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68Timber · 07-26-2021, 01:07 PM

Looks great! Good to see you still have the camper.

**Corts60** · 09-06-2021, 04:36 PM

Made a little more progress on the winter rig. Got tired of sitting on and looking at the old worn out seat bottoms. So I ordered some of the original material from SMS, pulled apart both bucket seats and reupholstered the bottoms.

**buffydores** · 09-10-2021, 04:13 PM

I like the original stuff. Looks right. Strong.

Wwes · 10-12-2021, 03:41 PM

Lucky man, many of us dream of one nice 'Burb, and you've got two!

I'll soon a 'Burb owner, once I decide on a color for my '22 Z71 burb.

**Corts60** · 11-07-2021, 09:05 AM

Thanks! Yeah, this one has rust issues in the rear, but the rest of it is pretty clean.

**Corts60** · 01-12-2022, 08:44 AM

We finally got some good snow up here this past week. Suburban did awesome!

**Palf70Step** · 01-12-2022, 08:48 AM

But I must say, I am glad its in your neck of the woods and not down here.

**Corts60** · 03-06-2022, 02:10 PM

It’s a little early, but I got excited for the new summer tires and threw them on today. Man what difference in ride quality from the BFG’s to the Coopers. Truck is way smoother and more comfortable I think with the Coopers.

LT7A · 03-07-2022, 01:36 AM

Interesting to hear about the Coopers vs the BFGs. Lookin' sharp!

**Corts60** · 03-09-2022, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Interesting to hear about the Coopers vs the BFGs.Lookin' sharp!

Thanks buddy!

dag4566 · 03-09-2022, 02:55 PM

Slick Burb!

**Corts60** · 03-09-2022, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dag4566

Slick Burb!

Thanks! She looks a lot better in the pictures than in real life. But still a good unit.

**buffydores** · 03-09-2022, 03:31 PM

That's good stuff. Love new tires. Always make me happy.

**Corts60** · 03-17-2022, 06:26 PM

Well I’m just about tired of oil stains in my new driveway so I decided I’d pull the engine this weekend and reseal the whole thing. While i have the engine out I’ll clean up the frame and anything else I can get to.

**Corts60** · 03-18-2022, 07:50 PM

Made some progress today. Got the engine out and stripped. New timing chain is in. Man, good timing on replacing the chain (pun intended). That factory chain was super loose and ready to give up anytime.

**Palf70Step** · 03-09-2022, 02:59 PM

Never had much luck or like of the BFG's. Have had good luck with coopers. Glad the Burb is still hauling for ya. Almost time for the summer one to come out.

**Corts60** · 03-09-2022, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Never had much luck or like of the BFG's. Have had good luck with coopers. Glad the Burb is still hauling for ya. Almost time for the summer one to come out.

Almost Bill! Just fired it up the other day and spun it around the block. I forgot how smooth that one is compared to this 4x4.

LT7A · 03-18-2022, 10:15 PM

Are you going to keep the grease crayon numbers on the firewall? I would have cleaned that stuff off in a heartbeat and maybe I did on my first square years ago. But nowadays, they've been around so long that it's kind of cool to me that those marks remain. How many miles are on your engine? Last time I timed mine, I kind of had to average out where the timing light showed the mark to be. I'm due for a similar job. Eventually...

**Corts60** · 03-19-2022, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

Are you going to keep the grease crayon numbers on the firewall? I would have cleaned that stuff off in a heartbeat and maybe I did on my first square years ago. But nowadays, they've been around so long that it's kind of cool to me that those marks remain. How many miles are on your engine? Last time I timed mine, I kind of had to average out where the timing light showed the mark to be. I'm due for a similar job. Eventually...

Yeah I’m going to clean up around the markings but leave them there. I think it adds to resale because of originality, at least in my opinion. The whole rig has 136k miles on it now. So the timing chain was definitely due. All the spark plugs were white/tan showing perfect burn so the engine is still nice and healthy.

Greenlee · 03-19-2022, 09:57 AM

Nice looking Suburban!

**Corts60** · 03-19-2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

Nice looking Suburban!

Thanks!

**Corts60** · 03-19-2022, 07:48 PM

Got all the gaskets replaced today. Spent 12 hours on it and I’m pretty sure 9 of those hours was scrubbing grease. Man this engine was filthy. But I got her back in at the end of the day. Tomorrow morning is just hooking everything up and firing it up.

LT7A · 03-20-2022, 04:28 AM

Sure cleaned up nice! Got to be a good feeling to have all of that handled. I have 100,000 miles more on my TBI motor, so I'm probably due for the timing chain change. Although, I have owned it since new and have kept up well on the oil changes. So the wear is probably about as good as it could be, but still more than ready.

**Corts60** · 03-20-2022, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Sure cleaned up nice! Got to be a good feeling to have all of that handled. I have 100,000 miles more on my TBI motor, so I'm probably due for the timing chain change. Although, I have owned it since new and have kept up well on the oil changes. So the wear is probably about as good as it could be, but still more than ready.

Thanks! Yeah for sure. Even with all the regular maintenance they stretch. I’m hoping to get at least 200k out of this engine if I can….

**Corts60** · 03-20-2022, 02:01 PM

Got her running around noon today and just got back from a test drive. Running smooth and awesome!

It’s too bad there is so much junk on top of these TBI motors after they’re installed. The never look good in pics. Haha.

07-26-2021, 01:07 PM	#1
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Looks great! Good to see you still have the camper. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-06-2021, 04:36 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Made a little more progress on the winter rig. Got tired of sitting on and looking at the old worn out seat bottoms. So I ordered some of the original material from SMS, pulled apart both bucket seats and reupholstered the bottoms. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-10-2021, 04:13 PM	#3
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: Picked up a 4x4! I like the original stuff. Looks right. Strong.

10-12-2021, 03:41 PM	#4
Wwes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FL Posts: 144	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Lucky man, many of us dream of one nice 'Burb, and you've got two! I'll soon a 'Burb owner, once I decide on a color for my '22 Z71 burb.

11-07-2021, 09:05 AM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Thanks! Yeah, this one has rust issues in the rear, but the rest of it is pretty clean. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-12-2022, 08:44 AM	#6
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! We finally got some good snow up here this past week. Suburban did awesome! Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-12-2022, 08:48 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,490	Re: Picked up a 4x4! But I must say, I am glad its in your neck of the woods and not down here. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-06-2022, 02:10 PM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! It’s a little early, but I got excited for the new summer tires and threw them on today. Man what difference in ride quality from the BFG’s to the Coopers. Truck is way smoother and more comfortable I think with the Coopers. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-07-2022, 01:36 AM	#9
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,659	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Interesting to hear about the Coopers vs the BFGs. Lookin' sharp! Last edited by LT7A; 03-10-2022 at 07:18 AM.

03-09-2022, 02:55 PM	#11
dag4566 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: McAllen, Texas Posts: 7	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Slick Burb!

03-09-2022, 03:31 PM	#13
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: Picked up a 4x4! That's good stuff. Love new tires. Always make me happy.

03-17-2022, 06:26 PM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Well I’m just about tired of oil stains in my new driveway so I decided I’d pull the engine this weekend and reseal the whole thing. While i have the engine out I’ll clean up the frame and anything else I can get to. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-18-2022, 07:50 PM	#15
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Made some progress today. Got the engine out and stripped. New timing chain is in. Man, good timing on replacing the chain (pun intended). That factory chain was super loose and ready to give up anytime. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-09-2022, 02:59 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,490	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Never had much luck or like of the BFG's. Have had good luck with coopers. Glad the Burb is still hauling for ya. Almost time for the summer one to come out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-18-2022, 10:15 PM	#18
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,659	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Are you going to keep the grease crayon numbers on the firewall? I would have cleaned that stuff off in a heartbeat and maybe I did on my first square years ago. But nowadays, they've been around so long that it's kind of cool to me that those marks remain. How many miles are on your engine? Last time I timed mine, I kind of had to average out where the timing light showed the mark to be. I'm due for a similar job. Eventually...



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03-19-2022, 09:57 AM	#20
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Nice looking Suburban!

03-19-2022, 07:48 PM	#22
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Got all the gaskets replaced today. Spent 12 hours on it and I’m pretty sure 9 of those hours was scrubbing grease. Man this engine was filthy. But I got her back in at the end of the day. Tomorrow morning is just hooking everything up and firing it up. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-20-2022, 04:28 AM	#23
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,659	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Sure cleaned up nice! Got to be a good feeling to have all of that handled. I have 100,000 miles more on my TBI motor, so I'm probably due for the timing chain change. Although, I have owned it since new and have kept up well on the oil changes. So the wear is probably about as good as it could be, but still more than ready.

03-20-2022, 02:01 PM	#25
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Picked up a 4x4! Got her running around noon today and just got back from a test drive. Running smooth and awesome! It’s too bad there is so much junk on top of these TBI motors after they’re installed. The never look good in pics. Haha. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

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