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06-13-2012, 03:18 PM
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Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Bought this 72 burb 350/350 auto out of a barn 3 years ago where it had been sitting since 1984. Was not running/no brakes/fuel smelled like cough syrup. Interior was MOLD black and somehow coons had gotten inside and finished off the interior. I restored it back to original except for the air dam and beauty rings. It came with the 3rd seat which I reupholstered in factory covers with the other 2 seats but did not install so I had some room to haul stuff to shows. Finished the restoration yesterday. It even had the original spare.
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06-13-2012, 03:23 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
wow thats nice!!!! GREAT JOB!!
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really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze. |
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06-13-2012, 03:38 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
wow!
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06-13-2012, 03:54 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Awesome! You did a remarkable job on your burb!
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06-13-2012, 08:05 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
looks GREAT!!!
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06-13-2012, 11:55 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
That is a truly beautiful suburban. Thanks for sharing. We can all drewl and dream of a sweet burb with parchment interior as we drift off to sleep tonight.
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06-14-2012, 12:02 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Wow, nice work that looks awesome!!
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06-14-2012, 01:04 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Very nice!
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06-14-2012, 01:04 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
do you have some more pictures
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06-14-2012, 01:58 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Super nice!!!
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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06-14-2012, 08:56 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Good job!
Is that a front air dam?
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06-14-2012, 09:40 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
that is beautiful more pics PLEASE
now that we see the after shots got any of the before shots what did the air dam come off of ? I was thinking of doing the same to my burb |
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06-15-2012, 02:23 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Sweet Burb! I really like the interior. You did a great job.
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06-15-2012, 04:23 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Wow, nice burb. Must not have been originally from Ohio or did you do a lot of bodywork. Looks GOOD!
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06-30-2012, 12:32 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Quote:
^^ this Very nice '72.
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07-01-2012, 12:49 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
VERRYY NICE..
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07-13-2012, 08:11 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
that's a beauty! love the interior and that stock yellow is killer!
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06-16-2012, 04:43 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Very nice
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06-17-2012, 03:31 PM
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Location: Orrville, Ohio
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Have more picts just need time to downsize them. Thanks for the + comments - over 2 year restoration to original. Was an Ohio truck - I bought it from the original owner's estate. Was always inside. Had not be started or moved since 1984.
The air dam came from a 1986 chevy 1/2 ton pickup(chevy) - a few mods and it fit ok. Bill |
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06-17-2012, 03:34 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
There was some body work - and I found areas that had some work done previously - and some of it has the original paint so I did my best to preserve that - including leaving a few character marks and bubbles here and there.
I ended up repainting the bottom white and buffing the entire vehicle forever - very chalked. Had to fix a couple quarter size holes in the floor as well. |
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06-18-2012, 11:13 PM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
What an excellent job! Congrats on a beautiful Burb.
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06-23-2012, 04:10 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Great job on the resto. I love the original look and although I'm not a fan of the front bumperettes on 71/72's they really look great on your Burb. Now its time to drive and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Don't be in a hurry when go for gas becuase someone will always be admiring and asking questuions about your Burb.
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06-23-2012, 10:03 AM
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Beautiful job on the restoration!!Is that second row seat cover original or a repop?I'm going to need one like for the burb I'm about to get.Very sharp looking,I would be proud to own that beauty
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06-23-2012, 06:19 PM
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Location: Durham, N.C.
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
I love it. One of my favorite colors. It truly is beautiful. Nice work.
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06-29-2012, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Orrville, Ohio
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Re: Restoration of 72 burb finally done
Thanks
Flint - All seat covers were replaced with matching originals that matched and fit great from CARS #9961 front parchment, #9395 second/third row parchment I have all 3 seats - did them all just have not put the rear seat back in yet. |
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