Finally bought another Suburban
 

Many years ago I sold my '72 Suburban that I affectionately named the "bronze beast". Many newer Suburbans and several '67-'72 trucks later.....oops, I almost left out the Dodge Town Wagon I bought (because I couldn't find a decent Suburban) I fianlly brought home a 1972 K20 Suburban.

The best news is the truck is unmolested and everything is there. :metal:

Pics to follow later

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Here's a couple pics. I through in one of the Town Wagon in case no one has seen one. They didn't make many.

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Looks like a beauty!
I love 4x4 Suburbans! :metal:

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Nice Burb! Looks like a good list of options. How'd you find it?
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A friend spotted it in a storage lot near Tomball. He knew I was looking for one.

The engine appears to be a L82 from a '78 Pacecar Corvette. Trans is a TH350. Would a 3/4 ton had a TH400 from the factory? The Eaton rear is gone and a 14 bolt is in it's place.

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I remember that truck in Tomball. When I started looking for an old Burb a year ago, it was on Craigslist. I wanted it , so I emailed seller. No response. The ad stayed up so I emailed again. No answer. I dropped it, but then the seller renewed the ad! So I emailed again, no answer. By that time I had found my current Burb and had it shipped to Houston. And then about a month later, I get an email from the guy saying "still interested"?

I never even got to see it. How is it?
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Cool burb ... I love the Dodge.

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Like a 40 year truck would be; a mix of good and bad.

The good:

• Like you said, well optioned
• Doesn't look like it's ever been wrecked and is 99% complete
• Runs strong and drives straight.
• Rockers and floor look good
• Has original dealer installed tow hooks
• Seats have been redone. New foam and covers

The not so good:

• Steering box needs to be rebuilt
• Miss matched gear ratios front to rear. The Eaton was replaced with a 14 bolt
• Some rust thru on the doors, upper wheel arches, lower tail gate
• A/C compressor is on a box in the back. Was not reinstalled after engine transplant.

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Great looking Suburban. Nice find.

The 14-bolt is a great unit. Tough as nails and easy to get replacement parts for. Not so much the HO52/72 they replaced. I moved this to the good side of your list. :lol:

What gears are in it front & rear now?

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It looks like it could be the sibling of mine with that SPID! haha Nice score man! Glad to see another Burb (4x4 at that!) in Houston!