Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

decodan · 04-19-2010, 04:53 PM

Hey,

Just brought home this 1952 Suburban. I have lots of plans for this one. My wife says it starting to look like a perking lot or used car lot here. Now we have a 52 GMC Suburban, 1963 Chevy C-20 truck, 1970 K-10 Suburban and a 1975 C-60 with dual hoist bed. I think that covers most of the body styles.

I may be asking a bunch of questions here about different swaps for running gear. I have not made up mind on the engine yet. I need to find out what later front and rear ends will fit. This will be a driver for the road, nice and quite, nothing hot, fast or loud. I'm getting too old for that.

Here are a few pics.
Thanks, Dan

BBEEP · 04-19-2010, 05:28 PM

I really got the wife on board when I proposed my 52 GMC Burb go on the Envoy. All the modern conveniences like a/c, heated seats, while eliminating that annoying exhaust smell coming in the back doors or through the garage walls. Plus, for me at least, I think the build will cost less. Considering that I got a running, driving, complete chassis with seats and a no rust floor for $2300! 4 wheel disc, stereo, awd, repairable at the local dealer, & on & on . . .
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348244

NONHOG · 04-19-2010, 05:58 PM

Wow I have rear fender envy !

Looks like a real nice start.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-20-2010, 12:25 AM

I like that 'Burb. I'd be tempted to color sand and polish that paint as is. Paint the steelies a nice contrasting color and maybe get a re-chromed grill. It's a beaut as it is already. So complete and nicely preserved.

entourageguy · 04-20-2010, 02:14 AM

The body does look quite good from here ....

MrTucker · 04-20-2010, 11:28 AM

looks like a great start! we can never have too many GMC's around here...

I'd love to find a clean one like that to build...

Dan Bowles · 04-20-2010, 02:26 PM

Schwing!!

**mr48chev** · 04-20-2010, 03:03 PM

That's a nice looking start for a burb project. Keep us posted on the progress.

sweet70beast · 04-20-2010, 03:34 PM

That is in great shape, compared to my 54 Suburban. By the way love the parking brake.

decodan · 04-20-2010, 07:16 PM

Hey All,

Thanks for the nice comments. The body is really nice except for a couple of spots. You can see in the pictures the hole in front of the left rear fender. Also, the bottom of one of the back doors also needs some panel repair on the inside.

As you can see I have plenty of those parking brakes available if anyone is interested. They are only $1 each but the shipping is kinda high ;~)

I'll post as I start to work on it.

Thanks, Dan

yukon ratrod · 04-21-2010, 12:31 PM

ive got a baby on the way, and would love to build something like this for a daily driven family hauler! body looks to be in beautiful shape! enjoy!

rollinrooster · 04-21-2010, 01:07 PM

Super nice suburban! Keep us posted.

04-19-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
decodan C-20 Long Stroker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frohna, MO Posts: 137	Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. Hey, Just brought home this 1952 Suburban. I have lots of plans for this one. My wife says it starting to look like a perking lot or used car lot here. Now we have a 52 GMC Suburban, 1963 Chevy C-20 truck, 1970 K-10 Suburban and a 1975 C-60 with dual hoist bed. I think that covers most of the body styles. I may be asking a bunch of questions here about different swaps for running gear. I have not made up mind on the engine yet. I need to find out what later front and rear ends will fit. This will be a driver for the road, nice and quite, nothing hot, fast or loud. I'm getting too old for that. Here are a few pics. Thanks, Dan Attached Images __________________ "A Hand Shake Is Your Word." Decodan ************************ 1951 Chevrolet Suburban 1952 GMC Suburban 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr (Sorry, I know) 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr Parts Car, (better than what I originally started with) 2010 F-150 4WD 2015 Subaru Outback (what the hey, got to have one that is not a gas hog)

04-19-2010, 05:28 PM	#2
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. I really got the wife on board when I proposed my 52 GMC Burb go on the Envoy. All the modern conveniences like a/c, heated seats, while eliminating that annoying exhaust smell coming in the back doors or through the garage walls. Plus, for me at least, I think the build will cost less. Considering that I got a running, driving, complete chassis with seats and a no rust floor for $2300! 4 wheel disc, stereo, awd, repairable at the local dealer, & on & on . . . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348244 __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

04-19-2010, 05:58 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,459	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. Wow I have rear fender envy ! Looks like a real nice start. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-20-2010, 12:25 AM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,346	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. I like that 'Burb. I'd be tempted to color sand and polish that paint as is. Paint the steelies a nice contrasting color and maybe get a re-chromed grill. It's a beaut as it is already. So complete and nicely preserved.

04-20-2010, 02:14 AM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. The body does look quite good from here .... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 04-20-2010 at 02:14 AM.

04-20-2010, 11:28 AM	#6
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. looks like a great start! we can never have too many GMC's around here... I'd love to find a clean one like that to build... __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

04-20-2010, 02:26 PM	#7
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. Schwing!!

04-20-2010, 03:03 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,735	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. That's a nice looking start for a burb project. Keep us posted on the progress.

04-20-2010, 03:34 PM	#9
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. That is in great shape, compared to my 54 Suburban. By the way love the parking brake. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

04-20-2010, 07:16 PM	#10
decodan C-20 Long Stroker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frohna, MO Posts: 137	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. Hey All, Thanks for the nice comments. The body is really nice except for a couple of spots. You can see in the pictures the hole in front of the left rear fender. Also, the bottom of one of the back doors also needs some panel repair on the inside. As you can see I have plenty of those parking brakes available if anyone is interested. They are only $1 each but the shipping is kinda high ;~) I'll post as I start to work on it. Thanks, Dan __________________ "A Hand Shake Is Your Word." Decodan ************************ 1951 Chevrolet Suburban 1952 GMC Suburban 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr (Sorry, I know) 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr Parts Car, (better than what I originally started with) 2010 F-150 4WD 2015 Subaru Outback (what the hey, got to have one that is not a gas hog)

04-21-2010, 12:31 PM	#11
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. ive got a baby on the way, and would love to build something like this for a daily driven family hauler! body looks to be in beautiful shape! enjoy!

04-21-2010, 01:07 PM	#12
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: Brought Home a "new" project - it will be years. Super nice suburban! Keep us posted.

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