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olblue60@aol.com · 02-12-2012, 07:51 AM

Custom Cab on suburbans was like the CST package on pickups. I'm not sure of all it included, but here are a few of the parts included. Stainless windshield and vent window trim,padded interior door panels, dash knobs with the aluminum centers,chrome bumpers, aluminum headlight and grille moldings, fender and hood surround. Mine has tinted glass, I dont know if it was part of the package. Mine has carpet, and doesn't appear to ever have had the body moldings. The no body moldings has always seemed odd to me. Perhaps there is someone that knows more

Mr Pops · 02-12-2012, 10:22 AM

Good info, thanks.

Mr Pops · 02-18-2012, 09:38 PM

Can board staff move this thread to the "Suburban Projects and Builds" section pls? Probably a better spot for it now..

Mr Pops · 02-20-2012, 09:49 PM

Well thanks to a couple of my favorite Burbs on this site (pictured below) and Dieselwrencher's 2wd to 4wd conversion thread, I was inspired to jump off the deep end and build this thing the way I actually want it to be.. 4x4!
I feel that this will not only look really sweet, but also be very useful as a versatile year round daily driver that will better suit my family/acreage lifestyle..

Mr Pops · 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM

Like Dieselwrencher's build, I'll be using a 73+ body style donor truck for springs, hangers, crossmember, steering box etc.. NOT A FRAME SWAP.
Here's my parts truck. It's a Frankenstein of the previous owners half done project. It's got a 1980 clip, doors and box, but the cab vin says it was built in 73.. Also, it's a 1 ton body with 10 bolt, 6 lug diffs. I'm hoping to find some 3/4 ton axles though.

olblue60@aol.com · 02-21-2012, 09:06 AM

Did you buy new front leaf springs or go with the longer Squarebody leafs? What kind of lift?

Mr Pops · 02-21-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue60@aol.com

Did you buy new front leaf springs or go with the longer Squarebody leafs? What kind of lift?

I used the leafs that came on the 73 donor truck. Not sure if they're stock or not. They have a slight positive arch and I've seen lots of stock 4x4's with slight negative arch (more saggy) so the donor truck might have had a slight lift but I'm not sure.

YBNORML · 02-21-2012, 10:30 PM

It's been awhile since I poked my head in here, big changes!!! I like it.

Mr Pops · 02-21-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

It's been awhile since I poked my head in here, big changes!!! I like it.

Thanks, I'm pretty motivated now that I found one of my favorite vehicles. I'm just hoping I don't get in over my head with this conversion. So far so good though, nothing's stumped me so far..

Average Joe · 02-22-2012, 01:48 AM

Cool! I like the 4x conversion builds. Have you looked at Dunenuts build? He recently did a 4x conversion on a C10 longbed and retained the rear coils. I think he also reused the crossmember from his donor 80's blazer with minimal fabrication. Woodright also has a conversion going utilizing a 2wd frame.

Mr Pops · 02-22-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Joe

Cool! I like the 4x conversion builds. Have you looked at Dunenuts build? He recently did a 4x conversion on a C10 longbed and retained the rear coils. I think he also reused the crossmember from his donor 80's blazer with minimal fabrication. Woodright also has a conversion going utilizing a 2wd frame.

Good info, thanks. If you could post a few links for those builds, that would be awesome. I'm planning on doing leaf springs in the back too. I have an 84 2wd half ton that I might steel the leafs out of. Depending on what my ride height is compared to the front, I may take the two downward facing hangers off both of my parts trucks and do a shackle flip for the rear leafs in order to get the height I need to match the front.

**lolife99** · 02-22-2012, 09:04 AM

Chevy 67-68 fenders are different from the 69-72 chevy fenders.
The core support and hood are also different.

67-68 Chevy fenders are the same as 67-72 GMC fenders.

The only minor difference is that all 67 fenders have no side marker light.

PHAT TONY · 02-22-2012, 11:13 AM

As a 4x4 'Burb liker, this is very interesting!

Average Joe · 02-22-2012, 11:42 PM

Woodrights build:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446024

Dunenutts build:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444887

Mr Pops · 02-23-2012, 09:04 AM

Cool thanks for the links, they will be useful.

Mr Pops · 03-25-2012, 12:02 AM

Well I got sidetracked working on my Blazer and other stuff, but today I decided to start on some spring hanger gussets to replace the 73-87 style while not conflicting or moving the 68 style body mount. Spent about an hour in the garage before my little brother distracted me and we went out back to fire a 1918 Lee Enfield 303 that he hadn't fired since he bought it, and took it completely apart to clean.

Mr Pops · 04-07-2012, 10:20 AM

So my buddy bought brand new 68 fenders for his 72 Chevy not realizing they were different, so he sold them to me for $100 each!

vectorit · 07-13-2012, 03:34 PM

What's the latest on your burb?

extremesounds13 · 07-18-2012, 01:32 AM

SCORE!! That's a great deal!

Mr Pops · 07-18-2012, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremesounds13

SCORE!! That's a great deal!

I didn't even barter! lol

vectorit · 07-18-2012, 09:16 AM

Cool deal, plus you can try to sell off those trucks for parts money!

Mr Pops · 07-18-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Cool deal, plus you can try to sell off those trucks for parts money!

True that. Probably end up breaking even with parts left over!
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Mr Pops · 07-21-2012, 11:03 PM

Brought my Dana 60 and 14 bolt home today (crewcab) along with the two other parts trucks that I had to take since it was an all or nothing deal.. Correction on the years, the Burb and 1/2 ton are 1980 models. Also came with a 2wd 3/4 ton frame with a TH400 and another 14 bolt. I got more parts then I know what to do with!

YBNORML · 08-11-2012, 09:53 PM

Nice score!

Since you are feeling bad about cutting it up, give me a call I could use a few parts

Sent you my # in a PM

Mr Pops · 08-12-2012, 12:13 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR4Re4D4XwI&feature...

02-12-2012, 07:51 AM	#1
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Custom Cab on suburbans was like the CST package on pickups. I'm not sure of all it included, but here are a few of the parts included. Stainless windshield and vent window trim,padded interior door panels, dash knobs with the aluminum centers,chrome bumpers, aluminum headlight and grille moldings, fender and hood surround. Mine has tinted glass, I dont know if it was part of the package. Mine has carpet, and doesn't appear to ever have had the body moldings. The no body moldings has always seemed odd to me. Perhaps there is someone that knows more __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

02-12-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Good info, thanks. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-18-2012, 09:38 PM	#3
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Can board staff move this thread to the "Suburban Projects and Builds" section pls? Probably a better spot for it now.. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel Last edited by Mr Pops; 02-18-2012 at 09:58 PM.

02-20-2012, 09:49 PM	#4
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Well thanks to a couple of my favorite Burbs on this site (pictured below) and Dieselwrencher's 2wd to 4wd conversion thread, I was inspired to jump off the deep end and build this thing the way I actually want it to be.. 4x4! I feel that this will not only look really sweet, but also be very useful as a versatile year round daily driver that will better suit my family/acreage lifestyle.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#5
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Like Dieselwrencher's build, I'll be using a 73+ body style donor truck for springs, hangers, crossmember, steering box etc.. NOT A FRAME SWAP. Here's my parts truck. It's a Frankenstein of the previous owners half done project. It's got a 1980 clip, doors and box, but the cab vin says it was built in 73.. Also, it's a 1 ton body with 10 bolt, 6 lug diffs. I'm hoping to find some 3/4 ton axles though. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-21-2012, 09:06 AM	#6
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Did you buy new front leaf springs or go with the longer Squarebody leafs? What kind of lift? __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

02-21-2012, 10:30 PM	#8
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) It's been awhile since I poked my head in here, big changes!!! I like it. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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

02-22-2012, 01:48 AM	#10
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Cool! I like the 4x conversion builds. Have you looked at Dunenuts build? He recently did a 4x conversion on a C10 longbed and retained the rear coils. I think he also reused the crossmember from his donor 80's blazer with minimal fabrication. Woodright also has a conversion going utilizing a 2wd frame.

02-22-2012, 09:04 AM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Chevy 67-68 fenders are different from the 69-72 chevy fenders. The core support and hood are also different. 67-68 Chevy fenders are the same as 67-72 GMC fenders. The only minor difference is that all 67 fenders have no side marker light. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-22-2012, 11:13 AM	#13
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) As a 4x4 'Burb liker, this is very interesting! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

02-22-2012, 11:42 PM	#14
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Woodrights build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446024 Dunenutts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444887

02-23-2012, 09:04 AM	#15
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Cool thanks for the links, they will be useful. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

03-25-2012, 12:02 AM	#16
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Well I got sidetracked working on my Blazer and other stuff, but today I decided to start on some spring hanger gussets to replace the 73-87 style while not conflicting or moving the 68 style body mount. Spent about an hour in the garage before my little brother distracted me and we went out back to fire a 1918 Lee Enfield 303 that he hadn't fired since he bought it, and took it completely apart to clean. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

04-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#17
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) So my buddy bought brand new 68 fenders for his 72 Chevy not realizing they were different, so he sold them to me for $100 each! __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

07-13-2012, 03:34 PM	#18
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) What's the latest on your burb? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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07-18-2012, 01:32 AM	#19
extremesounds13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 131	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) SCORE!! That's a great deal!

07-18-2012, 09:16 AM	#21
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Cool deal, plus you can try to sell off those trucks for parts money! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-21-2012, 11:03 PM	#23
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Brought my Dana 60 and 14 bolt home today (crewcab) along with the two other parts trucks that I had to take since it was an all or nothing deal.. Correction on the years, the Burb and 1/2 ton are 1980 models. Also came with a 2wd 3/4 ton frame with a TH400 and another 14 bolt. I got more parts then I know what to do with! Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

08-11-2012, 09:53 PM	#24
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Nice score! Since you are feeling bad about cutting it up, give me a call I could use a few parts Sent you my # in a PM __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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