Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**grumpy** · 06-26-2009, 11:37 PM

After my post: Welp, I sold my truck, saying how 4 of us just didnt fit in my 60, and me selling it, I said I was torn between a badazz little 50 chevy hotrod, and a 63 Burb.

Well, after 3 days of crazy thoughts running through my head, I drove the 100 miles and bought the 63.

Its a, up to 1993, lieflong California burb. Its 90% solid. Even the lower tailgate area is perfect. The hatch has a few bubbles.
It has some bubbles here and there, especially on the rockers, but not bad enough to warrent replacement.

It also has a Goodwrench 350 crate motor, and a rebuilt TH350. All lights, signals, gauges, wipers etc work, which is a novelty for me.

It made the 100 mile trip home just fine at 65mph, because of the bald tires, I stayed at 65.

It was home for 2 hours and we already lowered it some, and yanked those wheels and tires off, and replaced them with painted steelies and ww's.

Next is www's and better exhaust, and lower.

Heres pics of it 10 minutes after it got home today. And 1 shot of it with steelies and ww's. But none of it lowered.

My wife and kids love it, plenty of room, and I feel like I still have a truck.

Later!

**grumpy** · 06-26-2009, 11:40 PM

Good lord that thing needs lowered!! haha
Its on the agenda for tomorrow.
I'm feeling it needs to drop about 6-12"

bubba327 · 06-26-2009, 11:48 PM

Dang --I am proud of you! grumpy Welcome back..

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2009, 11:56 PM

Oh ya baby! Good choice and congrats. Looks better already. can't wait to see it on the pavement where it belongs

Alan's Classic · 06-27-2009, 12:11 AM

Nice, that's cool

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-27-2009, 12:16 AM

Excellent, Grumpy. Good decision............and the fam likes it, too!

jonzcustomshop · 06-27-2009, 12:24 AM

cool!

Eagletucky · 06-27-2009, 12:29 AM

Well played!!!!

**Captainfab** · 06-27-2009, 12:39 AM

Good choice and nice Suburban......and a "Custom" one to boot. They make excellent family rigs for cruising and traveling. Ours has been to Minnesota 2X and to Yellowstone once.

**grumpy** · 06-27-2009, 01:05 AM

Thanks all...
What makes a "custom" different?

I did notice it has a cool steeringwheel.
I usually take stock wheels off, but its cool, so it stays...

**Captainfab** · 06-28-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Thanks all...
What makes a "custom" different?

I did notice it has a cool steeringwheel.
I usually take stock wheels off, but its cool, so it stays...

It's basically the same as the 'Custom' pickups except the side trim is just the single piece just below the windows. Then of course the Aluminum grill, chrome bumpers, and the trim around the windshield (but yours doesn't have that option). Sounds like you may have the deluxe steering wheel as well.

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 01:19 AM

Awesome Burb! If I ever get tired of my truck that will be next project, I just love the look of those. Great buy!

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 06-27-2009, 05:03 AM

Great score grumpy...............................Like I've said all along..........................Ya gotta love those burbs...............Hemmit

**ChiefRocka** · 06-27-2009, 06:21 AM

Congrats Man...that thing is sweet !!! I love the '63 'burbans (not that I'm bias, or anything)

Sweet looking grill too !!

I've been keeping one eye open for one as well....

62 short step · 06-27-2009, 08:37 AM

Sweet! Good score!!

Dinos63 · 06-27-2009, 10:04 AM

NICE ! LOOKS VERY CLEAN,AND I LOVED YOUR LAST TRUCK

protrash64 · 06-27-2009, 12:02 PM

Nice truck grumpy......besides the spear of chrome down the side, I'm not sure what 'custom' meant.

dieselarmy13 · 06-27-2009, 12:09 PM

Nice

hewlett2002000 · 06-27-2009, 12:12 PM

very nice burb. when i get my current project financially under control, a burb or panel will be my next project.

likaroc13 · 06-27-2009, 12:26 PM

congrats! that's a little more complete than the '66 my dad has (i talked to you on eBay)...did you get what you wanted for the truck? good luck with the Burb

72BlckButy · 06-27-2009, 12:37 PM

That is one clean '63 burb, congrats on the purchase!

joe231 · 06-28-2009, 12:29 AM

very cool!
you made a wise choice!!!

**Palf70Step** · 06-28-2009, 07:56 AM

Very nice.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-28-2009, 09:46 AM

maybe I should get one for work and play. hehehe. Good choice. I don't know about a 12" drop but good choice.

**grumpy** · 06-28-2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks all.
Ive put over 300+ miles on it the past 2 days. So far so good. May need a taller rear tire to cut some gear out.

And Thanks Dino. I wish now I wouldnt have done the lettering on the truck, only to sell it 6 weeks later...

Ive been thinking hard about what I want out of the burb...Another drag strip inspired deal, or maybe the speed shop logo I used on a 54 truck 5 years ago, before it was so common.

I really hate white...
Im having bad thoughts about wet sanding it with 400 to see whats under the white paint

Thats how much I dislike white. Id rather ruin a white paintjob than have white. I guess Im weird that way.

Some will think thats nuts, but I really, honestly would rather have beat-down weathered and worn look than solid white.

We'll see.

06-26-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! After my post: Welp, I sold my truck, saying how 4 of us just didnt fit in my 60, and me selling it, I said I was torn between a badazz little 50 chevy hotrod, and a 63 Burb. Well, after 3 days of crazy thoughts running through my head, I drove the 100 miles and bought the 63. Its a, up to 1993, lieflong California burb. Its 90% solid. Even the lower tailgate area is perfect. The hatch has a few bubbles. It has some bubbles here and there, especially on the rockers, but not bad enough to warrent replacement. It also has a Goodwrench 350 crate motor, and a rebuilt TH350. All lights, signals, gauges, wipers etc work, which is a novelty for me. It made the 100 mile trip home just fine at 65mph, because of the bald tires, I stayed at 65. It was home for 2 hours and we already lowered it some, and yanked those wheels and tires off, and replaced them with painted steelies and ww's. Next is www's and better exhaust, and lower. Heres pics of it 10 minutes after it got home today. And 1 shot of it with steelies and ww's. But none of it lowered. My wife and kids love it, plenty of room, and I feel like I still have a truck. Later! Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

06-26-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! Good lord that thing needs lowered!! haha Its on the agenda for tomorrow. I'm feeling it needs to drop about 6-12" __________________ Tim Road Hounds

06-26-2009, 11:48 PM	#3
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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! Oh ya baby! Good choice and congrats. Looks better already. can't wait to see it on the pavement where it belongs

06-27-2009, 12:11 AM	#5
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06-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#9
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06-27-2009, 01:05 AM	#10
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! Thanks all... What makes a "custom" different? I did notice it has a cool steeringwheel. I usually take stock wheels off, but its cool, so it stays... __________________ Tim Road Hounds

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1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! Awesome Burb! If I ever get tired of my truck that will be next project, I just love the look of those. Great buy! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-27-2009, 05:03 AM	#13
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! Great score grumpy...............................Like I've said all along..........................Ya gotta love those burbs...............Hemmit

06-27-2009, 06:21 AM	#14
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06-28-2009, 01:00 PM	#25
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Ok. I bought a 63 Suburban! Thanks all. Ive put over 300+ miles on it the past 2 days. So far so good. May need a taller rear tire to cut some gear out. And Thanks Dino. I wish now I wouldnt have done the lettering on the truck, only to sell it 6 weeks later... Ive been thinking hard about what I want out of the burb...Another drag strip inspired deal, or maybe the speed shop logo I used on a 54 truck 5 years ago, before it was so common. I really hate white... Im having bad thoughts about wet sanding it with 400 to see whats under the white paint Thats how much I dislike white. Id rather ruin a white paintjob than have white. I guess Im weird that way. Some will think thats nuts, but I really, honestly would rather have beat-down weathered and worn look than solid white. We'll see. __________________ Tim Road Hounds Last edited by grumpy; 06-28-2009 at 01:01 PM.

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