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chevyburb 12-22-2011 09:45 PM

new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
I'm the new owner of a 62 gmc suburban carryall. Now the fun begins. Where do I find the parts??? Metal, trim, and the tail light cover?? I'm from California and for some reason I've been googleing for parts and no luck! I've been enjoying all the threads. Now I come to you for help...plz. merry Xmas.
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markeb01 12-22-2011 11:56 PM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Welcome to the forum. I read in an earlier thread that Brother's Trucks sells suburban tail light lenses, but I don't find them listed in their online catalog. You might want to call and ask:

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/

For most parts unique to these trucks I normally buy from Classicparts (formerly Chevy Duty). They have best pricing, good quality and good service.

http://www.classicparts.com/default....FQ5lhwodV2YG4w

I have also purchased a few items from LMC but (IMHO ) they and Brothers and considerably more expensive than just about any of their competitors.

http://www.lmctruck.com/

There are other suppliers but Classicparts has such a good history I rarely need to go anywhere else.

And of course Ebay provides many of the original and rare parts.

And be sure to post pictures when you can, everybody here loves photos.

fryer1979 12-23-2011 12:23 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
There is always Classic Industries and Year One, but they are pretty spendy too. Try National Parts Depot, and even The Truck Shop also.

Captainfab 12-23-2011 01:30 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Welcome to the forum :D

I prefer Classic Parts, myself, but I don't think they offer the tail light lenses. I bought a set of new lenses on ebay from a truck parts vendor. I'll have to see if I can find who it was.

Corts60 12-23-2011 04:29 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Welcome from Victoria! Glad to see another suburban joining the herd here.:metal:

gostranger 12-23-2011 08:24 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
welcome Glad you are saving another suburban we love pictures! and most of us suburban guys have extra parts so let us know and keep us up to date!
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glos55 12-23-2011 08:31 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Welcome chevyburb!! Whats your plans for it? Can you post pics? We love pics!! Have a Great Holiday!

mikesacs 12-23-2011 09:04 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
I use www.allofcraigs.com all the time. It searches every CraigsList in the country. I've found most of the hard to find burb parts on there. Just check every few days for a while.

1963c-10 12-23-2011 09:19 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Welcome and congrats on your new burb.. Cant wait to see some pics..

chevyburb 12-23-2011 11:52 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Thanx everyone I will as soon as I get in my hands it i will post pics. It's on the.mid west and to much snow ... So have to wait lol .... Do most of this suburbans have problems with the floor support brackets? The ones that go to the frame.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/PIC_0039.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/PIC_0036.jpg
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Captainfab 12-24-2011 01:26 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
The ebay seller that I bought my Suburban lenses from is arrowheadtruckparts. I checked their ebay store and they don't have any listed. You might try contacting them and see if they have any lenses.

I don't know as the cab support rust issue is specific to Suburbans, as the trucks have that issue as well. I think it is more of a situation of the vehicle being driven year round in areas where there is snow and consequently de-icer is used. That is not the only cause of the rust issues, but salt and magchloride is very, very destructive to all metals.

dthela 12-24-2011 09:34 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
tons of parts email me

dthela 12-24-2011 09:35 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
all the burb brackets rot! the rear you cant buy, i made them out of 1/8 steel. i have some extra fronts

dthela 12-24-2011 09:37 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
by the way, 62 is the strange year, couple of oddities from other years.

dthela 12-24-2011 09:39 AM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
in the picture showing the rotted mount, what is that piece of channel it goes to? doesn't look original.

chevyburb 12-24-2011 02:54 PM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
Well I'm sad to report that the deal for the suburban fell through :( guess now I'm on the look for another one.
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dthela 12-24-2011 02:58 PM

Re: new to 62 gmc suburban!
 
no one sells tail light lenses for burbs anymore. i have 2 extra sets.


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