Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KIC · 08-26-2011, 01:24 AM

About 6 weeks ago I was working a case and drove down an lightly traveled alley in an old commercial area. An orange "box" way out behind a tree caught my eye. Looked like a Suburban, but I thought a later model one. Didn't have time to walk out to look at it.

Fast forward..went back today and parked and "trespassed" onto the fenced area to take a closer look. Wow... It is a 60 or 61 GMC factory 4X4 that looks like it was parked a long time ago and left. No tires, but complete including an old CB radio still under the dash. Unfortunately it looks like kids got in the property and smashed ALL the windows.

I looked up the property owner and I am going to stop by his place tomorrow and see if a deal can be worked out.

you can see the orange dot in the picture below.

jonathan-m · 08-26-2011, 01:36 AM

Thats a nice straight looking burb. Its a shame about the windows, but other than that it looks sweet.

fryer1979 · 08-26-2011, 04:29 AM

Keep us posted, that's a cool find.

gostranger · 08-26-2011, 06:45 AM

wow that thing looks solid no rust all the glass is flat so you can just get some more cut nice if you can score it!!!

k1rodeoboater · 08-26-2011, 08:28 AM

the front's even got disc brakes too...go figure

gostranger · 08-26-2011, 08:49 AM

good eye!! on the disk brakes K1!!! i would have loved to get ahold of the rear chrome bumper!! cant wait to see what KIC finds out!!

63sbssbbw · 08-26-2011, 09:38 AM

Nice,,,even if it is on a later chassis
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glos55 · 08-26-2011, 09:52 AM

Another one saved? Awesome! Keep us posted.

KIC · 08-26-2011, 06:00 PM

Well...I tracked down the property owner today. Talked to his son who put his dad on the phone. His father spoke fast, loud and in an over modulated Hispanic accent for a cell phone. The best I could make out is that the Burb is a friend of his. He can't do anything with it. He was asked to park it there for 2 months, about 3 years ago. His friend does not live in town and travels between cities and Mexico. He sees him 3- 4 times a year.

Doesn't know if he wants to sell it but will ask him next time He sees, or talks to him. I explained that it was getting trashed by the "kids" and I would like to get it back on the road if possible before it is damaged too much further. . I gave his son my card and I am going to follow up with a letter and include the color pictures of the damage to the Burb.

My 23 year old son wants it now and my dad offered to make $$$ available if it is for sale. All I need is to get the owner to agree. Will keep you all posted.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-26-2011, 08:08 PM

Dude ... sure hope you can score that thing !!!

What a save that would be !!!

Big Fenders · 08-26-2011, 09:29 PM

Neat find...hope it works out...I see a title being a problem.
Good luck
Bob

wc63 · 08-27-2011, 01:20 AM

damn. that thing looks straight. i hope you save it...i need that grill and theres one in the desert just catching sun. thats a nice interior blue too. havent seen that color.

heeroyue2002 · 08-27-2011, 02:39 AM

pretty nice looking

scotts62 · 08-27-2011, 09:18 AM

Um yeah id jump on it.. nice find for sure

suzq044 · 08-27-2011, 10:18 AM

does that badge say V6? O_o

**joedoh** · 08-28-2011, 11:12 AM

that is in awesome shape, I am so jealous of the condition of trucks you guys in the southwest can pick up. here that truck would be half rotted in the ground after 3 years of sitting without wheels.

I bet if you watch craigslist it will be on there. people always think that if one guy is interested then everyone will be.

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Originally Posted by suzq044

does that badge say V6? O_o

I think thats the only engine you could get in a 60-66 GMC, I could be wrong though. good motor.

motiveauto · 08-27-2011, 12:01 PM

NICE FIND! Grill and Hood Look Mint!

jrblanke · 08-27-2011, 12:52 PM

I hope you get to rescue it! It looks like a really solid find! I like those early GMC's

Alan's Classic · 08-27-2011, 09:02 PM

Hope it all works out!!

fryer1979 · 08-28-2011, 06:53 AM

Well, on the plus side.....it MAY run with little work (and a set of wheels of course). Good luck.

Blue Heeler · 08-28-2011, 10:35 AM

Just steal it!!! haha

suzq044 · 08-28-2011, 12:48 PM

I dunno GMC's as well; the panel has a 283; but it's a Chevy.. and a '66; this one is obviously pre-64.

protrash64 · 08-28-2011, 12:56 PM

I'm digging the cool stripe on the side....

**tazattitude** · 08-28-2011, 07:07 PM

Nice...good luck to you!

Must be real rare with those stripes lol

@Blue Heeler lol

**Corts60** · 08-28-2011, 11:14 PM

Oh man, I hope you can get this. I'd hate to see another 60-61 GMC left to rot. If I know those V-6's, that sucker will fire up after a little tinkering and fresh gas.

08-26-2011, 01:24 AM	#1
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 About 6 weeks ago I was working a case and drove down an lightly traveled alley in an old commercial area. An orange "box" way out behind a tree caught my eye. Looked like a Suburban, but I thought a later model one. Didn't have time to walk out to look at it. Fast forward..went back today and parked and "trespassed" onto the fenced area to take a closer look. Wow... It is a 60 or 61 GMC factory 4X4 that looks like it was parked a long time ago and left. No tires, but complete including an old CB radio still under the dash. Unfortunately it looks like kids got in the property and smashed ALL the windows. I looked up the property owner and I am going to stop by his place tomorrow and see if a deal can be worked out. you can see the orange dot in the picture below. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

08-26-2011, 01:36 AM	#2
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Thats a nice straight looking burb. Its a shame about the windows, but other than that it looks sweet. __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

08-26-2011, 04:29 AM	#3
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Keep us posted, that's a cool find.

08-26-2011, 06:45 AM	#4
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 wow that thing looks solid no rust all the glass is flat so you can just get some more cut nice if you can score it!!!

08-26-2011, 08:28 AM	#5
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 the front's even got disc brakes too...go figure __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

08-26-2011, 08:49 AM	#6
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 good eye!! on the disk brakes K1!!! i would have loved to get ahold of the rear chrome bumper!! cant wait to see what KIC finds out!!

08-26-2011, 09:38 AM	#7
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Nice,,,even if it is on a later chassis T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-26-2011, 09:52 AM	#8
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Another one saved? Awesome! Keep us posted.

08-26-2011, 06:00 PM	#9
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Well...I tracked down the property owner today. Talked to his son who put his dad on the phone. His father spoke fast, loud and in an over modulated Hispanic accent for a cell phone. The best I could make out is that the Burb is a friend of his. He can't do anything with it. He was asked to park it there for 2 months, about 3 years ago. His friend does not live in town and travels between cities and Mexico. He sees him 3- 4 times a year. Doesn't know if he wants to sell it but will ask him next time He sees, or talks to him. I explained that it was getting trashed by the "kids" and I would like to get it back on the road if possible before it is damaged too much further. . I gave his son my card and I am going to follow up with a letter and include the color pictures of the damage to the Burb. My 23 year old son wants it now and my dad offered to make $$$ available if it is for sale. All I need is to get the owner to agree. Will keep you all posted. __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

08-26-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Dude ... sure hope you can score that thing !!! What a save that would be !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-26-2011, 09:29 PM	#11
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Neat find...hope it works out...I see a title being a problem. Good luck Bob

08-27-2011, 01:20 AM	#12
wc63 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mesa, Az. Posts: 169	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 damn. that thing looks straight. i hope you save it...i need that grill and theres one in the desert just catching sun. thats a nice interior blue too. havent seen that color.

08-27-2011, 02:39 AM	#13
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 pretty nice looking __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

08-27-2011, 09:18 AM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Um yeah id jump on it.. nice find for sure __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-27-2011, 10:18 AM	#15
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 does that badge say V6? O_o __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn



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08-27-2011, 12:01 PM	#17
motiveauto Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island new york Posts: 88	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 NICE FIND! Grill and Hood Look Mint! __________________ 86 K20 6" lift 66 C10 LS2 T56 1947 Ford Rat Rod Softail Deluxe Softail Chopper

08-27-2011, 12:52 PM	#18
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 I hope you get to rescue it! It looks like a really solid find! I like those early GMC's

08-27-2011, 09:02 PM	#19
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Hope it all works out!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-28-2011, 06:53 AM	#20
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Well, on the plus side.....it MAY run with little work (and a set of wheels of course). Good luck.

08-28-2011, 10:35 AM	#21
Blue Heeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Venice, Ca. Posts: 314	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Just steal it!!! haha

08-28-2011, 12:48 PM	#22
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 I dunno GMC's as well; the panel has a 283; but it's a Chevy.. and a '66; this one is obviously pre-64. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

08-28-2011, 12:56 PM	#23
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 I'm digging the cool stripe on the side.... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-28-2011, 07:07 PM	#24
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Nice...good luck to you! Must be real rare with those stripes lol @Blue Heeler lol __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-28-2011, 11:14 PM	#25
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Found abandoned 60/61 GMC Burb 4X4 Oh man, I hope you can get this. I'd hate to see another 60-61 GMC left to rot. If I know those V-6's, that sucker will fire up after a little tinkering and fresh gas. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

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