My 1963 suburban project

[WillieloRidez]

Well guys i just traded my 81swb for this thing. It is pretty dang solid. It has the typical rust in the front floor boards lower corner of the doors and in the front fender of course but other than that it is pretty nice. My plans are to Z the front frame 3inches, put 73-87 1/2ton suspension under it, step the rear frame up and bag it.Motor wise i am thinking bbc and the color i am wanting a pearl orange flat and two tone with some color. I posted some pictures of it and a picture that i photoshopped with some scissors lol not the greatest but all i have. The truck is what i traded for it. Let me know what you think

[irish1966]

Nice find man. Keep us posted with plenty of pics. I love those old burbs.

[bubba327]

Looks like some other nice projects lurking there in the pictures ...
Looking good- and solid A perfect burb to start a new project with. take pictures and we will follow along

[WillieloRidez]

Thanks guys i will be sure to keep you posted!

[MacAttack]

Nice old classic - can't wait for update pics.

Mac.

[WillieloRidez]

Ok guys i got the suburban home Sunday and took her to the car wash and cleaned her up. It looks even better clean! Here are some pics here in a couple weeks i hope to have the body off the frame so i can start putting the air ride on

[Captainfab]

Isn't it amazing how much of a difference a good cleaning will make.

[WillieloRidez]

Ya it is it looks a ton better. I am ready to start working on it but i have some other projects that need finishing up first. What is everyones opinion about putting a nova subframe under neath it? It seams to me it would be easier in the long run and get it on the ground much faster than z'ing the frame and switching out crossmembers. Has anyone done this before?

[Captainfab]

IMO the F-body subframe is a waste of time and they are a little undersized for a heavy truck....especially a Suburban. I would stay with the truck suspension. There are plenty of inexpensive upgrades that can be done to the truck suspension.

Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Ya it is it looks a ton better. I am ready to start working on it but i have some other projects that need finishing up first. What is everyones opinion about putting a nova subframe under neath it? It seams to me it would be easier in the long run and get it on the ground much faster than z'ing the frame and switching out crossmembers. Has anyone done this before?

[exoticmetalworx]

oh that thing fit on that flat bed no problem! lol

[PrerunnerRob]

Save your money for the Porterbuilt dropmember. I know it seems like alot of money up front, but all of the frustrating engineering work is done for you.

[Captainfab]

Any updates on this Burb? It's been almost a year.......

[gostranger]

he is still probably saving for the porterbuilt stuff HaHa!! looking forward to seeing some progress also!!!!

[thirdstreettito]

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[WillieloRidez]

No progress fellas its just been sitting waiting to get worked on. I have however collected the original seats for it.

[WillieloRidez]

Well fellas the suburban went away this past weekend to kansas city. A guy drove down and hauled it back, he is going to put it back original( what a shame).

[BagdBurban]

I own this Suburban now!
I guess I bought it from the guy you sold it to in KC, I bought it 2yrs ago.
I am in the St. Louis,MO area.
You'd be proud of her now
It has a nasty SBC, world class T-5,A/C, pulled all of the glass and repainted the inside, fresh upholstery and air ride.
The outside is exactly the way it was when you had it.

[WillieloRidez]

Wow that is awesome man! Couldn't have done it any better myself! That's the one I shouldn't have sold but it looks like it went to a great home! Have any more pics of it?

[BagdBurban]

The inside looks a lil better than the pic you had up!!!

[BagdBurban]

Same seats, fresh skins!

[BagdBurban]

Dash pics, I cut up the original 4spd shifter and used it on my T-5 base so it looks original, cruises nice on the highway with the 5 speed

[WillieloRidez]

Looks like you did a top notch job on it! Way better than it was original

[BagdBurban]

Thanks, it's a cruiser, I have 3 kids and it serves us well.
I googled 63 Suburban images and ran across your pics you posted and back tracked to this site and registered so I could show you how she ended up.
I searched all over the Internet looking for one with original panels/paint, was lucky enough to find it in KC.
Everything is new except the paint. new wiring front to rear, disc brakes, rubber seals/window seals, carpet.
It's a fun ride, thanks for not keeping it!!

[WillieloRidez]

Originally Posted by BagdBurban

Thanks, it's a cruiser, I have 3 kids and it serves us well.
I googled 63 Suburban images and ran across your pics you posted and back tracked to this site and registered so I could show you how she ended up.
I searched all over the Internet looking for one with original panels/paint, was lucky enough to find it in KC.
Everything is new except the paint. new wiring front to rear, disc brakes, rubber seals/window seals, carpet.
It's a fun ride, thanks for not keeping it!!

I'm Glad it went to a good home! This site is one of the best forums there is great people with a ton of knowledge, it's a great community. If you have progress pics of it start a build thread I'm sure everyone on here would love to see what you've done with her! Thanks for Sharing!

[BagdBurban]

This one isn't going anywhere.
I turned down a lot of money for it already, I had a guy stalking me for a whole weekend a couple weeks ago at the Lake of the Ozarks Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals.
Can let her go yet, I'm pretty attached!