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**tll74** · 04-16-2011, 02:43 AM

I have recent bought a 1962 Suburban 1/2t 4x4 which looks to be factory. It was my understanding that GM did not do this and all 4x4's of this year where done buy Napco. Anybody have some info to clarify what I have bought?

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 04-16-2011, 03:10 AM

I believe you have a factory built 4x4...............I have a couple of bboks of numbers that show the factory built 4x4 burbs in 62.................Post your vin. number and that will tell the story. Hemmit

j.kirn · 04-16-2011, 08:25 AM

If your burb is a 1 ton then it would have been a napco, otherwise 1/2 ton dana 44 up front with rockwell transfercase. Starting in 1960 all 1/2, 3/4 tons were gm, anything bigger was a napco. But someone could have put a napco axle under yours,usually the axle has napco stamped into it on the front of axle

padresag · 04-16-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by j.kirn

If your burb is a 1 ton then it would have been a napco, otherwise 1/2 ton dana 44 up front with rockwell transfercase. Starting in 1960 all 1/2, 3/4 tons were gm, anything bigger was a napco. But someone could have put a napco axle under yours,usually the axle has napco stamped into it on the front of axle

they never had either 3/4 or 1t burbs so we don't have to worry about that; 133"w/b panels were the only thing larger than a 1/2t in that body style
Napco in a 62 suburban- not impossible but highly improbable. you could have also have gotten the required pieces from GM
ron

j.kirn · 04-16-2011, 11:13 AM

how right you are meant panels

**tll74** · 04-16-2011, 01:59 PM

All the mounts for the springs are what appears to be factory rivets and there is no holes for the original 2wd cross member. So, I'm thinking whith the imput from you guy's this must original from GM. My next question is how rare is it? The body is very solid and complete. It actually runs and drives and has a early 350 chevy in it. The drive train is otherwise looks to be 100% original. Any base ideas of value? Thanks!

Ratty · 04-16-2011, 02:59 PM

I have no idea on whether what you have is original or not , but is it not possible that the entire chassis has been fitted with an earlier body at some point ?

Not trying to piss on your bonfire , but its worth a thought ...

j.kirn · 04-16-2011, 03:50 PM

Post some pics so we can tell what it is and what its worth

**tll74** · 04-22-2011, 01:51 AM

pics of 62 sub

**tll74** · 04-22-2011, 01:59 AM

more pics

**tll74** · 04-22-2011, 02:04 AM

more pics

**Captainfab** · 04-22-2011, 02:34 AM

Yes that is an original 4x4 Suburban. I see someone has converted it over to a V8, not sure how well that was done. It looks to be on overall good shape, except for the butcher job on the dash. Not sure what the PO has going on there with the heater controls and such

padresag · 04-22-2011, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes that is an original 4x4 Suburban. I see someone has converted it over to a V8, not sure how well that was done. It looks to be on overall good shape, except for the butcher job on the dash. Not sure what the PO has going on there with the heater controls and such

what makes you say that it was converted over to a v8
ron

**tll74** · 04-22-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

what makes you say that it was converted over to a v8
ron

It was originally a 235 truck. The motor mount cross member is way to far forward for a V8. It has some rinky dink mounts to bolt the engine in. Also found the original owners manual and operation manual for the original Dana/Spicer hubs.

padresag · 04-22-2011, 02:19 PM

thks. I can see now. the x/member should be further back and the mounting goes thru where the bolt is located on either side. they used the same mounting as the old 265s in the 55-56 cars and trucks
ron

**tll74** · 04-22-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demmit_Hemmit's 65

I believe you have a factory built 4x4...............I have a couple of bboks of numbers that show the factory built 4x4 burbs in 62.................Post your vin. number and that will tell the story. Hemmit

And the vin # is.....2k146k113435

j.kirn · 04-22-2011, 03:37 PM

Looks to be in pretty good shape, i am looking for some pics of v-8 on how they mounted in the front of engine. I think the mount on yours would have been on the backside of your crossmember for the u shaped mount for v-8

04-16-2011, 02:43 AM	#1
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	62 Sub factory 4x4 or not I have recent bought a 1962 Suburban 1/2t 4x4 which looks to be factory. It was my understanding that GM did not do this and all 4x4's of this year where done buy Napco. Anybody have some info to clarify what I have bought? __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

04-16-2011, 03:10 AM	#2
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not I believe you have a factory built 4x4...............I have a couple of bboks of numbers that show the factory built 4x4 burbs in 62.................Post your vin. number and that will tell the story. Hemmit

04-16-2011, 08:25 AM	#3
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not If your burb is a 1 ton then it would have been a napco, otherwise 1/2 ton dana 44 up front with rockwell transfercase. Starting in 1960 all 1/2, 3/4 tons were gm, anything bigger was a napco. But someone could have put a napco axle under yours,usually the axle has napco stamped into it on the front of axle

04-16-2011, 11:13 AM	#5
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not how right you are meant panels

04-16-2011, 01:59 PM	#6
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not All the mounts for the springs are what appears to be factory rivets and there is no holes for the original 2wd cross member. So, I'm thinking whith the imput from you guy's this must original from GM. My next question is how rare is it? The body is very solid and complete. It actually runs and drives and has a early 350 chevy in it. The drive train is otherwise looks to be 100% original. Any base ideas of value? Thanks! __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

04-16-2011, 02:59 PM	#7
Ratty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoNor , GB Posts: 32	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not I have no idea on whether what you have is original or not , but is it not possible that the entire chassis has been fitted with an earlier body at some point ? Not trying to piss on your bonfire , but its worth a thought ... __________________ "A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the accordian , but doesn't" Winston Churchill My '63 Panel

04-16-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not Post some pics so we can tell what it is and what its worth Last edited by j.kirn; 04-16-2011 at 03:51 PM.

04-22-2011, 01:51 AM	#9
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not pics of 62 sub Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

04-22-2011, 01:59 AM	#10
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not more pics Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

04-22-2011, 02:04 AM	#11
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not more pics Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

04-22-2011, 02:34 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not Yes that is an original 4x4 Suburban. I see someone has converted it over to a V8, not sure how well that was done. It looks to be on overall good shape, except for the butcher job on the dash. Not sure what the PO has going on there with the heater controls and such __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-22-2011, 02:19 PM	#15
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not thks. I can see now. the x/member should be further back and the mounting goes thru where the bolt is located on either side. they used the same mounting as the old 265s in the 55-56 cars and trucks ron

04-22-2011, 03:37 PM	#17
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: 62 Sub factory 4x4 or not Looks to be in pretty good shape, i am looking for some pics of v-8 on how they mounted in the front of engine. I think the mount on yours would have been on the backside of your crossmember for the u shaped mount for v-8



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