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RobA · 07-22-2002, 12:03 PM

I went to an auction last weekend to bid on a 71 Chev Surburban. The auctioneer kept saying how rare it was with 3 doors and a "longhorn frame". It was in pretty decent shape with not much rust on it. The interior was nice too, but the third seat was missing. It had A/C but not in the dash, there was a big unit on the roof with vents over each seat. It was factory, listed on the option sheet and the knobs matched the dash. Never seen one of these before, anyone know anything about them?

sakohntr · 07-22-2002, 09:51 PM

How much did it end up costing ya?

allgmcs · 07-22-2002, 09:59 PM

That was factory ac on burbs until 72 when they swithed to the dash and rear unit. How much did it bring?

OLDCHEV4X4 · 07-22-2002, 10:59 PM

I just got a sub with the roof air like your talking about..Is it rare??? it still has pressure. Anybody have some R-12?
Are GMC's called 'Suburban' too?
Also do all A/C subs come with tinted windows all the way around?

68 Suburban · 07-22-2002, 11:11 PM

I have a lot of R-12

I think all A/C burbs have the factory tint.

mt Al · 07-22-2002, 11:51 PM

Crud.....I thought my "factory tint" was a rare option that would raise the value of my burb into the stratosphere.

I've only got one can of R-12, how many does it take to top off a front and rear AC burb?

jflem3 · 07-23-2002, 08:22 AM

my 71' 3/4 ton burb has the overhead air and tinted windows also. plus a 402/400 PS/PB. bought it with 80,000 original miles. for $2000 last year

RobA · 07-23-2002, 02:50 PM

The truck sold for $1150. My limit was $1000. I didn't feel bad then, but I'm kicking myself now. It had been sitting for years and needed some work to get back on the road. Also, mice had been inside for a while. They didn't eat the seats but they sure stunk the truck up.

07-22-2002, 12:03 PM	#1
RobA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Regina, Sask, Canada Posts: 17	Suburban at the auction I went to an auction last weekend to bid on a 71 Chev Surburban. The auctioneer kept saying how rare it was with 3 doors and a "longhorn frame". It was in pretty decent shape with not much rust on it. The interior was nice too, but the third seat was missing. It had A/C but not in the dash, there was a big unit on the roof with vents over each seat. It was factory, listed on the option sheet and the knobs matched the dash. Never seen one of these before, anyone know anything about them? __________________ 71 GMC 3/4 350, 4spd, wood bed 81 Firebird 1 owner (wife's) 98 Bonneville SE daily driver Regina, Sask. CANADA

07-22-2002, 09:51 PM	#2
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	suburban How much did it end up costing ya? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

07-22-2002, 09:59 PM	#3
allgmcs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Greens Fork, IN Posts: 220	That was factory ac on burbs until 72 when they swithed to the dash and rear unit. How much did it bring? __________________ 72 GMC C-10 Super Custom

07-22-2002, 10:59 PM	#4
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	I just got a sub with the roof air like your talking about..Is it rare??? it still has pressure. Anybody have some R-12? Are GMC's called 'Suburban' too? Also do all A/C subs come with tinted windows all the way around? __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

07-22-2002, 11:11 PM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I have a lot of R-12 I think all A/C burbs have the factory tint. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-22-2002, 11:51 PM	#6
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	Crud.....I thought my "factory tint" was a rare option that would raise the value of my burb into the stratosphere. I've only got one can of R-12, how many does it take to top off a front and rear AC burb? __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

07-23-2002, 08:22 AM	#7
jflem3 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Davisburg, MI. USA Posts: 124	my 71' 3/4 ton burb has the overhead air and tinted windows also. plus a 402/400 PS/PB. bought it with 80,000 original miles. for $2000 last year __________________ Jim Davisburg, MI 69 Camaro SS LT-1/6-spd 71 C-20custom deluxe burb 402/400 (gonna get back to it) 72 C-10base burb 350/3-spd 79-VW Scirocco GT-3 race car 2.0L/5-spd 02 chevy suburban LT Supercharged dropped on 22's

07-23-2002, 02:50 PM	#8
RobA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Regina, Sask, Canada Posts: 17	The truck sold for $1150. My limit was $1000. I didn't feel bad then, but I'm kicking myself now. It had been sitting for years and needed some work to get back on the road. Also, mice had been inside for a while. They didn't eat the seats but they sure stunk the truck up. __________________ 71 GMC 3/4 350, 4spd, wood bed 81 Firebird 1 owner (wife's) 98 Bonneville SE daily driver Regina, Sask. CANADA

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