My first 67-72! (68 Burb) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 04:10 AM

I just rescued this from two of my buddies who were using it for parts! Got it for $700. Condition of the sale was that the front clip and rear hatch are being swapped out for slightly more "used" parts. I already have a spare 67 rad support and grill that I've been hoarding for a rainy day and my buddy's giving me two of his spare 67 hoods, so I'll only be short a couple fenders and a front bumper. They stole the 327 out of it for a resto'd C10, but it'll come with a targetmaster 305 and a rebuilt turbo 350. My buddy had it registered and was driving it in 2008, so I might just get the swapped engine/tranny all hooked up and drive it before deciding how nuts I want to go on any restoration.
This is the best picture I could take in the dark with my phone, I'll post a bunch more once I get it home tomorrow..

vectorit · 01-14-2012, 07:14 PM

Cool deal!

Too bad the original front clip is going onto a non 67/68 PU.

Looking forward to seeing more photo's!

Newtz67 · 01-14-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Cool deal!

Too bad the original front clip is going onto a non 67/68 PU.

Looking forward to seeing more photo's!

x2

Mr Pops · 01-15-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Cool deal!

Too bad the original front clip is going onto a non 67/68 PU.

Looking forward to seeing more photo's!

Your 68 is one of my favorite Suburbans I've ever seen. Love the color, perfect amount of lift and tire size and love the wheels. My 68 has been repainted and the paint underneath looks quite similar to yours. What's the color called? looks like a seafoam green maybe? If I ever get to the point where mine is getting a paint job, this would be one of my first color choices!

vectorit · 01-16-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Your 68 is one of my favorite Suburbans I've ever seen. Love the color, perfect amount of lift and tire size and love the wheels. My 68 has been repainted and the paint underneath looks quite similar to yours. What's the color called? looks like a seafoam green maybe? If I ever get to the point where mine is getting a paint job, this would be one of my first color choices!

Hey thanks, the color is the original and is "light green" code 503.
I get tons of compliments on the color combo when I am out on the street.

Mr Pops · 01-16-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Hey thanks, the color is the original and is "light green" code 503.
I get tons of compliments on the color combo when I am out on the street.

Sweet, thanks for the info.

72LoBurb · 10-07-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Cool deal!

Too bad the original front clip is going onto a non 67/68 PU.

Looking forward to seeing more photo's!

The front clip will be going on a '67 C-10...and I've been kicking myself ever since I sold Matt that 'burb!

Mr Pops · 10-07-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 72LoBurb

The front clip will be going on a '67 C-10...and I've been kicking myself ever since I sold Matt that 'burb!

And I've been

ever since you sold it to me! Thanks Dave

Mr Pops · 12-30-2012, 06:01 PM

Wishing I had some heat in my garage.. haven't touched the Burb in two months

YBNORML · 01-14-2012, 07:38 PM

Ha Ha, I saw you today on 82st and 132ave

Good score, although Dave was supposed to give me a call when he was done with that one.

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Ha Ha, I saw you today on 82st and 132ave

Good score, although Dave was supposed to give me a call when he was done with that one.

lol yeah, I had to grab a sub after loading that thing!

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:31 PM

little sad to see the front clip come off..

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Ha Ha, I saw you today on 82st and 132ave

...

And a shot where YBNORML saw me gettin a sub.. haha

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:36 PM

This is costing me more than I thought!

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:43 PM

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Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:45 PM

I'll post some interior pics once I take all the spare parts out.

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

...although Dave was supposed to give me a call when he was done with that one.

Guess I'm a better friend! lol jk

YBNORML · 01-14-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Guess I'm a better friend! lol jk

That's ok, I'm pretty sure I would be on the road to a divorce if I brought another one home. I just bought a '99 crewcab shortie

I'll pm you my number, Call me if you need some parts.

Mr Pops · 01-14-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

That's ok, I'm pretty sure I would be on the road to a divorce if I brought another one home. I just bought a '99 crewcab shortie

I'll pm you my number, Call me if you need some parts.

I saw a pic of that crewcab, those are pretty sweet. And I saved the number thx. First priority is to reassemble a front clip. All I'm short right now is the fenders and a front bumper. I wouldn't mind gettin a chrome bumper for the back too.. I have a pair of 69-72 fenders I might barter with. Still have to figure out what all the parts are in the back, I think I saw a chrome GMC bumper in there too..

72LoBurb · 10-07-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Ha Ha, I saw you today on 82st and 132ave

Good score, although Dave was supposed to give me a call when he was done with that one.

Jay, it was offered to you before anyone else...you declined...you snoozed

Mr Pops · 01-16-2012, 08:00 PM

Well it was minus 25 degrees Celsius today, but I layered up and cleaned out all the leaves and removed the shag rug and scraped out the underlay that was glued down and took out the pile of parts that came with it.. I'm pretty impressed with the overall condition of the floor.

Mr Pops · 01-16-2012, 08:04 PM

So the drivers side has a hole by the gas pedal, the passenger side looks a little thin, but no holes. I'll have to see whats left after sand blasting it.

Mr Pops · 01-16-2012, 08:08 PM

Drivers seat isn't that great, but should do temporarily if I get it on the road this summer.

Mr Pops · 01-16-2012, 08:12 PM

I test fit the bench out of my 66 GMC behind the front seat. It might be ok if I didn't want three rows of seats, but it would make it a little hard to get in the back row. I might use it for the front seat, we'll see.

Mr Pops · 01-16-2012, 08:14 PM

I really like how nicely this folding bench fits between the fenders. I took it out of my old 79 Jimmy before scrapping it.

01-14-2012, 04:10 AM	#1
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	My first 67-72! (68 Burb) I just rescued this from two of my buddies who were using it for parts! Got it for $700. Condition of the sale was that the front clip and rear hatch are being swapped out for slightly more "used" parts. I already have a spare 67 rad support and grill that I've been hoarding for a rainy day and my buddy's giving me two of his spare 67 hoods, so I'll only be short a couple fenders and a front bumper. They stole the 327 out of it for a resto'd C10, but it'll come with a targetmaster 305 and a rebuilt turbo 350. My buddy had it registered and was driving it in 2008, so I might just get the swapped engine/tranny all hooked up and drive it before deciding how nuts I want to go on any restoration. This is the best picture I could take in the dark with my phone, I'll post a bunch more once I get it home tomorrow.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel Last edited by Mr Pops; 01-14-2012 at 04:19 AM.

01-14-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Cool deal! Too bad the original front clip is going onto a non 67/68 PU. Looking forward to seeing more photo's! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-30-2012, 06:01 PM	#9
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Wishing I had some heat in my garage.. haven't touched the Burb in two months Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-14-2012, 07:38 PM	#10
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Ha Ha, I saw you today on 82st and 132ave Good score, although Dave was supposed to give me a call when he was done with that one. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-14-2012, 09:31 PM	#12
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) little sad to see the front clip come off.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-14-2012, 09:36 PM	#14
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) This is costing me more than I thought! Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-14-2012, 09:43 PM	#15
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) ... Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-14-2012, 09:45 PM	#16
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) I'll post some interior pics once I take all the spare parts out. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-16-2012, 08:00 PM	#21
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Well it was minus 25 degrees Celsius today, but I layered up and cleaned out all the leaves and removed the shag rug and scraped out the underlay that was glued down and took out the pile of parts that came with it.. I'm pretty impressed with the overall condition of the floor. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-16-2012, 08:04 PM	#22
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) So the drivers side has a hole by the gas pedal, the passenger side looks a little thin, but no holes. I'll have to see whats left after sand blasting it. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-16-2012, 08:08 PM	#23
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Drivers seat isn't that great, but should do temporarily if I get it on the road this summer. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#24
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) I test fit the bench out of my 66 GMC behind the front seat. It might be ok if I didn't want three rows of seats, but it would make it a little hard to get in the back row. I might use it for the front seat, we'll see. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-16-2012, 08:14 PM	#25
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) I really like how nicely this folding bench fits between the fenders. I took it out of my old 79 Jimmy before scrapping it. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

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