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**jerry moss** · 01-25-2007, 12:36 AM

Bob,
looks sweet, guess you won't be using that one for deer/elk hunting trips. you're doing one he!! of a nice job, keep the pics coming.

cheyenne10 · 01-25-2007, 12:56 AM

Jerry;

Your right about that. Maybe in a couple of years it might tow another rig to Wyoming to town/base camp for high country deer hunt.

Here is one of the last elk hunt voyages to test new rear diff. and before donating the new crate SB to my dads truck. (helped me decide on BB route!!)

My son turns 11 in 2 weeks and we need to get a driver soon to use for family hauling and outdoor trips. Its about time I got him out of the house to learn how to handle the outdoors.

71Chev · 01-25-2007, 03:20 PM

Lookin good Bob!

cheyenne10 · 01-25-2007, 03:37 PM

I am really enjoying the chance to take this truck to what I hope to consider better than original shape/design.

After several years on these boards following others and their trucks, ideas, hopes and dreams I am taking my turn. Many thanks go out to the board vendors, members, and my family for making this happen.

One of the parts of the project leading up to the build is the many years of gathering parts and ideas from others on the various boards and my hours spent at swap meets, back yards and garages gathering up what it is taking. As I mentioned above I hope to do a more detailed recap of the whole thing after it hits the road.

Thanks everyone for the kind words and advise.

84 400 · 01-27-2007, 02:50 AM

BOB that is A great looking Burb!!!!!!! and all your trucks seem sweet. gotta ask how many you have? I see the two forsale and the burb of course but what about the one in your avator? or that green one in your forsale pics? Again NICE JOB!!!!!

Frizzle Fry · 01-27-2007, 08:26 PM

I love the paint scheme. Very very nice work!!!

cheyenne10 · 01-31-2007, 12:37 AM

84 400; Good eyes!!

2 for sale with some interest. I hope to sell those soon. Green one in pics is parts donor goin to one of the guys helping me with truck and one in avatar going to other guy helping. This will leave my son with his, me with burb and a couple other non chevy projects. I need to get a driver soon for family hauling. I will probably add others to the fleet some day but need to cut some ties for now.

OldCreek · 02-02-2007, 07:04 PM

Bob,
As a point of reference, can you tell us what size rims and tires those are and what brand? Thanks, Wil

cheyenne10 · 02-02-2007, 08:50 PM

Tires in both sets of pics are LT235/85/16's. They are E ply and best replacement size to stock in my opinion. Wheels are a 6.5" stock wheel I believe. Tire brand on new ones are a high grade Michelin LTX AT. Spendy but worth it in my opinion. Note that on the rear in new paint photos the new leaf springs are not in. We did a similar treatment to my dads 72 K20 pickup and used new leafs, and same tires. New springs "picked" up the truck and tires look great. Not as likely rock chips with these. Other options are 265/75/16 and 285/75/16s. None would be taller but a little wider/fuller. Who knows I might get a 2nd set and run Alcoas and 285's some of the time.

Another nice looking tires are the Bridgestone Revo, very high rated tire. Those will be going on my later model driver when I get one.

CG · 02-02-2007, 10:02 PM

Did you have the springs for your truck made special? (seems like I asked you this once a while back and Ive forgotten)

cheyenne10 · 02-03-2007, 01:08 AM

No I bought springs made to stock specs from Benz Springs in Portland. Trouble was on burb it originally had 3" wide springs in front and these were 2" Had to do some mods to make them work perfect. Haven't got all weight onto it to check ride hieght, etc. Migth have to dig back in after that. Gone way too far to accept anything less than perfect. On pickup they worked fine.

cheyenne10 · 03-01-2007, 01:38 PM

TTT No new pics.

Seats rebuilt
Final pieces coming together and biggy....
AC charged last night!!

Hope to get exhaust done next week.

BB (baseball or Bigblock?)
Hotdogs
Applepie
and Chevrolet.

Is that a light down yonder tunnel?

**zeusflash** · 03-01-2007, 07:51 PM

Sounds like we are neck and neck here at the finish line!!!(as if they are ever really finished

) Still hoping to have the wifes on the road next week.

*72CSTC5* · 03-02-2007, 05:02 PM

I don't think I have seen a nicer restoration on the board yet. Very nice.

cheyenne10 · 03-06-2007, 01:22 AM

Its getting better. Anyone want to venture what this addition will add to value?

These turned out awesome.

I need to work out final details on collector insurance!!

84 400 · 03-06-2007, 03:26 AM

wow coming along niceley

cheyenne10 · 03-24-2007, 01:07 AM

Well "out of the Blue" is on the road. Still some small stuff to work on while spring goes by and summer approaches but I have been grinning ear to ear for 24 hrs now.

Anyone want to help me spec the glovebox vin sheet?

Seriously though I will be working with board member to do this soon.

To me this is more that a truck of the month or year. Right now it feels like a truck of a lifetime!!

I am going to add some pics to help everyone spot some of the "options". Everyone on here has such good eyes I won't mention them all but its like one of those old puzzles with find the ? If you can spot an option it does not have go ahead and send me yours and I will add it.

'72 Chevy Suburban · 03-24-2007, 08:55 AM

Gorgeous Truck, Bob! Do you plan to show it?

Shock_Me · 03-24-2007, 10:25 AM

OMG, I'm so jealous! That rig is beautiful! Fantastic attention to detail. Enjoy your hard work!

Pete

OldCreek · 03-24-2007, 01:39 PM

Question... are you running white interior door panels, or black, or...? Any pics of that?

Looks awesome!

**zeusflash** · 03-24-2007, 05:16 PM

Congratulations,Bob! Your truck looks incredible,great work! My wife has been driving hers now for three weeks and she is still wearing that silly grin that you now have. Feels good to have it done doesn't it? Now for the really fun part....collecting compliments,smiles and waves(thats what the wife says anyway...she won't let me drive it). Those sure are nice hubcaps!(sorry

)

RANDY COX · 03-24-2007, 07:28 PM

WOW,Jeez gotta wipe my mouth from DROOL,Man oh man if only mine looked that good,But right mow mine is a daily driver.

CG · 03-24-2007, 10:07 PM

Congrats Bob, job very well done. You really need to post a bunch more pictures.

breeh · 03-24-2007, 10:40 PM

Nobody wants to play? I'll throw out a few... dash with speed warning, tach, and vacuum guage, not to mention the A/C control.

I have one non-option on this truck to but will save it.

Very nice truck Bob!

**jerry moss** · 03-24-2007, 11:57 PM

shoulder belts turned out awesome, who did the resto on them? the whole truck looks great, congrats

01-25-2007, 12:36 AM	#26
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,960	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Bob, looks sweet, guess you won't be using that one for deer/elk hunting trips. you're doing one he!! of a nice job, keep the pics coming. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-25-2007, 12:56 AM	#27
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Jerry; Your right about that. Maybe in a couple of years it might tow another rig to Wyoming to town/base camp for high country deer hunt. Here is one of the last elk hunt voyages to test new rear diff. and before donating the new crate SB to my dads truck. (helped me decide on BB route!!) My son turns 11 in 2 weeks and we need to get a driver soon to use for family hauling and outdoor trips. Its about time I got him out of the house to learn how to handle the outdoors. Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by cheyenne10; 01-25-2007 at 12:59 AM.

01-25-2007, 03:20 PM	#28
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Lookin good Bob! __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

01-25-2007, 03:37 PM	#29
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress I am really enjoying the chance to take this truck to what I hope to consider better than original shape/design. After several years on these boards following others and their trucks, ideas, hopes and dreams I am taking my turn. Many thanks go out to the board vendors, members, and my family for making this happen. One of the parts of the project leading up to the build is the many years of gathering parts and ideas from others on the various boards and my hours spent at swap meets, back yards and garages gathering up what it is taking. As I mentioned above I hope to do a more detailed recap of the whole thing after it hits the road. Thanks everyone for the kind words and advise. __________________ Bob

01-27-2007, 02:50 AM	#30
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress BOB that is A great looking Burb!!!!!!! and all your trucks seem sweet. gotta ask how many you have? I see the two forsale and the burb of course but what about the one in your avator? or that green one in your forsale pics? Again NICE JOB!!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-27-2007, 08:26 PM	#31
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress I love the paint scheme. Very very nice work!!!

01-31-2007, 12:37 AM	#32
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress 84 400; Good eyes!! 2 for sale with some interest. I hope to sell those soon. Green one in pics is parts donor goin to one of the guys helping me with truck and one in avatar going to other guy helping. This will leave my son with his, me with burb and a couple other non chevy projects. I need to get a driver soon for family hauling. I will probably add others to the fleet some day but need to cut some ties for now. __________________ Bob

02-02-2007, 07:04 PM	#33
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,029	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Bob, As a point of reference, can you tell us what size rims and tires those are and what brand? Thanks, Wil __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

02-02-2007, 08:50 PM	#34
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Tires in both sets of pics are LT235/85/16's. They are E ply and best replacement size to stock in my opinion. Wheels are a 6.5" stock wheel I believe. Tire brand on new ones are a high grade Michelin LTX AT. Spendy but worth it in my opinion. Note that on the rear in new paint photos the new leaf springs are not in. We did a similar treatment to my dads 72 K20 pickup and used new leafs, and same tires. New springs "picked" up the truck and tires look great. Not as likely rock chips with these. Other options are 265/75/16 and 285/75/16s. None would be taller but a little wider/fuller. Who knows I might get a 2nd set and run Alcoas and 285's some of the time. Another nice looking tires are the Bridgestone Revo, very high rated tire. Those will be going on my later model driver when I get one. Attached Images __________________ Bob

02-02-2007, 10:02 PM	#35
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,143	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Did you have the springs for your truck made special? (seems like I asked you this once a while back and Ive forgotten)

02-03-2007, 01:08 AM	#36
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress No I bought springs made to stock specs from Benz Springs in Portland. Trouble was on burb it originally had 3" wide springs in front and these were 2" Had to do some mods to make them work perfect. Haven't got all weight onto it to check ride hieght, etc. Migth have to dig back in after that. Gone way too far to accept anything less than perfect. On pickup they worked fine. __________________ Bob

03-01-2007, 01:38 PM	#37
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress TTT No new pics. Seats rebuilt Final pieces coming together and biggy.... AC charged last night!! Hope to get exhaust done next week. BB (baseball or Bigblock?) Hotdogs Applepie and Chevrolet. Is that a light down yonder tunnel? __________________ Bob Last edited by cheyenne10; 03-01-2007 at 01:38 PM.

03-01-2007, 07:51 PM	#38
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Sounds like we are neck and neck here at the finish line!!!(as if they are ever really finished ) Still hoping to have the wifes on the road next week. __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

03-02-2007, 05:02 PM	#39
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress I don't think I have seen a nicer restoration on the board yet. Very nice.

03-06-2007, 01:22 AM	#40
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Its getting better. Anyone want to venture what this addition will add to value? These turned out awesome. I need to work out final details on collector insurance!! Attached Images __________________ Bob



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03-06-2007, 03:26 AM	#41
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress wow coming along niceley __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-24-2007, 01:07 AM	#42
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Well "out of the Blue" is on the road. Still some small stuff to work on while spring goes by and summer approaches but I have been grinning ear to ear for 24 hrs now. Anyone want to help me spec the glovebox vin sheet? Seriously though I will be working with board member to do this soon. To me this is more that a truck of the month or year. Right now it feels like a truck of a lifetime!! I am going to add some pics to help everyone spot some of the "options". Everyone on here has such good eyes I won't mention them all but its like one of those old puzzles with find the ? If you can spot an option it does not have go ahead and send me yours and I will add it. Attached Images __________________ Bob

03-24-2007, 08:55 AM	#43
'72 Chevy Suburban Chevy's Rock! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 448	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Gorgeous Truck, Bob! Do you plan to show it? __________________ John '59 NAPCO Pickup '70 K10 Pickup 350 '72 C20 Suburban 350 (MIA) '57 Chieftain 455 '68 Firebird Convertible - 400 '68 Catalina Convertible - 400 '85 Vette

03-24-2007, 10:25 AM	#44
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 592	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress OMG, I'm so jealous! That rig is beautiful! Fantastic attention to detail. Enjoy your hard work! Pete

03-24-2007, 01:39 PM	#45
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,029	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Question... are you running white interior door panels, or black, or...? Any pics of that? Looks awesome! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-24-2007, 05:16 PM	#46
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Congratulations,Bob! Your truck looks incredible,great work! My wife has been driving hers now for three weeks and she is still wearing that silly grin that you now have. Feels good to have it done doesn't it? Now for the really fun part....collecting compliments,smiles and waves(thats what the wife says anyway...she won't let me drive it). Those sure are nice hubcaps!(sorry ) __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

03-24-2007, 07:28 PM	#47
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress WOW,Jeez gotta wipe my mouth from DROOL,Man oh man if only mine looked that good,But right mow mine is a daily driver. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

03-24-2007, 10:07 PM	#48
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,143	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Congrats Bob, job very well done. You really need to post a bunch more pictures.

03-24-2007, 10:40 PM	#49
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress Nobody wants to play? I'll throw out a few... dash with speed warning, tach, and vacuum guage, not to mention the A/C control. I have one non-option on this truck to but will save it. Very nice truck Bob! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" Last edited by breeh; 03-24-2007 at 10:40 PM.

03-24-2007, 11:57 PM	#50
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,960	Re: 1 thing leads to another - 72 burb progress shoulder belts turned out awesome, who did the resto on them? the whole truck looks great, congrats __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

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