My 66 Burb aka "Parker"
 

So here's my official build thread. Plan is to use Porterbuilt Suspension, front and rear. Well, will use everything Porterbuilt makes, hood hinges, air compressor mounts, etc. Intro wheels 22" front, 24" rear. Staying with the original color scheme. Powder coat ass many parts as possible.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psd25462d8.jpg
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Jason

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What a find! I can't believe the shape that thing is in not to mention all the cool, hard to find options. I'll definitely follow this along.
Welcome to the forum.:metal:

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Aww Dude that is nice!! Great Shape:metal: Let me know if you ever need a couple hundred bucks,I'll come get that ac vent:lol:

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Thanks Nobby.. I definately found a gem. Unfortunately for you, I'll be keeping the a/c vent.. :lol:

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Sweet find!! Drool!! Welcome aboard. Subscribed.

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one of the best finds i have seen! optioned up to the max! cant wait to see another suburban build!!! if you get a chance check my build out i have done almost all the same stuff on mine that you want to do to yours so let me know if you have any questions that might save you time and money!!!!

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x2 wow!

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Yea I'm drooling, see you seem to have traveled a bit to get it though. Good Luck with the build, will be watching.

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Dinos63, when its done, it could your burb's twin.

Jeff, dont let the plate fool you. I actually found it in Lafayette, LA. The previous owner had moved here a few months back.

Will br picking up another frame in the next week or so. Istill want to be able to drive it around while I complete the chassis work.

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I like it. Nice options

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Aw man, No way... this truck comes back to haunt me? DANG! I missed nabbing that beauty off CL when it was for sale in Aug 2011. I called and wanted to make a deal right then over the phone, but the seller said they had an interested party that was coming to look at it later that day. I had to be polite and hope that person did not make a deal. Well, they obviously did. I'm very surprised to see it changed hands so soon, as that one is a keeper!
No lie, I wanted it bad, and the wife was on board too! Dude, you SCOOORED!
Now before you do anything, could you please do me a huge favor and snap some specific pics? I'll PM you the details so as not to derail your build thread and bore the fans.
Enjoy, you lucky @$#%&. :lol:

PS - what's with the name? See, Parker is my last name and that better not be from Parker Colorado. If it is, well, It's obvious we were meant to be together. Ha! I don't believe it.

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Yep.... I want to do a limo style burb some day. :metal:
With any luck I will find one in as good a shape as that!

Congrats, and :welcoem: to the board !!!!

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oem4me, let me know what pics do you need

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Got me hooked.

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Pm'd you. Primarily interior paint details.

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nice, i'm in.

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I may have talked to that guy, was he buying ss blazers. The one I talked to had just moved here from Colorado but he didn't mention anything about a burb.

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Sweet Burb..... Gonna be a killer build
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Man, that thing is just beautiful. Looking forward to this build.
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Very nice burn like where your headed with this one
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Parker looks like an excellent rare Sub project. Nicely optioned as well. By chance did it still have the sheet in the glove box with the option list ?

Jon

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Yes, I do have the sheet that was in the glove box, but its no longer in the glove box. The glove box was really bad. I also have a copy of the original invoice from when the suburban was first bought.

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You know, I think I am in love with the look of that factor AC vent in your dash...
Something about that just looks too cool to me :metal:

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Would you be able to post a picture of it ? Or email it to me ? Im restoring the same exact truck and would like to compare. Only difference is mine is green and white.

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OK, so you have my attention.

Lovely van.

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Please, post it for all - I'd love to see it too! I particularly want to see how the two seat option (with fixed rearmost glass) reads.

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That is a sick burb Im liking this one Ill be in for your build cool

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Here's the sheet.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psc232832b.jpg

oem4me, I havent forgot about the photos that you need.

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Thank you !! That is great Information. Very rare truck by the way. Cant wait to see your progress on this one. Jon

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Hadn't posted in a while. Here's a pic from last October when I done some buffing.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps9f807198.jpg

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Beautiful, and not too far from me. I'm in Jennings. Can't wait to see this one in person, especially once it's done (but very nice and solid start).

Wade

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Just got all my Porterbuilt rear suspension and front control arms. Parts are piling up.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps9ca8cf6c.jpg

Decided to go with some 20" Centerline Smoothies.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psb049aa5f.jpg

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I would love to see this burb restored...:(

Good luck with your project anyway.

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Wow super KOOL original with air, I see the mice made use of the seat wadding. Congrats very hard to find'em like that.....

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What an incredible truck and absolute shame to hack it with every cookie cutter suspension mod and wheel change ,when an all original survivor like this is so difficult to find.Nothing personal but original survivor trucks have so much more character and style than every trend follower that is out there,dont be a sheep.Bring on the hate mail.

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So what are you sayin?
That everybody that wants to build a really cool custom needs to start out with a rusted-out junker?
To sand-blast, and spit shine a bunch of existing pieces is easy & cheap, and just about any non-skilled first-time resto-artist can do that!!!
To build a totally nice custom ride takes a lot more thought & talent IMO!
I feel that once that you purchase a vehicle for the intent that you choose, it is yours to do with it what you will, and nobody should get butt-hurt when you do!!!

Re: My 66 Burb aka "Parker"
 

So what are you sayin?
That everybody that wants to build a really cool custom needs to start out with a rusted-out junker?
To sand-blast, and spit shine a bunch of existing pieces is easy & cheap, and just about any non-skilled first-time resto-artist can do that!!!
To build a totally nice custom ride takes a lot more thought & talent IMO!
I feel that once that you purchase a vehicle for the intent that you choose, it is yours to do with it what you will, and nobody should get butt-hurt when you do!!!

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I hope you guys don't get into a week long pi$$ing match over this issue, resto vs customizing. The last time I used the word "hack" in a post the fire-storm lasted for days.

correction 1- a full and correct restoration is not cheap or easy to do with factory correct parts.

correction 2- a nice custom built with catalog ordered parts does not always take a lot of thought or talent.

but, they both take a lot of $$$!!

We should all build what we like like, and respect each others choices...

...but I would certainly love to restore that cool burb, ...but maybe add disc brakes, oh, and maybe a few custom touches...

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I've had the Burb for two years and have enjoyed every minute of owning it. People are constantly tell me what a great vehicle I have and that's it awesome. That's why I haven't started doing anything with it. I'm only stacking parts for now.

Now with that said, I bought the Burb to do what I said I wanted to do with it. Thanks for your opinion.

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I agree that both paths take a bunch of money & time if executed properly, but either way, shouldn't it be the owner that makes the call on what to do?