Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mt Man Chad · 04-02-2011, 04:34 PM

It's has offically started, the carriage in front of the horse literally...........
1968 Suburban 4X4, 327, SM465, NP205.
waiting on reliable car hauler to bring her home from AZ, that's another "long story!"
One very sweet, clean and straight tailgate arrive yesterday via Greyhound from Sharpie.
Thanks!
Picked up a 1969 4 speed and T-case from a friend thats in great shape mechanically for $125, time to clean and paint.
I need to find somebody who can match my keys for the tailgate lock.

More pics will follow soon!

jbclassix · 04-06-2011, 06:02 PM

Did you not have an original lock for your tailgate? Most local mom-n-pop locksmith shops can do the deed for a fair price. I had it done for my wifes Scout a few years ago.

Is your t-case for sure the NP205 or is it the Rockwell 221?

We definitely need more pictures of your rig!!!

Mt Man Chad · 04-08-2011, 11:07 AM

T-case is a 205, my preference over a 221 for strength and parts availability.
More pics to follow....

Mt Man Chad · 04-13-2011, 09:34 AM

Shifter boot?
What is the correct boot of the right are two correct for 68-72 4 speed np205 setups.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-21-2011, 10:34 PM

Looks nice, bet you can't wait for it to arrive or has it arrived already?

jbclassix · 04-21-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Man Chad

Shifter boot?
What is the correct boot of the right are two correct for 68-72 4 speed np205 setups.

Left to right, transmission boot, 205 boot, 203 boot. I thing the part of the 205 boot facing the hubcaps on the right is the front.

vectorit · 04-21-2011, 11:13 PM

None of those are like my original 68 T-case shifter boot, and I haven't found a good reproduction of a 67/68 T-case boot yet.

vectorit · 04-21-2011, 11:17 PM

Just a thought...

If you are tearing down your burb for resto and paint, take the side trim off from the front doors back and send them to Mar-K.

I heard that they are looking for OEM 67-68 burb side trim to reproduce!

I hope so, because I need the little piece between the 3rd door and the rear wheel well.

Who knows, maybe they will give you all new trim for your trouble?

Mt Man Chad · 04-22-2011, 02:19 PM

Vectorit, Will do!
Jbclassix Thanks for the info.
Yes I can't wait to start on the complete overhaul.

vectorit · 04-24-2011, 04:38 PM

Here is the pic you requested.
Pay no mind to the mess, I am getting ready to tear into the interior when the weather starts behaving.

jbclassix · 04-24-2011, 05:10 PM

Vectorit, Your picture reminded me... In my 69 GMC with the 221, the t-case boot was the same as the boot pictured in the middle. It fit OK, but it was ripped. I adapted a boot off a 80's model NP208 since the shift pattern was the same. I turned the plastic bezel around and flipped indicator lens. I wish I had pictures of it... The tranny and t-case are in my 65 in Cali, maybe I will take a picture of it when I move back!

Mt Man Chad · 08-15-2011, 01:41 PM

Project "Daa BURB" aka Land Barge is moving forward again!
Trans/transfer case & 327 rebuilt and ready to install.
Will need to do some drive shaft and cross member & tcase tweaking for proper fit.

67chevy1series · 08-16-2011, 02:15 AM

wow another nice survivor!

Mt Man Chad · 08-27-2011, 09:47 AM

Well here's the proposed final look for the 68.
Little smaller tires since it's only a half ton for now.
The picture is of Vectorit's sweet burb, color was changed to 50th anniversary gold in photoshop.
Thanks for the motovation Chris!

67chevy1series · 08-27-2011, 06:40 PM

wow thats awesome!

jbclassix · 08-27-2011, 10:41 PM

Oh man! That is SWEET!!!! Original colors are freakin AWESOME!

Mt Man Chad · 09-03-2011, 10:32 AM

Finally she's coming home.... Will arrive Tomorrow Wednesday!
working on sanding tailgate for test panel see if the gold I have is the color I'm looking for.

C20-67_N_MO · 09-06-2011, 03:57 PM

Looking good!

Mt Man Chad · 09-06-2011, 04:10 PM

Sanded out tailgate and did some test painting.
Looks like I need a darker mix to match original 68 gold.

Mt Man Chad · 09-06-2011, 05:23 PM

Thanks to cheyenne10 for the very clean and straight tail/lift gate.
Ordered new front and rear bumpers on the way and a bunch of misc parts to get going on daa burb.
Ignition switch and door locks, dash pad, taillight lenses ect ect ect.

Does anybody make a taillight wire harness for burbs?

Mt Man Chad · 09-07-2011, 07:24 PM

She has arrived..........FINALLY!
Big thank you Tom - aka t korinek
State cops pulled the hauler over at delivery dealing with that right now!

67chevy1series · 09-08-2011, 01:20 AM

lookin good!
gate looks awesome! cant wait to see it getting somw real work done! thats a cool pic with it up on the hauler!

Mt Man Chad · 09-08-2011, 11:07 AM

Time to get the 15X8 rims powder coated semi flat black and mount 32" BFG AT's.
Weekends plans.... install clean trim and grill from a 68 i parted last year.
Cut hitch off, remove gas tank install new one, new bumpers, wheels and lots of interior work this weekend.
Picked up a gallon of PPG #23048 original 68 gold to paint tailgate as well firewall before engine install.
Should look like a much different rig buy next week.

Mt Man Chad · 09-10-2011, 12:28 AM

Pics

Flint70step · 09-10-2011, 01:01 AM

Very cool rig you got.Can't wait to see some big tires on that!

04-02-2011, 04:34 PM	#1
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy 4X4 Suburban It's has offically started, the carriage in front of the horse literally........... 1968 Suburban 4X4, 327, SM465, NP205. waiting on reliable car hauler to bring her home from AZ, that's another "long story!" One very sweet, clean and straight tailgate arrive yesterday via Greyhound from Sharpie. Thanks! Picked up a 1969 4 speed and T-case from a friend thats in great shape mechanically for $125, time to clean and paint. I need to find somebody who can match my keys for the tailgate lock. More pics will follow soon! Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 04-21-2011 at 09:21 AM.

04-08-2011, 11:07 AM	#3
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban T-case is a 205, my preference over a 221 for strength and parts availability. More pics to follow.... __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 11-12-2011 at 06:07 PM.

04-13-2011, 09:34 AM	#4
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Shifter boot? What is the correct boot of the right are two correct for 68-72 4 speed np205 setups. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 04-13-2011 at 03:19 PM.

04-21-2011, 10:34 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Looks nice, bet you can't wait for it to arrive or has it arrived already? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-21-2011, 11:13 PM	#7
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban None of those are like my original 68 T-case shifter boot, and I haven't found a good reproduction of a 67/68 T-case boot yet. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-06-2011, 06:02 PM	#2
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Did you not have an original lock for your tailgate? Most local mom-n-pop locksmith shops can do the deed for a fair price. I had it done for my wifes Scout a few years ago. Is your t-case for sure the NP205 or is it the Rockwell 221? We definitely need more pictures of your rig!!! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205 Last edited by jbclassix; 04-06-2011 at 06:04 PM. Reason: forgetting to engage brain induces editing

04-21-2011, 11:17 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Just a thought... If you are tearing down your burb for resto and paint, take the side trim off from the front doors back and send them to Mar-K. I heard that they are looking for OEM 67-68 burb side trim to reproduce! I hope so, because I need the little piece between the 3rd door and the rear wheel well. Who knows, maybe they will give you all new trim for your trouble? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-22-2011, 02:19 PM	#9
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Vectorit, Will do! Jbclassix Thanks for the info. Yes I can't wait to start on the complete overhaul. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 04-22-2011 at 02:22 PM.

04-24-2011, 04:38 PM	#10
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Here is the pic you requested. Pay no mind to the mess, I am getting ready to tear into the interior when the weather starts behaving. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#11
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Vectorit, Your picture reminded me... In my 69 GMC with the 221, the t-case boot was the same as the boot pictured in the middle. It fit OK, but it was ripped. I adapted a boot off a 80's model NP208 since the shift pattern was the same. I turned the plastic bezel around and flipped indicator lens. I wish I had pictures of it... The tranny and t-case are in my 65 in Cali, maybe I will take a picture of it when I move back! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

08-15-2011, 01:41 PM	#12
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Project "Daa BURB" aka Land Barge is moving forward again! Trans/transfer case & 327 rebuilt and ready to install. Will need to do some drive shaft and cross member & tcase tweaking for proper fit. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 09-05-2011 at 06:47 PM.

08-16-2011, 02:15 AM	#13
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban wow another nice survivor!

08-27-2011, 09:47 AM	#14
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Well here's the proposed final look for the 68. Little smaller tires since it's only a half ton for now. The picture is of Vectorit's sweet burb, color was changed to 50th anniversary gold in photoshop. Thanks for the motovation Chris! Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 08-27-2011 at 06:02 PM.

08-27-2011, 06:40 PM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban wow thats awesome!

08-27-2011, 10:41 PM	#16
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Oh man! That is SWEET!!!! Original colors are freakin AWESOME! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205



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09-03-2011, 10:32 AM	#17
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Finally she's coming home.... Will arrive Tomorrow Wednesday! working on sanding tailgate for test panel see if the gold I have is the color I'm looking for. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 09-11-2011 at 11:41 AM.

09-06-2011, 03:57 PM	#18
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Looking good! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

09-06-2011, 04:10 PM	#19
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Sanded out tailgate and did some test painting. Looks like I need a darker mix to match original 68 gold. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 09-06-2011 at 10:26 PM.

09-06-2011, 05:23 PM	#20
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Thanks to cheyenne10 for the very clean and straight tail/lift gate. Ordered new front and rear bumpers on the way and a bunch of misc parts to get going on daa burb. Ignition switch and door locks, dash pad, taillight lenses ect ect ect. Does anybody make a taillight wire harness for burbs? Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 09-07-2011 at 03:10 PM.

09-07-2011, 07:24 PM	#21
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban She has arrived..........FINALLY! Big thank you Tom - aka t korinek State cops pulled the hauler over at delivery dealing with that right now! Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 09-07-2011 at 07:41 PM.

09-08-2011, 01:20 AM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban lookin good! gate looks awesome! cant wait to see it getting somw real work done! thats a cool pic with it up on the hauler!

09-08-2011, 11:07 AM	#23
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Time to get the 15X8 rims powder coated semi flat black and mount 32" BFG AT's. Weekends plans.... install clean trim and grill from a 68 i parted last year. Cut hitch off, remove gas tank install new one, new bumpers, wheels and lots of interior work this weekend. Picked up a gallon of PPG #23048 original 68 gold to paint tailgate as well firewall before engine install. Should look like a much different rig buy next week. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 09-09-2011 at 04:31 PM.

09-10-2011, 12:28 AM	#24
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Pics Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

09-10-2011, 01:01 AM	#25
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Project "Daa BURB" - 1968 Chevy C10 4X4 Suburban Very cool rig you got.Can't wait to see some big tires on that! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

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