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Biggred8 · 09-09-2005, 10:21 PM

What are the differences, in any respect, between all the years of these suburbans

kbeefy · 09-10-2005, 02:54 AM

thats pretty broad, any particular aspect your interested in? 67-72 vs 92-99? 2wd vs 4wd? It'd take the whole page to list off all the diferences...

86swb · 09-10-2005, 05:48 PM

That covers a lot of territory. Suburbans go back befor 1967. Are you talking about '67-'72 or other years also? '67-'72 I believe were the only years with the three door as far as I know. Yes, this would take a full page.

Biggred8 · 09-10-2005, 06:21 PM

Yea my fault I meant the 67-72 4wd's... mostly major changes between the models

4x4Poet · 09-11-2005, 04:06 AM

AFAIK, the burbs shared the front clip model updates that the pickups had.

**special-K** · 09-11-2005, 08:01 AM

Trim and mechanical changes coincided with the pickups.The mid-range trim group was the highest level offered(no Sierra or Cheyenne).A/C units had some variation,not sure exactly how that breaks down.

Scrubby · 09-11-2005, 10:40 AM

For A/C I believe that '71 was the last year for the roof mounted tunnel that you could get. Of course you could also get regular front A/C. In '72, I think they went with a front and back A/C setup.

4x4Poet · 09-11-2005, 09:06 PM

The '72 burbs do have the best oem A/C setup with the roof air option.

Biggred8 · 09-12-2005, 11:23 AM

What would be the best if I was looking to install front and rear a/c in my 69?

4x4Poet · 09-13-2005, 02:23 AM

For A/C, the '72 system is superior to the earlier A/C systems with the "roof Channel" because the '72's roof air unit is simply a second evaporator and blower. So, with a '72 A/C system, you have cool air being blown thru the evap under the dash and the evap in the roof air unit. Direct cooling at the front and rear of the burb. R12 cooling, as well, so it's cooler air than retrofit 134a units, if functioning properly. I can think of three drawbacks:

1. R12 is very expensive and probably will remain expensive. A full charge on a roof air A/C system would probably run >$200.
2. The non-A/C firewall (like in your non A/C rig) must be modified to fit the evaporator housing that differs from the heater core housing.
3. Sourcing a complete, '72 burb's A/C system with roof air unit would likely prove difficult. Just the complete, meticulously removed '72 A/C system withOUT roof air went for ~600 on ebay recently. Whether you can find one in a wrecking yard might drive your decision making.

OTOH, the aftermarket units won't cool as well, but they are less hassle to source and install. Probably cheaper when all the little parts are added up.

Edit: I've heard that the '72 roof air units were also used in subsequent year burbs, but I've yet to verify this in regards to mounting points and hose hookups. I'm inclined to think that 73up burbs had the exact same unit since A/C stuff is not that varied.

**special-K** · 09-14-2005, 07:40 AM

On your`69 the front springs/mounts are the same up to`72.The 67/68s are different,the same as earlier years.71/72s have disc brakes up front as well as open knuckles.The axles are interchangable.Tell us more about your Suburban.

09-09-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
Biggred8 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 79	All year burbs What are the differences, in any respect, between all the years of these suburbans __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 1969 Suburban -For Sale-

09-10-2005, 02:54 AM	#2
kbeefy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 39	thats pretty broad, any particular aspect your interested in? 67-72 vs 92-99? 2wd vs 4wd? It'd take the whole page to list off all the diferences... __________________ 70 k20 'burban (latest aqusition) 91 k1500 xcab lb 99 f350 (sold) 83 cj7 (huge and for sale) 82 rx7 (auto-x project) 74 VW superbettle 04 summit 800 151 & 05 renegade 600 guns, flying, camping, biking, 4-byin, bbq's and beer!

09-10-2005, 05:48 PM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	That covers a lot of territory. Suburbans go back befor 1967. Are you talking about '67-'72 or other years also? '67-'72 I believe were the only years with the three door as far as I know. Yes, this would take a full page. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-10-2005, 06:21 PM	#4
Biggred8 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 79	Yea my fault I meant the 67-72 4wd's... mostly major changes between the models __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 1969 Suburban -For Sale-

09-11-2005, 04:06 AM	#5
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	AFAIK, the burbs shared the front clip model updates that the pickups had. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

09-11-2005, 08:01 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Trim and mechanical changes coincided with the pickups.The mid-range trim group was the highest level offered(no Sierra or Cheyenne).A/C units had some variation,not sure exactly how that breaks down. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-11-2005, 10:40 AM	#7
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	For A/C I believe that '71 was the last year for the roof mounted tunnel that you could get. Of course you could also get regular front A/C. In '72, I think they went with a front and back A/C setup.

09-11-2005, 09:06 PM	#8
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The '72 burbs do have the best oem A/C setup with the roof air option. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

09-12-2005, 11:23 AM	#9
Biggred8 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 79	What would be the best if I was looking to install front and rear a/c in my 69? __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 1969 Suburban -For Sale-

09-13-2005, 02:23 AM	#10
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	For A/C, the '72 system is superior to the earlier A/C systems with the "roof Channel" because the '72's roof air unit is simply a second evaporator and blower. So, with a '72 A/C system, you have cool air being blown thru the evap under the dash and the evap in the roof air unit. Direct cooling at the front and rear of the burb. R12 cooling, as well, so it's cooler air than retrofit 134a units, if functioning properly. I can think of three drawbacks: 1. R12 is very expensive and probably will remain expensive. A full charge on a roof air A/C system would probably run >$200. 2. The non-A/C firewall (like in your non A/C rig) must be modified to fit the evaporator housing that differs from the heater core housing. 3. Sourcing a complete, '72 burb's A/C system with roof air unit would likely prove difficult. Just the complete, meticulously removed '72 A/C system withOUT roof air went for ~600 on ebay recently. Whether you can find one in a wrecking yard might drive your decision making. OTOH, the aftermarket units won't cool as well, but they are less hassle to source and install. Probably cheaper when all the little parts are added up. Edit: I've heard that the '72 roof air units were also used in subsequent year burbs, but I've yet to verify this in regards to mounting points and hose hookups. I'm inclined to think that 73up burbs had the exact same unit since A/C stuff is not that varied. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 09-13-2005 at 02:26 AM.

09-14-2005, 07:40 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	On your`69 the front springs/mounts are the same up to`72.The 67/68s are different,the same as earlier years.71/72s have disc brakes up front as well as open knuckles.The axles are interchangable.Tell us more about your Suburban. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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