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11-02-2004, 08:50 PM
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Unexpected Purchase
Had never really thought about getting a suburban but when CPNE put his 72 3/4 ton 4x4 up for sale, I started thinking about all the possibilities.
Being I went 'reto' awhile back, (sold everything newer than 72) I figured a 3/4 ton burb would make a great work truck.  This burb has seen it's entire life in the northeast and has a body to prove it. So at this point it's "band aid" time just to get it to pass VT state inspection, then maybe next year start looking for a southern body for it. Here's a couple of pics, don't flame me for the patch work we're doing, it's the quickest way to get it on the road, which I need to do because the 70 swb 4x4 is taking allot longer and is turning out allot better than anticipated. I needed to get a work truck on the road like now, before snow flies! Last edited by vtblazer; 12-27-2004 at 07:11 PM. |
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11-02-2004, 08:52 PM
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nice and rare truck. glad its staying on the board.
do you go to the essex junction jamboree? |
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11-02-2004, 09:26 PM
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Nice tin work vtblazer. We all know that you're capable of much better work, so if you just want to get through inspection and use her as a work horse, more power to ya.
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'72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.  
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11-02-2004, 09:41 PM
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What was I thinking??
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Is that a FJ-40 I see in that back ground? If thats yours you already have a great 4wd for the winter...
Oh and nice tin work..... Cethern
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72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit... |
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11-02-2004, 09:51 PM
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CONGRATS KURT
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Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T |
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11-02-2004, 09:58 PM
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Is that one of them there rare 3 door Suburbans?
 Glad it made it to ya!
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11-02-2004, 10:51 PM
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Aww man you stole that burb, we all saw the pic!!
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11-02-2004, 11:40 PM
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wow!, a hill-billy made it all the way to VT!
 [oh man, I am gonna get sooo burned for that one] actually whatever it takes is just fine as long as it is on the road & stays with the board. just think about the Liberty Bell
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11-02-2004, 11:51 PM
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This, is my BOOMSTICK!
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You are out of control Kurt. Nice Burb.
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Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) |
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11-03-2004, 06:40 AM
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burb
Yeah, one of life's little treasures...
 Can't wait until my retired neighbor see's it, she used to really bust my a** when I was building the blazer but now she likes it, this one's gonna get her going all over again. The burb will be back on the road working everyday, the way it's supposed to be.  GMC71K20 - Didn't make the jamboree. Let's start a meet & great for next year's! Sweet72 - kind words, thanks. You just gave it a 'nickname'. Cethern - FJ's not mine, it's the shops plow truck. LUV - Your a man of many words... Yukon Jack - yeah, rare that's it. What's up with that anyway...? TugOwar - pic? what pic? So who told. 68C15 - your right, this is one mean band aid job.  Spencra - Controll is over rated. |
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11-03-2004, 01:26 PM
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So what was Bill's initial reaction?
FYI, I used to call her "Ochre Winfrey" Guess I should update my signature 
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Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter  Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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11-04-2004, 11:57 AM
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MAN! Y'all got RUST
up there!!! Man whatta beast! Down hea' in Arizona, I bought a 72 sub for parts. It came from Michigan and the pillar between the passenger's front and rear doors was attached to: NUTHIN'! I used about a case of Liquid Wrench up on that truck to get the disc spindles, posi rear, crossmember etc. out of it for my shortie, till I got smart and got out the GAS-wrench.Good save, VT Blazer! Hey, I drove my AZ Toy FJ60 to Burlington and spent the summer on Lake Champlain boating in 1999. The yard mechanics were droolin' all over that rust free TBI 350 powered Land Cruiser! Loved Lake Champlain! Keep us posted and pictured! Hunter
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11-04-2004, 04:11 PM
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I hope your wife doesn,t find us board members and have us arrested for feeding your addiction.
 what,s an essex jamboree 
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Certifiably crazy person Last edited by biglou55; 11-04-2004 at 04:13 PM. |
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12-25-2004, 09:15 AM
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Lookin' good VT.
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'72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.
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12-25-2004, 09:29 AM
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Kurt is a GO FOR IT type of guy! He can work in my shop anytime!
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12-25-2004, 11:34 AM
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HESITATE TO GRAB MY CREEPER AND ROLL AROUND UNDER "GQ", GLAD THAT HE DID CAUSE ALMOST EVERYTHING HE SIAD WAS "THIS LOOKS CORRECT" OR "THIS LOOKS GOOD" MADE ME FEEL REAL GOOD ABOUT MY PURCHASE
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12-25-2004, 12:38 PM
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Beautiful Kurt. I love the white with lower black trim look. It's amazing how much different it looks with a coat of paint.
GO KURT GO! 
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Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) |
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12-25-2004, 09:32 AM
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lookin good, what color are you going to paint the lower body?
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12-25-2004, 11:09 AM
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12-25-2004, 11:30 AM
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I scrolled down and read the posts while I was waiting for the pics. Someone said redneck. I have now looked at the pics and that is not redneck, that great. Redneck is when you use the box of vintage liscense plates I could send you.
How many of us have bought a car and pulled up the carpet to find an old plate screwed over the trans hump? I have had several. Even had one with a plate screwed on the body for a patch. That's redneck. I have enough plates to do both quarters on that Burb. You couldn't get pulled over for lack of a plate that way. LOL Looking good too. Oh, and Merry Christmas.
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12-25-2004, 12:54 PM
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I think your camera went retro on you. Y2K again!!
That will look real good with the paper off. Nice job keeping here going. Love those seats. I'm thinking about a pair for mine also.
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12-25-2004, 01:06 PM
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Yeah, just saw that myself. I changed batteries but never reset the clock/date. Nice catch though.
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12-26-2004, 07:27 PM
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Looks good Kurt. I know how it goes. There is no perfect vehicle. You can never have too many. The problem up here is as soon as you get them lookin real pretty you can only bring yourself to drive them for 5 months of the year.
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12-26-2004, 07:53 PM
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You are the man Kurt. What kind of paint job did you do? Did you sand and prime? How many coats of paint and/or clear?
I'm just curious because I am toying with the idea of chopping the roof and rear of the cab off of the 79 and make it a convertible if I don't sell it soon. I also want to drop it and throw a tonneau on it. I also want to paint it but I don't want to go expensive or spend lots of time on it. I appreciate any ideas that you have to offer. Thanks, Larry
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Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) |
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12-26-2004, 09:20 PM
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Boy when you but your mind to doing something you really roll! Looks great!
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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