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1966burb · 07-08-2013, 07:31 PM

Newbie here. I just purchased a 1966 Chevrolet Suburban. Loaded --327 4 bbl. powerglide trans, power steering, brakes, 3 seat option, sliding windows, 4 way flasher. 98K original miles. Even has original jack, handle and lug wrench and instructions under the seat and original upholstery. I owned this 15 years ago, sold it 8 years ago, took me 1 year to find it and buy it back. I will be asking lots of questions.

oem4me · 07-08-2013, 07:51 PM

Welcome, Sweet burb there. And since you are new here, there will be NO holding out on the pics! ..just setting that straight, Ok?

stormking · 07-08-2013, 08:13 PM

Very nice, Glad you were able to find it again. Real question is how much Union Oil stuff do you have?

1966burb · 07-08-2013, 08:18 PM

This is just a start. I have lots of larger UNION 76 porcelain signs. Grandpa owned the bulk plant in town and my parents owned a Union 76 station. Always looking for more.

1966burb · 07-08-2013, 08:21 PM

I will get some better pics of the suburban.

stormking · 07-08-2013, 08:33 PM

Love the speedy, that is one that has eluded me over the years. This is a friendly place with lots of knowledgeable members, you came to the right site.

1966burb · 07-08-2013, 08:34 PM

SPEEDY is only repop. It is a painted one.

oem4me · 07-09-2013, 12:47 AM

Too bad about the hole in the roof from the old siren/strobe. That could potentially leak and cause trouble. My suggestion would be to sell it ASAP and avoid any headaches. Since it does not rain that much down here in L.A., I'd be a perfect person to sell it to. PM me to set that up.
No prob bud, happy to help.

1966burb · 07-09-2013, 01:21 AM

No holes in the roof. I had that light sitting on the top with 3 large magnets so that it went with my fire truck collection in my first life! j

**Captainfab** · 07-09-2013, 01:24 AM

Welcome to the forum

That's a nice Burb

Glad you were able to locate it and buy it back. What are your plans with it?

1966burb · 07-09-2013, 01:55 AM

I plan to get it back to a dependable driving condition for now so that I can tow my vintage 1959 Shasta trailer. I have a new set of hubcaps and plan to put stock wheels back on it like it was before. Rears widen to 8 inch. I just cleaned up the replacement 350 engine a little. I don't think the original 327 engine has ever been opened up. It has original distributor, alternator, carb, radio ground straps. It is tucked away until I decide exactly what to do.

**MusicMan70** · 07-09-2013, 03:24 AM

It came home to roost; very Nice! Welcome.

**Clyde65** · 07-09-2013, 08:09 AM

That is a nice 'burb my friend, and yes I hate you too cuz I want one ( just kidding).

LT1 Burb · 07-09-2013, 09:30 AM

Did you sell that to a guy in Canada named Ron.

1966burb · 07-10-2013, 12:28 AM

I bought it from a guy named Ron in Langley BC. He was not the original guy that I sold it to. I think the guy that bought it from me was Reagan and worked at a tire store. Have you seen this suburban on the street?

likaroc13 · 07-10-2013, 04:33 AM

Welcome aboard! Cool story & great Burb. Glad to hear you got it back, & nice to see another original example.

LT1 Burb · 07-10-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1966burb

I bought it from a guy named Ron in Langley BC. He was not the original guy that I sold it to. I think the guy that bought it from me was Reagan and worked at a tire store. Have you seen this suburban on the street?

I thought so, Ron is a buddy of mine and I sold him the seats out of my suburban. I am surprised he sold it, he must have other irons in the fire.

07-08-2013, 07:31 PM	#1
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Newbie with 1966 Suburban Newbie here. I just purchased a 1966 Chevrolet Suburban. Loaded --327 4 bbl. powerglide trans, power steering, brakes, 3 seat option, sliding windows, 4 way flasher. 98K original miles. Even has original jack, handle and lug wrench and instructions under the seat and original upholstery. I owned this 15 years ago, sold it 8 years ago, took me 1 year to find it and buy it back. I will be asking lots of questions. Attached Images

07-08-2013, 07:51 PM	#2
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban Welcome, Sweet burb there. And since you are new here, there will be NO holding out on the pics! ..just setting that straight, Ok?

07-08-2013, 08:13 PM	#3
stormking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland's Back Door Posts: 64	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban Very nice, Glad you were able to find it again. Real question is how much Union Oil stuff do you have?

07-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#4
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban This is just a start. I have lots of larger UNION 76 porcelain signs. Grandpa owned the bulk plant in town and my parents owned a Union 76 station. Always looking for more. Attached Images

07-08-2013, 08:21 PM	#5
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban I will get some better pics of the suburban. Attached Images

07-08-2013, 08:33 PM	#6
stormking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland's Back Door Posts: 64	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban Love the speedy, that is one that has eluded me over the years. This is a friendly place with lots of knowledgeable members, you came to the right site.

07-08-2013, 08:34 PM	#7
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban SPEEDY is only repop. It is a painted one.

07-09-2013, 12:47 AM	#8
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban Too bad about the hole in the roof from the old siren/strobe. That could potentially leak and cause trouble. My suggestion would be to sell it ASAP and avoid any headaches. Since it does not rain that much down here in L.A., I'd be a perfect person to sell it to. PM me to set that up. No prob bud, happy to help.

07-09-2013, 01:21 AM	#9
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban No holes in the roof. I had that light sitting on the top with 3 large magnets so that it went with my fire truck collection in my first life! j

07-09-2013, 01:24 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban Welcome to the forum That's a nice Burb Glad you were able to locate it and buy it back. What are your plans with it? __________________ 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

07-09-2013, 01:55 AM	#11
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban I plan to get it back to a dependable driving condition for now so that I can tow my vintage 1959 Shasta trailer. I have a new set of hubcaps and plan to put stock wheels back on it like it was before. Rears widen to 8 inch. I just cleaned up the replacement 350 engine a little. I don't think the original 327 engine has ever been opened up. It has original distributor, alternator, carb, radio ground straps. It is tucked away until I decide exactly what to do. Attached Images

07-09-2013, 03:24 AM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban It came home to roost; very Nice! Welcome. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-09-2013, 08:09 AM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban That is a nice 'burb my friend, and yes I hate you too cuz I want one ( just kidding). __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-09-2013, 09:30 AM	#14
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban Did you sell that to a guy in Canada named Ron.

07-10-2013, 12:28 AM	#15
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Newbie with 1966 Suburban I bought it from a guy named Ron in Langley BC. He was not the original guy that I sold it to. I think the guy that bought it from me was Reagan and worked at a tire store. Have you seen this suburban on the street?



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07-10-2013, 04:33 AM	#16
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