Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks guys!

Burb was on FB for sale, so I messaged the seller asking if he would call me to discuss.

No, he said. I don’t do phone calls.

I don’t understand, I’m interested in your Burb.

He responded we could handle everything through FB messenger, then sent a ton of pictures and video. He quickly answered every question, and every request for pictures.

We messaged settling on a price and when to pick up.

He couldn’t be there then, so he said he would leave the burb, keys and signed title out by the road. If I decided I wanted it, just hide the money in his garage somewhere and take the burb. Very trusting...or scamming? Google street view matched the pics of the burb back ground. And I verified vehicle wasn’t stolen.

Turns out his Dad lives next door so I could leave the money with him.

Seller explained he is better able to keep track of questions and agreements in writing through messenger.

First time I’ve purchased a vehicle never speaking with or meeting the owner.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

that is strange..not a bad idea...everything in writing....glad you didn't get scammed.....

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Looks good Doug! Will look forward to hearing your vision for it.

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sounds more like an introvert, some people arent cut out for human interaction. I went to lunch with a big group of guys and the guy next to me wouldnt even tell the waitress she had his pepsi while she was standing right behind him saying "come on, who had the pepsi?"

although his reasoning is sound, keep it in writing, dont get stabbed!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug, that was a odd transaction, burb looks great...Jim

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I don’t think I got scammed. Actually, I bounced the situation off some buddies. Those of us with more years on the odometer were kinda freaked out. Two guys in their 20’s saw no problem with it. One guy had eliminated last minute price chiseling on something he was selling as the agreed price was in writing.

Short term is to find the refrigerant leak and fix the front / rear ac, then drive and enjoy. Longer term...we are probably going to swap in an LT, some better wheels then look at it for a slight drop. And paint the light blue upper surfaces. This one doesn’t look right with the patina look.

The reactions I am getting from friends and family about this 90 Burb are interesting. Family is so yawn...Doug brought home another one. Brother totally perplexed, even though he is a bit of a car guy. My car buddies get it. When I graduated high school a tri five chevy was 22 to 24 years old. This one is 28 years old.

And our first new Burb was a 90. We loved it and had been looking for a solid one.

Yes, he may be. Wow, that guy was an extreme introvert!

Thanks Jim!

Thinking I might have a square body problem....

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It's not a problem if you can admit it. Nice Burb!

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Thanks Steven, yes I admit it. :)

Seat mounting...apparently I really dislike seat mounting as this is what I was doing when I stopped. No problem changing engine and transmission mounts 4 or 5 times...as I did on this build. Yet a seat mount stops me cold.

Now if I could just get Marc to come down and fab up the mounts. He knocked his out in a few hours I think.:lol:

Locations are laid out already Marc.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug

If it makes you feel better I failed to notice when I drilled my holes for the front mounts that they just catch the back edge of my "custom" boxed floor brace. Had I known, I could have moved the brace a 1/4" forward and had no issues. I now have made more work for myself.

Marc

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Nice Burb!! I Had a strange sale in Phoenix AZ when I bought my DD 87' Jimmy. The guy met us in a mall parking lot and didn't want to give his address so we could pick up the truck. He had a loaded Glock hand gun. Then all was good when he found out we where staying in North Scottsdale and lived in Canada. I guess there are no bad people in those places. LOL
Just leave the paint!! It's only original once. Ours has been through 4 Canadian winters still original paint and NO rust.
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Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Well, guess that doesn’t only happen to me. See the location of the front mounts? Yep, right about the edge of one of the boxed floor crossmembers. I just need some relaxed time staring at it to figure out the best solution. Then jump in and do it.

I really don’t like the passenger factory seat mounting and frame. Kinda spindly...

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks Lower! Really glad my car buddies get it with the 90 Burb. The carpenters working on my shop stared at it blankly and asked, “What the he** are you going to do with that?”

Wow, that was a weird experience. Of course he came around, good folks from Canada...it is getting more aggravating to buy or sell a vehicle like these due to the fast communication possible today. It was a pita 30 years ago too, just happened at a slower pace.

Nice Jimmy! Going to areas where they don’t salt the roads to find them is amazing when we are use to seeing rust through.

Good point with original paint. My thinking on this one is it is too new to look good with as far gone as the paint is on top. Still a lot of time to think it over before getting to that point.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug;

Just a follow up on what I have been doing.
I have stripped the 78 chevy truck down to the frame.
I have built a NEW/Old 84 chevy 3/4 ton truck .
Have been getting metal ready to add to my A-frame to make a 26 ft trolly to pick up bodys with.
I will add new pic to post .
The trip to Dallas was good.


T-P Auto
Tim :chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug; :mm:

Just looking at the 78 frame,has too much kick up over the axles.
The panel body is setting on a 50 ford pu frame n it is setting level.
So it looks like I'm going to have to Z the two frame together, to get a flat frame for the panel to set on.
To do this set up I will have to go with a 4link set up on the axle.
What I'm not sure is which way to go for shocks.
1 coil over
2 air bags

With coil over I have no ideal how to go about getting the right type.
With the air bags, same thing.
Have ever done anything like this before.
Any help or thought on this would be of great help

T-P Auto
Tim :chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

What a read over the last hour!!!! I'll have to give it a second look with a notebook and slow down!!!! Great work on everything. Mike

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks Mike! I suppose there is some “ok” information buried in there with the rest of my yackity yack posts. While I need to get focused and back on it, this time of year there are so many other things to do too.:)

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

thats awesome

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cool pic Doug....are those two responsible for the double black marks?.....haha

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

haha great picture!

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Hi Doug,

It has been along time since I checked in. I was saddened to hear that you wife's cancer had returned, I pray that she recovers quickly.

It is good to see that you have a couple of helpers.

-Richard

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

i assume you have the new suburbans ac fixed by now, if not i have a robinair ac machine at the house that dosent get used nearly enough if you need a hand, can inject some dye in with it to help find the leak. just a thought.

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Lol...we had fun that day!

We do love that pic! Let’s say they were strongly encouraging. :)

I had 4 -8x10 and 4- 11x14 made then framed. Being a Grandpa!

Thanks Richard! It has been challenging and the Lord keeps helping us.

The boys are good helpers! Been practicing their driving on mower, Gator (little one) and Ranger plus bucket truck (big one) under close Grandpa supervision.

LL, thank you for the kind offer! Well, I haven’t done anything yet with the 90 Burb...so many things to do and not enough time.:waah:

Guys, thanks for checking in, staying in touch and especially for the kind thoughts / prayers for my wife. She is my way better half and has been enthusiastically supporting my car passion (addiction) for 40 years.

She can’t get out to the shop much and I want to spend as much time as possible with her, so my heart isn’t in working on this one right now.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Your a good man Doug...Jim

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug...Your hearts in the right place....family first .....always....

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AD

Haven't looked in for too long, bad news on your wife, god bless you both. My lady had back surgery 6 weeks ago, came close to losing her, great fully she is on the mend.

Young raskels ride again. Build those good memories. Good on ya.

Keep on keepin on

nc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

man I love that look on a project, old body, refurbished suspension, new wheels and tires, still partly disassembled. I think it may be a real problem.

still praying for you and your family buddy

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Thanks, you too Jim.

Well said Greg. I agree 100%

Wow nc, that is scary! Good that she is on the mend.

Thanks joedoh! A project coming along does have a look that excites me too. Though I gotta say they don’t look like that for very long in your shop!

Yesterday an 81 year old friend of mine stopped by for a visit. He is a retired mechanic and when I was a teen I would hang out at his shop asking a million questions. He asked if I knew anyone who wanted to buy his 78 ElCamino he has owned for 30 years. Always stored inside and rock solid.

I had to stop by his place to check it out. If I wanted an ElCamino, this would be a nice one to get.

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Doug,

What a great thread. I have read it all today and to be honest towards the end all I could think about was Cindy, I will be following your thread with great interest as the Burb is awesome but also to pass my thoughts and best wishes to Cindy.

Best wishes from Down Under.

Shane

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

The good thing with working on cars is they sit and wait for you when you have stuff to deal with. Hope your wife feels better soon!

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Hold on tight Doug!
Give Cindy my love.

Although I keep an eye on you on Facebook, I don’t always get the latest news.
I like all the pic with your grandkids! They have fun when the are with you!

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Shane, my apologies for my delayed response. Thank you for your kind words! She isn’t really able to make it to the shop, so we spend time together in the house. My brother is leaving Friday for a 3 week trip to Australia. He has friends in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne he is visiting. And an 8 hour drive to a ranch in the outback. He is pretty excited!

I see you are a GM/Holden dealer? I work for GM here...35 years last June.

Thank you lower! Yeah, I’ve just rolled it around in the shop for year and half.

Will do Kees! We really would have enjoyed having you guys here for HRPT last year. We have fun with the boys. The older one drove the Ranger 7 miles Sunday through a bunch of trails we have. He was really pumped...and did well.

Despite many prayers, Cindy’s health has gone the wrong way. We started dating 40 years ago and have been inseparable ever since, so his burden is difficult. Even so, we praise our Lord for the incredible support and resources provided to us. Job had it so much harder.

Will get back on the burb when the time is right.

On a more positive note, if you haven’t already, please check in on this years shop upgrade and my ongoing battle with bats...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760563

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I hate to hear that kind of news...thoughts and prayers going out for both of you..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9vazVL230Dk

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Sorry to hear this about Cindy Doug!
40 years is a long time, last August I was married with my Peggy for 30 years!
Not many can say that nowadays....
So enjoy the time together, we have been dealing with this not long ago with my sister in law, so I know....

On/off topic, almost did the HRPT with you guys, but was at such a short notice, it was too expensive for us to arrange it unfortunatly.

You know, my son and daughter gave me a full ticket for Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender next year, my firsttime to the states!!
Never came further than Curacao Haha, been there 10 or 11 times, worked there by friends, always good times!
When we can, we want to visit you if we’re close by.

Thinking of you two Doug!!

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Doug:

Sorry to hear about your wife.
My prayers are going out to the both of you.
40 yr is a long time together,bet it went by far to fast.
Good to hear that you and the boys still have fun times together.
The burb will be there when your ready to get to it.
Life come first.

Always a friend;
T-P Auto
Tim

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

I dont know what to say, doug. your strength in faith is a breath of fresh air though.

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Hey good friend, Cindy is in my prayers every morning, will continue. Give her a big hug and kiss from me...Jim

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Hey guys, thank you for your kind words, positive thoughts and prayers.

We did get in some shop time with the boys driving nails in a stump and and wailing away on some metal. Train them up and they will help on the Burb...course at the speed I am going the little one will be able to drive it to prom about the time we get it done.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug

Sorry to hear about your wife's passing. It sounded like she was quite a fighter.
I'm thinking of you during this difficult time my friend.

Marc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Very sorry to hear this. You and your family have my deepest sympathies and will be in my prayers.

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Thanks guys. We unfortunately lost the four year battle last week. Thought we had it beat for a year and a half then it came back. She stayed positive and upbeat to the end. Obviously this is a devastating loss for me, my family and our many friends.

While I know she went home to the Lord, it isn’t possible to explain how wonderful she was, so I will just say this. She was the greatest blessing the Lord has provided me here on earth. Please check Proverbs 31:10 - 31 as these verses describe her and I was thankful to be her husband for 35 years.

Oh, she also wants me to finish this Suburban (more on that later), to take her 72 Burb on HRPT 2019, take the kids and Grandkids to Disney in 2019, gave me a short list of women to stay away from (they just will want your money!), a longer list of women she is ok with (you need someone to spend time with honey!), then enlisted her sister and a friend to make sure I follow through and even planned her celebration of life service with me and our Minister.

Like I said, she was special. I will love her forever and a day.