69 burb with only 3 doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cjwilson99 · 06-17-2002, 10:41 PM

My cousin and I just bought a complete but rusty suburban with only three doors on it. (not counting the back tailgate). The drivers side does not have a rear door, just panel. Has anybody ever heard of these. We originally bought it for parts but now are considering fixing it up and getting it running. What do you guys think?

mikep · 06-17-2002, 10:48 PM

Theres one that runs around my town. Dont part that out they are the best of the bunch.

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-17-2002, 10:57 PM

You better keep that burb,they make nice gro,getter's check out
www.classictruckworld.com thats BIG ORANGE my girlfriend,thats what my wife calls her because I rub on it more than I do my wife,just kidding.lol
I paid 1700 for my burb and it was a pile of rust but 30,000 later and she is a show winner,let me know if you need any help with your's.

BIG O.

Super Chevy · 06-17-2002, 10:59 PM

you should fix it up,these are great trucks....

Actually all 67-72 burbs had only 3 doors,in 1973 they added another on the driver side

Longhorn Man · 06-17-2002, 11:16 PM

Don't keep it just becouse it is a 3 door, like said before...they were all like this.

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-17-2002, 11:36 PM

if we all had a buck for every time someone has asked on here if 3 door burbs are rar ewe could be partying right now,,,

3 door are all they made til 73, 4 door is all they made in 73-up, no 4's in 67-72 and no 3's in 73-87, at least not that i know of.,
correct me if I am wrong on the 73-up bit,.

welcome to the forum,

R

da-burb · 06-17-2002, 11:50 PM

Years ago when my burb was at the body shop in my home town, my nephew(on my wife's side, they aint the smartest u no) was telling me that some idiot had welded the 2nd door on the drivers side shut on that burb. I told him it wasn't welded, it was never there. I was then told I didn't know what I was talking about. It was fun watching his expression when I said I should know since it was my burb.

This is what they can look like with a lot of time. I was lucky, I didn't need a mortgage to get it in this shape.

68 Suburban · 06-18-2002, 12:05 AM

Now, now everyone take it easy on cjwilson99. I would think this would be a common response from someone that may have never seen one of these burbs before. Besides, we are here to help, and not to make each other feel like we asked a stupid question. You have to admit that it would look like a prety strange set up to someone that has not seen a truck like this.

God knows I have asked plenty of questions that probably have seemed stupid to some of you

cjwilson99, Welcome to the Board!!!!

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-18-2002, 03:37 AM

he must not hahve been in TX very long then, not like they rust out down there, not a single one left here, last two i knew of left town to new homes from towing yard month ago,,, cept one thats still rotting away literally,...

good luck.

ckhd · 06-18-2002, 10:12 AM

I was cornfused about the doors once too. I have only had to explain the 'burb door situation once since I got mine.

'?? - '66 -- two doors
'67-'72 -- three doors
'73 - now -- four doors

Think they'll ever get to five or six doors?

*Randy70C-10* · 06-18-2002, 10:25 AM

I saw my first one the other day, and it was "mint". He was going the other direction and I couldn't catch up!!

Blazer1970 · 06-18-2002, 12:42 PM

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Think they'll ever get to five or six doors?

They have prototypes built of a 6 door Burb in the newest body style. It has extended cab type suicide doors for the back two. Easier access to the third seat. I think they may have scrapped the idea of putting it into production though.

jflem3 · 06-18-2002, 01:07 PM

the six door burbs have been scrapped.

**oldiron** · 06-18-2002, 01:12 PM

Dont feel bad the pre 67's only had 2 doors except for a 8 door running around here. Its an old airporter transport. Love to get that. It would make a great party wagon.

Woody · 06-18-2002, 02:18 PM

Believe it or not they did make a few 4 door in the 67-72 time frame. I have a junkyard near me that has a Gulf Oil 4 door Suburban. I thought they all had 4 doors until I got to talking to people on here. It has been setting on the ground (no wheels) for years so not much left to work with. Next time I'm up there I will try to take a pic (it is in 10 foot weeds).

06-17-2002, 10:41 PM	#1
cjwilson99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 16	69 burb with only 3 doors My cousin and I just bought a complete but rusty suburban with only three doors on it. (not counting the back tailgate). The drivers side does not have a rear door, just panel. Has anybody ever heard of these. We originally bought it for parts but now are considering fixing it up and getting it running. What do you guys think?

06-17-2002, 10:48 PM	#2
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Theres one that runs around my town. Dont part that out they are the best of the bunch. __________________ No truck :-(

06-17-2002, 10:57 PM	#3
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	YOUR BURB You better keep that burb,they make nice gro,getter's check out www.classictruckworld.com thats BIG ORANGE my girlfriend,thats what my wife calls her because I rub on it more than I do my wife,just kidding.lol I paid 1700 for my burb and it was a pile of rust but 30,000 later and she is a show winner,let me know if you need any help with your's. BIG O. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-17-2002, 11:50 PM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Years ago when my burb was at the body shop in my home town, my nephew(on my wife's side, they aint the smartest u no) was telling me that some idiot had welded the 2nd door on the drivers side shut on that burb. I told him it wasn't welded, it was never there. I was then told I didn't know what I was talking about. It was fun watching his expression when I said I should know since it was my burb. This is what they can look like with a lot of time. I was lucky, I didn't need a mortgage to get it in this shape. Attached Images __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-18-2002, 12:05 AM	#8
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Now, now everyone take it easy on cjwilson99. I would think this would be a common response from someone that may have never seen one of these burbs before. Besides, we are here to help, and not to make each other feel like we asked a stupid question. You have to admit that it would look like a prety strange set up to someone that has not seen a truck like this. God knows I have asked plenty of questions that probably have seemed stupid to some of you cjwilson99, Welcome to the Board!!!! __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-17-2002, 10:59 PM	#4
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	you should fix it up,these are great trucks.... Actually all 67-72 burbs had only 3 doors,in 1973 they added another on the driver side

06-17-2002, 11:16 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Don't keep it just becouse it is a 3 door, like said before...they were all like this.

06-17-2002, 11:36 PM	#6
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	if we all had a buck for every time someone has asked on here if 3 door burbs are rar ewe could be partying right now,,, 3 door are all they made til 73, 4 door is all they made in 73-up, no 4's in 67-72 and no 3's in 73-87, at least not that i know of., correct me if I am wrong on the 73-up bit,. welcome to the forum, R

06-18-2002, 03:37 AM	#9
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	he must not hahve been in TX very long then, not like they rust out down there, not a single one left here, last two i knew of left town to new homes from towing yard month ago,,, cept one thats still rotting away literally,... good luck.

06-18-2002, 10:12 AM	#10
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I was cornfused about the doors once too. I have only had to explain the 'burb door situation once since I got mine. '?? - '66 -- two doors '67-'72 -- three doors '73 - now -- four doors Think they'll ever get to five or six doors? __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-18-2002, 10:25 AM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I saw my first one the other day, and it was "mint". He was going the other direction and I couldn't catch up!!

06-18-2002, 01:07 PM	#13
jflem3 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Davisburg, MI. USA Posts: 124	the six door burbs have been scrapped. __________________ Jim Davisburg, MI 69 Camaro SS LT-1/6-spd 71 C-20custom deluxe burb 402/400 (gonna get back to it) 72 C-10base burb 350/3-spd 79-VW Scirocco GT-3 race car 2.0L/5-spd 02 chevy suburban LT Supercharged dropped on 22's

06-18-2002, 01:12 PM	#14
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Dont feel bad the pre 67's only had 2 doors except for a 8 door running around here. Its an old airporter transport. Love to get that. It would make a great party wagon. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

06-18-2002, 02:18 PM	#15
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Believe it or not they did make a few 4 door in the 67-72 time frame. I have a junkyard near me that has a Gulf Oil 4 door Suburban. I thought they all had 4 doors until I got to talking to people on here. It has been setting on the ground (no wheels) for years so not much left to work with. Next time I'm up there I will try to take a pic (it is in 10 foot weeds).



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