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jcueckert13 · 01-07-2004, 09:38 PM

okay heres the story i was given a 4x4 frame about a year ago it was a 72 suburban at one time but the po cut off the roof behind the drivers seat the frame still has the axles, front clip, and reminants of the body. my idea was to build up a lwb truck on the frame but while i was looking at suburban production numbers i realized that there wernt many k10 burbs made. my question is wether i should go with my original idea or try to find a burb body to put on the frame?

Alexis · 01-07-2004, 09:54 PM

I'd take a burb over a pickup anytime. Find a descent burb body and bring it back to life with a 10inch lift, 40's, 454, killer stereo, and.............the list can go on and on

**Canadian694x4** · 01-07-2004, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by Alexis
I'd take a burb over a pickup anytime. Find a descent burb body and bring it back to life with a 10inch lift, 40's, 454, killer stereo, and.............the list can go on and on

I Second What Alexis Said!

krazy_texan · 01-07-2004, 10:47 PM

I say go with a burb and make it Coral Pink, I dont know why but i love that color on a burb.

68cajun · 01-07-2004, 10:52 PM

Do the burb, like you said there aren't many of them around. Who want's to be like everyone else anyway.

67cst · 01-07-2004, 11:12 PM

yeah a lift with 40s sounds okay to me too

boraxman · 01-07-2004, 11:24 PM

Burb city! Do it.

jorgensensc · 01-07-2004, 11:42 PM

Burb man!!! You can pick up alongbed truck anywhere, but a K10 Burb. Is there really any question, or are you looking for affirmation?!?!? DO IT!!!!!(did I get my point across clearly)

jcueckert13 · 01-08-2004, 12:07 AM

ok i will build the burb. i just thought i would seek the opinions of the great members of this board. i figure if i can get a new body i can bring this burb back from the dead and concitering that i have the glove box door, vin tag, and body tags i can bring back to its original glory (with quite a few mods)

**old Rusty C10** · 01-08-2004, 01:07 AM

burb it

1969 GMC · 01-08-2004, 01:45 AM

i say burb too, it might be hard to find just a body but you could probably find a 2wd easy. maybe even one with front and rear a/c...hmm. anyway, what kinda options does this thing got? anything cool like tilt or towhooks?

Hooter · 01-08-2004, 02:54 AM

cmon, go 4x4ing with all the friends and the cooler is within reach without pulling over!

Blue_71 · 01-08-2004, 03:06 AM

call me crazy but i say truck, i never have liked any burb of any year for personal preference

jcueckert13 · 01-08-2004, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by 1969 GMC
i say burb too, it might be hard to find just a body but you could probably find a 2wd easy. maybe even one with front and rear a/c...hmm. anyway, what kinda options does this thing got? anything cool like tilt or towhooks?

i dont know any of the options right now. its been about a year since i have been out to look at it.

**GMCPaul** · 01-08-2004, 09:31 AM

Sounds like a perfect opportunity to make a extended cab short bed truck by cutting the back of the suburban floor out behind the rear seat and then cutting the back off a cab along with its roof and graft it on.
GMCPaul

PR454SS · 01-08-2004, 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by GMCPaul
Sounds like a perfect opportunity to make a extended cab short bed truck by cutting the back of the suburban floor out behind the rear seat and then cutting the back off a cab along with its roof and graft it on.
GMCPaul

That's sounds like the best idea yet!
I want to build an extended cab truck sooo bad

2wdBlazer · 01-08-2004, 04:16 PM

I say 3 door extended cab as well.

lewi · 01-08-2004, 07:09 PM

Extended cab idea sounds the best to me. All the modern goodies with a great body style.

jorgensensc · 01-08-2004, 07:21 PM

See, now that's an awesome Idea!!!!

jcueckert13 · 01-08-2004, 07:53 PM

theres not enough left of the body to do this the roof is completly chopped off behind the front seats. and the door pillars have been cut through. i dont care to chop up another burb to build a extended cab.
i think i will stick to a burb build up and try find a high hump burb body.

01-07-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	what to do? okay heres the story i was given a 4x4 frame about a year ago it was a 72 suburban at one time but the po cut off the roof behind the drivers seat the frame still has the axles, front clip, and reminants of the body. my idea was to build up a lwb truck on the frame but while i was looking at suburban production numbers i realized that there wernt many k10 burbs made. my question is wether i should go with my original idea or try to find a burb body to put on the frame? __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

01-07-2004, 10:47 PM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	I say go with a burb and make it Coral Pink, I dont know why but i love that color on a burb. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-07-2004, 10:52 PM	#5
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Do the burb, like you said there aren't many of them around. Who want's to be like everyone else anyway. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

01-07-2004, 11:12 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	yeah a lift with 40s sounds okay to me too __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-07-2004, 11:24 PM	#7
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Burb city! Do it. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

01-07-2004, 09:54 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	I'd take a burb over a pickup anytime. Find a descent burb body and bring it back to life with a 10inch lift, 40's, 454, killer stereo, and.............the list can go on and on

01-07-2004, 11:42 PM	#8
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Burb man!!! You can pick up alongbed truck anywhere, but a K10 Burb. Is there really any question, or are you looking for affirmation?!?!? DO IT!!!!!(did I get my point across clearly) __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-08-2004, 12:07 AM	#9
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	ok i will build the burb. i just thought i would seek the opinions of the great members of this board. i figure if i can get a new body i can bring this burb back from the dead and concitering that i have the glove box door, vin tag, and body tags i can bring back to its original glory (with quite a few mods) __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

01-08-2004, 01:07 AM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	burb it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-08-2004, 01:45 AM	#11
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i say burb too, it might be hard to find just a body but you could probably find a 2wd easy. maybe even one with front and rear a/c...hmm. anyway, what kinda options does this thing got? anything cool like tilt or towhooks? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-08-2004, 02:54 AM	#12
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	cmon, go 4x4ing with all the friends and the cooler is within reach without pulling over! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-08-2004, 09:31 AM	#15
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	Sounds like a perfect opportunity to make a extended cab short bed truck by cutting the back of the suburban floor out behind the rear seat and then cutting the back off a cab along with its roof and graft it on. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

01-08-2004, 04:16 PM	#17
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I say 3 door extended cab as well. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

01-08-2004, 07:09 PM	#18
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	Extended cab idea sounds the best to me. All the modern goodies with a great body style. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

01-08-2004, 07:21 PM	#19
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	See, now that's an awesome Idea!!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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01-08-2004, 07:53 PM	#20
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	theres not enough left of the body to do this the roof is completly chopped off behind the front seats. and the door pillars have been cut through. i dont care to chop up another burb to build a extended cab. i think i will stick to a burb build up and try find a high hump burb body. __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart Last edited by jcueckert13; 01-08-2004 at 07:56 PM.

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