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19723DR · 11-06-2007, 11:52 PM

I bought this 1972 suburban from a good friend of mine about 14 months ago with the promise that I wouldn't part it out and would make something of it. This suburban had been in his family since it was purchased new. Throughout the years he has done a good job of keeping it original and keeping it from becoming a pile of rust. I thank him for putting in the new quarter and rocker panels. I don't really know why he gave it to me because I am more a custom truck kind of guy but I decided to take it on anyway and at least keep most of it stock. Here are some pictures of when I got it over a year ago:

I've had more then a year to work on it and it's almost done. I found this site a couple of months ago and finally decided to hope and share the obsession. Here a previous project that now adorns my side yard under a cover. But as we all know we must move on to bigger and better things... maybe literally bigger.

shaneschevys · 11-07-2007, 12:59 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 11-07-2007, 01:08 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

72armyswbtruck · 11-07-2007, 01:19 AM

Welcome, that is a nice lookin burb, have fun with it.

72 sub · 11-07-2007, 02:22 AM

welcome from the west coast of Canada, your burb looks to be in decent shape have fun fixing it up.[mine was way worse when i got it]

L0WRIDE · 11-07-2007, 04:59 AM

to the boards from New zealand

72BlckButy · 11-07-2007, 08:11 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Old Chevy Mech · 11-07-2007, 09:05 AM

Fron CT!

Frank

toomanytoyz · 11-07-2007, 09:56 AM

From Indiana, Judging from your other Project you will do this Justice...............

Check out The Burban Thread For all Kind's of Inspiration..........

More Burb's

Rick

Here is One Just Posted..............

P_A · 11-07-2007, 10:03 AM

Welcome from north Alabama!

19723DR · 11-09-2007, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

From Indiana, Judging from your other Project you will do this Justice...............

Check out The Burban Thread For all Kind's of Inspiration..........

More Burb's

Rick

Here is One Just Posted..............

That's a really nice suburban. You've done a good job restoring it. You don't see that many in the 72 yellow.

krue · 11-07-2007, 04:35 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Ron 586** · 11-07-2007, 11:07 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

earl87gta · 11-08-2007, 01:39 AM

to the board from East Tn.

19723DR · 11-09-2007, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Yeah I've spent a lot of time on that "Let's see some Burbans!" thread... given me a lot of great ideas. I've started a build thread to document my project.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728

BACKYARD88 · 11-09-2007, 10:15 AM

Two cool rides.

from South Texas.

**1971K54X4** · 11-09-2007, 08:34 PM

Welcome to the board from Iowa.

Cyclone44 · 11-15-2007, 11:36 PM

from Knoxville

11-06-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	I've been handed the suburban torch I bought this 1972 suburban from a good friend of mine about 14 months ago with the promise that I wouldn't part it out and would make something of it. This suburban had been in his family since it was purchased new. Throughout the years he has done a good job of keeping it original and keeping it from becoming a pile of rust. I thank him for putting in the new quarter and rocker panels. I don't really know why he gave it to me because I am more a custom truck kind of guy but I decided to take it on anyway and at least keep most of it stock. Here are some pictures of when I got it over a year ago: I've had more then a year to work on it and it's almost done. I found this site a couple of months ago and finally decided to hope and share the obsession. Here a previous project that now adorns my side yard under a cover. But as we all know we must move on to bigger and better things... maybe literally bigger.

11-07-2007, 12:59 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-07-2007, 01:08 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-07-2007, 01:19 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome, that is a nice lookin burb, have fun with it. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

11-07-2007, 02:22 AM	#5
72 sub Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver island b.c. canada Posts: 59	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch welcome from the west coast of Canada, your burb looks to be in decent shape have fun fixing it up.[mine was way worse when i got it] __________________ If you get lost, come back and tell me where you are. 72 Burb, 86 1 ton crew cab dually.

11-07-2007, 04:59 AM	#6
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch to the boards from New zealand __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-07-2007, 08:11 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-07-2007, 09:05 AM	#8
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Fron CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-07-2007, 09:56 AM	#9
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch From Indiana, Judging from your other Project you will do this Justice............... Check out The Burban Thread For all Kind's of Inspiration.......... More Burb's Rick Here is One Just Posted.............. Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-07-2007, 10:03 AM	#10
P_A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: huntsville,al Posts: 75	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome from north Alabama! __________________ Paul 1964 C10 SWB Fleetside-396/M21 4 speed 1957 Belair-283/M21 4 speed 1972 Camaro

11-07-2007, 04:35 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-07-2007, 11:07 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-08-2007, 01:39 AM	#14
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch to the board from East Tn. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-09-2007, 12:38 AM	#15
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Yeah I've spent a lot of time on that "Let's see some Burbans!" thread... given me a lot of great ideas. I've started a build thread to document my project. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728

11-09-2007, 10:15 AM	#16
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Two cool rides. from South Texas. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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11-09-2007, 08:34 PM	#17
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch Welcome to the board from Iowa. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

11-15-2007, 11:36 PM	#18
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: I've been handed the suburban torch from Knoxville

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