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SFTorange · 03-11-2011, 09:18 PM

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** · 03-11-2011, 09:19 PM

Sweeeeett

SFTorange · 03-11-2011, 09:28 PM

Does anyone know what the story is with the hood emblem?
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These are on both doors. What are they?
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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 · 03-11-2011, 11:55 PM

I'm happy for ya.

*blackedoutharley* · 03-12-2011, 12:18 AM

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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!

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Originally Posted by SFTorange

These are on both doors. What are they?

They look like mirror mounts.

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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 · 03-12-2011, 12:19 AM

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

SFTorange · 03-12-2011, 01:24 AM

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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.

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Sweeeeett

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'm happy for ya.

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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** · 03-12-2011, 01:26 AM

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 · 03-12-2011, 07:52 AM

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 · 03-12-2011, 08:44 AM

Whats all that white stuff

SBTork · 03-12-2011, 03:05 PM

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

**Corts60** · 03-12-2011, 04:34 PM

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

Byronic · 03-12-2011, 07:15 PM

Congrats !!!

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

rossboss · 03-12-2011, 08:45 PM

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

YBNORML · 03-12-2011, 10:31 PM

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 · 03-13-2011, 12:00 AM

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

SFTorange · 03-13-2011, 01:38 AM

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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.

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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.

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Whats all that white stuff

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Originally Posted by SBTork

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

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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.

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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.

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

Will do.

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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.

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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 · 03-13-2011, 10:51 AM

800!!! stole it

SFTorange · 03-13-2011, 03:49 PM

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

SFTorange · 03-13-2011, 11:29 PM

Dug into it today and changed the oil, air filter, fuel filter, and the gear oil in the transmission and rear end. It doesn't have a posi (go figure), but it does have 3.73's that are in good shape. We also emptied the whole thing out to see if there was anything else we were missing, but there were no surprises (good or bad). The fuel tank needs replaced. It has several dents and a fairly large JB weld patch job. We'll have to figure out what tank to put in. The build sheets are gone, which is too bad.

Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with how this thing is turning out.

Here are a couple pics of the engine bay. The whole engine is painted orange, and doesn't appear to have the stock valve covers. It makes me wonder if the engine has been overhauled at some point.

**Captainfab** · 03-13-2011, 11:58 PM

Awesome score

It isn't often you find a mostly original truck or burb these days.

YBNORML · 03-14-2011, 12:11 AM

$800.00? Up here it would easily cost 4-5 times that!
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SFTorange · 03-22-2011, 10:42 AM

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** · 03-22-2011, 11:54 PM

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 · 03-28-2011, 12:20 AM

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.

03-11-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	66 Sub 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. Attached Images

03-11-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 66 Sub Sweeeeett __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-11-2011, 09:28 PM	#3
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 66 Sub 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? Attached Images Last edited by SFTorange; 03-12-2011 at 01:14 AM.

03-11-2011, 11:55 PM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 66 Sub I'm happy for ya. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-12-2011, 12:19 AM	#6
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: 66 Sub Sick. I like the trim. Welcome to the Burb Family.

03-12-2011, 01:26 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 66 Sub Nice find, especially being a 'Custom' It looks to be relatively straight, just has the typical rust issues. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-12-2011, 07:52 AM	#9
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: 66 Sub 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!!!!!

03-12-2011, 08:44 AM	#10
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 66 Sub Whats all that white stuff __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

03-12-2011, 03:05 PM	#11
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: 66 Sub nice looking burb, I am sure your dad will take pride in it! __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-12-2011, 04:34 PM	#12
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 66 Sub I'm glad you bought that man. That is a super awesome suburban. Congrats! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-12-2011, 07:15 PM	#13
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: 66 Sub Congrats !!! Good luck on the brakes. Should be an easy fix. Any pics of the engine? __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

03-12-2011, 08:45 PM	#14
rossboss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: pacific north west Posts: 230	Re: 66 Sub I have an extra piece of barn door glass if your interested. PM me

03-12-2011, 10:31 PM	#15
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: 66 Sub 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? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-13-2011, 12:00 AM	#16
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03-13-2011, 03:49 PM	#19
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 66 Sub This thing was a great deal. We threw on a new master cylinder, hopped in and drove it 50 miles home with no problems.

03-13-2011, 11:29 PM	#20
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 66 Sub Dug into it today and changed the oil, air filter, fuel filter, and the gear oil in the transmission and rear end. It doesn't have a posi (go figure), but it does have 3.73's that are in good shape. We also emptied the whole thing out to see if there was anything else we were missing, but there were no surprises (good or bad). The fuel tank needs replaced. It has several dents and a fairly large JB weld patch job. We'll have to figure out what tank to put in. The build sheets are gone, which is too bad. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with how this thing is turning out. Here are a couple pics of the engine bay. The whole engine is painted orange, and doesn't appear to have the stock valve covers. It makes me wonder if the engine has been overhauled at some point. Attached Images

03-13-2011, 11:58 PM	#21
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 66 Sub Awesome score It isn't often you find a mostly original truck or burb these days. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-14-2011, 12:11 AM	#22
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: 66 Sub $800.00? Up here it would easily cost 4-5 times that! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-22-2011, 10:42 AM	#23
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 66 Sub 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?

03-22-2011, 11:54 PM	#24
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 66 Sub 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. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-28-2011, 12:20 AM	#25
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 66 Sub 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.

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