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scuderia · 06-12-2017, 08:21 PM

Not mine but damn cool..
https://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/6173762503.html

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-12-2017, 08:35 PM

That looks to be a pretty decent deal on that. You sure don't see many of them around.

abig84 · 06-13-2017, 01:38 PM

not crazy far from me, heck of a lot of body work to do though. that was one of the advantages of building a pick up truck the body pieces come off in sections

torchlight · 06-13-2017, 02:09 PM

Is that a suburban or a panel that had windows cut in?

**mr48chev** · 06-13-2017, 07:50 PM

Panel wagon they cut openings and put windows in. Looks like the back ones are sliders for ventilation. Probably put together for a long route that only had a few kids on it.

Lots of work but a guy could change the hood and doors for better ones and save some work. Throw about 8 comfy captains chairs in it and you have a rig you can throw the family in or half the truck club and take off and cruise.

Dan Bowles · 07-07-2017, 10:59 AM

The ad says "title says Suburban" but that's just whatever someone typed onto the form. It is a 3800 Panel with the windows added. We have one that doesn't have as many windows. The best part is that it is all the same as a 3800 truck other than body shell and rear fenders. The worst part is 3800 parts are not as common as I'd like! Running boards are hard to find (so many with 3600 think 'long bed' but a 3800 is REALLY long). Fortunately all of the front sheet metal and drivetrain components work. Front axles are a bit harder to come by. Rear axle is same to 1972 (HO72) and U joints are under $20 each at NAPA.

**mr48chev** · 07-08-2017, 12:31 PM

Looks like it sold as the seller closed the add. Someone has his work cut out for him but a new pair of doors would go a long way towards repairs and the patch panels for the bottom door posts are readily available.

06-12-2017, 08:21 PM	#1
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	1 ton suburban van on CL Not mine but damn cool.. https://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/6173762503.html Attached Images __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

06-12-2017, 08:35 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1 ton suburban van on CL That looks to be a pretty decent deal on that. You sure don't see many of them around. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-13-2017, 01:38 PM	#3
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: 1 ton suburban van on CL not crazy far from me, heck of a lot of body work to do though. that was one of the advantages of building a pick up truck the body pieces come off in sections

06-13-2017, 02:09 PM	#4
torchlight Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 316	Re: 1 ton suburban van on CL Is that a suburban or a panel that had windows cut in? __________________ Build Thread: "Marvin" (1953 3100)

06-13-2017, 07:50 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,713	Re: 1 ton suburban van on CL Panel wagon they cut openings and put windows in. Looks like the back ones are sliders for ventilation. Probably put together for a long route that only had a few kids on it. Lots of work but a guy could change the hood and doors for better ones and save some work. Throw about 8 comfy captains chairs in it and you have a rig you can throw the family in or half the truck club and take off and cruise. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-07-2017, 10:59 AM	#6
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: 1 ton suburban van on CL The ad says "title says Suburban" but that's just whatever someone typed onto the form. It is a 3800 Panel with the windows added. We have one that doesn't have as many windows. The best part is that it is all the same as a 3800 truck other than body shell and rear fenders. The worst part is 3800 parts are not as common as I'd like! Running boards are hard to find (so many with 3600 think 'long bed' but a 3800 is REALLY long). Fortunately all of the front sheet metal and drivetrain components work. Front axles are a bit harder to come by. Rear axle is same to 1972 (HO72) and U joints are under $20 each at NAPA.

07-08-2017, 12:31 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,713	Re: 1 ton suburban van on CL Looks like it sold as the seller closed the add. Someone has his work cut out for him but a new pair of doors would go a long way towards repairs and the patch panels for the bottom door posts are readily available. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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