66 Sub

[SFTorange]

I made the deal today and purchased the 1966 Suburban Custom today. Here are a few pics. I'll post more soon. It is pretty much all original with a 283 and runs great. We should have it on the road in no time.

[DPowers]

Sweeeeett

[SFTorange]

Does anyone know what the story is with the hood emblem?



These are on both doors. What are they?


This thing had a lot of options, including factory cigarette lighter and matching locks on all three doors. All of the factory custom trim is there, and it has two of the four door window latches. I'm really surprised that it didn't come from the factory with gauges. That's an easy fix though. There is quite a bit of rust, but it's all expected and fixable.

Does anyone know what the switch on the bottom right of the steering column is for?

[Alan's Classic]

I'm happy for ya.

[blackedoutharley]

Originally Posted by SFTorange

Does anyone know what the story is with the hood emblem?

If that is original I bet it is worth a fortune!

Originally Posted by SFTorange

These are on both doors. What are they?

They look like mirror mounts.

Originally Posted by SFTorange

Does anyone know what the switch on the bottom right of the steering column is for?

Looks to be some sort of very old trailer brake controller.

Very cool find and especially with all the chrome pieces still intact.

[kalirodding]

Sick. I like the trim. Welcome to the Burb Family.

[SFTorange]

Originally Posted by blackedoutharley

If that is original I bet it is worth a fortune!

They look like mirror mounts.
Looks to be some sort of very old trailer brake controller.
Very cool find and especially with all the chrome pieces still intact.

Thanks! I think you're right about the brake controller. It has a hitch mounted under the factory bumper. I'm not sure about the little brackets. They swivel up and down, so I don't know if they would work for mirrors.

Originally Posted by DPowers

Sweeeeett

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'm happy for ya.

Originally Posted by kalirodding

Sick. I like the trim. Welcome to the Burb Family.

Thanks guys! This one, like my truck will truly be a family project. It's going over to Missoula to live with my dad though. My brother, mom, and I bought it as a birthday present for him. He and I have worked together on my truck since the beginning, and we hope to do the same with the burb.

I was shocked when I heard it run. It purrs like a kitten! We just have to find out why the brakes aren't working, and we'll be able to cruise! I've missed driving my truck around since I started the frame-off, so I'll be able to get my fill.

[Captainfab]

Nice find, especially being a 'Custom' It looks to be relatively straight, just has the typical rust issues.

Keep us posted on your progress.

[gostranger]

awesome buy that being a custom with the custom trim and custom trim around the windsheild i noticed it looks like there are aluminium trim around the headlights so the grill may be aluminium with paint over it nice score!!!!!

[duallyjams]

Whats all that white stuff

[SBTork]

nice looking burb, I am sure your dad will take pride in it!

[Corts60]

I'm glad you bought that man. That is a super awesome suburban. Congrats!

[Byronic]

Congrats !!! Good luck on the brakes. Should be an easy fix. Any pics of the engine?

[YBNORML]

Nice score! I wish I could find one half that nice up here. Do you mind if I ask what something like that is worth there?
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[Dinos63]

nice score kat!!! and a custom very cool,but hood emblem is a add on still cool

[SFTorange]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Nice find, especially being a 'Custom' It looks to be relatively straight, just has the typical rust issues.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks Captain. We're going to be in the market for one of your brake booster brackets soon. We have an '89 GMC that might end up as the engine donor, plus I think it has the right booster assembly.

Originally Posted by gostranger

awesome buy that being a custom with the custom trim and custom trim around the windsheild i noticed it looks like there are aluminium trim around the headlights so the grill may be aluminium with paint over it nice score!!!!!

I just found out today that the previous owner had the original aluminum grille. He had it loaded up in the sub when I picked it up. It has a big dent in it from hitting a pheasant, but I'd guess it's fixable. So, we got the aluminum one, and the perfect painted one that's on it now.

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Whats all that white stuff

Originally Posted by SBTork

nice looking burb, I am sure your dad will take pride in it!

Originally Posted by Corts60

I'm glad you bought that man. That is a super awesome suburban. Congrats!

Thanks guys! We're both really excited to have another '66 in the family.

Originally Posted by Byronic

Congrats !!! Good luck on the brakes. Should be an easy fix. Any pics of the engine?

I swapped in the single pot MC from my truck, and the brakes worked perfectly. They definitely need new fluid, but it was easy.

Originally Posted by rossboss

I have an extra piece of barn door glass if your interested. PM me

Will do.

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Nice score! I wish I could find one half that nice up here. Do you mind if I ask what something like that is worth there?
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No problem. I think it is worth a lot more even up here, but we got it for $800.

Originally Posted by Dinos63

nice score kat!!! and a custom very cool,but hood emblem is a add on still cool

Thanks Dino! Even as an add on, that emblem sure fits nicely!

I'll post more pics tomorrow as we go through it in more detail.

[Dinos63]

800!!! stole it

[SFTorange]

This thing was a great deal. We threw on a new master cylinder, hopped in and drove it 50 miles home with no problems.

[YBNORML]

$800.00? Up here it would easily cost 4-5 times that!
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[SFTorange]

Does anyone have recommendations for repairing the rust along the bottom of the rear quarter panels? Do parts from SWB pickup beds fit, or are we left to search the junkyard?

[Captainfab]

The SWB bedside patch panels are what I'll be using. I haven't used them yet, but as far as I can tell those will work for the most of the Burb lower quarters. You may have to do a little forming or fabbing small pieces depending on the extent of your needed patch size.

[SFTorange]

I spent a bunch of time removing a rusted-on wheel and brake drum. I managed to knock a couple of wheel studs into the brake drum while trying to bust the wheel loose. Once I got the wheel off, I had to fight the drum for several hours with doses of PB blaster and BFH. When you have a battle like that, victory is sweet though. She's back on the road now with a set of "new" tires and a new rear window. Next step is to find a new fuel tank. This one's a mess.

[SFTorange]

I've put about 125 miles on the Sub in the last few weeks, and it's been great. It's nice to be able to just enjoy driving it. Next up is the 360 mile trip across Montana to its new home.

[notsolo]

My application I have a 62 panel 1/2 ton with coil springs. 36" in between frame, 92 caprice wagon polyethylene fuel tank used I grabbed all the extras fuel fill, and straps. added 3 2"x2" steel angle iron 41" long to hang the straps front and back. Hope This helps. Let me know if you need further info... Ed.

[Captainfab]

That is some good info that will help those with the '60-'62 pickups, Suburbans and Panels that are looking for an inexpensive rear mount fuel tank. Looks like it fits in there rather well too. Did you remove the in tank fuel pump?

Unfortunately it doesn't look like it will fit the '63-'66 pickups, Suburbans or Panels.

Originally Posted by notsolo

My application I have a 62 panel 1/2 ton with coil springs. 36" in between frame, 92 caprice wagon polyethylene fuel tank used I grabbed all the extras fuel fill, and straps. added 3 2"x2" steel angle iron 41" long to hang the straps front and back. Hope This helps. Let me know if you need further info... Ed.