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68plus4sub · 10-09-2004, 12:04 AM

Got the 'burb back from 8 months at the body shop....looks great, and am real happy with how it turned out. Hopefully I can get a picture on here to show you all!

68plus4sub · 10-09-2004, 01:01 AM

Ok, I think I got the picture thing figured out. Here's a couple of pics!

One when I first got it and one tonight in the dark after I finished dropping the right side 4" with ECE stuff!!

sub4rvr · 10-09-2004, 01:26 AM

Looks good !!

olblue60@aol.com · 10-09-2004, 07:32 AM

Real Nice!

ronh72c10 · 10-09-2004, 08:20 AM

Looks great, wish mine looked that good.

Ron

cornutz · 10-09-2004, 09:58 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! I like the front bump too!

Joe67 · 10-09-2004, 12:28 PM

Very nice rig - that bumper is cool

grebus1 · 10-09-2004, 06:28 PM

Looks excellent! I may have even changed my mind about preferring '71-72s over '67-68s. We need more pics!

68plus4sub · 10-10-2004, 12:45 AM

Thanks guys, it feels great to have it back and working on it!! I finished lowering the front today so I thought I'd take a side view picture to see how big of a change 4 inches makes. It's awesome, the hood barely comes up to my hip now!!

Thanks for the bumper comments, I was a little scared when I bought it having never seen one on these trucks before, but I figured I always love Driving/fog lights in almost every car I've seen so why not.

Well, I guess it's on to the rear!!

68plus4sub · 10-10-2004, 12:51 AM

Couldn't resist, here's one more from the front. Can you tell I'm a little excited?!

Rods&RidesLeon · 10-10-2004, 03:25 AM

You should be...It`s lookin pretty cool

Rods&RidesLeon · 10-08-2004, 11:59 PM

It looks Great, and yep I have to aggree on the Bumper

*Sublvr72* · 10-10-2004, 05:22 AM

that looks awsome! Almost makes me want to start my body and paint.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-10-2004, 12:15 PM

Looks Spectacular Man!

**lolife99** · 10-10-2004, 02:24 PM

Looks sweet! How about some more pics? What kind of wheels are you planning on using? Keep us posted.

68plus4sub · 10-11-2004, 01:31 AM

Here's a quick one of the dash/interior right after I got it back. Looks much nicer now that I've got most of the stuff in the dash. Have to get a shot next time I roll it out, it's up on stands now....working on puttin' the bags in!

WyoChevyJoe · 10-11-2004, 12:59 PM

LOOKS GREAT!!!

I'm finally starting my '72, getting it running first and planning on doing similar as you are - but as a rolling restro, getting mechanicals done first, then tackling the body/paint.

Keep the pics coming as you progress - definately keeps me motivated.

What made you decide on the bags versus lowered shocks/springs & sway bars with the 4" drop???

When you do get all the suspension done, let us know how it rides.

KEEP IT UP!

68plus4sub · 10-11-2004, 11:48 PM

lolife99.........Not sure what wheels I'm going to use yet, I'm looking at Budnik's Hammer style, but haven't seen them in person to know the actuall finish look.

WyoChevyJoe.....I went with spindles, springs, and shocks on the front, and 'bags and shocks on the back (which I'm half way through the install on). I decided to go that route partly for price, which might sound kinda funny 'cause there are cheaper ways to go about it. I plan to go bags all around at some point, but that may be a year or two, so I thought I would go with the bags in the rear from early classics and go without a compressor and stuff until I go bags on all four. I'm not looking to change the height much or at all, just want it low, nice ride, and ability to upgrade quickly and easily and set the ride height without being locked into one height. Later I can just add the bags to the front with whatever compressor system I feel like, so the only thing I'll have to replace in the front is the springs which I figure I can probably sell when that time comes. Also, there is part of me that just wanted SOME air bags now!!! Just for the cool factor! I got everything from ECE because I had read many accounts on this website of how complete the kits come and how helpful everyone is. So, I called them up a few different time, asked a lot of questions, then made the purchase. The stuff is really nice and high quality, and they've been very helpful. Again, not the cheapest for a guy looking to watch the budget, put it pays of for me in not having to run around getting the right stuff, it all just showed up at my door. I don't mind paying a little more for true conveinence(sp), and very knowledgable tech people.

Hope that helps and I didn't ramble on to long!!!

More pictures to come, thanks for the interest and the kind words!!!!

68plus4sub · 10-12-2004, 03:04 PM

This one shows the under side of the hood. They painted a textured black in between the supports. Looks really nice, I like it better than being all one color.

68plus4sub · 10-16-2004, 01:13 AM

Here's a half shot of the dash, love the silver dash with the silver gauges!

68plus4sub · 10-16-2004, 01:20 AM

Finished up the rear 'bags today, this should be about ride height. Couldn't even get under the rear bumper on a creeper with the air out!!

sixty8c10 · 10-17-2004, 09:27 PM

lookin good, keep those pics coming

**Canadian694x4** · 10-17-2004, 10:40 PM

Looking SAWEET!!!

K5KRAZIE · 10-26-2004, 01:52 AM

Nice damn ride bro!

cheyenne10 · 05-11-2005, 01:12 AM

Any progress on your burb this spring? Very nice project.

10-09-2004, 12:04 AM	#1
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	'Burb back Got the 'burb back from 8 months at the body shop....looks great, and am real happy with how it turned out. Hopefully I can get a picture on here to show you all! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914 Last edited by 68plus4sub; 10-09-2004 at 12:11 AM.

10-09-2004, 01:01 AM	#2
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Ok, I think I got the picture thing figured out. Here's a couple of pics! One when I first got it and one tonight in the dark after I finished dropping the right side 4" with ECE stuff!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-09-2004, 01:26 AM	#3
sub4rvr Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca. Posts: 574	Looks good !! __________________ 72 C10 Suburban 90 S10 57 F100 (2) 67 Mustang (2) 69 Torino GT 00 Mustang GT Conv.

10-09-2004, 07:32 AM	#4
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Real Nice! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

10-09-2004, 08:20 AM	#5
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Looks great, wish mine looked that good. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

10-09-2004, 09:58 AM	#6
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! I like the front bump too!

10-09-2004, 12:28 PM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Very nice rig - that bumper is cool __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-09-2004, 06:28 PM	#8
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Looks excellent! I may have even changed my mind about preferring '71-72s over '67-68s. We need more pics! __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

10-10-2004, 12:45 AM	#9
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Thanks guys, it feels great to have it back and working on it!! I finished lowering the front today so I thought I'd take a side view picture to see how big of a change 4 inches makes. It's awesome, the hood barely comes up to my hip now!! Thanks for the bumper comments, I was a little scared when I bought it having never seen one on these trucks before, but I figured I always love Driving/fog lights in almost every car I've seen so why not. Well, I guess it's on to the rear!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-10-2004, 12:51 AM	#10
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Couldn't resist, here's one more from the front. Can you tell I'm a little excited?! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-10-2004, 03:25 AM	#11
Rods&RidesLeon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Crosy TX Posts: 46	You should be...It`s lookin pretty cool

10-08-2004, 11:59 PM	#12
Rods&RidesLeon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Crosy TX Posts: 46	It looks Great, and yep I have to aggree on the Bumper

10-10-2004, 05:22 AM	#13
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	that looks awsome! Almost makes me want to start my body and paint.

10-10-2004, 12:15 PM	#14
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Looks Spectacular Man! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-10-2004, 02:24 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Looks sweet! How about some more pics? What kind of wheels are you planning on using? Keep us posted. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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10-11-2004, 01:31 AM	#16
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Here's a quick one of the dash/interior right after I got it back. Looks much nicer now that I've got most of the stuff in the dash. Have to get a shot next time I roll it out, it's up on stands now....working on puttin' the bags in! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-11-2004, 12:59 PM	#17
WyoChevyJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Posts: 30	LOOKS GREAT!!! I'm finally starting my '72, getting it running first and planning on doing similar as you are - but as a rolling restro, getting mechanicals done first, then tackling the body/paint. Keep the pics coming as you progress - definately keeps me motivated. What made you decide on the bags versus lowered shocks/springs & sway bars with the 4" drop??? When you do get all the suspension done, let us know how it rides. KEEP IT UP! __________________ WyoChevyJoe 72 Suburban - future Woodie Rod - Ex Forest Service C20 2-72 C10s - 1 to be fixed up & 1 for parts 71 Blazer K5 - For Sale still 70 C10 - Rusty hauler Dang, it's summer already

10-11-2004, 11:48 PM	#18
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	lolife99.........Not sure what wheels I'm going to use yet, I'm looking at Budnik's Hammer style, but haven't seen them in person to know the actuall finish look. WyoChevyJoe.....I went with spindles, springs, and shocks on the front, and 'bags and shocks on the back (which I'm half way through the install on). I decided to go that route partly for price, which might sound kinda funny 'cause there are cheaper ways to go about it. I plan to go bags all around at some point, but that may be a year or two, so I thought I would go with the bags in the rear from early classics and go without a compressor and stuff until I go bags on all four. I'm not looking to change the height much or at all, just want it low, nice ride, and ability to upgrade quickly and easily and set the ride height without being locked into one height. Later I can just add the bags to the front with whatever compressor system I feel like, so the only thing I'll have to replace in the front is the springs which I figure I can probably sell when that time comes. Also, there is part of me that just wanted SOME air bags now!!! Just for the cool factor! I got everything from ECE because I had read many accounts on this website of how complete the kits come and how helpful everyone is. So, I called them up a few different time, asked a lot of questions, then made the purchase. The stuff is really nice and high quality, and they've been very helpful. Again, not the cheapest for a guy looking to watch the budget, put it pays of for me in not having to run around getting the right stuff, it all just showed up at my door. I don't mind paying a little more for true conveinence(sp), and very knowledgable tech people. Hope that helps and I didn't ramble on to long!!! More pictures to come, thanks for the interest and the kind words!!!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-12-2004, 03:04 PM	#19
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	This one shows the under side of the hood. They painted a textured black in between the supports. Looks really nice, I like it better than being all one color. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-16-2004, 01:13 AM	#20
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Here's a half shot of the dash, love the silver dash with the silver gauges! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-16-2004, 01:20 AM	#21
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Finished up the rear 'bags today, this should be about ride height. Couldn't even get under the rear bumper on a creeper with the air out!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-17-2004, 09:27 PM	#22
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	lookin good, keep those pics coming __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

10-17-2004, 10:40 PM	#23
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Looking SAWEET!!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-26-2004, 01:52 AM	#24
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Nice damn ride bro! __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

05-11-2005, 01:12 AM	#25
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Ttt Any progress on your burb this spring? Very nice project. __________________ Bob

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