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68chevycst · 09-13-2020, 12:10 AM

Finally got to bring my 72 highlander suburban home from being stored at my grandparents for the last 15 years. Excited to have it back and a place to work on it.

68chevycst · 09-13-2020, 12:12 AM

Here are a few more pictures.

BAD1916 · 09-13-2020, 12:36 AM

Very cool, what are your plans for it?

68chevycst · 09-13-2020, 01:06 AM

Keeping it all original except lowering it and putting some nice rims and tires. Planning on leaving the patina for now and once a finish some others projects strip it down and start restoring it.

**HO455** · 09-13-2020, 02:36 PM

That's just awesome. I can't wait to see more. Hint.

pwdcougar · 09-13-2020, 04:02 PM

Wow nice Burb!

**lolife99** · 09-13-2020, 08:54 PM

Very cool suburban.

grebus1 · 09-13-2020, 11:05 PM

Yours is very similarly optioned to mine, except for the Highlander interior which I definitely like more. I don't think I've seen a green/white Highlander Burb before, thanks for sharing the pics.

**HO455** · 09-14-2020, 12:16 PM

Judging by the heater box it was owned by a CAT mechanic.

I like it even more now. It's so unmolested!

68chevycst · 09-15-2020, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Judging by the heater box it was owned by a CAT mechanic.

I like it even more now. It's so unmolested!

It does look like a CAT mechanic had it with the yellow box. It's the only 67-72 that I have ever seen have a yellow one. The crazy thing is that it hasnt been painted. Looks like the plastic just yellowed or something. It's weird.

grebus1 · 09-16-2020, 03:47 AM

Well OK since you twisted my arm...

**HO455** · 09-16-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 68chevycst

It does look like a CAT mechanic had it with the yellow box. It's the only 67-72 that I have ever seen have a yellow one. The crazy thing is that it hasnt been painted. Looks like the plastic just yellowed or something. It's weird.

That is weird.

68chevycst · 09-15-2020, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by grebus1

Yours is very similarly optioned to mine, except for the Highlander interior which I definitely like more. I don't think I've seen a green/white Highlander Burb before, thanks for sharing the pics.

Yes it looks like we have twin suburbans besides the highlander interior. Looks like you have a super cool suburban as well. Would love to see some pictures!

Bigdav160 · 09-16-2020, 07:24 AM

Nice Burbs. Mine was White/med Olive but someone painted it white/olive/white.

68chevycst, is that the original med olive paint just faded to grey/silver?

68chevycst · 09-16-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Nice Burbs. Mine was White/med Olive but someone painted it white/olive/white.

68chevycst, is that the original med olive paint just faded to grey/silver?

Yes it is faded to a grey/silver. I think I will wet sand it and see if it buffs out.

grebus1 · 09-17-2020, 01:11 AM

Thanks, it's been in my family for more than 45 years. I'm thinking it is time for someone else to enjoy it, so it will probably be for sale in the near future. Good luck with yours.

**GJB** · 10-18-2020, 05:00 PM

Congrats on the sale grebus1. Where is it going to?

**GJB** · 10-18-2020, 05:12 PM

Here's mine 2500 GMC. Sorry, need to get more interior pictures same interior as the one that sold. Ordered new upholstery to change to highlander and plan on adding a 1972 402 with TH400 from another GMC. Factory AC and Rear AC. Two rows of seats only for plenty of cargo room and the dog.

grebus1 · 10-18-2020, 08:03 PM

Thank you, it will be going to a new home just outside Dayton, Ohio. The buyer seems like a good guy and his family is excited about getting the Suburban. Still have it with me for another week or so until the shipper comes to pick it up in an enclosed trailer. Good luck with your project, I will still be lurking here now and again.

P.S. After the auction I bought one of these just for the heck of it:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product.../VTR03094.html

WannaBe68 · 10-19-2020, 12:14 PM

If those are the headliner panels I see in the first pic, I'd save them to use as patterns later down the road. Love the burd!

GranSuburban · 09-19-2021, 04:39 AM

Very cool! Love the rear seat and the big block.

09-13-2020, 12:10 AM	#1
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	72 Highlander big block suburban Finally got to bring my 72 highlander suburban home from being stored at my grandparents for the last 15 years. Excited to have it back and a place to work on it. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

09-13-2020, 12:12 AM	#2
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Here are a few more pictures. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

09-13-2020, 12:36 AM	#3
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 307	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Very cool, what are your plans for it?

09-13-2020, 01:06 AM	#4
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Keeping it all original except lowering it and putting some nice rims and tires. Planning on leaving the patina for now and once a finish some others projects strip it down and start restoring it. __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

09-13-2020, 02:36 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban That's just awesome. I can't wait to see more. Hint. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-13-2020, 04:02 PM	#6
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Wow nice Burb! __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

09-13-2020, 08:54 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Very cool suburban. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-13-2020, 11:05 PM	#8
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Yours is very similarly optioned to mine, except for the Highlander interior which I definitely like more. I don't think I've seen a green/white Highlander Burb before, thanks for sharing the pics. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

09-14-2020, 12:16 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Judging by the heater box it was owned by a CAT mechanic. I like it even more now. It's so unmolested! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-16-2020, 03:47 AM	#11
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Well OK since you twisted my arm... Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

09-16-2020, 07:24 AM	#14
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Nice Burbs. Mine was White/med Olive but someone painted it white/olive/white. 68chevycst, is that the original med olive paint just faded to grey/silver? __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

09-17-2020, 01:11 AM	#16
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Thanks, it's been in my family for more than 45 years. I'm thinking it is time for someone else to enjoy it, so it will probably be for sale in the near future. Good luck with yours. __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

10-18-2020, 05:00 PM	#17
GJB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 198	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Congrats on the sale grebus1. Where is it going to? Last edited by GJB; 10-18-2020 at 05:14 PM.

10-18-2020, 05:12 PM	#18
GJB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 198	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Here's mine 2500 GMC. Sorry, need to get more interior pictures same interior as the one that sold. Ordered new upholstery to change to highlander and plan on adding a 1972 402 with TH400 from another GMC. Factory AC and Rear AC. Two rows of seats only for plenty of cargo room and the dog. Attached Images

10-18-2020, 08:03 PM	#19
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Thank you, it will be going to a new home just outside Dayton, Ohio. The buyer seems like a good guy and his family is excited about getting the Suburban. Still have it with me for another week or so until the shipper comes to pick it up in an enclosed trailer. Good luck with your project, I will still be lurking here now and again. P.S. After the auction I bought one of these just for the heck of it: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product.../VTR03094.html __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400 Last edited by grebus1; 10-18-2020 at 08:09 PM.



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10-19-2020, 12:14 PM	#20
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban If those are the headliner panels I see in the first pic, I'd save them to use as patterns later down the road. Love the burd!

09-19-2021, 04:39 AM	#21
GranSuburban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Waterford Posts: 4	Re: 72 Highlander big block suburban Very cool! Love the rear seat and the big block.

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