Possibly selling a 68 Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crews · 03-15-2008, 09:46 PM

Ok, Ok, Ok... I know what you're thinking....I just got this thing and already I am looking to unload it...

Well I am actually looking at my options as it were......

I have an opportunity to buy a 2wd Blazer and really haven't gotten over my last one I had and sold.

I haven't gotten too deep into the 'Burb project so....... I *might* sell it to help fund the Blazer project. I know the inner voice is telling me to keep both, but that just isn't reality for me.

So- what would YOU do?

CG · 03-15-2008, 10:55 PM

Id take the burb, but you asked what would "I" do. Personally blazers don't do anything for me. Yeah there are some real nice ones out there, its just that I would rather have a pick up, burb or panel when it comes to these trucks.

For top down fun I would pick an older car convertible over a blazer hands down. Unless, I got a smokin deal on a two wheel drive blazer...then I would give it a go...probably.

crews · 03-16-2008, 01:13 AM

My problem is that I like them both. I had a 2wd 72 Blazer before and it was a BLAST!! The top was a bit of a PITA to get on and off and I got caught out in the rain a few times, but I LOVED that truck!!!

I had an opportunity a few years back to buy it back and didn't and I have been kicking myself in the head ever since. I have only sold a few things that I wish I had back and the 2wd Blazer was one of those.

At this point I am still undecided.... but I know where my heart lies..

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2008, 01:47 AM

Joe... in comparison to 2 wheel drive blazers... burbs are a dime a dozen.
I'd sell if the blazer is pretty solid, but you've had one.. you know what to look for.

70rs/ss · 03-16-2008, 01:55 AM

I have a 2wd Blazer and I want a 67-8 burb so tell me more about the Burb!! Honestly, if you want a 2wd Blazer and can't keep both, you know what you need to do. I like all trucks, burbs, blazer and currently own a couple of each, none are done or what I would call nice but one day!!

DINS 1 · 03-16-2008, 03:37 AM

are there pictures of the 68 burb?

Frizzle Fry · 03-16-2008, 05:48 AM

My opinion on the 2wd Blazers is this: If I had one I'd want it low. Not on the ground, but pretty low. So I might as well convert a 4x4 and get the factory "Z" up front for far less money and save the 2wd's for the factory-resto/collectors.

That's just me.

crews · 03-16-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

My opinion on the 2wd Blazers is this: If I had one I'd want it low. Not on the ground, but pretty low. So I might as well convert a 4x4 and get the factory "Z" up front for far less money and save the 2wd's for the factory-resto/collectors.

That's just me.

Mike- I tend to agree except that I wouldn't intend to do anything that you couldn't "undo".

When I built my first one, no one even cared that they made 2wd Blazers so the shock factor was as much fun as anything.
No one could believe that it was a "factory" truck. Actually- the full convertible top is what really got them asking questions. This was back when the whole "convertible truck" phase was going strong ( remember Ratical Tops anyone?) Everyone who saw it thought I had just cut the roof off of a pickup.

As far as pics of the Burb go- here are a couple of pics:

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2008, 07:07 AM

that doesn't look bad... not bad at all

72BlckButy · 03-16-2008, 08:22 AM

crews... that would be one difficult decision, but for me I would tend to lean towards the Blazer. 2wd Blazers are getting harder and harder to find... But I do love the burb, that thing looks pretty sweet!

By the way... I will call you in the morning when I hit Warrenton just to give you a heads up that we're on the way.

67_C-30 · 03-16-2008, 09:13 AM

I love the burbs, but I had to choose, it would be a 2wd Blazer hands down. There are really aren't even any convertible cars I've rather have than a 2wd Blazer because convertible cars look like crap with the top up IMO. The Blazers look sexy with or without the top!

DINS 1 · 03-16-2008, 05:50 PM

If you decide to sell the burb I am interested. pending all of the standard info.

crews · 03-17-2008, 12:01 AM

It's officially For sale. Please the For Sale section for more info.

*Mods*- If this thread needs to be deleted, please do so. Not trying to cross post.

**oldiron** · 03-17-2008, 10:22 AM

How about I just close it for you.

03-15-2008, 09:46 PM	#1
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Possibly selling a 68 Suburban Ok, Ok, Ok... I know what you're thinking....I just got this thing and already I am looking to unload it... Well I am actually looking at my options as it were...... I have an opportunity to buy a 2wd Blazer and really haven't gotten over my last one I had and sold. I haven't gotten too deep into the 'Burb project so....... I might sell it to help fund the Blazer project. I know the inner voice is telling me to keep both, but that just isn't reality for me. So- what would YOU do? __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-15-2008, 10:55 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,084	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban Id take the burb, but you asked what would "I" do. Personally blazers don't do anything for me. Yeah there are some real nice ones out there, its just that I would rather have a pick up, burb or panel when it comes to these trucks. For top down fun I would pick an older car convertible over a blazer hands down. Unless, I got a smokin deal on a two wheel drive blazer...then I would give it a go...probably.

03-16-2008, 01:13 AM	#3
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban My problem is that I like them both. I had a 2wd 72 Blazer before and it was a BLAST!! The top was a bit of a PITA to get on and off and I got caught out in the rain a few times, but I LOVED that truck!!! I had an opportunity a few years back to buy it back and didn't and I have been kicking myself in the head ever since. I have only sold a few things that I wish I had back and the 2wd Blazer was one of those. At this point I am still undecided.... but I know where my heart lies.. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-16-2008, 01:47 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban Joe... in comparison to 2 wheel drive blazers... burbs are a dime a dozen. I'd sell if the blazer is pretty solid, but you've had one.. you know what to look for.

03-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban I have a 2wd Blazer and I want a 67-8 burb so tell me more about the Burb!! Honestly, if you want a 2wd Blazer and can't keep both, you know what you need to do. I like all trucks, burbs, blazer and currently own a couple of each, none are done or what I would call nice but one day!!

03-16-2008, 03:37 AM	#6
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban are there pictures of the 68 burb? __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

03-16-2008, 05:48 AM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban My opinion on the 2wd Blazers is this: If I had one I'd want it low. Not on the ground, but pretty low. So I might as well convert a 4x4 and get the factory "Z" up front for far less money and save the 2wd's for the factory-resto/collectors. That's just me.

03-16-2008, 07:07 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban that doesn't look bad... not bad at all

03-16-2008, 08:22 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban crews... that would be one difficult decision, but for me I would tend to lean towards the Blazer. 2wd Blazers are getting harder and harder to find... But I do love the burb, that thing looks pretty sweet! By the way... I will call you in the morning when I hit Warrenton just to give you a heads up that we're on the way. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-16-2008 at 08:23 AM.

03-16-2008, 09:13 AM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban I love the burbs, but I had to choose, it would be a 2wd Blazer hands down. There are really aren't even any convertible cars I've rather have than a 2wd Blazer because convertible cars look like crap with the top up IMO. The Blazers look sexy with or without the top! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-16-2008, 05:50 PM	#12
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban If you decide to sell the burb I am interested. pending all of the standard info. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

03-17-2008, 12:01 AM	#13
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban It's officially For sale. Please the For Sale section for more info. Mods- If this thread needs to be deleted, please do so. Not trying to cross post. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-17-2008, 10:22 AM	#14
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Possibly selling a 68 Suburban How about I just close it for you. __________________ 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



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