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atp · 02-02-2013, 08:12 PM

Here we go again...with the birth of my 6th child, expected in May, I have decided my next build will be a Suburban my family of 8 can enjoy...hence the name. I learned my lesson on the Blazer, so I have decided to start with a solid driver and do a mild build. It will be done in phases.

About the Suburban - I purchased it from the original owner. I looked for a solid Bronze Suburban for a long time and had to go to Colorado to get this one. It was purchased new in April of 1972. The org owner included the original BOS (org purchase price $4941), owners manual, build sheet as well as a folder full of receipts and other documentation. Used as a DD until the 90’s when he decided to, in his words, “fix it up a little and take better care of it.” He painted the exterior, rebuilt the motor, made a few interior improvements and started storing it in the garage. It has been driven very little since. The only rust repair was some minor rust in 2 rockers and they were just patched, not replaced.

The Plan:

Phase 1:
Interior - Add a 3rd row, buckets up front and reupholster with some bling! Panels and carpet look great so they stay.

Phase 2:
Suspension - Porterbuilt arms and bags upfront and to keep it consistent...PB arms and bags in the rear. Spindles and better disc Brakes (probably CPP)

Wheels - Leaning toward 20/22” Centerline Smoothies “Delmo Style”

Phase 3 - DRIVE IT - ENJOY IT until I win the lottery then...

Phase 4 - Dropmembers and LSx Swap

Enough talking - enjoy the pics...

atp · 02-02-2013, 08:18 PM

A few more...

**lolife99** · 02-02-2013, 09:07 PM

Love everything about this burb.
Especially the color!

Street Smart · 02-02-2013, 09:09 PM

WOW, great lookin truck. Congrats on this new addition, and on the future new addition.

Street Smart · 02-02-2013, 09:11 PM

What`s it using for A.C., I see the lines going in over the factory heater box?

*project 67 sub* · 02-02-2013, 11:31 PM

looks good other than the HUGE rear bumper, congrats on the purchase. its a sweet rig and will be even sweeter when its done

jbclassix · 02-02-2013, 11:32 PM

Love the burb and congratulations on the new addition!

logansdad · 02-02-2013, 11:39 PM

must be nice getting one without the wonderful florida rust problems like mine... Great color

YBNORML · 02-02-2013, 11:41 PM

NICE!!!! I love this truck, I'm pretty sure it was for sale last year and I was drooling all over it then. It's awesome to see it getting the PBS treatment. I've got three kids now and as they age I hope to add a Burb to my fleet.
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YBNORML · 02-02-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Love everything about this burb.
Especially the color!

For some reason I like the colour as well

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atp · 02-03-2013, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

looks good other than the HUGE rear bumper, congrats on the purchase. its a sweet rig and will be even sweeter when its done

Yeah - "replace rear bumper" should have been part of phase 1!

Quote:

Originally Posted by YBNORML

NICE!!!! I love this truck, I'm pretty sure it was for sale last year and I was drooling all over it then. It's awesome to see it getting the PBS treatment. I've got three kids now and as they age I hope to add a Burb to my fleet.
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I had 3 kids when I started my Blazer build, by the time I got it drivable, I had 5!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

Love the burb and congratulations on the new addition!

Thanks!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-05-2013, 09:16 PM

Wow that is one amazing burb! I am jealous.

CG · 02-05-2013, 10:00 PM

Cool burb, great for a family of eight. But since that will fill up the burb I thought I would give you a present =)

(I hope ya know Im just messing with ya

)

atp · 02-05-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Cool burb, great for a family of eight. But since that will fill up the burb I thought I would give you a present =)

(I hope ya know Im just messing with ya

)

Now thats funny - cant tell you how many times I have heard that!

blfuller123 · 02-06-2013, 01:45 AM

Thats a nice burb!!!

**Hart_Rod** · 02-07-2013, 10:41 AM

Nice buy! Your patience paid off......

.

gcburdic · 02-07-2013, 02:43 PM

Saw this one on CL *I think* nice burb Adam!!...welcome back to the Carolina's as well!!!

capev86 · 02-07-2013, 10:25 PM

you could move the narrow 2nd row seat to the 3rd position and pick up a wide bench for the second row. your older kids will thank you for the extra elbow room. never had a problem climbing over the sat in my dad's 72 when i was a kid. and you realize, just as soon as you fit those bucket seats, you'll end up needing another spot (may i suggest some b/c, or just find some self control?....lol) . maybe some buddy buckets upholstered to match the rest of the interior would be a good compromise? a black on ??? highlander plaid style would look so nice in that truck!

as for the truck itself, just get the correct rear bumper on there and drive the thing. what is with all this lowering everything?....it's called a truck people! i carry a step stool in mine for those who have a little trouble getting in. looks too pretty to mess with, especially since it is a 1 owner all these years. as for brakes....i put some Hawk Severe Duty carbon-ceramic pads on the front of my 72 C20 Burb (will fit your a C10 also) and they bite like you wouldn't believe! 3/4 ton's have a bigger brake booster....not a bad upgrade if you plan to have your family aboard!

Street Smart · 02-08-2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Street Smart

What`s it using for A.C., I see the lines going in over the factory heater box?

????

atp · 02-11-2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Street Smart

What`s it using for A.C., I see the lines going in over the factory heater box?

It is an aftermarket unit added in the 90s by PO. It is made by Old Air Products.

atp · 03-02-2013, 08:45 PM

Picked these up - not too shabby!

capev86 · 03-03-2013, 02:09 AM

cool find. make the old front seat the second row and put the 2nd row in the back.

68 TT · 04-15-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Cool burb, great for a family of eight. But since that will fill up the burb I thought I would give you a present =)

(I hope ya know Im just messing with ya

)

I just picked up a 67 from the original owner who used it with her 14 kids. No third row seat. The younger ones just all piled in the back. It hasn't been driven since 1980 before seat belts were required up here. CPS would take all your kids away if you did that now.

twistedchevy · 02-23-2015, 12:47 AM

Bump for a cool burb, how's the ac configured in it?

02-02-2013, 08:12 PM	#1
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	"Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Here we go again...with the birth of my 6th child, expected in May, I have decided my next build will be a Suburban my family of 8 can enjoy...hence the name. I learned my lesson on the Blazer, so I have decided to start with a solid driver and do a mild build. It will be done in phases. About the Suburban - I purchased it from the original owner. I looked for a solid Bronze Suburban for a long time and had to go to Colorado to get this one. It was purchased new in April of 1972. The org owner included the original BOS (org purchase price $4941), owners manual, build sheet as well as a folder full of receipts and other documentation. Used as a DD until the 90’s when he decided to, in his words, “fix it up a little and take better care of it.” He painted the exterior, rebuilt the motor, made a few interior improvements and started storing it in the garage. It has been driven very little since. The only rust repair was some minor rust in 2 rockers and they were just patched, not replaced. The Plan: Phase 1: Interior - Add a 3rd row, buckets up front and reupholster with some bling! Panels and carpet look great so they stay. Phase 2: Suspension - Porterbuilt arms and bags upfront and to keep it consistent...PB arms and bags in the rear. Spindles and better disc Brakes (probably CPP) Wheels - Leaning toward 20/22” Centerline Smoothies “Delmo Style” Phase 3 - DRIVE IT - ENJOY IT until I win the lottery then... Phase 4 - Dropmembers and LSx Swap Enough talking - enjoy the pics... Attached Images

02-02-2013, 08:18 PM	#2
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban A few more... Attached Images

02-02-2013, 09:07 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Love everything about this burb. Especially the color! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-02-2013, 09:09 PM	#4
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban WOW, great lookin truck. Congrats on this new addition, and on the future new addition. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

02-02-2013, 09:11 PM	#5
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban What`s it using for A.C., I see the lines going in over the factory heater box? __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

02-02-2013, 11:31 PM	#6
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban looks good other than the HUGE rear bumper, congrats on the purchase. its a sweet rig and will be even sweeter when its done

02-02-2013, 11:32 PM	#7
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Love the burb and congratulations on the new addition! __________________ -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

02-02-2013, 11:39 PM	#8
logansdad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new smyrna beach FL Posts: 107	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban must be nice getting one without the wonderful florida rust problems like mine... Great color

02-02-2013, 11:41 PM	#9
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban NICE!!!! I love this truck, I'm pretty sure it was for sale last year and I was drooling all over it then. It's awesome to see it getting the PBS treatment. I've got three kids now and as they age I hope to add a Burb to my fleet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

02-05-2013, 09:16 PM	#12
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Wow that is one amazing burb! I am jealous. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-05-2013, 10:00 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,022	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Cool burb, great for a family of eight. But since that will fill up the burb I thought I would give you a present =) (I hope ya know Im just messing with ya ) Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-06-2013, 01:45 AM	#15
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Thats a nice burb!!!

02-07-2013, 10:41 AM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Nice buy! Your patience paid off....... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-07-2013, 02:43 PM	#17
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Saw this one on CL I think nice burb Adam!!...welcome back to the Carolina's as well!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-07-2013, 10:25 PM	#18
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban you could move the narrow 2nd row seat to the 3rd position and pick up a wide bench for the second row. your older kids will thank you for the extra elbow room. never had a problem climbing over the sat in my dad's 72 when i was a kid. and you realize, just as soon as you fit those bucket seats, you'll end up needing another spot (may i suggest some b/c, or just find some self control?....lol) . maybe some buddy buckets upholstered to match the rest of the interior would be a good compromise? a black on ??? highlander plaid style would look so nice in that truck! as for the truck itself, just get the correct rear bumper on there and drive the thing. what is with all this lowering everything?....it's called a truck people! i carry a step stool in mine for those who have a little trouble getting in. looks too pretty to mess with, especially since it is a 1 owner all these years. as for brakes....i put some Hawk Severe Duty carbon-ceramic pads on the front of my 72 C20 Burb (will fit your a C10 also) and they bite like you wouldn't believe! 3/4 ton's have a bigger brake booster....not a bad upgrade if you plan to have your family aboard! Last edited by capev86; 02-07-2013 at 10:34 PM.



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03-02-2013, 08:45 PM	#21
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Picked these up - not too shabby! Attached Images

03-03-2013, 02:09 AM	#22
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban cool find. make the old front seat the second row and put the 2nd row in the back.

02-23-2015, 12:47 AM	#24
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: "Need-2-Carryall-8" 1972 Suburban Bump for a cool burb, how's the ac configured in it? __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

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