but I will take some next time I am out at his house. I have a 72 c-20 suburban. Green exterior, green interior, not really my favorite color combo but the truck is in great original shape, very rust free and is a running and driving original big block burb.

shaneschevys · 01-29-2009, 01:50 AM

Congrats on your find. Looks like a nice start. Oh & welcome from FT Worth TX.

*project 67 sub* · 01-29-2009, 12:39 PM

welcome from So Cal.

olblue60@aol.com · 01-30-2009, 11:03 PM

Nice truck. Welcome to the board. I dont seem to find them too hard to find. I have 3. Good luck with your project!!!

BADSAM · 01-30-2009, 11:08 PM

Very nice ... lots of character. I hope to own a 67-72 4x4 burb one day.

Skirkpat · 01-30-2009, 11:14 PM

With that front bumper, you could paint the front clip like a football helmet...GO LSU !!!! nice rig.

Long Roof · 02-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Welcome, can't wait to see some more pics

mrmojo32 · 02-02-2009, 09:05 PM

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone!

I do have another question. I am going to start body work first so who do you recommend to purchase body panels from? I have used LMC before but the worst rust on the suburban is on the rear panels which I do not think LMC sells.

Also, does anyone have a link to the original color chart for 69?

THanks.

olblue60@aol.com · 02-02-2009, 09:21 PM

LMC has great diagrams in there catalogs. Thats about as far as it goes for me. If you go to the home page, there is a vendor area. I believe that any vendor on this board will likely have better pricing!

1956cameo · 02-03-2009, 11:12 AM

Yeah; it still shocks me that the most known about parts company is LMC. I constantly have car buffs and non car buffs tell me I should check out LMC when I tell them I collect old Chevy trucks. Compared to everyone else they are by far the most expensive, and by far the least friendly to deal with. Like ol blue said pretty everyone has the same parts so might as well get em from someone who will be nice and save you money. I.E. the vendors that advertise on this board!

mrmojo32 · 02-03-2009, 07:41 PM

THanks for the advice on the vendor list, lots of good stuff there.

Does anyone know where the paint code is located on the truck?

67_C-30 · 02-03-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmojo32

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone!

I do have another question. I am going to start body work first so who do you recommend to purchase body panels from? I have used LMC before but the worst rust on the suburban is on the rear panels which I do not think LMC sells.

Also, does anyone have a link to the original color chart for 69?

THanks.

Here ya go!

http://www.classictruckshop.com/phot....php/photo/112

Nice Rig, BTW!

mrmojo32 · 02-04-2009, 08:04 AM

Thanks for the chart. I checked in the glove box and the code said 4523AA-Silver.

The interior is Silver with blue door panels but I cannot imagine painting this thing silver. agghh. Does anyone have any recommendations?

vectorit · 02-07-2009, 07:00 PM

Welcome to the world of ol' burbs!

blackrider · 02-10-2009, 08:25 AM

NICE BURB!!!! Welcome to the board from Southern IL.

mrmojo32 · 02-10-2009, 11:12 PM

I have done a little bit of research and it seems that the front bumper was installed in the factory in Flint Michigan along with the PTO winch. The bumper is just like the one in the special equipment section of the brochure. The glove box plate says it came with a 6cyl so along the way it must have been changed out for the 350. It has the sm465 trans with the np205 transfer case going to 3.73 gears, but the rear end is not posi. I have 35's on it now and it still has great pick up off the line so I guess the tire size is fine.

ANyhow, it sure is a lot of fun to drive around so far!

haulnrat · 02-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Welcome to the Board from Iowa. Good looking project. I like mine a little closer to the groud, but can always appreciate a good 4X4. Mine is a daily and get more looks than if I am driving my wifes mini-van plus you always find it in the mall parking lot.

**rockc** · 02-11-2009, 08:25 PM

Welcome. Nice looking ride, noticed you have cab lights are they the original?

mrmojo32 · 02-11-2009, 10:15 PM

Yeah Haulinrat, I know what you mean. They stick out in the parking lot for sure! lol

As far as the cab lights, I have no idea if they are original equipment or not. I need to find some pics of some to compare.

burbguy · 03-02-2009, 11:08 PM

Nice rig, I'm pretty new to the burb scene also. Had many newer burbs, and a lot of 60-66 trucks thru the years... I can't wait to get started on my 72. 135k original miles, and spent it's whole life in Idaho, until a month ago. I also love this forum, as it gets me fired up my upcoming build...!!!

mrmojo32 · 03-03-2009, 10:16 PM

Good deal.... You need to post some progress pics 4 sure. You are right about these forums too. They have a lot of people on here with a great deal of knowledge.

I ordered a ton of replacement panels for my suburban last week so I am pretty pumped up about getting the body work started.

Nice 2 meet ya and lets see some pics.

blackrider · 03-05-2009, 03:52 PM

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MrMojo32,

Here as requested is a pick of my shifter boot as far as I know it is original. The placement may look a bit off as my body came off of a 2wd however the boot came out of my original 4wd truck body. I hope this helps you out.

01-28-2009, 08:54 AM	#1
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	New suburban owner Hey everyone. I just picked up a suburban from Florida off of E-Bay. And I thought I would introduce myself to this forum. The truck is great and the drivetrain is solid with rust in the usual areas. I am about to start the body work in one month. I am from Louisiana and have a 72 Chevy LWB and an 89 GMC Jimmy 4x4. I was courious about how common these suburbans are? I have never seen a 67-72 4x4 Burb in my area ever. Also will 4" rear blocks off of my GMC Jimmy fit on this suburban? Thanks. I hope to be posting progress pics soon. Last edited by mrmojo32; 01-28-2009 at 02:46 PM.

01-28-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: New suburban owner Welcome to the suburban board! Glad to hear from another suburban fan. As far as how rare these trucks are from the information that I have they made about 15 thousand suburbans a year during the 67-72 body style. That includes 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive vehicles. The 4x4 ones are a little rarer but they show up quite frequently on this board. My father in law has a 72 4x4 suburban that he is fixing up. As far as your suspension question goes I feel someone else would be better suited to answer that for you. If you can post pics of your new rig, would love to see it! Last edited by 1956cameo; 01-28-2009 at 09:39 PM.

01-28-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner Yep.. I have not decided on a color yet... The interior is silver and blue. Even the headliner is silver. Are there any pics of the father in laws burb? Thanks for the welcome.

01-29-2009, 01:08 AM	#4
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: New suburban owner No we haven't snapped any pics of it yet but I will take some next time I am out at his house. I have a 72 c-20 suburban. Green exterior, green interior, not really my favorite color combo but the truck is in great original shape, very rust free and is a running and driving original big block burb.

01-29-2009, 01:50 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New suburban owner Congrats on your find. Looks like a nice start. Oh & welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

01-29-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: New suburban owner welcome from So Cal.

01-30-2009, 11:03 PM	#7
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: New suburban owner Nice truck. Welcome to the board. I dont seem to find them too hard to find. I have 3. Good luck with your project!!! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide Last edited by olblue60@aol.com; 02-04-2009 at 09:30 AM.

01-30-2009, 11:08 PM	#8
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: New suburban owner Very nice ... lots of character. I hope to own a 67-72 4x4 burb one day. __________________ 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

01-30-2009, 11:14 PM	#9
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: New suburban owner With that front bumper, you could paint the front clip like a football helmet...GO LSU !!!! nice rig.

02-01-2009, 11:11 AM	#10
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New suburban owner Welcome, can't wait to see some more pics __________________ 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

02-02-2009, 09:05 PM	#11
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I do have another question. I am going to start body work first so who do you recommend to purchase body panels from? I have used LMC before but the worst rust on the suburban is on the rear panels which I do not think LMC sells. Also, does anyone have a link to the original color chart for 69? THanks. __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

02-02-2009, 09:21 PM	#12
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: New suburban owner LMC has great diagrams in there catalogs. Thats about as far as it goes for me. If you go to the home page, there is a vendor area. I believe that any vendor on this board will likely have better pricing! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide Last edited by olblue60@aol.com; 02-02-2009 at 09:24 PM.

02-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#13
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: New suburban owner Yeah; it still shocks me that the most known about parts company is LMC. I constantly have car buffs and non car buffs tell me I should check out LMC when I tell them I collect old Chevy trucks. Compared to everyone else they are by far the most expensive, and by far the least friendly to deal with. Like ol blue said pretty everyone has the same parts so might as well get em from someone who will be nice and save you money. I.E. the vendors that advertise on this board!

02-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#14
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner THanks for the advice on the vendor list, lots of good stuff there. Does anyone know where the paint code is located on the truck? __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

02-04-2009, 08:04 AM	#16
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner Thanks for the chart. I checked in the glove box and the code said 4523AA-Silver. The interior is Silver with blue door panels but I cannot imagine painting this thing silver. agghh. Does anyone have any recommendations? __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy



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02-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New suburban owner Welcome to the world of ol' burbs! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-10-2009, 08:25 AM	#18
blackrider Roll with the punches Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Murphysboro, IL Posts: 103	Re: New suburban owner NICE BURB!!!! Welcome to the board from Southern IL. __________________ 1972 4x4 suburban (Squashed) 1978 Deville 1978 Allegro RV (For Sale) "What the mind of man can conceive, It can achieve."

02-10-2009, 11:12 PM	#19
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner I have done a little bit of research and it seems that the front bumper was installed in the factory in Flint Michigan along with the PTO winch. The bumper is just like the one in the special equipment section of the brochure. The glove box plate says it came with a 6cyl so along the way it must have been changed out for the 350. It has the sm465 trans with the np205 transfer case going to 3.73 gears, but the rear end is not posi. I have 35's on it now and it still has great pick up off the line so I guess the tire size is fine. ANyhow, it sure is a lot of fun to drive around so far! __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

02-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#20
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Re: New suburban owner Welcome to the Board from Iowa. Good looking project. I like mine a little closer to the groud, but can always appreciate a good 4X4. Mine is a daily and get more looks than if I am driving my wifes mini-van plus you always find it in the mall parking lot.

02-11-2009, 08:25 PM	#21
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 640	Re: New suburban owner Welcome. Nice looking ride, noticed you have cab lights are they the original?

02-11-2009, 10:15 PM	#22
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner Yeah Haulinrat, I know what you mean. They stick out in the parking lot for sure! lol As far as the cab lights, I have no idea if they are original equipment or not. I need to find some pics of some to compare. __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

03-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#23
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: New suburban owner Nice rig, I'm pretty new to the burb scene also. Had many newer burbs, and a lot of 60-66 trucks thru the years... I can't wait to get started on my 72. 135k original miles, and spent it's whole life in Idaho, until a month ago. I also love this forum, as it gets me fired up my upcoming build...!!!

03-03-2009, 10:16 PM	#24
mrmojo32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 216	Re: New suburban owner Good deal.... You need to post some progress pics 4 sure. You are right about these forums too. They have a lot of people on here with a great deal of knowledge. I ordered a ton of replacement panels for my suburban last week so I am pretty pumped up about getting the body work started. Nice 2 meet ya and lets see some pics. __________________ 1972 LWB 1969 4x4 Suburban 1989 4x4 Jimmy

03-05-2009, 03:52 PM	#25
blackrider Roll with the punches Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Murphysboro, IL Posts: 103	Re: New suburban owner MrMojo32, Here as requested is a pick of my shifter boot as far as I know it is original. The placement may look a bit off as my body came off of a 2wd however the boot came out of my original 4wd truck body. I hope this helps you out. __________________ 1972 4x4 suburban (Squashed) 1978 Deville 1978 Allegro RV (For Sale) "What the mind of man can conceive, It can achieve."

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