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NTR72GMC · 07-21-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Evy

Its possible. I been driving that rig to this shop for 4 and a 1/2 years. What kind of stuff are you delivering?

Audi parts.
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VA72C10 · 07-21-2011, 01:52 PM

Burb is looking good! I like the patina and the new stance

1971BB427 · 07-21-2011, 04:18 PM

I definitely understand the problem of working on other people's cars all day, and then trying to stay motivated to work on your own when you get home!
I worked for a local Cadillac dealer not long after hi school, and went to GM Training Center for schooling. Once I got home I just couldn't get motivated. I decided I'd quit and get into another trade, and that was over 30 years ago. Never regretted it, and always played with cars ever since.
I retired last year, and I spend almost every day working on one of my rides. It's even more fun now than it has been when I was working, regardless of what job I had!

Heavy Evy · 07-21-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971BB427

I definitely understand the problem of working on other people's cars all day, and then trying to stay motivated to work on your own when you get home!
I worked for a local Cadillac dealer not long after hi school, and went to GM Training Center for schooling. Once I got home I just couldn't get motivated. I decided I'd quit and get into another trade, and that was over 30 years ago. Never regretted it, and always played with cars ever since.
I retired last year, and I spend almost every day working on one of my rides. It's even more fun now than it has been when I was working, regardless of what job I had!

Im trying to get out as we speak its just not a good time to quit and not have another gig lined up. I been thinking about getting involded with welding or become a badass chef so will see happens. Either way I'll still be wrenching my burb and other chev's.

1971BB427 · 07-22-2011, 12:11 AM

I got out and became an electrician. Went through more apprenticeship training, and starting on the bottom again, but it was a good decision that I never regretted. Much better retirement too!

Heavy Evy · 07-26-2011, 10:09 PM

Haven't really done any work to the burb the past week except for checking the vitals. I was suppose to pick up a 283 over the weekend but the dude jacked me around, f'n punk!! I was really looking forward to building it just for hell sakes, oh well. Here's a quick pic I snapped at work on sunday. The burb is full of band gear from the night before!

1971BB427 · 07-27-2011, 09:33 AM

283's make a great basis for a hotrod engine! Built one years ago for my '55 Chev gasser that would pull the front wheels on launch. They reaally wind up there! Too bad the deal fell through.

NTR72GMC · 07-31-2011, 01:07 AM

What did you do with the stock wheels that came on the burb????

*project 67 sub* · 07-31-2011, 01:17 AM

do i spy anti freeze on the ground leaking from your burb???

Heavy Evy · 07-31-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

What did you do with the stock wheels that came on the burb????

Still got em. Two are black two are white and have all four dog dish caps.

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

do i spy anti freeze on the ground leaking from your burb???

Yes and no. I topped my fluids off and cleaned my battery and tray. I just poured water after I was done to clean up the mess.

*project 67 sub* · 07-31-2011, 12:34 PM

ahhh ok that explains it

Heavy Evy · 08-01-2011, 08:06 PM

Well I blew a heater hose on the way to work today. I swear it was the original hose it had the old style clamps and was so brittle and hard. Once I got my new hose and clamps on I topped off my antifreeze and thats when I saw my tire was completely flat then it started raining like crazy. Wow what a great day but I guess I was somewhat productive on my burb today haha. I'm just glad it happened at work and not out on highway or something.

Heavy Evy · 08-16-2011, 01:14 PM

While at work yesterday I was standing around twiddling my thumbs because we were so dead. I looked across the street at auto zone and saw another land yacht pull in so I hurried and jumped in mine and drove over there. Its not everyday you see another burb especially in my neck of the woods. I pulled up and said nice burb man! He said no you got a nice burb man! His is a 68 gmc with a 350 and 4 speed its a sweet rig! After work I took the burb on a little road trip to Wyoming to get some good beer that is not available here in Utah. hehe shhhhh don't tell anyone

gcburdic · 08-16-2011, 03:52 PM

Those are both good looking rigs!!!.....What kinda beer...er...beverages did ya get...we need a picture

Heavy Evy · 08-16-2011, 06:21 PM

Sorry should have known beer pics were a must. I got some awsome Rogue and Stone brewery stuff and also one my favorites moosehead lager.

gcburdic · 08-17-2011, 09:06 AM

Yummmmm!!!....That Somersault beer is tasty too!!!

vectorit · 08-17-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Yummmmm!!!....That Somersault beer is tasty too!!!

X2!

That beer is one of my favorites, and need to buy up whats left around here since it will be going away for a while - seasonal.

NTR72GMC · 08-19-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Evy

While at work yesterday I was standing around twiddling my thumbs because we were so dead. I looked across the street at auto zone and saw another land yacht pull in so I hurried and jumped in mine and drove over there. Its not everyday you see another burb especially in my neck of the woods. I pulled up and said nice burb man! He said no you got a nice burb man! His is a 68 gmc with a 350 and 4 speed its a sweet rig! After work I took the burb on a little road trip to Wyoming to get some good beer that is not available here in Utah. hehe shhhhh don't tell anyone

Did you bet on any ponies while you were up there? cool burb pics btw.

Heavy Evy · 08-19-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Did you bet on any ponies while you were up there? cool burb pics btw.

Nah man no betting for this cowboy. I just spend my money on beer and chevy's that way I know im not getting screwed haha.

Heavy Evy · 08-26-2011, 01:43 PM

I been debating on getting some new wheels for my burb. I really like the salt flat specials and have always wanted to put them on a rig. What do you dudes think? Any other suggestions?

jbclassix · 08-26-2011, 08:10 PM

Sick! Buy 'em!

SBTork · 09-02-2011, 06:59 PM

those rims have always been one of my favorite designs, get 'em

1971BB427 · 09-02-2011, 09:00 PM

I've always liked them on anything older! They're a classic style wheel.

Heavy Evy · 09-07-2011, 06:58 PM

Ran into some touble the other day. The burb had started to shake real bad and I could feel something shift when coming to a stop So I got it on a rack at work and found my carrier bearing had pretty much blown up. Lucky for my buddy at oreily's got the part and I got her rolling again. Changing the carrier wasn't too bad except my ujoints did not want to coperate. Who ever changed it last is my kind of guy he antiseized the crap out of it.

Heavy Evy · 10-13-2011, 08:59 PM

Quick update as I haven't been on lately. I haven't really done anything to the burb lately except put gas in it and drive it to work and gigs but why would I update those 3 of you that care about nothing? That is the is question and heres the answer. I scored big over the weekend and Got a set of wheel vintiques smoothies new in the boxes powder coated white for 150 bucks!!!!! They are 15x7 and 15x8. I just need some center caps and I'll be rolling in style. Enjoy

07-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Burb is looking good! I like the patina and the new stance __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-21-2011, 04:18 PM	#28
1971BB427 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 90	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" I definitely understand the problem of working on other people's cars all day, and then trying to stay motivated to work on your own when you get home! I worked for a local Cadillac dealer not long after hi school, and went to GM Training Center for schooling. Once I got home I just couldn't get motivated. I decided I'd quit and get into another trade, and that was over 30 years ago. Never regretted it, and always played with cars ever since. I retired last year, and I spend almost every day working on one of my rides. It's even more fun now than it has been when I was working, regardless of what job I had! __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban 350 1963 Falcon gasser 464 BBC 1946 Austin 327 SBC gasser

07-22-2011, 12:11 AM	#30
1971BB427 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 90	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" I got out and became an electrician. Went through more apprenticeship training, and starting on the bottom again, but it was a good decision that I never regretted. Much better retirement too! __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban 350 1963 Falcon gasser 464 BBC 1946 Austin 327 SBC gasser

07-26-2011, 10:09 PM	#31
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Haven't really done any work to the burb the past week except for checking the vitals. I was suppose to pick up a 283 over the weekend but the dude jacked me around, f'n punk!! I was really looking forward to building it just for hell sakes, oh well. Here's a quick pic I snapped at work on sunday. The burb is full of band gear from the night before! Attached Images __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck. Last edited by gcburdic; 07-27-2011 at 08:23 AM.

07-27-2011, 09:33 AM	#32
1971BB427 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 90	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" 283's make a great basis for a hotrod engine! Built one years ago for my '55 Chev gasser that would pull the front wheels on launch. They reaally wind up there! Too bad the deal fell through. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban 350 1963 Falcon gasser 464 BBC 1946 Austin 327 SBC gasser

07-31-2011, 01:07 AM	#33
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" What did you do with the stock wheels that came on the burb????

07-31-2011, 01:17 AM	#34
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" do i spy anti freeze on the ground leaking from your burb???

07-31-2011, 12:34 PM	#36
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" ahhh ok that explains it

08-01-2011, 08:06 PM	#37
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Well I blew a heater hose on the way to work today. I swear it was the original hose it had the old style clamps and was so brittle and hard. Once I got my new hose and clamps on I topped off my antifreeze and thats when I saw my tire was completely flat then it started raining like crazy. Wow what a great day but I guess I was somewhat productive on my burb today haha. I'm just glad it happened at work and not out on highway or something. __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

08-16-2011, 01:14 PM	#38
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" While at work yesterday I was standing around twiddling my thumbs because we were so dead. I looked across the street at auto zone and saw another land yacht pull in so I hurried and jumped in mine and drove over there. Its not everyday you see another burb especially in my neck of the woods. I pulled up and said nice burb man! He said no you got a nice burb man! His is a 68 gmc with a 350 and 4 speed its a sweet rig! After work I took the burb on a little road trip to Wyoming to get some good beer that is not available here in Utah. hehe shhhhh don't tell anyone Attached Images __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

08-16-2011, 03:52 PM	#39
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Those are both good looking rigs!!!.....What kinda beer...er...beverages did ya get...we need a picture __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-16-2011, 06:21 PM	#40
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Sorry should have known beer pics were a must. I got some awsome Rogue and Stone brewery stuff and also one my favorites moosehead lager. Attached Images __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

08-17-2011, 09:06 AM	#41
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Yummmmm!!!....That Somersault beer is tasty too!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-26-2011, 01:43 PM	#45
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" I been debating on getting some new wheels for my burb. I really like the salt flat specials and have always wanted to put them on a rig. What do you dudes think? Any other suggestions? Attached Images __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

08-26-2011, 08:10 PM	#46
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Sick! Buy 'em! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205



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09-02-2011, 06:59 PM	#47
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" those rims have always been one of my favorite designs, get 'em __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

09-02-2011, 09:00 PM	#48
1971BB427 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 90	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" I've always liked them on anything older! They're a classic style wheel. __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban 350 1963 Falcon gasser 464 BBC 1946 Austin 327 SBC gasser

09-07-2011, 06:58 PM	#49
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Ran into some touble the other day. The burb had started to shake real bad and I could feel something shift when coming to a stop So I got it on a rack at work and found my carrier bearing had pretty much blown up. Lucky for my buddy at oreily's got the part and I got her rolling again. Changing the carrier wasn't too bad except my ujoints did not want to coperate. Who ever changed it last is my kind of guy he antiseized the crap out of it. Attached Images __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

10-13-2011, 08:59 PM	#50
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '71 Burb Build "The Family Car" Quick update as I haven't been on lately. I haven't really done anything to the burb lately except put gas in it and drive it to work and gigs but why would I update those 3 of you that care about nothing? That is the is question and heres the answer. I scored big over the weekend and Got a set of wheel vintiques smoothies new in the boxes powder coated white for 150 bucks!!!!! They are 15x7 and 15x8. I just need some center caps and I'll be rolling in style. Enjoy Attached Images __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

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