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Join Date: May 2002
Location: knoxville tn
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suburban vs. panel
Hey guys this has to be the best place on the net. I have been lookig to buy a 3/4ton panel truck but as you can imagine I cant find one. So I am thinking of converting one of my 72 suburbans. is this possible? What are the main differences other than windows and the third door?
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Suburbans RULE!
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clinton, IA 52732
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Here is a 3/4 ton Panel for sale on Ebay.......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1830770632
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: knoxville tn
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I have bid on it but I think it is going to be more than I can afford. All I really need is the body if the frame from my 72 burb is the same. Thanks anyway
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Location: Lancaster S.C.
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A friend of mine in Ar. told me yesterday about a 68 panel with 350/400tr. power brakes/and stering,daily driver for 3.500
Let me go out to the shop and round up that # I 'll post it here later. ![]()
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Location: knoxville tn
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Great. I can seem to find any around here. Does anyone know if the frame is the same as a suburban?
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: IL
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same chassis, no difference
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Woodstock, IL
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I don't think it would be worth the trouble to convert a suburban into a panel. Unless you have mad welding skills. IMO, most likely better off to keep looking for a panel truck.
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca, USA
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I've got a '69 GMC 3/4 ton panel, it's in California though. 350
4 sp. It's licensed. and pretty rust free. Cal truck. Needs complete restoration. Runs out pretty good. Just did 500 mile trip in it. $1400 bucks. Let me know. Later |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: knoxville tn
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Might be interested. Got any pics? Sure would be along drive.
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: JONESVILL NC
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i like burbs
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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I think I would prefer a panel...look at the huge canvas you have to be creative on. Too bad I'm not creative huh?
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