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08-17-2021, 04:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Hammond, WI
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New to the Suburban Family
Hey everyone. Glad to be back after a 7 year hiatus. Just acquired a 72 Suburban and couldn't be happier.
Seven years ago when my daughter was born, I sold my 69 C10. You can't carry 4 people in a 3 seat truck. Anyway, the plan was to replace it with either a Suburban or a Blazer. Well, Blazers have been way out of my price range and most of the Suburbans I've seen needed too much work for the price they were asking. Stumbled upon this one, and while it's not perfect, it's a very good start. For now, I plan on driving it as is. Mechanically, it's pretty solid, with a few drips here or there. Paint job is a good 10-15 footer, but will do for now. Has a new gas tank, radiator, and tires. Need to remove the plastic stick on vents from the hood, replace the steering wheel, recover the 2 seats in there, and find a 3rd row seat also. I think I got a good deal, but thoughts on value? Enjoy the pics...
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Mike 2001 Dakota R/T - Silver CC - 1 of 1671 •360 w/46RE •392 limited slip 1972 Chevy Suburban - Turquoise/Black 1969 Chevy C/10 - Blue LWB •350 w/ 700R4 •3.73 posi •PS PB A/C - SOLD  Using your turn signal is not "giving information to the enemy" 67-72 FAQ Quote:
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08-17-2021, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: So. Torrance, CA
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
Welcome back, nightmare! It looks like the PO took a few departures from the norm...but that's OK and personally, I like what you got! My '72 looks a lot nicer in photos than in person as well...and even though your description of those hood vents tells me that you're not in love with them, I don't think they look absolutely horrible! Cheesy yes, but horrible???
 I can't even make a guess at what a nice looking mechanically sound Suburban goes for now-a-days...but I'll bet that it's less than it would be next month...at least that seems to be the trend? In any case, enjoy using it for it's intended purpose...hauling the family around!Woody |
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08-18-2021, 12:20 PM
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The Older Generation
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
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Welcome back, Nice looking Suburban! There is a thread just below yours called "Suburban and Panel Finds". Look through that and you will be able to compare a few examples.... LockDoc
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08-18-2021, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
Nice Burban! And a green one too! You know the drill of course, more pictures, more details.
It is hard to tell on my computer, but are the door handles and emblems body color? Welcome to the 3 door life.
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.  RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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08-18-2021, 01:19 PM
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08-18-2021, 07:25 PM
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The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
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Pull the passenger door lock out and see if it has a code number stamped into it. It would look something like this. If there is a code on it I can cut a key from that. The chances of saving the cover are pretty slim..... LockDoc
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08-18-2021, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
Looks like a nice solid truck! Good luck with it!
Paul
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"You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997) |
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08-18-2021, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
Welcome back. Nice looking Suburban
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08-19-2021, 11:00 AM
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Mike 2001 Dakota R/T - Silver CC - 1 of 1671 •360 w/46RE •392 limited slip 1972 Chevy Suburban - Turquoise/Black 1969 Chevy C/10 - Blue LWB •350 w/ 700R4 •3.73 posi •PS PB A/C - SOLD Using your turn signal is not "giving information to the enemy" 67-72 FAQ Quote:
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08-20-2021, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
Nice find, welcome back!
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08-21-2021, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
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Re: New to the Suburban Family
Welcome back and very nice burb!
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