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04-08-2015, 02:06 PM
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WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Fellow Suburban Guys,
I have come to the realization that I have a few too many Suburbans, if that is possible (my Dear Wife says way too many). Not gonna be able to build all of them --- may as well sell to get more $ to finish the two I am building. Whatever, anyway, I just sold one three weeks ago and have probably 3 or 4 more that I will be letting go. My problem is one that I bought three years ago in GA (now in AZ), it is the most complete of the 25 or so I have owned. It is 65 GMC Custom and has all three seats with orig covers, V6, automatic, P/S, P/B, all four window latches (still in place), owner's manual, orig title (Iowa), bills of sale and protect-o-plate as well as lots of rust. My issue is ---- do I part it out or try and sell for someone to restore with documentation. Probably more money by parting out but would sell for less if someone is willing to tackle the rust problems --- nothing that can't be repaired -- just a lot of work and money. Looking for some input here. I'll post a few pics. Others to be sold shortly: 1964 Chevy 4X4 350 4-speed clam shell, 1963 Chevy six 4-speed barn door, 1965 Chevy 4-speed body & trans only clam shell. So, what do you guys think --- should I part it out or hold out for someone to build it????
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Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B. Last edited by 66 Burban; 04-08-2015 at 02:29 PM. |
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04-08-2015, 02:08 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? Need Some Input
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04-08-2015, 02:48 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? Need Some Input
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04-08-2015, 03:05 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Well I guess it would depend on what someone is willing to pay for it complete VERSUS parting it out ... which, as mentioned, would take trips to shippers.
Include time for stripping parts, and shipping stuff out. This all takes time. For example, the seats alone would bring AT LEAST $1000 Once all the good stuff is removed, not sure what the rusty body would be worth ... If it were me, I would try to sell complete. If no hits, then part out ... (but contact me first ....  )
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04-08-2015, 07:39 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Rust what rust that's rust free on the east coast. If it was running it would bring more then parting it.
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04-08-2015, 02:46 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
I would try to sell it complete ,looks too good to part out .
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04-11-2015, 02:09 AM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Hmmm...call Lords of the Car Hoards which appears on the Discovery channel. Good Luck!
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04-14-2015, 10:29 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
I would pick one and focus all my efforts on building just the one. Maybe two if one is a 2wd and the other a 4wd
 . Then sell the rest and put the funds toward making that one so much nicer. That rust isnt so scary. You can get patch panels for those areas and get the repairs done without too much pain.
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04-14-2015, 10:31 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Oh, and to answer your actual question, I wouldn't part it out. It is way too complete. Someone out there really wants to rebuild that thing.
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Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! |
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04-17-2015, 10:38 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
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I have been focusing on my 66 for some time now (slow build), work gets in the way. Here are a few pics of 66: 1st -- when purchased, 2nd -- bodywork complete, top and interior paint complete & glass/new rubber installed, 3rd-- Chassis pictures. Still can't figure out how to rotate pictures.
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04-17-2015, 10:41 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
A few more of chassis:
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04-17-2015, 11:19 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Sweet ride, Billy Bee! Lots of goodies on that chassis and suspension.
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04-18-2015, 04:09 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
When you do work that good there is no reason to part the other one. Someday I hope to post some pictures like that.
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04-18-2015, 05:32 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
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 I definitely don't want to part the 65 GMC. I'm working a short term contract in Lake Charles, LA right now and am planning to have a "Suburban Clearance Sale" in the near future. Too much money going out for storage and too many projects in the works: 66 Burban, '56 BBW short w/Corvette suspension, '69 Camaro & '63 Impala SS.. Some pics of three other Suburbans: '63 Chevy 2 wd, '64 Chevy 4x4 & '65 Chevy 2 wd: Somebody tell me how to rotate these pics, please...
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04-18-2015, 05:36 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
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04-18-2015, 09:03 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
hey 66 BURBAN, do you have the plans for that body dollie???
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04-18-2015, 11:10 PM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
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Body is still on dolly --- about to go back on frame to hang doors, set gaps and put front clip on and note all shims. Then body comes off for finish paint and buffing...
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04-20-2015, 10:37 AM
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
Love the 63!!!
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04-21-2015, 08:58 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input
bring the 65 to me in Texas....
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