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longhorn71 · 12-09-2004, 10:43 PM

I found a 68 GMC suburban3/4ton 4x4.the truck has some rust in the rear fenders and fronts too.the drivetrain is all there,less motor.It was a 350 truck with no other opitons in it.Are they ease to get new sheetmetal for?what is a reasonable price to pay for it?Are they rare?thanks for your help

stevewdale · 12-09-2004, 10:52 PM

I recently bought a 71 chevy in about same condition. Front fenders or repair panels should be easy to obtain. Depending on how bad rears are truck repair panels could possibly be made to fit? Oh, I paid $600.00 for chevy. Hope this helps.

low burb · 12-09-2004, 11:37 PM

Dean, The front sheet-metal is the same as the trucks and the rear patch panels are available from GMC Paul and others. The only patch not here yet is the third door rocker, which should be out any day now. GMC subs are fairly rare. Here is a link showing the number of Chevs made, GMC's were only about a thid of the number. Plus your talking Canada, not many here. Mine came from Cali/Nev. There is a rust free '68 in Fernie in the Trader right now for 25g

. However, I don't think you should pay more than a grand for it. I paid 2200 for mine and drove it home from Penhold. I did have to stop in Calgary to change some parts, but after that I drove it for 3 years daily. Mine is a half ton 2wd. Michael
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=104816

longhorn71 · 12-10-2004, 12:29 AM

thanks for the replies.I think i can get it for under 500

sub4rvr · 12-10-2004, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

thanks for the replies.I think i can get it for under 500

Get it if you can. It's worth saving.

4x4Poet · 12-10-2004, 01:20 AM

Unless the interior is good, I would start at $2-300. The main body "bed" sides are a serious area to have rust. Probably more rust is present. I started to give a tip or two and grew a list.

So I'll make it a list.:p

1. The front fenders can be trash since they are easily replaced as bolt on.
2. If you can, take off the interior side panels above the wheel wells. Again, looking from the inside, check for rust at the juncture of the wheel well and the body side.
3. Check for rust in the spare tire wheel well.
4. Get under the Sub and look for tell-tale signs of patch panel work in the floors between the firewall and the wood floor. Some POs use scrap metal for patch work. (I hate POs

5. Check the kick panels all the way down below the mat/carpet.
6. Check the floor under the mat/carpet, especially in front.
7. Check lower rear fenders, fore and aft of the rear tires.

I hope you've found a diamond in the rough.

**special-K** · 12-10-2004, 11:05 AM

All 3/4t4x4s are fairly rare.GMC more so.Check out those production#s.That sounds like a minimal price.Even if the body is too far gone,you can always look for a decent body-donor 2wd.The Suburban frame & drivetrain are worth the $500.The frames are unique.Buy it!

low burb · 12-10-2004, 12:42 PM

The only problem with finding a new body is being in Canada. Hopefully it can be saved. Let us know what happens! Michael

**Canadian694x4** · 12-10-2004, 10:52 PM

Save It...save it for the Suburban Chassis at least. You can always drop on a rust free Cali-body from a more plentiful 2wd burb.

1969 GMC · 12-11-2004, 03:31 AM

someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the only engine that burb should have had was the 305 V6. The 350 was intro'd in '69...and my TSM says that the 305 V6 and 350 were the only engines for the GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 in '69. But if you could get it cheap, then do it!

low burb · 12-12-2004, 10:36 AM

Dean, did you buy it? We need more 'Burb members in Canada!

BobS · 12-12-2004, 12:10 PM

If it originally had a small block then it was either a 307 or 327. I can't find any reference to the V-6 being used in Suburbans or Panels during these years. My book (67-69 Truck Master Parts Book) also show the H-052 as the axle used for burbs in these years when the trucks all used the Spicer (Dana) 60. Kinda odd. In any case, I think $500 is a good price even if the body is rough, those frames don't show up for sale very often.

Bob

longhorn71 · 12-12-2004, 02:12 PM

I haven't bought it yet I have to talk the wife into it she says that it is alot of money to spend this close to x-mas

**Canadian694x4** · 12-12-2004, 03:48 PM

Get us Some pics of this rare beast if ya can...

longhorn71 · 12-17-2004, 01:28 AM

Talked to the owner and he is gonna think it over.

12-09-2004, 10:43 PM	#1
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Suburban Question I found a 68 GMC suburban3/4ton 4x4.the truck has some rust in the rear fenders and fronts too.the drivetrain is all there,less motor.It was a 350 truck with no other opitons in it.Are they ease to get new sheetmetal for?what is a reasonable price to pay for it?Are they rare?thanks for your help Last edited by longhorn71; 12-09-2004 at 10:46 PM.

12-09-2004, 11:37 PM	#3
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	Dean, The front sheet-metal is the same as the trucks and the rear patch panels are available from GMC Paul and others. The only patch not here yet is the third door rocker, which should be out any day now. GMC subs are fairly rare. Here is a link showing the number of Chevs made, GMC's were only about a thid of the number. Plus your talking Canada, not many here. Mine came from Cali/Nev. There is a rust free '68 in Fernie in the Trader right now for 25g . However, I don't think you should pay more than a grand for it. I paid 2200 for mine and drove it home from Penhold. I did have to stop in Calgary to change some parts, but after that I drove it for 3 years daily. Mine is a half ton 2wd. Michael http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=104816 __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro Last edited by low burb; 12-10-2004 at 12:40 PM.

12-10-2004, 01:20 AM	#6
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Unless the interior is good, I would start at $2-300. The main body "bed" sides are a serious area to have rust. Probably more rust is present. I started to give a tip or two and grew a list. So I'll make it a list.:p 1. The front fenders can be trash since they are easily replaced as bolt on. 2. If you can, take off the interior side panels above the wheel wells. Again, looking from the inside, check for rust at the juncture of the wheel well and the body side. 3. Check for rust in the spare tire wheel well. 4. Get under the Sub and look for tell-tale signs of patch panel work in the floors between the firewall and the wood floor. Some POs use scrap metal for patch work. (I hate POs 5. Check the kick panels all the way down below the mat/carpet. 6. Check the floor under the mat/carpet, especially in front. 7. Check lower rear fenders, fore and aft of the rear tires. I hope you've found a diamond in the rough. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-10-2004, 11:05 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	All 3/4t4x4s are fairly rare.GMC more so.Check out those production#s.That sounds like a minimal price.Even if the body is too far gone,you can always look for a decent body-donor 2wd.The Suburban frame & drivetrain are worth the $500.The frames are unique.Buy 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 ~

12-10-2004, 12:42 PM	#8
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	The only problem with finding a new body is being in Canada. Hopefully it can be saved. Let us know what happens! Michael __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro

12-09-2004, 10:52 PM	#2
stevewdale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7	I recently bought a 71 chevy in about same condition. Front fenders or repair panels should be easy to obtain. Depending on how bad rears are truck repair panels could possibly be made to fit? Oh, I paid $600.00 for chevy. Hope this helps.

12-10-2004, 12:29 AM	#4
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	thanks for the replies.I think i can get it for under 500

12-10-2004, 10:52 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Save It...save it for the Suburban Chassis at least. You can always drop on a rust free Cali-body from a more plentiful 2wd burb. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-11-2004, 03:31 AM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the only engine that burb should have had was the 305 V6. The 350 was intro'd in '69...and my TSM says that the 305 V6 and 350 were the only engines for the GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 in '69. But if you could get it cheap, then do it! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-12-2004, 10:36 AM	#11
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	Dean, did you buy it? We need more 'Burb members in Canada! __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro

12-12-2004, 12:10 PM	#12
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 569	If it originally had a small block then it was either a 307 or 327. I can't find any reference to the V-6 being used in Suburbans or Panels during these years. My book (67-69 Truck Master Parts Book) also show the H-052 as the axle used for burbs in these years when the trucks all used the Spicer (Dana) 60. Kinda odd. In any case, I think $500 is a good price even if the body is rough, those frames don't show up for sale very often. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

12-12-2004, 02:12 PM	#13
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	I haven't bought it yet I have to talk the wife into it she says that it is alot of money to spend this close to x-mas

12-12-2004, 03:48 PM	#14
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Get us Some pics of this rare beast if ya can... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-17-2004, 01:28 AM	#15
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Talked to the owner and he is gonna think it over.



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