Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nick_R_23 · 09-09-2017, 01:15 PM

Hey guys, I finally joined the actual 67-72 club! I've always had the 73-87 and 88-98 trucks, but this is my first one of these. I got a 1967 GMC Suburban in a trade deal. It's a 1/2 ton, 2WD, V8, tailgate model. Right now it's basically a (non?)rolling chassis. I have no idea what my plans are as I have three other project vehicles right now that have zapped all my play money, but it will definitely be dropped and I'd love to do a very basic LS swap is money permits.

Anyway, I'll try and get a picture up soon!

Nick_R_23 · 09-09-2017, 01:22 PM

goldenburb · 09-09-2017, 08:00 PM

Punt

Nick_R_23 · 09-11-2017, 02:07 AM

I went back up today to get it on 4 wheels so I could drag it out for the appraiser to look at, so I can get the title application sorted out. There is surprisingly little body damage but the passenger side is pretty rusty along the rocker area...or lack of one!

Frame looks good and the rear gate works, although the upper hatch is pretty rusty as well as the glass is broken out of it. I think I even have most of the side trim from pieces I've found in the back, along with likely the original transmission. The truck even had some interesting options such as a tach cluster, although that has unsurprisingly been stolen.

This tree literally grew and formed around the truck!

Sitting on some crappy wheels, but it's off the ground and no longer laying frame!

Extraction!

Out of it's hole

And the RPO tag in the glove box. Looks like it come with a 327 originally. Anything on here stand out to anyone?

Average Joe · 09-23-2017, 11:35 AM

Props to you for taking on a project of this size! Very cool rig!

**chewychevy67** · 09-23-2017, 12:30 PM

Is the v8 still in the burb with the air injection? If so pls post pics. I

1fast10 · 09-27-2017, 12:34 AM

Good luck on build

jjzepplin · 09-27-2017, 01:00 AM

Interesting! It rolled ok?

mcnally351 · 10-16-2017, 10:16 PM

Sweet project

Nick_R_23 · 08-12-2022, 10:05 PM

Wow, 5 years later and I’m just now getting around to bringing this thing home. It’s getting trailered down to the house this weekend, hopefully!

I can’t seem to find where I hosted the original pictures, so I got some new ones while we were up there scoping out the path to get it towed out. It’s rustier than I remember, but it was a very well optioned rig back in the day. I’m guessing this would definitely be a 1-of-X rig.

I noticed something interesting here - on this SPID label, there appears to be two additional options hand written onto the label, which also appear to be the same code layout as the factory options. Is this something that the factory or dealers did? I’ve never heard of nor seen this done. I wish it was clearer and easier to read, but either way it’s interesting.

Nick_R_23 · 08-14-2022, 03:30 AM

Finally got her pulled out of her spot! It rolled pretty decent, master cylinder is seized. Found out that it has a 12 bolt axle. Was this standard, or optional?

Gave it a quick scrub down. Almost looks restorable now!

It’s going to need some major metal repairs. The passenger pillar is rusted away at the bottom. I can get the rear door to shut, barely. The front door latch is off by about 1/2”. I’m assuming the body has sagged a bit.

kev2809 · 08-19-2022, 08:26 AM

it actually doesnt look too bad. looks like it needs all the rockers and lower panels but so do most. any interior pictures?

09-09-2017, 01:15 PM	#1
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Hey guys, I finally joined the actual 67-72 club! I've always had the 73-87 and 88-98 trucks, but this is my first one of these. I got a 1967 GMC Suburban in a trade deal. It's a 1/2 ton, 2WD, V8, tailgate model. Right now it's basically a (non?)rolling chassis. I have no idea what my plans are as I have three other project vehicles right now that have zapped all my play money, but it will definitely be dropped and I'd love to do a very basic LS swap is money permits. Anyway, I'll try and get a picture up soon!

09-09-2017, 01:22 PM	#2
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Last edited by Nick_R_23; 09-11-2017 at 01:37 AM. Reason: Smaller pic

09-09-2017, 08:00 PM	#3
goldenburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: aurora colo Posts: 211	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Punt __________________ 70 c10 2wd crashed Suburban 67 c10 2wd sb truck 67 c10 4wd lb truck

09-11-2017, 02:07 AM	#4
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! I went back up today to get it on 4 wheels so I could drag it out for the appraiser to look at, so I can get the title application sorted out. There is surprisingly little body damage but the passenger side is pretty rusty along the rocker area...or lack of one! Frame looks good and the rear gate works, although the upper hatch is pretty rusty as well as the glass is broken out of it. I think I even have most of the side trim from pieces I've found in the back, along with likely the original transmission. The truck even had some interesting options such as a tach cluster, although that has unsurprisingly been stolen. This tree literally grew and formed around the truck! Sitting on some crappy wheels, but it's off the ground and no longer laying frame! Extraction! Out of it's hole And the RPO tag in the glove box. Looks like it come with a 327 originally. Anything on here stand out to anyone?

09-23-2017, 11:35 AM	#5
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Props to you for taking on a project of this size! Very cool rig! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

09-23-2017, 12:30 PM	#6
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,556	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Is the v8 still in the burb with the air injection? If so pls post pics. I

09-27-2017, 12:34 AM	#7
1fast10 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 48	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Good luck on build Last edited by LockDoc; 09-27-2017 at 10:12 PM. Reason: WTB by non subscribing member

09-27-2017, 01:00 AM	#8
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10-16-2017, 10:16 PM	#9
mcnally351 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boston MA Posts: 71	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Sweet project __________________ 87 k5 silverado 4x4 350 38k stock 77 k5 Cheyenne 2wd 5.3 4l60e project

08-12-2022, 10:05 PM	#10
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Wow, 5 years later and I’m just now getting around to bringing this thing home. It’s getting trailered down to the house this weekend, hopefully! I can’t seem to find where I hosted the original pictures, so I got some new ones while we were up there scoping out the path to get it towed out. It’s rustier than I remember, but it was a very well optioned rig back in the day. I’m guessing this would definitely be a 1-of-X rig. I noticed something interesting here - on this SPID label, there appears to be two additional options hand written onto the label, which also appear to be the same code layout as the factory options. Is this something that the factory or dealers did? I’ve never heard of nor seen this done. I wish it was clearer and easier to read, but either way it’s interesting.

08-14-2022, 03:30 AM	#11
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! Finally got her pulled out of her spot! It rolled pretty decent, master cylinder is seized. Found out that it has a 12 bolt axle. Was this standard, or optional? Gave it a quick scrub down. Almost looks restorable now! It’s going to need some major metal repairs. The passenger pillar is rusted away at the bottom. I can get the rear door to shut, barely. The front door latch is off by about 1/2”. I’m assuming the body has sagged a bit.

08-19-2022, 08:26 AM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: Just picked up a 1967 GMC Suburban - been sitting in Alaska for 30 years! it actually doesnt look too bad. looks like it needs all the rockers and lower panels but so do most. any interior pictures? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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