Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WH0DAMAN · 10-18-2012, 06:11 PM

Hello All,

I own a body shop in Silverton Oregon & have done many, many really cool cars for other people but never have had time for a toy of my own. I finally decided that I wanted to build an older Suburban because they look so cool. The timing works out pretty good as well since I am also building a 69 C10 Stepside for a customer & have A LOT of extra parts.

I picked this 1970 Suburban up from a guy that was the original owner for $800.00. He was definately NOT into maintaining things & hauled just about everything in it. All in all though, its in pretty decent shape. I have already dropped the front end 2.5 inches & installed front control arms & disk brakes out of a 72. The rockers are rotten so I have new panels waiting in the shop for it. The only other thing I need is rear doors. There is no rust in the doors but they are beaten to a pulp on the inside from slamming the doors into things that were obiously too big to fit inside the truck. It has a straight six in it now which is soon to be replaced by a recently aquired 454.

This should be a pretty cool project & I will take photos throughout the process. The plan for now is to paint the truck all black since that is kind of my theme with my 04 GMC Sierra Crew Cab shop truck.

Bob

WH0DAMAN · 10-18-2012, 06:14 PM

Lowered 2.5 in the front.

Sillyoldman · 10-18-2012, 06:28 PM

Welcome the the board. A burb is on my bucket list too. Can't wait to see what you do with yours.

WH0DAMAN · 10-18-2012, 07:05 PM

More photos

71swb4x4 · 10-18-2012, 08:09 PM

That looks like a great start. Do you have any pictures of the shop truck that the paint scheme is modeled after?

WH0DAMAN · 10-18-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

That looks like a great start. Do you have any pictures of the shop truck that the paint scheme is modeled after?

It's just your basic 2004 GMC Sierra Crew Cab. Nothing too special. Burb is going to be completely black though.

WH0DAMAN · 10-18-2012, 08:20 PM

Here is the 454 that is going in. I am only going to add a cam & headers. Nothing too crazy. Just super clean.

**LockDoc** · 10-19-2012, 12:17 AM

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Have you seen member CG's black Panel?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533814

LockDoc

WH0DAMAN · 10-19-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Have you seen member CG's black Panel?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533814

LockDoc

CG's is looking great!

PanelDeland · 10-21-2012, 10:32 AM

Member Tim Christian Has a very nice set of the barn doors.He's in Virginia though so shipping might be a deal killer.You can PM him and decide.

10-18-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! Hello All, I own a body shop in Silverton Oregon & have done many, many really cool cars for other people but never have had time for a toy of my own. I finally decided that I wanted to build an older Suburban because they look so cool. The timing works out pretty good as well since I am also building a 69 C10 Stepside for a customer & have A LOT of extra parts. I picked this 1970 Suburban up from a guy that was the original owner for $800.00. He was definately NOT into maintaining things & hauled just about everything in it. All in all though, its in pretty decent shape. I have already dropped the front end 2.5 inches & installed front control arms & disk brakes out of a 72. The rockers are rotten so I have new panels waiting in the shop for it. The only other thing I need is rear doors. There is no rust in the doors but they are beaten to a pulp on the inside from slamming the doors into things that were obiously too big to fit inside the truck. It has a straight six in it now which is soon to be replaced by a recently aquired 454. This should be a pretty cool project & I will take photos throughout the process. The plan for now is to paint the truck all black since that is kind of my theme with my 04 GMC Sierra Crew Cab shop truck. Bob Attached Images

10-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#2
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! Lowered 2.5 in the front. Attached Images

10-18-2012, 06:28 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! Welcome the the board. A burb is on my bucket list too. Can't wait to see what you do with yours. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-18-2012, 07:05 PM	#4
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! More photos Attached Images

10-18-2012, 08:09 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! That looks like a great start. Do you have any pictures of the shop truck that the paint scheme is modeled after? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-18-2012, 08:20 PM	#7
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! Here is the 454 that is going in. I am only going to add a cam & headers. Nothing too crazy. Just super clean. Attached Images

10-19-2012, 12:17 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,824	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! .. Have you seen member CG's black Panel? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533814 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-21-2012, 10:32 AM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Time to re-build the big yellow turd!!!! Member Tim Christian Has a very nice set of the barn doors.He's in Virginia though so shipping might be a deal killer.You can PM him and decide. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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