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Cherub · 05-23-2011, 08:35 PM

Ever since my Family has gotten bigger the 2dr truck wont fit us all when we go to car meets, so we needed something bigger. Ive been intruiged with several suburbans and crew cabs on here. I set out to find one that met my needs. 1973-78 1/2 ton 2wd 454 with all the trim that wouldnt break the bank. After a year of searching ive found the ONE. Only down side is that its in Fresno California so i have to have is shipped to here in Houston. The 60 couple i bought it from used it for the better part of 30 years to take thier kids on trips and tow thier boat to the lake. Its been a part of thier family so its nice that it will continue its life taking my kids on trips.....

The Plans are to remove running boards, bumper guards, hood visor and dumbo mirrors. Initially im going with a static drop with 20" rims that are on my truck. long term plans will be bags and a 6.0 LSX swap. Here are the pics that me decide to pick this one.

manimal · 05-23-2011, 08:56 PM

VERY NICE! I absolutely LOVE my 'burb.

Jonboy · 05-23-2011, 10:41 PM

Dang that's clean. How did you find it?

Cherub · 05-24-2011, 07:45 AM

Thanks. Allofcraigslist.com it allows u to search all cities which helps when ur search is specific.
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Cherub · 05-27-2011, 05:02 PM

Just a little update. I put a deposit for a transport broker company to pick up my Suburban. being the first time i have had a vehicle shipped I didnt know how things worked. Come to find out that what these brokers companies do is put your truck out on a board for any driver in the area to pick up if they like the price that was set. Even though i was told a pick up date and time, the broker has yet to contact me with further information on the status of a driver to pick up my truck. I cant get through to customer service and the sales rep is giving the run around. So i said @#$k it. Im going to fly out and drive this beast back. got my tickets for the 16th of june. me and my friend are going to fly out and drive back by sunday. Our route will be from fresno to Phoenix in a day. Then to Houston for the second leg of the trip. Any advice would be great.

RandyP · 05-27-2011, 05:08 PM

When I worked at Hertz, I got calls every day from those transport brokers. They'd be looking for pieces to go a certain direction to fill out a load, or looking for a load in general heading in a certain direction. A lot of times these poor transport trucks go one way with a full load, and come home empty. It costs the same just about for these trucks to run empty or full, but of course empty they make no $$$. I'd hear of them sitting for days at a time waiting for a load because they could not afford to go back home empty.

Glad to hear you're flying to get it though. Nothing like just getting it done yourself.

Cherub · 06-07-2011, 01:42 PM

Well still no call from the transport company. but i figured would happen that two weeks ago. but on to better news. I picked up a sertpentine set up for the big block from the junk yard and ordered the 5"flip kit and 2.5 spindles. I cant wait till next week to go pick up the new member of the family

JuicyJ · 06-07-2011, 05:03 PM

My brother has shipped two cars down to South Texas. One from Cali and the other from North Carolina. Cost was fair for the trip. Not bad considering the cars were enclosed in a trailer. Only advice I would give is take breaks and get a good nights sleep
the trip is long.

lilpoindexter · 06-07-2011, 10:45 PM

I used dependable auto shippers to send a car from California to me when I lived in michigan...It wasn't the cheapest, but it worked out on time.

justpball · 06-10-2011, 05:36 PM

Very nice burb! Can't wait to see what you have planned for it come together
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Greenlee · 06-13-2011, 10:06 PM

Wow, that thing is clean! Good luck getting her back home.
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Cherub · 06-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Picked up the.suburban yesterday around 4. This thing is clean and has been well maintained. Left there and picked up supplies. Grabbed some in and out burgers and hit the road. Made it to bakersfield and caled it a night. Left bakersfield at 5 and made it to beaumont ca about an 30 min ago. Stetched our legs and fixing to get back on the road. Next stop pheonix!
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notyo_cheez · 06-17-2011, 01:20 PM

Nice. Hope the a/c works...

Cherub · 06-17-2011, 01:59 PM

Negative it needs a charge. Im going to do that outside of tree hugging california
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Cherub · 06-20-2011, 01:01 PM

Well I made it back yesterday with the only casualty being a gas cap left at the last gas stop before houston.
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Cherub · 06-20-2011, 02:31 PM

Now for some pictures of the trip.
This was the first full day on the road. heading out of Bakersfield into LA

Since the truck didnt have A/C and the stereo didnt have very good speakers My friend had the idea to stop for some for his Iphone. LOL this is what we got

we used those for a total of 2 times.
Well we made it to Arizona

Then to Phoenix where we stayed with some friends that took up hiking and stuff. That ended day two.

Well day three started late but started none the less. and it was already hot by 10 a.m. We originally planned to stop at balmorhea to swim in the natural spring but the time change nixed that idea

Made it to texas

that ended day Three
Day four was pretty tough but the light was at the end of the tunnel. we made it to san antonio and ate at Texas Pride. It was great but the line was crazy and almost not worth it.....almost

the rest was just time till we hit Houston.

Cherub · 06-22-2011, 11:57 PM

some pics of the original paper work that came with the burb

Cherub · 06-25-2011, 11:32 AM

took off the bumper guards, hood deflector and running boards
added a static drop 4.5/5 then threw on the eagle alloys from the other truck. i like the way they look but think they may need to be 22s let me know what you think

bluex · 07-19-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

took off the bumper guards, hood deflector and running boards
added a static drop 4.5/5 then threw on the eagle alloys from the other truck. i like the way they look but think they may need to be 22s let me know what you think

I think it looks great as is, but I'm not a big fan of super huge wheels. I would leave it but I'm in the minority around here on the wheel issue...

Pop's C-10 · 06-25-2011, 11:47 AM

22's in tha back only

75ChevyGuy · 06-25-2011, 12:21 PM

I think it looks good just the way it is! But that's just me, it's all up to what you like.

SBTork · 06-25-2011, 12:59 PM

I think it looks great wheel the wheel size on it now. If it were mine, I would bring the front down another inch or so. Just my personal taste.

Thanks for sharing pictures of the journey along the way. It looked like you guys had a great time. Congrats on the new project, great buy

bharrison1 · 06-25-2011, 05:13 PM

Man that looks great!!!

Cherub · 06-26-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

I think it looks great wheel the wheel size on it now. If it were mine, I would bring the front down another inch or so. Just my personal taste.

Thanks for sharing pictures of the journey along the way. It looked like you guys had a great time. Congrats on the new project, great buy

i havent moved it since i dropped it i think it will settle more once i drive it

tonyd-33 · 06-26-2011, 10:02 PM

Wow, what a difference...looking good. I picked up a Bronco in Phoenix a couple years ago and drove it to Michigan with my Dad-Great memories. I am currently waiting for a 74 Burb shipping from Cali that is supposed to be here week of July 4th, (hopefully on time) and seeing what you have done here in such a short time really inspires me! I may post some pics here- Best of luck.

05-23-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Project Persistance Ever since my Family has gotten bigger the 2dr truck wont fit us all when we go to car meets, so we needed something bigger. Ive been intruiged with several suburbans and crew cabs on here. I set out to find one that met my needs. 1973-78 1/2 ton 2wd 454 with all the trim that wouldnt break the bank. After a year of searching ive found the ONE. Only down side is that its in Fresno California so i have to have is shipped to here in Houston. The 60 couple i bought it from used it for the better part of 30 years to take thier kids on trips and tow thier boat to the lake. Its been a part of thier family so its nice that it will continue its life taking my kids on trips..... The Plans are to remove running boards, bumper guards, hood visor and dumbo mirrors. Initially im going with a static drop with 20" rims that are on my truck. long term plans will be bags and a 6.0 LSX swap. Here are the pics that me decide to pick this one. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 06-07-2011 at 01:39 PM.

05-23-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Cherubs Burban Project VERY NICE! I absolutely LOVE my 'burb. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

05-23-2011, 10:41 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Dang that's clean. How did you find it? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-24-2011, 07:45 AM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Thanks. Allofcraigslist.com it allows u to search all cities which helps when ur search is specific. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

05-27-2011, 05:02 PM	#5
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Just a little update. I put a deposit for a transport broker company to pick up my Suburban. being the first time i have had a vehicle shipped I didnt know how things worked. Come to find out that what these brokers companies do is put your truck out on a board for any driver in the area to pick up if they like the price that was set. Even though i was told a pick up date and time, the broker has yet to contact me with further information on the status of a driver to pick up my truck. I cant get through to customer service and the sales rep is giving the run around. So i said @#$k it. Im going to fly out and drive this beast back. got my tickets for the 16th of june. me and my friend are going to fly out and drive back by sunday. Our route will be from fresno to Phoenix in a day. Then to Houston for the second leg of the trip. Any advice would be great. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

05-27-2011, 05:08 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Cherubs Burban Project When I worked at Hertz, I got calls every day from those transport brokers. They'd be looking for pieces to go a certain direction to fill out a load, or looking for a load in general heading in a certain direction. A lot of times these poor transport trucks go one way with a full load, and come home empty. It costs the same just about for these trucks to run empty or full, but of course empty they make no $$$. I'd hear of them sitting for days at a time waiting for a load because they could not afford to go back home empty. Glad to hear you're flying to get it though. Nothing like just getting it done yourself. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

06-07-2011, 01:42 PM	#7
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Well still no call from the transport company. but i figured would happen that two weeks ago. but on to better news. I picked up a sertpentine set up for the big block from the junk yard and ordered the 5"flip kit and 2.5 spindles. I cant wait till next week to go pick up the new member of the family __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-07-2011, 05:03 PM	#8
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: Cherubs Burban Project My brother has shipped two cars down to South Texas. One from Cali and the other from North Carolina. Cost was fair for the trip. Not bad considering the cars were enclosed in a trailer. Only advice I would give is take breaks and get a good nights sleep the trip is long. __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed

06-07-2011, 10:45 PM	#9
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,133	Re: Cherubs Burban Project I used dependable auto shippers to send a car from California to me when I lived in michigan...It wasn't the cheapest, but it worked out on time.

06-10-2011, 05:36 PM	#10
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Very nice burb! Can't wait to see what you have planned for it come together Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-13-2011, 10:06 PM	#11
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Wow, that thing is clean! Good luck getting her back home. Posted via Mobile Device

06-17-2011, 12:42 PM	#12
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Picked up the.suburban yesterday around 4. This thing is clean and has been well maintained. Left there and picked up supplies. Grabbed some in and out burgers and hit the road. Made it to bakersfield and caled it a night. Left bakersfield at 5 and made it to beaumont ca about an 30 min ago. Stetched our legs and fixing to get back on the road. Next stop pheonix! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 06-17-2011 at 12:43 PM.

06-17-2011, 01:20 PM	#13
notyo_cheez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: corpus christi, tx - america's fattest city Posts: 253	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Nice. Hope the a/c works...

06-17-2011, 01:59 PM	#14
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Negative it needs a charge. Im going to do that outside of tree hugging california Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-20-2011, 01:01 PM	#15
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Well I made it back yesterday with the only casualty being a gas cap left at the last gas stop before houston. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)



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06-20-2011, 02:31 PM	#16
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Now for some pictures of the trip. This was the first full day on the road. heading out of Bakersfield into LA Since the truck didnt have A/C and the stereo didnt have very good speakers My friend had the idea to stop for some for his Iphone. LOL this is what we got we used those for a total of 2 times. Well we made it to Arizona Then to Phoenix where we stayed with some friends that took up hiking and stuff. That ended day two. Well day three started late but started none the less. and it was already hot by 10 a.m. We originally planned to stop at balmorhea to swim in the natural spring but the time change nixed that idea Made it to texas that ended day Three Day four was pretty tough but the light was at the end of the tunnel. we made it to san antonio and ate at Texas Pride. It was great but the line was crazy and almost not worth it.....almost the rest was just time till we hit Houston. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-22-2011, 11:57 PM	#17
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project some pics of the original paper work that came with the burb __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-25-2011, 11:32 AM	#18
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs Burban Project took off the bumper guards, hood deflector and running boards added a static drop 4.5/5 then threw on the eagle alloys from the other truck. i like the way they look but think they may need to be 22s let me know what you think __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 06-25-2011 at 11:35 AM.

06-25-2011, 11:47 AM	#20
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Cherubs Burban Project 22's in tha back only __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

06-25-2011, 12:21 PM	#21
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: Cherubs Burban Project I think it looks good just the way it is! But that's just me, it's all up to what you like. __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

06-25-2011, 12:59 PM	#22
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Cherubs Burban Project I think it looks great wheel the wheel size on it now. If it were mine, I would bring the front down another inch or so. Just my personal taste. Thanks for sharing pictures of the journey along the way. It looked like you guys had a great time. Congrats on the new project, great buy __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

06-25-2011, 05:13 PM	#23
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Man that looks great!!!

06-26-2011, 10:02 PM	#25
tonyd-33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: hartland, mi Posts: 1	Re: Cherubs Burban Project Wow, what a difference...looking good. I picked up a Bronco in Phoenix a couple years ago and drove it to Michigan with my Dad-Great memories. I am currently waiting for a 74 Burb shipping from Cali that is supposed to be here week of July 4th, (hopefully on time) and seeing what you have done here in such a short time really inspires me! I may post some pics here- Best of luck.

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