Suburban buyers guide - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shane0331 · 03-11-2018, 04:13 AM

Hello every one. I’m in the search stage for a 4x4 suburban. I currently own a 71 K20.
I couldn’t find the info I’m after by searching. I was hoping those of you that are more familiar with the unique issues suburbans are known to have, would be able to chime in about anything special to look out for when buying one of these trucks. Thanks for all your help.

If a thread like this already exists some where, please be kind enough to point me in that direction.

**richard2717** · 03-11-2018, 11:00 AM

Here is a thread on that subject to get you started

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446550

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**HO455** · 03-11-2018, 11:11 AM

Welcome aboard! Good luck with your search. Our Burbans have some parts that are prone to rust and have no repop metal panels available. The back gate & hatch/doors are a problem, and the third door sills have no direct replacement parts but you can use front door sills if your creative. The floors in the back are wood and after 45+ years are often in poor condition. As of last year I believe that all of the window seals are finally available. Most truck options were available in Burbans. Rear AC can be restored but I understand it is expensive. If you want Buddy Buckets they are really rare and thus expensive. There are threads on how others have repaired problems so your not sailing into uncharted waters.

Here are some build threads which are a good source for pictures of problem areas.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447410

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724682

Frizzle Fry's epic Tahoe project tons of photos.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239896

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574056

Have fun and be sure to post your find.

shane0331 · 03-11-2018, 10:48 PM

Thanks guys for the links! With so many threads it tough to know where to begin. It’s great to have help when looking for needles in a stack of needles!

03-11-2018, 04:13 AM	#1
shane0331 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Appleton, Wi Posts: 22	Suburban buyers guide Hello every one. I’m in the search stage for a 4x4 suburban. I currently own a 71 K20. I couldn’t find the info I’m after by searching. I was hoping those of you that are more familiar with the unique issues suburbans are known to have, would be able to chime in about anything special to look out for when buying one of these trucks. Thanks for all your help. If a thread like this already exists some where, please be kind enough to point me in that direction. Last edited by shane0331; 03-11-2018 at 04:14 AM. Reason: Typo

03-11-2018, 11:00 AM	#2
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,128	Re: Suburban buyers guide Here is a thread on that subject to get you started http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446550 . __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

03-11-2018, 11:11 AM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,362	Re: Suburban buyers guide Welcome aboard! Good luck with your search. Our Burbans have some parts that are prone to rust and have no repop metal panels available. The back gate & hatch/doors are a problem, and the third door sills have no direct replacement parts but you can use front door sills if your creative. The floors in the back are wood and after 45+ years are often in poor condition. As of last year I believe that all of the window seals are finally available. Most truck options were available in Burbans. Rear AC can be restored but I understand it is expensive. If you want Buddy Buckets they are really rare and thus expensive. There are threads on how others have repaired problems so your not sailing into uncharted waters. Here are some build threads which are a good source for pictures of problem areas. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447410 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724682 Frizzle Fry's epic Tahoe project tons of photos. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239896 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574056 Have fun and be sure to post your find. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 03-11-2018 at 11:19 AM. Reason: -2 spelling

03-11-2018, 10:48 PM	#4
shane0331 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Appleton, Wi Posts: 22	Re: Suburban buyers guide Thanks guys for the links! With so many threads it tough to know where to begin. It’s great to have help when looking for needles in a stack of needles!

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