WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66 Burban · 04-08-2015, 02:06 PM

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????

66 Burban · 04-08-2015, 02:08 PM

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pimpston65 · 04-08-2015, 02:48 PM

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i say sale that one as a whole, too many good parts. parting out takes time and lots of trips to either usps,ups,fedex u get the idea...

**ChiefRocka** · 04-08-2015, 03:05 PM

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 ....

)

duallyjams · 04-08-2015, 07:39 PM

Rust what rust that's rust free on the east coast. If it was running it would bring more then parting it.

flashed · 04-08-2015, 02:46 PM

I would try to sell it complete ,looks too good to part out .

rcrahn · 04-11-2015, 02:09 AM

Hmmm...call Lords of the Car Hoards which appears on the Discovery channel. Good Luck!

**argonaut** · 04-14-2015, 10:29 PM

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.

**argonaut** · 04-14-2015, 10:31 PM

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.

66 Burban · 04-17-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

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.

Argonaut, I agree with both your posts. I've owned this thing for a couple years now and turned down many requests to sell parts --- I'd much rather replace rust than look for all the hard to find parts not to mention paperwork & Protect-O-Plate.
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.

66 Burban · 04-17-2015, 10:41 PM

A few more of chassis:

**argonaut** · 04-17-2015, 11:19 PM

Sweet ride, Billy Bee! Lots of goodies on that chassis and suspension.

**Baketown Scotty** · 04-18-2015, 04:09 PM

When you do work that good there is no reason to part the other one. Someday I hope to post some pictures like that.

66 Burban · 04-18-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketown Scotty

When you do work that good there is no reason to part the other one. Someday I hope to post some pictures like that.

Thanks Blaketown Scotty ---- I'm sure you'll get there with yours!!

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...

66 Burban · 04-18-2015, 05:36 PM

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pimpston65 · 04-18-2015, 09:03 PM

hey 66 BURBAN, do you have the plans for that body dollie???

66 Burban · 04-18-2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

hey 66 BURBAN, do you have the plans for that body dollie???

Hey Pimp, actually no --- I just kinda threw it together on the fly --- no plans...
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...

1963c-10 · 04-20-2015, 10:37 AM

Love the 63!!!

**Clyde65** · 04-21-2015, 08:58 AM

bring the 65 to me in Texas....

04-08-2015, 02:06 PM	#1
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	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???? Attached Images __________________ 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.

04-08-2015, 02:08 PM	#2
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: WHAT TO DO?? Need Some Input More pics: Attached Images __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

04-08-2015, 03:05 PM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	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 .... ) __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-08-2015, 07:39 PM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	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. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

04-08-2015, 02:46 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	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 .

04-11-2015, 02:09 AM	#7
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	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!

04-14-2015, 10:29 PM	#8
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	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. __________________ 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!

04-14-2015, 10:31 PM	#9
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	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. __________________ 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!

04-17-2015, 10:41 PM	#11
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input A few more of chassis: Attached Images __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

04-17-2015, 11:19 PM	#12
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	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. __________________ 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!

04-18-2015, 04:09 PM	#13
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 314	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. __________________ 1964 Chevy Suburban 4x4 1966 GMC Suburban 4x4

04-18-2015, 05:36 PM	#15
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input Last pics: Attached Images __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

04-18-2015, 09:03 PM	#16
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	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???

04-20-2015, 10:37 AM	#18
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input Love the 63!!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-21-2015, 08:58 AM	#19
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: WHAT TO DO?? I have a few too many Suburbs - Need Some Input bring the 65 to me in Texas.... __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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