Newtz '68 Burb
 

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!

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Nice burb and congrats! Any plans to make changes? Love the white walls.
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For now leave as is. Except for the interior which needs a lot of clean up. Mostly we will just clean it up and cruise for now. And thanks btw!

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I just dropped this thing in my driveway a couple hours ago. I haven't traced it out yet but there there is a handle below the dash just to the right of the steering wheel that says overdrive. Is this for real? It has the original 292 with the three on the tree. If so, how does this overdrive work with the tranny? Thanks.

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When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on

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Right on, I will! I'll take some pics tomorrow.

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sorry, dana 18... not t-18... correct me if I am wrong. I am thinking of scouts and willys

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Wow Newt, that's gonna look good in my yard. ;)

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Welcome to the club! We need more pics!

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Yes sir, yes sir!:metal:

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Congratulations!

From what I can see in the pic, it looks like it is still pretty solid.

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Here ya go.

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A few more.

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Thanks! It is pretty solid. It has some rust in the normal areas, rockers, kick panels, etc... The body is very straight, except for the one back door, although it has been repainted once, so you never know whats hiding.

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SPID. A po glued carpet to the whole interior. Any good ideas for getting the glue off? It is pretty dried out, maybe just some hot water and a rough sponge or something...

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Check hardware stores and carpet stores... they may have a solvent that works. Should be paint safe. You can also try bug and tar remover. that stuff looks too spread out to try elbow grease and scraping.

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i' try a heatgun to try and release the adhesive if thet doesn't work then use a puddy knife, utility knife and elbow grease once the garpet is off use Goop off to get rid of the remaining glue

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Thanks guys!

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I have good luck using these on various stuck on stuff.

Gum Out carb cleaner, and Goof off bug n' tar remover.

I'd start out mild, such as hot water and soap. Then, step it up gradually with various brushes and scotch brite pads.

When you decide to go with the harsh stuff, start out on a spot that is out of site.

I've also removed dried up glue like that with a fine wire brush on a drill, just go along very lightly so as to not damage the paint.

All depends on how dried up it is, crustier the better since it will flake off. If it's still gummy, then you are in for more elbow grease.

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Thanks Vectorit. Ya it's pretty dry. Hopefully it's not too bad.

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Ive had a 67 with overdrive and I have a 69 right now with overdrive. The 67 handle was chrome and said overdrive across it and the 69 handle is black plastic and it says overdrive on it.

I dont remember for sure but I was thinking the spids on them both said overdrive.

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I really want to see pictures of that OD!

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Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call. :chevy:

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Very nice Newt. :metal: BB plans in the future?

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68?? :tms::crazy::lol::haha:

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Okay Kevin, very funny. :mad:

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Sorry man, I've been busy all day. I did take some pics though. Not sure how clear they will be, if you want more from another angle let me know.

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I'm interested...

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Haha, nope. Bone stock for a while anyway...

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Hey btw, I'm in need of another c-10 club sticker. :smoke:

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Nice! Nice! Nice!

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Thanks! The po tried to start it and a couple valves stuck. Yesterday we pulled the head and cleaned it up then reassembled it. I have never seen old gas do something this bad. The valves were extremely stuck. Some of the chambers had varnish almost a 1/4 in. thick. Hope to get it fired up today!

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That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!!

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Here's a couple pics of it. I wish I had gotten some close up pics of the gunk, but oh well. If you look closely you can see the valves with no rocker on them are stuck down. Also note the gunk build up on top of the pistons.

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Yes sir, that's my plan leave as is. It's exactly what I wanted, the overdrive is just a super cool added bonus!

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And a couple pics of us bolting the head back on late last night.

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Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

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The uhaul trailer was awesome! I got a newer one, $65 bucks with insurance. Drove about 200 mi. round trip. It pulled amazingly well. Just make sure you get the one that is wide enough. It think it was about 85" wide and the wheel base on the burb is 127". I'm not sure on my gears right off but i know they're kinda high. At 60 mph in third gear runs about 2500 rpm's I think. I had to hit about 65 before it would go into overdrive with the haul button pushed.

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So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit...:smoke:

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Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!