Length and Weight of a '69 suburban?

[sierragrande71]

I looking to do a trade with my '65 nova wagon for a '69 1/2ton engine and tranny less suburban. My question is what is the length and weight of this thing. It has a full interior all that its missing is its engine and tranny. Any help would be appreciated.

[capev86]

weight should be between 4500 and 5000 with no drivetrain. as for lenght.....18 feet. so many people complain that a suburban is too long which is crock because it is the same length as a full size pickup with a standard cab and 8 foot bed. the longer body makes for good cargo space, even with 3 rows of seats.....something those "crammed bodyline" 4 door tahoes can't compare with. the burb is the original truck/wagon (aka sport utility) and is the longest continuously running model in automotive history, dating back to 1935 (2 years prior to the volkswagen beetle prototypes).

[sierragrande71]

Thanks Capev86, for the info!!! I'll be sure to post some pics of this thing. I'm planing to go and pick it up this weekend if everything goes as planned. Man thanks again!!

[Number98]

I might be late but this is good info....

[Hart_Rod]

It's hard to believe these beasts weigh less than 4000 lbs.....

[Number98]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It's hard to believe these beasts weigh less than 4000 lbs.....

Good Point....

[72 DIRTY RAT]

I weighed mine today.... 5500lbs! thats with about 25 gallons of gas, all 3 rows of seats and a BB engine!

[capev86]

5500 sounds more like it. my dad said he put his 72 1/2 ton burb 2wd on an industrial scale back in the 80's and it weighed about 5100 pounds. so i figure my 3/4 ton is probably about 5300-5400. compare that to modern trucks that weigh 6k and up due to all the insulation, safety devices and luxury extras. performance is as much about low weight as high horsepower/torque. a classic suburban still has enough mass to give it sure footing for towing big trailers and other duties.

[63chevyll]

im gonna have a suburban for life, they are the baddest damn vehicles out there...and if you have a family they are even cooler

[63chevyll]

did anyone notice how the rear wheel isnt centered in the picture....think thats normal?

[capev86]

im gonna have a suburban for life, they are the baddest damn vehicles out there...and if you have a family they are even cooler

well....my dad bought his 72 burb in 1983 and i am about to turn 30. he then had an 84 and now has an 87 and i bought my 72 burb with plans to keep for the long haul. you could really say i am a burb guy for life!

[63chevyll]

cool, in our past a 68, 77, 91, and a 97 now, They never get old.

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[catch2otwo]

Bringing this back from the dead. number 98s info says around 4k, and a few posts have turned up 5k plus. Im picking up my grandfather in laws 73 2wd small block, and u haul is stating their max load is 5290lbs. Will I be ok? Id rather not overload a rented trailer. I put the burb in their thing and it said it was not recommended.

[1968k20]

Originally Posted by catch2otwo

Bringing this back from the dead. number 98s info says around 4k, and a few posts have turned up 5k plus. Im picking up my grandfather in laws 73 2wd small block, and u haul is stating their max load is 5290lbs. Will I be ok? Id rather not overload a rented trailer. I put the burb in their thing and it said it was not recommended.

I have hauled a suburban on those trailers before. Where are you picking it up? I have a transport guy in Sac that is very reasonable if you have to go far.

[catch2otwo]

It will be from San Bernardino to Rodeo( 15 miles north of Oakland). I have found some bigger trailers for rent on CL for 60 bucks a day. Might end up doing that if its not a sketchy transaction. We were planning to go down there to visit the wifes grandparents anyway. Her grandfather is giving me the burb. He bought it new in 73 to pull his camper all over when he was in the military. Cool history on it.

I wouldn't mind contacting your guy just to get a quote and maybe save me all the hassle.

[ranger danger]

Originally Posted by catch2otwo

Bringing this back from the dead. number 98s info says around 4k, and a few posts have turned up 5k plus. Im picking up my grandfather in laws 73 2wd small block, and u haul is stating their max load is 5290lbs. Will I be ok? Id rather not overload a rented trailer. I put the burb in their thing and it said it was not recommended.

I drive a truck for a living. We have scales at work for getting loads legal. My 69' burb with a big block 454, TH400, full interior, my big fat butt and about 15 gallons of gas weights in at 5300#. If U-haul says max of 5290, you wont have any trouble. I rented a 8000# capacity trailer from my local rental yard and hauled an 8600# back hoe from Sacramento to Denver Co. The trailer cost me $18 a day, no mileage.

[1968k20]

Originally Posted by catch2otwo

It will be from San Bernardino to Rodeo( 15 miles north of Oakland). I have found some bigger trailers for rent on CL for 60 bucks a day. Might end up doing that if its not a sketchy transaction. We were planning to go down there to visit the wifes grandparents anyway. Her grandfather is giving me the burb. He bought it new in 73 to pull his camper all over when he was in the military. Cool history on it.

I wouldn't mind contacting your guy just to get a quote and maybe save me all the hassle.

His name is Chris and his number is 775-430-3305. He is out of Sac. Tell him that Lisa from Chester recommended him! Good luck. Let me know how it goes. I had him pick a 67 K20 Suburban from Wyoming. He only charged $700.