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Newtz67 · 04-23-2011, 02:09 PM

So we are looking at making an attempt to start the burb this afternoon. Will follow up with pics and possibly a vid. Fingers crossed!

Newtz67 · 04-24-2011, 01:20 AM

Well we got it fired up! In the video my wife says second try, but the first try we didnt even attempt because I realized the throttle linkage wasn't hooked up, so this was our actual first try. Just wanted to clear that up. haha

http://youtu.be/eCo8uYCZrW4

Newtz67 · 04-24-2011, 02:25 PM

And the maiden voyage...
http://youtu.be/7oyubVbQLfE

C/10 King · 04-24-2011, 05:00 PM

Newt, you should have drove it over here and picked up those hubcaps, looking good!!!!

jbclassix · 04-24-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm jealous! Even when I suspected I had catastrophic engine issues, I would take the burb for a cruise around the block just to calm my nerves!

Newtz67 · 04-24-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Newt, you should have drove it over here and picked up those hubcaps, looking good!!!!

I didn't want to drive too much, it's not licensed yet. And the only brakes I have is the parking brake. haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

I'm jealous! Even when I suspected I had catastrophic engine issues, I would take the burb for a cruise around the block just to calm my nerves!

This thing is so cool to drive, it's a cruiser no doubt. I don't even wanna go over 40 mph in it.

gcburdic · 04-24-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newtz67

I didn't want to drive too much, it's not licensed yet. And the only brakes I have is the parking brake. haha

This thing is so cool to drive, it's a cruiser no doubt. I don't even wanna go over 40 mph in it.

and no brake lights either...

but at least the reverse lights work!!!

I bet that thing just floats down the road!!!

I saw this on one of my CL searches...hopefully you got an even better deal than what he had it listed for!!!.....Cool!!...One day I'm gonna have one of these

Newtz67 · 04-24-2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

and no brake lights either...

but at least the reverse lights work!!!

I bet that thing just floats down the road!!!

I saw this on one of my CL searches...hopefully you got an even better deal than what he had it listed for!!!.....Cool!!...One day I'm gonna have one of these

Gotta have the reverse lights on just in case! haha. It does float down the road! I did pay $500 less than what he was asking, and after spending $100 to get it running I payed way less than he was gonna ask for it once he had it running....

gcburdic · 04-25-2011, 04:24 PM

Awesome deal! Do you want me to move this over to the burb project forum, cuz I think it would fit better over there

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Awesome deal! Do you want me to move this over to the burb project forum, cuz I think it would fit better over there

That would be great! Thanks! I didn't even think about it when I was posting it. Sorry.

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 07:15 PM

So I went today and got it put in my name and registration up to date. It was on non op and no back fees! Yes! It had been on no op since 2002 so I was a little worried...

gcburdic · 04-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Whew...no back fees...what a relief!!!

.....ok...got ya moved to the burb project forum....look forward to the continuous updates

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Whew...no back fees...what a relief!!!

.....ok...got ya moved to the burb project forum....look forward to the continuous updates

Thank you sir!

Newtz67 · 04-26-2011, 11:51 PM

So this last weekend we got it running and Evanz67 went crazy on the tint and peeled it all off. Thanks pal! Had a little bit of a worry cause it wouldn't go into gear. No big thing, we pulled the cover and pulled the clutch pads away from the flywheel as they were a little stuck. Runs like a dream and shifts just as good. Over drive doesn't seem to work, but haven't researched it yet.
Ok, today the boy and I got the brakes working, got the oil pressure gauge working, new air filter installed, and thanks to a really good guy, got us some hubcaps! We even drove it into town to the auto parts store!

Riveted1 · 04-27-2011, 12:18 AM

Love those hubcaps!

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riveted1

Love those hubcaps!

Thanks! I'll get some better pics, hopefully tomorrow...

texastruckjunky · 04-27-2011, 12:47 AM

Nice.... one day i will own one. Nice build. keep it up...

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texastruckjunky

Nice.... one day i will own one. Nice build. keep it up...

Thank you, and yes, one day u will! I said that for a long time, and finally...

JOHNORO · 04-27-2011, 01:10 AM

Nice

will this one be at the C/10 get together ?

J*ROD KUSTOMS · 04-27-2011, 01:44 AM

hey newt this is johnny, told you there was no backfees and that it had a good motor, i hope your happy with it.

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

Nice

will this one be at the C/10 get together ?

Absolutely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by J*ROD KUSTOMS

hey newt this is johnny, told you there was no backfees and that it had a good motor, i hope your happy with it.

Hey Johnny! I've been waiting for you to comment. haha. The motor runs like a dream, and it shifts great! Thanks again! We do love it.

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 11:14 AM

So Johnny, after seeing all the work involved are you glad you stopped working on it? The owner before you must have had some old gas in that thing for a lot of years.... That gas tank was gone.

J*ROD KUSTOMS · 04-27-2011, 12:15 PM

yah im glad i stoped working on it but i really wanted to drive it, but im happy i used the money to buy me a nice used car trailer like i wanted and needed.

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J*ROD KUSTOMS

yah im glad i stoped working on it but i really wanted to drive it, but im happy i used the money to buy me a nice used car trailer like i wanted and needed.

Cool, is it the one in your profile pic? Whats up with the truck that's on the trailer?

jbclassix · 04-27-2011, 11:51 PM

How's the OD work?

04-23-2011, 02:09 PM	#51
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So we are looking at making an attempt to start the burb this afternoon. Will follow up with pics and possibly a vid. Fingers crossed! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-24-2011, 01:20 AM	#52
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Well we got it fired up! In the video my wife says second try, but the first try we didnt even attempt because I realized the throttle linkage wasn't hooked up, so this was our actual first try. Just wanted to clear that up. haha http://youtu.be/eCo8uYCZrW4 __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-24-2011, 02:25 PM	#53
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb And the maiden voyage... http://youtu.be/7oyubVbQLfE __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-24-2011, 05:00 PM	#54
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Newt, you should have drove it over here and picked up those hubcaps, looking good!!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-24-2011, 05:17 PM	#55
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb I'm jealous! Even when I suspected I had catastrophic engine issues, I would take the burb for a cruise around the block just to calm my nerves! __________________ -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

04-25-2011, 04:24 PM	#59
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Awesome deal! Do you want me to move this over to the burb project forum, cuz I think it would fit better over there __________________ 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

04-25-2011, 07:15 PM	#61
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So I went today and got it put in my name and registration up to date. It was on non op and no back fees! Yes! It had been on no op since 2002 so I was a little worried... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-25-2011, 09:47 PM	#62
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Whew...no back fees...what a relief!!!.....ok...got ya moved to the burb project forum....look forward to the continuous updates __________________ 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

04-26-2011, 11:51 PM	#64
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So this last weekend we got it running and Evanz67 went crazy on the tint and peeled it all off. Thanks pal! Had a little bit of a worry cause it wouldn't go into gear. No big thing, we pulled the cover and pulled the clutch pads away from the flywheel as they were a little stuck. Runs like a dream and shifts just as good. Over drive doesn't seem to work, but haven't researched it yet. Ok, today the boy and I got the brakes working, got the oil pressure gauge working, new air filter installed, and thanks to a really good guy, got us some hubcaps! We even drove it into town to the auto parts store! Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 04-27-2011 at 12:46 AM.

04-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#65
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Love those hubcaps! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

04-27-2011, 12:47 AM	#67
texastruckjunky Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio,Texas Posts: 220	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Nice.... one day i will own one. Nice build. keep it up...

04-27-2011, 01:10 AM	#69
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Nice will this one be at the C/10 get together ? Last edited by JOHNORO; 04-27-2011 at 01:11 AM.

04-27-2011, 01:44 AM	#70
J*ROD KUSTOMS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: REEDLEY CA Posts: 16	Re: Newtz '68 Burb hey newt this is johnny, told you there was no backfees and that it had a good motor, i hope your happy with it.

04-27-2011, 11:14 AM	#72
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So Johnny, after seeing all the work involved are you glad you stopped working on it? The owner before you must have had some old gas in that thing for a lot of years.... That gas tank was gone. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-27-2011, 12:15 PM	#73
J*ROD KUSTOMS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: REEDLEY CA Posts: 16	Re: Newtz '68 Burb yah im glad i stoped working on it but i really wanted to drive it, but im happy i used the money to buy me a nice used car trailer like i wanted and needed.



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04-27-2011, 11:51 PM	#75
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb How's the OD work? __________________ -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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