70 Burban

[Bhelton]

I have the chance to get a suburban very reasonable and a pick up, but I'm torn between the 2. Could someone tell me the pros and cons to the suburbans like cost of parts compared to the trucks?!?!
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[blfuller123]

The cost of parts are really about the same, its just with a suburban there are more of them like seats, windows etc.

The main drawback I have found is they arent as popular as trucks so some things are harder to find, but I love the fact that not as many people have the suburbans.

[Bhelton]

Basically what I'm seeing in difference is body parts, the suspension and everything like power train is the same...right?

I think the reason I like it there are none around my area and its just different
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[blfuller123]

The doors are different and the tailgate is different. Pretty much everything else is the same.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by blfuller123

The doors are different and the tailgate is different. Pretty much everything else is the same.

Thanks for your input!
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[Hart_Rod]

You can't go wrong with a Burb, .
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[Bhelton]

I made the plunge and purchased it today! Once I get time ill be selling a few things that I don't need that came extra with it
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[Bhelton]

I pic to begin with....
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[3QTRTONS]

Looks like a good start;
what was the truck it was competing against?

[Bhelton]

It was a 68 gmc, but I've got 2 of those trucks I'm working on and decided seething different would be better
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[3QTRTONS]

I understand THAT! I just bought a '68 Panel ....... same reasoning. Can't wait to get at it but it'll be a bit yet. You gonna post more pics? And do a Build thread? I'd like to see it as it progresses.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by 3QTRTONS

I understand THAT! I just bought a '68 Panel ....... same reasoning. Can't wait to get at it but it'll be a bit yet. You gonna post more pics? And do a Build thread? I'd like to see it as it progresses.

Yes there will be a full build thread with pics....In process of building a 67 c1o for a buddy right now and a 71 for him as well. I have to do one at a time since i'm doing these on my own. But i am really excited to cut into it and make a rolling art piece

[Bhelton]

Also meant to add i'll be getting rid of a few parts on it as i find things i want to replace

[BakeUSMC]

I saw that burb on CL for a long time. It was very tempting to go over to NC and buy it. I am glad that a board member picked it up, it's got alot of potential. Good luck with your project.

Bake

[Bhelton]

It does have a lot of potential, also some rust!
I'm not sure how long it'll be before I really get started on it due to 2 other projects but I'm hoping I can make a decent cruiser out of it
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[Bhelton]

picked up the title today, hoping to get the Burban saturday

[hotrodchevy1999]

good deal glad to see this old suburban found a home hope to see some more pics of it on here soon

[Bhelton]

If this rain lets up, i pl;an on towing it home this weekend and starting some clean up and getting rid of unneeded parts. Pics will be posted as well

[dogpound]

Nice find. I bought mine form a member 70.rs ss out of az Really nice guy. Have not had time to start. plenty of new parts collected. 67 frt clip possi frt rear ac. truck doors burb doors. Change upper part of doors. from truck sqare corner to burb round. switch one to the other and weild. good luck. More pic

[Bhelton]

Well after the rain and snow went over to the Burban took the wheels off to put some tires on them that wouldn't blow out. Now I'm thinking of painting them before I put tires on.
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[Bhelton]

Went and got the wheels off to put some tires on it so i can get it home, the top wheel is the original spare!

[Hart_Rod]

I got a roof rack off a mid-80s station wagon that would look good on it......

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I got a roof rack off a mid-80s station wagon that would look good on it......

HA, You know i was thinking about one for it yesterday...Actually was day dreaming of building one and having it chromed. Who knows, but i think it would be neat to have it

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

HA, You know i was thinking about one for it yesterday...Actually was day dreaming of building one and having it chromed. Who knows, but i think it would be neat to have it

Here are some pics. LMK

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here are some pics. LMK

I will, I got to get it home and dig out all the parts in it hopefully next week. Its packed full of stuff, I know of 3 extra doors, grill, under dash A/c kit and who knows what else