Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

After fighting with the windshield rubber (Just wouldent work) replaced it with the Steele ruber one and 2 hours and the help of a couple friends its sitting perfect.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

That's good to hear.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Little progress. My Buddy Just picked up the licence plates today! One step closer to getting on the road just need some nice weather.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Just a picture before paint on the install of the windshield.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Pulled the heater core as it was leaking. Got another on the way to my sister and send it to the radiator shop along with a new temp.control. Should take care of the leak.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Did you find a new Ranco valve (temp control) somewhere?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Yes I did found a NOS on ebay.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I keep forgetting to take pictures.
Licence plate is on at least the rear.
Installed the cheap tach.
Front fenders are patched.
Working on the GPS spedo. got the bracket made.
Bought the lug nuts for the wheels ( still need to get the tires).
Little bit at a time.
Now we just need some nice weather and take it for the first real drive over here.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Nice looking project man! I had a set of those wheels on a truck years ago and 2 sets of caps worked out for me, one was just 4 of the stock rear enclosed caps that would have came on those (they bolt straight to wheel) but they are pretty long and stick out and say 4x4 right on them (which I painted over).The second set were a lower profile center cap from a early 90's chevy 2500 2wd 6 lug truck and they were type that the lug nuts had threads on outside and center cap fastened to the lugs themselves not the wheels. I do not have pics unfortunately due to computer crash years ago with most of my old pics.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Thanks for the kind words.
I found some repop plastic that are on the way.
Just plain knock off caps.
Slowley coming along.

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Pictures of the fender rep.

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Getting a bit of sound dampening in along with the doors.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Went to a street racing event.
200 miles made it with out any problems what so ever.
14 mpg just crusing 60 on the freeway so not too bad.
Need a different trans though with the fuel prices here.
Time to save up for a T5.:chevy:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Free carpet put in to quiet it up a bit more.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

That's great to hear that you got your Burb out and driving.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Finaly got the car port cleaned out enough to fit it in.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

New tires and the polished rims.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Nice. Looks good.

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Putting the Fire Bucket to work, moving my daughters bed to her new place.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Yes the Suburbans are quite handy for moving things.

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With caps and rims on. Just having fun driving it for the summer.

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That's what it is supposed to be about right? driving and enjoying them!

How has the weather been in Denmark?

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The weather has been the best in all the years I have been here as far as sun and warm, but the country is not set up for it need rain and the temperature could go down a bit. No A/C anywhere. so just have to go for a ride.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Little bit more done.
Astro van front driver seat.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

It looks like that fits fairly well. How is the height for sitting?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

They fit pretty good.
I need to drive it a bit more to figure out height.
It makes it a bit close with the stock steering column, with a tilt no problem.
I will probably drop it down about an inch, have to wait and see.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Went into hibernation for the winter:b69: cant wait for spring.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Do you have any upgrades to the Burb planned for the winter?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

It will have to wait til spring I have it hibernating at a friends place just to keep it warm and dry. About 2 hour drive one way but free. Planning on doing the rockers and bit on the floor kick panel area front passenger seat and see what else shows up. I thought I had a T5 from a 88 F body but dident work out. Makes it difficult not having a dismantling yard closer. Everything has to be transported to a container then shipped then customs 2 months later I get to play. I am thinking a T5 1352-176 or a 1352-196 would fit the Burb perfect. Problem is they are´nt around for a couple hundred so they end up under a grand here. Be nice if I could bring one home in my suitcase.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I sympathize with you guys in that part of the world not having somewhat easy access to parts for your trucks. It is getting tougher here for some parts as so many people are so willing to scrap 'old junk' cars and trucks and send them to China.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Yea most of what got brought over even in Sweden is getting sent back to the states because there just are not that many left. We just have to keep them alive.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Cool 'Burb!

I just read through your build thread and saw you are from Danmark. My Pops is from Danmark. I still have cousins over there but my bestefar, bestemor, and aunts and uncles have all passed away.

Sub'd for future updates from a half breed here in the States. 😎

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Cool
Have you ever visited them?

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Yep

Last time was in '98. I got to see my Aunt in Soro? And my other aunt just south of Alborg. I went back in '85 as well but I was pretty young on that trip.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I´m about 45 min from soro.

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Been slowly starting up after the winter. Got the heater all fixed up new ranco valve in and all is good again. Got the passenger seat from the Astro van in as well. Been working on a buddys 62 stepside most of the winter, he is getting it ready for the customs evaluation and then the tax, hopefully the same as mine.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Did you find a new Ranco valve?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Hi John Yes i found one at while back just got around to installing it.

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One of just taking out of hibernation.

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Looks like the part nr is Napa# 660-1000 for the diagraphm. Havent checked it.
that seals so it wont drip on the floor.

A write up on how to or not. https://www.pbase.com/czechman/ranco