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1971sierragrande 07-02-2012 11:12 AM

62' Burb
 
Just picked up an all original burb friday, 235 three on the tree pretty solid but I need lower quarter patch panels. Are the lower fleetside bed patches the same as the burbs ? I would like to replace the fenders to how do the aftermarket fenders fit would save alot of time installing new ones. Thanks in advance for the info.
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Radohound 07-02-2012 07:36 PM

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congrats on the new burb, I'm sure everyone would love some pics when you get a chance....

hopefully this link helps, it talks a little about what can be used for the rear burb quarter panels for patching/replacing

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...an+rear+fender

from all the info on here, original parts seem to be alot better quality and fit than the new patch panels offered, so if you can find a burb or a short fleet bed for patch panels, it may be worth it....if you can bring yourself to cutting them up.....

piratexpress1369a 07-02-2012 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Radohound (Post 5465731)
congrats on the new burb, I'm sure everyone would love some pics when you get a chance....

hopefully this link helps, it talks a little about what can be used for the rear burb quarter panels for patching/replacing

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...an+rear+fender

from all the info on here, original parts seem to be alot better quality and fit than the new patch panels offered, so if you can find a burb or a short fleet bed for patch panels, it may be worth it....if you can bring yourself to cutting them up.....

thanks for posting that ,i never knew

MikeS. 07-02-2012 09:01 PM

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Welcome! I just bought a 63 4x4 Burb 2weeks ago
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1971sierragrande 07-02-2012 10:36 PM

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WOW! that is some great info, would have never believed it. Thanks Radohound.
Ill try to get some pics up of it. She is a little rough around the edges but all there and I got a 61 GMC parts Burb with it. I really wanted to build the GMC but its to far gone.

I have a shortened 72 chassis with leafs, do you guys think that would make a better chassis since the back of these seem so heavy?

Thanks MikeS there is alot of great info that has helped me on my 71 GMC on this site.

70cst 07-02-2012 10:52 PM

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Hey 1971sierragrande ...

:welcome2: to the forums and :hi: from Ohio :cong: Burbs are :c2: :metal:

1971sierragrande 07-02-2012 11:11 PM

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Thanks 70cst!!

Captainfab 07-02-2012 11:22 PM

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IMO the coil springs have no problem on the rear of a Burb. But if that chassis is what you have to use, then by all means. However keep in mind that you will have to to some fabrication for the body mounts. Not just because it is a Burb, but because it is a '62 which sits on a wider frame than the '63-'73 trucks.

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Originally Posted by 1971sierragrande (Post 5466125)
WOW! that is some great info, would have never believed it. Thanks Radohound.
Ill try to get some pics up of it. She is a little rough around the edges but all there and I got a 61 GMC parts Burb with it. I really wanted to build the GMC but its to far gone.

I have a shortened 72 chassis with leafs, do you guys think that would make a better chassis since the back of these seem so heavy?
Thanks MikeS there is alot of great info that has helped me on my 71 GMC on this site.


ChiefRocka 07-02-2012 11:50 PM

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Congrats on the burb !

Is it me, or is there alot od burbs bust'n out ?

Mine will be here late this month ....

nbrfd007 07-03-2012 01:45 PM

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Congrads on the Burb!! Still need pics!

1971sierragrande 07-03-2012 03:20 PM

Re: 62' Burb
 
Thanks captainfab the leaf spring chassis was just an idea since I've got it laying around. Ill get some pics posted soon.
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mMad Dawg 07-03-2012 07:11 PM

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Welcome to the funnyfarm. I am working on a 66 panel. For the wheelwell opening I used arepair panel for a longbox pickup,only one I could find. I had to take about 2 inches out of the center of the wheel opening. The rear part of the panel is different than the pickup,I used parts of arepair panel for 73-87 pickup. In front of th panel I was able to use a unversal rocker panel piece. The hard part is going to be making the repair panels on the inside of the side panel. But don't panic ,just take your time and make some patterns and transfer that to metal. It's just a big jigsaw puzzle. Have fun. Gord

1971sierragrande 07-04-2012 01:03 AM

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Thanks for the encouragement dawg, I'm pumped about getting started but have a 62' short stepper to do first. The burb has code 519 paint code which is yuma yellow i think, was that a normal color or more for schools or railroads?

mMad Dawg 07-04-2012 10:41 PM

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We may be working on twins. Mine was a Dept. of Highways truck,haven't found the paint code yet ,but it's just a bit darker than schoolbus yellow.:mm::lol:

1971sierragrande 07-04-2012 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mMad Dawg (Post 5469432)
We may be working on twins. Mine was a Dept. of Highways truck,haven't found the paint code yet ,but it's just a bit darker than schoolbus yellow.:mm::lol:

Thats funny, I thought I might have an oddball. LOL!! Wondering what it would look like with a white top.

dthela 07-07-2012 08:31 AM

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62's are the oddest of the 6066's! different wiper motors, columns..... Good luck with the rebuild!

ChiefRocka 07-07-2012 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dthela (Post 5473050)
62's are the oddest of the 6066's! different wiper motors, columns..... Good luck with the rebuild!

Great...dont tell me that !

;)

1971sierragrande 07-07-2012 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dthela (Post 5473050)
62's are the oddest of the 6066's! different wiper motors, columns..... Good luck with the rebuild!

Thanks for the info, you have an awesome looking GMC there
GMC are my fav's.
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70cst 07-07-2012 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dthela (Post 5473050)
62's are the oddest of the 6066's! different wiper motors, columns..... Good luck with the rebuild!

Is that yours?

Nice :metal:

dthela 07-09-2012 08:56 AM

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yes mine, need info or parts let me know!

dthela 07-09-2012 09:00 AM

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The body mounts are also different in some locations. check sizes of holes in frame cab bolts are same as pickups but rear mounts are different due to "step" in front of 2nd row seats. Very hard to find mounts, 69's fit but need adapting.

ChiefRocka 07-09-2012 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dthela (Post 5476328)
yes mine, need info or parts let me know!

Gad you asked ....

My '62 GMC burb should be here soon.

Complete except for V6 and seats

1971sierragrande 07-09-2012 10:37 PM

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dthela, do you have any GMC grilles? I have a 61 parts burb and it has the big hump hood but no grille. The hood is nice and those are my favorite so thought I might switch over the chebby if i could find a grille.

dthela 07-10-2012 07:03 AM

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no grill


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