Better than Free Suburban!
 

After reading the posts of the freebie Suburban I finally got my clearance to post. I am also a new Suburban convert and I've got a 1965 Riviera too.
I'm constantly cruising CraigsList, and this time it paid off.
Posted with NO pics was a 1966 Suburban $800- I quickly made arrangements to check it out and was very surprised to see a pretty decent recent runner. Last on the road only 4 years ago. Guy was brokering it for a friend that had moved away, so he only knew a little about it, but did show me that the steering wheel was not connected to the steering box! He also said he could not get it started with a new battery he had.
Well, long story short, this is my new 'Burban at my shop.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/1966Corsa180/SA...eft%20view.jpg

Someone didn't torque the steering coupler spline bolt tight enough and it ate out the inside splines - easy fix with a nice one from the yard for $5. I got it started after tightening connections and putting in a known good battery. Now she starts, runs, turns and stops like she should -
Took about 2 hours of playing around to net a fine cruiser. She still needs lots of details done, but I'm quite happy with it.
The Previous owner added the earlier grille, I kinda like it, but I've got a '66 grill to fix up and customize a bit before giving it a try.

Dan

Re: Better than Free Suburban!
 

NIce core for $800!

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super nice score!! i love the suburbans!!!

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I'll give ya 800 OK 900 cause you did get it running... Post your address and I'll fly out there and bring it home..... Let me know.....

Honestly... EXTREMELY GOOD DEAL... It's a 62 grill. Throw up some pic's of the interior... Body looks good and straight... Check rear cab mounts... you'll have to fab them they are not roproduced...

Welcome to the BURB family....

Congrats.....

Re: Better than Free Suburban!
 

Very cool! Some guys have all the luck. You must be livin right.

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Nice burb! Thats actually a 60 grille, but either one will look good on it.

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Sorry about that 62Short Step, you are absolutely correct...

"Those who work midnights should not post durring the day"

To many hours since sleep... I knew it was a year off my 61 but went the wrong direction... but a Dam fine looking 60 grill...if I must say so...

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Sweet score! and Welcome. I prefer the 60-61 grilles.

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Welcome from BC! Wow, that's a nice rig for $800; great deal.

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Awesome score! Very nice!

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The gods must be smiling on you

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yes your truck is in better shape then mine.but free is hard to beat..........i also forgot to tell you guys i also got a FREE camper trailer to pull behind my FREE sub. LOL. Take it easy and good luck with your new truck. Tony:ito:

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Killer!!!!!!!! Nice to see another 'burb. Ive had a lot of fun messing with mine and really enjoy driving it around.

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That is an awesome deal you got.....did you buy a lottery ticket yet? We'd all like to see some pics of the rest of it. Oh....welcome to the board

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nice truck, but I think your title is a bit rude. just my $0.02 :waah:

Re: Better than Free Suburban!
 

nice burb great price good score !!!!!!:metal::metal::metal:

Fer

Re: Better than Free Suburban!
 

nice suburban