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briank · 09-21-2011, 11:30 AM

I'm looking to get a 67-72 Burb and am looking for information as to what books or reference material is out there to learn more on these? I am not new to Burbs, I currently have a '48 Burb and '50 Panel, just sold a '49 and '52 Burb but want to get a burb that's more driveable and reminds me of my youth (I was born in '72) Any help on reference material would be greatly appreciated, thanks, Brian

briank · 09-25-2011, 12:04 PM

Nobody knows of any 67-72 Suburban books????

vectorit · 09-25-2011, 12:47 PM

There isn't one to my knowledge.

The best you can do for Suburban, is to read about it in a book on Chevy trucks in general.

4oldcars · 09-26-2011, 09:29 AM

The only way I know to learn about them is "The school of hard knocks"

gcburdic · 09-26-2011, 09:51 AM

I believe there's a section in the Factory Assembly Manual for burbs....good for how-to's and parts etc....not a history lesson

**70cst** · 09-26-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

I believe there's a section in the Factory Assembly Manual for burbs....good for how-to's and parts etc....not a history lesson

I was thinking the same thing...

briank · 09-27-2011, 08:29 AM

Thanks for the replies. I guess they all seem to have the same common rust issues and what not. I've been looking at tons on ebay and craigslist to compare everything. Hopefully soon I will join the 67-72 ranks along with belonging to the AD crowd (47-54) Thanks again

vectorit · 09-27-2011, 09:32 AM

I wish there was a good book on the history of the Suburban.
I have been working on mine for almost as long as I can remember, and have always kept an eye out for burb literature online or anywhere else for that matter.
The popularity if the old burb just hasn't produced a good reference/history of the Chevrolet Suburban, which I find funny because the Suburban is the oldest marque out there running.

So you have been shopping, and have seen lots of burbs eh? What kind of model are you looking for, and what are the average prices you have noticed?

Always curious as to what these old girls are bringing on the market.

Good luck in your quest to find the right burb for you, since there are a few people here on the board that have been searching for quite some time now.

**haskell** · 10-03-2011, 10:22 PM

I am with Vectorit on that. I have picked up original dealer brochures for various years and that is worthwhile. Not horribly expensive.

You might try this site. I think it is a GM supported site and some of their stuff is useful.

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...olet-Truck.pdf

09-21-2011, 11:30 AM	#1
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	burb reference material I'm looking to get a 67-72 Burb and am looking for information as to what books or reference material is out there to learn more on these? I am not new to Burbs, I currently have a '48 Burb and '50 Panel, just sold a '49 and '52 Burb but want to get a burb that's more driveable and reminds me of my youth (I was born in '72) Any help on reference material would be greatly appreciated, thanks, Brian

09-25-2011, 12:04 PM	#2
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: burb reference material Nobody knows of any 67-72 Suburban books????

09-25-2011, 12:47 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: burb reference material There isn't one to my knowledge. The best you can do for Suburban, is to read about it in a book on Chevy trucks in general. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-26-2011, 09:29 AM	#4
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: burb reference material The only way I know to learn about them is "The school of hard knocks" __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

09-26-2011, 09:51 AM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: burb reference material I believe there's a section in the Factory Assembly Manual for burbs....good for how-to's and parts etc....not a history lesson __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-27-2011, 08:29 AM	#7
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: burb reference material Thanks for the replies. I guess they all seem to have the same common rust issues and what not. I've been looking at tons on ebay and craigslist to compare everything. Hopefully soon I will join the 67-72 ranks along with belonging to the AD crowd (47-54) Thanks again

09-27-2011, 09:32 AM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: burb reference material I wish there was a good book on the history of the Suburban. I have been working on mine for almost as long as I can remember, and have always kept an eye out for burb literature online or anywhere else for that matter. The popularity if the old burb just hasn't produced a good reference/history of the Chevrolet Suburban, which I find funny because the Suburban is the oldest marque out there running. So you have been shopping, and have seen lots of burbs eh? What kind of model are you looking for, and what are the average prices you have noticed? Always curious as to what these old girls are bringing on the market. Good luck in your quest to find the right burb for you, since there are a few people here on the board that have been searching for quite some time now. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-03-2011, 10:22 PM	#9
haskell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 391	Re: burb reference material I am with Vectorit on that. I have picked up original dealer brochures for various years and that is worthwhile. Not horribly expensive. You might try this site. I think it is a GM supported site and some of their stuff is useful. http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...olet-Truck.pdf __________________ 1969 Chev Longhorn Custom Camper 1955 Buick Century Estate Wagon 1963 Buick Riviera 1953 Chevy 3100 Panel 1967 C-20 V8 4 speed 1951 Willys Jeep Wagon 1956 Chevy Suburban

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