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Bob Chayer · 02-09-2004, 11:15 AM

Well I have come to a crossroads and I need to sell my 71 4WD Suburban and 72 parts truck.

The Sub started life as at 1/2 ton and the truck as a 3/4 ton. I have switched the 3/4 ton running gear to the Sub and replaced the 307 with the 350 from the truck. The running gear and engine have less than 70,000 miles. Both trucks are 4 speeds.

The suburban will need some work around the rockers, tail lights, and rear rain gutters. The passanger doors and barn doors are in good shape. I have all new window rubber and brake rotors. I also have spare trans and transfer cases that need to go too. Too much to list here. If you had an extra engine you would have everything you needed to put together two vehicles.

The Sub is NH inspected and is driven every weekend.

I would like to see someone from the board take the trucks w/ parts and continue to fix them up.

Any idea what they are worth? I would like to sell the whole package.

I tried to add some pics but the files are too big. If anyone is interested I can e-mail them.

*racedvl* · 02-09-2004, 11:18 AM

Pics are a good place to start. .

spencra · 02-09-2004, 11:22 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing pics. As far as the value goes, I 'm not sure. It depends on the condition, how much work you put into it, and how desirable the model is. I would throw a ballpark figure out there as to what you want for it. If anybody is interested in it they will contact you and you can come to an agreement with somebody.

spencer.rebecca@comcast.net

**CUSTOM/10** · 02-09-2004, 11:42 AM

Bob,

I'm not in the market for a sub, but I would be interested in seeing what you have for parts. I have a 72 4x4 that I'm planning on doing a complete frame off resto on. For the most part I would be looking for body parts in very good to excellent shape. Cab, doors, fenders inner & outer, fleetside/tailgate.

I also live in NH.
Let me know what youv'e got.
Gary

*racedvl* · 02-09-2004, 11:59 AM

I'm sure someone on here can resize your pics for you if you ask nicely.

**CPNE** · 02-09-2004, 12:44 PM

Here's a couple for ya Bob!

**CPNE** · 02-09-2004, 12:45 PM

RH side

**CPNE** · 02-09-2004, 12:46 PM

Parts rig

*racedvl* · 02-09-2004, 12:57 PM

Why didn't sweet rigs like that pop up when I was looking for a 4x4?!?!!

vtblazer · 02-09-2004, 08:26 PM

I have an extra engine...figured out what your asking yet?

Bob Chayer · 02-10-2004, 08:55 AM

Custom/10 Iwould like to sell the whole lot and not part it out. I may be willing to split the trucks and their pieces and sell it in two lots.

vtblazer, Where in VT are you? I'm in Lebanon NH on the VT border. Should be a quick trip for you.

I have talked to several people and $2500.00 sounds like a fair price for the whole lot.

Let me know what you think. Maybe we could work a deal around your Blazer!

vtblazer · 02-10-2004, 09:43 AM

I'm in central VT, just south of Montpelier.
Wanna looking into a trade...? Could work, lets talk.:p
I'd like to see what ya have anyway, pm me with directions or better yet e-mail @ triaddelec@trans-video.net - maybe I'll shoot down on sat. the 14th if that works for you. Since your only 45mins away.

olblue60@aol.com · 02-11-2004, 01:44 AM

How much for the suburban? Thanks

John

Bob Chayer · 02-11-2004, 10:04 AM

vtblazer, Isent you an e-mail.

Bob Chayer · 02-11-2004, 10:12 AM

olblue60,

I would like to sell the whole lot but I may sell just the Suburban by itself. I liked the idea of having parts around incase I needed them. Just something to think about! Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks!

teeitup · 02-11-2004, 10:21 AM

Oh Bob, your giving someone a GREAT deal!!!!! Good luck, someone out there ought to buy them. Randy

olblue60@aol.com · 02-11-2004, 10:46 AM

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I can understand what you are saying. Having the convience of alot of parts is always a good thing.Unfortunatly for me, I live in a residential area where it isnt a good place to have parts cars sitting. Generally you have to get what you want from the vehicle and move the rest on, or the City will send you a letter and tell you to do so.Also moving all that stuff this far would be quite expensive. I hope you find the kind of buyer that you are looking for. Wish that I had the space for it all.

John

dwaite72lnghrn · 02-14-2004, 09:46 AM

Let me know the outcome of VTblazer's look. If he doesn't take it I might be interested. It is a 2 trip haul if you don't mind it sitting around for awhile.

Blue Beard · 02-14-2004, 10:53 AM

Looks like someone will get a good deal for the asking price.........

Bob Chayer · 02-16-2004, 12:08 PM

Good morning all. vtblazer grabed the truck body and a gentleman from Mass says he wants the truck frame. Not sure how serious the guy from Mass is. I will more than likely hang onto the frame for a future project (allways need one of those!).

It was a pleasure to work with vtblazer. He is a great guy and is really into these trucks! Infact he talked me into keeping the old Sub around. Looks like she's off the market! I even got some new rims for her yesterday from Pilgrim. (another great guy to work with!)

Vtblazer and I were talking and we may try to get a group together this summer for a weekend. Do some trail riding, swap some stories and parts, and generaly hang out. Anyone interested let me know. I will make a seperate post with more details down the road.

Thanks to everyone who resonded and take care.

Bob

vtblazer · 02-16-2004, 02:09 PM

Thanks Bob, ditto.
It's always good to meet other members but when thing's work out for the benefit of all...life is good

and our trucks reap the benefit's!
Thanks to Bob my "basket case" blazer has a new lease on life.

Again, thank you and good to know ya!
I gotta tell everybody...talking Bob into keeping his awesome burb was no real challenge, these trucks are in his blood

spencra · 02-16-2004, 04:27 PM

Bob,
As much as I wanted to see Kurt get the burb i'm happy that you decided to keep it. You're never really sure if you want to sell something or not until you've sold it. That's when you start having regrets.

Enjoy that burb Bob. There aren't too many of those around these parts.

Kurt, you are a better man than me. I would have been so excited about getting a burb that I would have just paid and ran. Well, maybe I wouldn't have under certain circumstances. I'd hate to see somebody part with something that they really didn't want to lose. I hate seeing some of these posts where people have to sell their trucks because they lost their jobs, or are getting a divorce or something.

It looks like both of you guys benefitted from this though. Good job and what's this I hear about an all New England get together.

Larry

dwaite72lnghrn · 02-16-2004, 09:59 PM

No problem just didn't want to see it parted out if it is running. I told my son what you were getting rid of and he wanted the truck and I would keep the suburban. I had wanted 4wd but guess I will get the C20 down the street I'm thinking RAM JET.
Keep good care of the blue beast as they are disapearing fast.

olblue60@aol.com · 02-17-2004, 12:45 AM

Glad to see you keeping that nice Suburban that you put so much work into!

John

02-09-2004, 11:15 AM	#1
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	FS 71 4WD Suburban/ 4WD parts truck Well I have come to a crossroads and I need to sell my 71 4WD Suburban and 72 parts truck. The Sub started life as at 1/2 ton and the truck as a 3/4 ton. I have switched the 3/4 ton running gear to the Sub and replaced the 307 with the 350 from the truck. The running gear and engine have less than 70,000 miles. Both trucks are 4 speeds. The suburban will need some work around the rockers, tail lights, and rear rain gutters. The passanger doors and barn doors are in good shape. I have all new window rubber and brake rotors. I also have spare trans and transfer cases that need to go too. Too much to list here. If you had an extra engine you would have everything you needed to put together two vehicles. The Sub is NH inspected and is driven every weekend. I would like to see someone from the board take the trucks w/ parts and continue to fix them up. Any idea what they are worth? I would like to sell the whole package. I tried to add some pics but the files are too big. If anyone is interested I can e-mail them. __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

02-09-2004, 11:22 AM	#3
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	I wouldn't mind seeing pics. As far as the value goes, I 'm not sure. It depends on the condition, how much work you put into it, and how desirable the model is. I would throw a ballpark figure out there as to what you want for it. If anybody is interested in it they will contact you and you can come to an agreement with somebody. spencer.rebecca@comcast.net __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

02-09-2004, 11:42 AM	#4
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,857	Parts Bob, I'm not in the market for a sub, but I would be interested in seeing what you have for parts. I have a 72 4x4 that I'm planning on doing a complete frame off resto on. For the most part I would be looking for body parts in very good to excellent shape. Cab, doors, fenders inner & outer, fleetside/tailgate. I also live in NH. Let me know what youv'e got. Gary Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 02-09-2004 at 12:44 PM.

02-09-2004, 12:44 PM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Here's a couple for ya Bob! Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-09-2004, 12:45 PM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	RH side Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-09-2004, 11:18 AM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Pics are a good place to start. .

02-09-2004, 11:59 AM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I'm sure someone on here can resize your pics for you if you ask nicely.

02-09-2004, 12:46 PM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Parts rig Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-09-2004, 12:57 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Why didn't sweet rigs like that pop up when I was looking for a 4x4?!?!!

02-09-2004, 08:26 PM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Burb I have an extra engine...figured out what your asking yet?

02-10-2004, 08:55 AM	#11
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	Custom/10 Iwould like to sell the whole lot and not part it out. I may be willing to split the trucks and their pieces and sell it in two lots. vtblazer, Where in VT are you? I'm in Lebanon NH on the VT border. Should be a quick trip for you. I have talked to several people and $2500.00 sounds like a fair price for the whole lot. Let me know what you think. Maybe we could work a deal around your Blazer! __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

02-10-2004, 09:43 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Burb I'm in central VT, just south of Montpelier. Wanna looking into a trade...? Could work, lets talk.:p I'd like to see what ya have anyway, pm me with directions or better yet e-mail @ triaddelec@trans-video.net - maybe I'll shoot down on sat. the 14th if that works for you. Since your only 45mins away.

02-11-2004, 01:44 AM	#13
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	71 suburban How much for the suburban? Thanks John

02-11-2004, 10:04 AM	#14
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	vtblazer, Isent you an e-mail. __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

02-11-2004, 10:12 AM	#15
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	olblue60, I would like to sell the whole lot but I may sell just the Suburban by itself. I liked the idea of having parts around incase I needed them. Just something to think about! Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks! __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban



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02-11-2004, 10:21 AM	#16
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Oh Bob, your giving someone a GREAT deal!!!!! Good luck, someone out there ought to buy them. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-11-2004, 10:46 AM	#17
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	suburban Hi Bob, Thanks for the reply. I can understand what you are saying. Having the convience of alot of parts is always a good thing.Unfortunatly for me, I live in a residential area where it isnt a good place to have parts cars sitting. Generally you have to get what you want from the vehicle and move the rest on, or the City will send you a letter and tell you to do so.Also moving all that stuff this far would be quite expensive. I hope you find the kind of buyer that you are looking for. Wish that I had the space for it all. John

02-14-2004, 09:46 AM	#18
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Let me know the outcome of VTblazer's look. If he doesn't take it I might be interested. It is a 2 trip haul if you don't mind it sitting around for awhile. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

02-14-2004, 10:53 AM	#19
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks like someone will get a good deal for the asking price......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-16-2004, 12:08 PM	#20
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	Good morning all. vtblazer grabed the truck body and a gentleman from Mass says he wants the truck frame. Not sure how serious the guy from Mass is. I will more than likely hang onto the frame for a future project (allways need one of those!). It was a pleasure to work with vtblazer. He is a great guy and is really into these trucks! Infact he talked me into keeping the old Sub around. Looks like she's off the market! I even got some new rims for her yesterday from Pilgrim. (another great guy to work with!) Vtblazer and I were talking and we may try to get a group together this summer for a weekend. Do some trail riding, swap some stories and parts, and generaly hang out. Anyone interested let me know. I will make a seperate post with more details down the road. Thanks to everyone who resonded and take care. Bob __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

02-16-2004, 02:09 PM	#21
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Meeting other members Thanks Bob, ditto. It's always good to meet other members but when thing's work out for the benefit of all...life is good and our trucks reap the benefit's! Thanks to Bob my "basket case" blazer has a new lease on life. Again, thank you and good to know ya! I gotta tell everybody...talking Bob into keeping his awesome burb was no real challenge, these trucks are in his blood

02-16-2004, 04:27 PM	#22
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Bob, As much as I wanted to see Kurt get the burb i'm happy that you decided to keep it. You're never really sure if you want to sell something or not until you've sold it. That's when you start having regrets. Enjoy that burb Bob. There aren't too many of those around these parts. Kurt, you are a better man than me. I would have been so excited about getting a burb that I would have just paid and ran. Well, maybe I wouldn't have under certain circumstances. I'd hate to see somebody part with something that they really didn't want to lose. I hate seeing some of these posts where people have to sell their trucks because they lost their jobs, or are getting a divorce or something. It looks like both of you guys benefitted from this though. Good job and what's this I hear about an all New England get together. Larry __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) Last edited by spencra; 02-16-2004 at 04:30 PM.

02-16-2004, 09:59 PM	#23
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	No problem just didn't want to see it parted out if it is running. I told my son what you were getting rid of and he wanted the truck and I would keep the suburban. I had wanted 4wd but guess I will get the C20 down the street I'm thinking RAM JET. Keep good care of the blue beast as they are disapearing fast. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

02-17-2004, 12:45 AM	#24
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Glad to see you keeping that nice Suburban that you put so much work into! John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

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