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I was 24 when I got my 1st "classic" truck an all original 65 suburban (which I just bought back from my brother after selling it to him a few years back :metal:). This was back in the early 90s when these trucks were far from collectible and seemed to be scrapped more often than sold. The original patina paint was still there with most of the rare suburban only parts. I was heavy into off road back then and planned to convert it to 4x4 but after going over it I realized it would be a shame to hack such a nice survivor. I started a mechanical restoration using as many NOS and OEM parts I could find and used it as my daily driver as soon as it was reliable. What I found troubling is everyone told me I HAD to paint it because the two tone dark green/white was soooo 60s, isnt that the point? I always heard I HAD to slam it and C notch the rear, that would mean no camping or hauling stuff, NO WAY! Get rid of that 4 speed and slap in an auto was another common comment, NEVER!! Ill say it was difficult to hang around any young dudes as modification was all that they understood and would dismiss someone keeping it stock. Occasionally an old guy would grill me to see what my plans were and I would surprise them with the word "preserve". I drove that truck daily for 5 years and wore out a few sets of tires along the way and had a ton of fun and use out of the old girl.

Now that we are reunited some 20 years later I have driven her around a bit and realize more work needs to be done. Ill keep with the stock rehab as much as possible even though the wife said PAINT IT.

Im glad to see Im not the only one that wants to drive AND preserve these old work horses, just wish more youngsters would appreciate them for what they are not what they could be.

Here is a pic after all the talk. This was the last pic I took before selling it to my brother back around 97 or so, I loved camping in this thing a lot and cant wait to do it again!

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Nice story and truck RedRoad, hopefully you can find some more pics of the Burb.

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Its first clean up . Paint is really coming back. Few more hand rub-outs and it should be good.

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Looks great, Jon. I see the fire equipment is still present. Lotsa goofy holes to deal with if the clunky gear comes off. Hmmm, decisions...

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That's my Sons fault ! He doesn't want me to remove anything. Theres a car show today and hes driving it over there as we speak so I got busy yesterday and did a quickie on it. Not as many holes as many Ive seen. Everything on the cab will stay, but bumpers and all the stuff in the bed are going when I get time. This thing really runs nice .

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a quickie? that baby would be awesome in a small town parade!!!

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Quickie POLISH , wax , there LePimp , get you mind out of the gutter LOL :)

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just ribbing ya, I'm glad to see that beast again. had you drove it much?

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Not enough . Maybe 10 miles since It arrived.

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well thats more then i drove both of mine, its got more miles on the hauler...

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Wow very nice!

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Here's one I have had for the last few months 1963 C10 36,000 miles 230 3spd on the column, no rust appears to be original paint and all in all its in good shape and a nice cruiser

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Sorry about the multiple post having trouble with pictures

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This thread should come with a warning label!
" MAY CAUSE DEPRESSION "

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Very nice!!

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Beautiful truck! Deluxe red seat looks great in there too! Long bed or short? Do you have a thread on this one?

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It's a shortbed and this is the only post I have of the truck at this time.

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Very , Very nice . Give us the story on that one please.

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Wish I had a cool story for you, but found this one through Instagram. I received some of the original literature from sale which had the original owners information which was purchased in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Through my own research it appears the original owner passed away in the early 90's , but the truck remained in Alabama until I bought it from someone who purchased it from an older gentleman. That buyer quickly flipped it my direction.

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What a great find. What kind of a plan do you have for it?
Enjoy

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Just going to enjoy it as is and continue to clean it!

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Great find & addition to this thread! Tuscumbia is just up the road from my hometown in MS.

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Cool! Here is the dealer tag