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**LockDoc** · 05-07-2020, 07:52 PM

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I went and looked at this truck this afternoon. It isn't advertised anywhere. It has the usual Iowa rust and has been sitting for quite a few years. I screwed up the SPID pictures (all 3 of them) so I may have to go back and re- take that. I also couldn't get the hood up. The drivers side hinge is binding. It is only 7 miles from me. They want $1500 for it. It isn't in the best shape but I would say it is saveable.

This stepside pickup is in the same building.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805857

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 05-07-2020, 07:53 PM

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More Pics.

**lolife99** · 05-07-2020, 08:04 PM

Well worth $1500 in parts alone

**68350** · 05-07-2020, 08:08 PM

Wow! Looks like a smoking deal for 1500. Lmk if you pass on it. It would be worth the drive for me

**HO455** · 05-07-2020, 10:59 PM

Would you look at that headliner. It's almost worth the asking price alone. Is it me or are those odd looking mirrors. Large arms with small mirrors.

68Gold/white · 05-08-2020, 10:41 AM

Oh Boy!!! A big block suburban, auto trans, w/ AC...Take some WD40 with you when you retake the SPID picture, to get that hood open. The best thing about the suburban, it's a 71 or 72. Has disc brakes, that's a deal maker!!!

72c20customcamper · 05-08-2020, 10:54 AM

I would have bought right the and there If you pass on them let me know.

**richard2717** · 05-09-2020, 01:33 PM

triple your money parting it out easily

pwdcougar · 05-09-2020, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

triple your money parting it out easily

Ditto!

Paul

**68350** · 05-09-2020, 09:13 PM

Depending on rust i would add this to my fleet. Ive been looking for a big block suburban

**LockDoc** · 05-10-2020, 10:42 AM

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I will try to get over there and take a few more pictures this next week. Hopefully it will warm up a little and the wind will stop blowing. Another freeze warning for tonight.

LockDoc

**HO455** · 05-10-2020, 11:03 AM

I'm voting against any parting of a 72 big block, dual A/C, Custom Deluxe, tinted glass 3 row Suburban with full wheel covers. This wasn't a fleet truck nor was it a loss leader for the dealership (like mine). It has the hallmarks of a special order truck. And with a bit of fudging on the restoration this could be a beautiful Highlander.

CG · 05-10-2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I'm voting against any parting of a 72 big block, dual A/C, Custom Deluxe, tinted glass 3 row Suburban with full wheel covers. This wasn't a fleet truck nor was it a loss leader for the dealership (like mine). It has the hallmarks of a special order truck. And with a bit of fudging on the restoration this could be a beautiful Highlander.

Its a shame the parts are worth more than the whole when you consider it as it currently sits. I do agree with you, hopefully someone will get it that has always wanted a burb like this as a project.

Ive parted two perfectly decent for restore/fix up burbs. I compared them to another burb I had at the time that was highly optioned, but was actually a decent driver (until the engine horked lol). Lotta hindsight when playing with old cars and trucks.

**HO455** · 05-10-2020, 01:31 PM

I parted and scrapped a 71 440 R/T Challenger back in 85. It was badly so rusted you could look through the back of the door frames and see the rear wheels. Today it would be a $10,000 car. I paid $1000 for it as a running driver. Yanked the drive train, sold it along with some of the interior pieces, the hood, and drug the shell onto a trailer and scrapped it. Made $500 on the deal. Been regretting it for decades now.
I have some remorse issues.

**LockDoc** · 05-10-2020, 04:58 PM

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If I was even 10 years younger, this would be a no brainer for me. I really miss my Suburban since I sold it.

LockDoc

Average Joe · 05-16-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I'm voting against any parting of a 72 big block, dual A/C, Custom Deluxe, tinted glass 3 row Suburban with full wheel covers. This wasn't a fleet truck nor was it a loss leader for the dealership (like mine). It has the hallmarks of a special order truck. And with a bit of fudging on the restoration this could be a beautiful Highlander.

X2 or 3 lol!

Buy her, get her running, fix the worst of the rust or dont, and drive her!! Perfect rigs are highly overrated!

Heliarcn · 05-28-2020, 11:06 AM

Thats a nicely optioned 72! It must have been in covered storage for several years, that's the only way that headliner stays in that good of condition. I don't see any rust around the drip rail/windshield area either. Well worth the money.

**LockDoc** · 05-28-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

X2 or 3 lol!

Buy her, get her running, fix the worst of the rust or dont, and drive her!! Perfect rigs are highly overrated!

I have been trying to get back over there now that I am able to slide underneath it and take some pictures. But so far that hasn't happened. I think the rain is going to quit this afternoon and the sun is going to come out so I will try and make it up there tomorrow morning....

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Originally Posted by Heliarcn

Thats a nicely optioned 72! It must have been in covered storage for several years, that's the only way that headliner stays in that good of condition. I don't see any rust around the drip rail/windshield area either. Well worth the money.

Not much for rust up top but down lower it has some. It will be interesting to see what it looks like underneath.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 05-29-2020, 12:19 PM

The Suburban I had was a '71 version of this one, Medium Blue w/blue interior Custom Deluxe 402 with A/C. I had 8" rallyes with narrow wws on it. Wife's rig. I hope you get it

*randy500* · 05-29-2020, 02:51 PM

Just The 2 rear seats are worth’ $1500

LuckyScott · 05-29-2020, 07:50 PM

I bet you could get that running with a little work. Paint job and seat covers and you got a nice suburban there. Please don't part it out.

**LockDoc** · 05-31-2020, 11:23 AM

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OK, I finally made it over to take a few more pictures, and got the hood open. The body mounts have some rust but they are not as bad as I thought they would be.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 05-31-2020, 11:24 AM

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Engine & seats. Seats would be pretty nice with a good scrubbing and engine is complete with all the original goodies. Notice the chain hanging down in the engine pictures? That's why the hood wouldn't open....

LockDoc

**uncle** · 05-31-2020, 12:38 PM

Lot of good parts and I’m sure a lot worse have been restored.

**special-K** · 06-05-2020, 06:06 PM

It's all there ready and waiting. The body panels are available.

05-07-2020, 07:52 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,929	Looked at this Suburban today - I went and looked at this truck this afternoon. It isn't advertised anywhere. It has the usual Iowa rust and has been sitting for quite a few years. I screwed up the SPID pictures (all 3 of them) so I may have to go back and re- take that. I also couldn't get the hood up. The drivers side hinge is binding. It is only 7 miles from me. They want $1500 for it. It isn't in the best shape but I would say it is saveable. This stepside pickup is in the same building. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805857 LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-07-2020 at 08:13 PM.

05-07-2020, 07:53 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,929	Re: Looked at this Suburban today - More Pics. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-07-2020, 08:04 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Well worth $1500 in parts alone __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-07-2020, 08:08 PM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Wow! Looks like a smoking deal for 1500. Lmk if you pass on it. It would be worth the drive for me __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-07-2020, 10:59 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,526	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Would you look at that headliner. It's almost worth the asking price alone. Is it me or are those odd looking mirrors. Large arms with small mirrors. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-08-2020, 10:41 AM	#6
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,439	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Oh Boy!!! A big block suburban, auto trans, w/ AC...Take some WD40 with you when you retake the SPID picture, to get that hood open. The best thing about the suburban, it's a 71 or 72. Has disc brakes, that's a deal maker!!!

05-08-2020, 10:54 AM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,825	Re: Looked at this Suburban today I would have bought right the and there If you pass on them let me know. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-09-2020, 01:33 PM	#8
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05-09-2020, 09:13 PM	#10
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Depending on rust i would add this to my fleet. Ive been looking for a big block suburban __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-10-2020, 10:42 AM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,929	Re: Looked at this Suburban today - I will try to get over there and take a few more pictures this next week. Hopefully it will warm up a little and the wind will stop blowing. Another freeze warning for tonight. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-10-2020, 11:03 AM	#12
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,526	Re: Looked at this Suburban today I'm voting against any parting of a 72 big block, dual A/C, Custom Deluxe, tinted glass 3 row Suburban with full wheel covers. This wasn't a fleet truck nor was it a loss leader for the dealership (like mine). It has the hallmarks of a special order truck. And with a bit of fudging on the restoration this could be a beautiful Highlander. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-10-2020, 01:31 PM	#14
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,526	Re: Looked at this Suburban today I parted and scrapped a 71 440 R/T Challenger back in 85. It was badly so rusted you could look through the back of the door frames and see the rear wheels. Today it would be a $10,000 car. I paid $1000 for it as a running driver. Yanked the drive train, sold it along with some of the interior pieces, the hood, and drug the shell onto a trailer and scrapped it. Made $500 on the deal. Been regretting it for decades now. I have some remorse issues. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-10-2020, 04:58 PM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,929	Re: Looked at this Suburban today - If I was even 10 years younger, this would be a no brainer for me. I really miss my Suburban since I sold it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-28-2020, 11:06 AM	#17
Heliarcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 376	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Thats a nicely optioned 72! It must have been in covered storage for several years, that's the only way that headliner stays in that good of condition. I don't see any rust around the drip rail/windshield area either. Well worth the money. __________________ Bret 1972 Chevy Suburban 1976 Blazer

05-29-2020, 12:19 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Looked at this Suburban today The Suburban I had was a '71 version of this one, Medium Blue w/blue interior Custom Deluxe 402 with A/C. I had 8" rallyes with narrow wws on it. Wife's rig. I hope you get it __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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05-29-2020, 02:51 PM	#20
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Just The 2 rear seats are worth’ $1500

05-29-2020, 07:50 PM	#21
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Looked at this Suburban today I bet you could get that running with a little work. Paint job and seat covers and you got a nice suburban there. Please don't part it out.

05-31-2020, 11:23 AM	#22
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,929	Re: Looked at this Suburban today - OK, I finally made it over to take a few more pictures, and got the hood open. The body mounts have some rust but they are not as bad as I thought they would be. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-31-2020 at 11:28 AM.

05-31-2020, 11:24 AM	#23
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,929	Re: Looked at this Suburban today - Engine & seats. Seats would be pretty nice with a good scrubbing and engine is complete with all the original goodies. Notice the chain hanging down in the engine pictures? That's why the hood wouldn't open.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-31-2020 at 11:31 AM.

05-31-2020, 12:38 PM	#24
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,289	Re: Looked at this Suburban today Lot of good parts and I’m sure a lot worse have been restored.

06-05-2020, 06:06 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Looked at this Suburban today It's all there ready and waiting. The body panels are available. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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