Anyone In Houston who can check a Burb for me??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crustysarge · 09-16-2005, 04:04 PM

I would like to know if anybody is in the Houston area that could do a quick look over of a Suburban for me? I only want an honest opinion of the thing. It is sitting at a used dealer on Airline Rd. 1990 model. I want to buy one to use when I come home on leave a couple of times a year, rentals are killing me.

If someone is willing let me know. Just want someone to look for rust or other obvious issues.

TEXAS 68 · 09-16-2005, 05:17 PM

I can try to get over there next week and take some pics if the guy doesn't mind

69TowRig · 09-17-2005, 12:13 AM

I'm still reaaaaallllly new to these 1st gens, heck any Chevy, I've had my '69 for 9 months and have barely gotten my feet wet.

But...I was going to be up in that area on Sunday to do some junk-yardin'. Give me some ideas of what to look for, and where it is exactly.

Oh wait I just realized that was the year and not the address. 1990? My dad had a nice '88 K10 Sub that I wish he never got rid of. He bought it new and put 164K on it in 8 years, lots of camper towing and family trips.

You just need someone to "look" at it, get a few pictures, look for leaks/damage/rust? Or do you need someone to actually test it out?

crustysarge · 09-17-2005, 02:44 AM

Just need a look and some additional pictures. Located at Advantage Auto, 7913 Airline Road. If they are open, a shot or two of the engine compartment would be good. My main concern is rust under that "new paint" and tire condition, things like that. Hey, if you have time to start it that would be a plus but don't go out of your way. When I get to H-town I'll buy a you a burger and beer, OK maybe a steak.

It is on Aurotrader.com with some decent pix. Here is the link:

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...g=en&cardist=9

69TowRig · 09-18-2005, 01:05 AM

Hopefully I will get up there sometime early in the afternoon. I'll let you know what I find out.

69TowRig · 09-18-2005, 07:08 PM

Okay, here's what I found. The place was closed, the lot has high fences, so I wasn't getting in for a thorough looksee.

BUT, it was backed up to the side fence and I got a good look at the paint in the clear and sunny skies we had today.

AVOID that truck. To me it looks like they painted right over every single defect in the paint. They did not mask off half of anything, all the window gutters, keylocks, etc were painted right over. I took some pictures of what I could see, it wasn't pretty. There was already some bubbling under that "new" paint, I'd give it about a year and it will look as bad as it probably did before it was painted...

I will get the pictures uploaded and link them shortly. NEXT!

crustysarge · 09-19-2005, 02:09 AM

Thanks! I kind of thought it might be that way.

TEXAS 68 · 09-19-2005, 11:09 AM

Let us know if you find another you need checked out.

09-16-2005, 04:04 PM	#1
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Anyone In Houston who can check a Burb for me??? I would like to know if anybody is in the Houston area that could do a quick look over of a Suburban for me? I only want an honest opinion of the thing. It is sitting at a used dealer on Airline Rd. 1990 model. I want to buy one to use when I come home on leave a couple of times a year, rentals are killing me. If someone is willing let me know. Just want someone to look for rust or other obvious issues.

09-16-2005, 05:17 PM	#2
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	I can try to get over there next week and take some pics if the guy doesn't mind __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

09-17-2005, 12:13 AM	#3
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	I'm still reaaaaallllly new to these 1st gens, heck any Chevy, I've had my '69 for 9 months and have barely gotten my feet wet. But...I was going to be up in that area on Sunday to do some junk-yardin'. Give me some ideas of what to look for, and where it is exactly. Oh wait I just realized that was the year and not the address. 1990? My dad had a nice '88 K10 Sub that I wish he never got rid of. He bought it new and put 164K on it in 8 years, lots of camper towing and family trips. You just need someone to "look" at it, get a few pictures, look for leaks/damage/rust? Or do you need someone to actually test it out? __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

09-18-2005, 01:05 AM	#5
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Hopefully I will get up there sometime early in the afternoon. I'll let you know what I find out. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

09-18-2005, 07:08 PM	#6
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Okay, here's what I found. The place was closed, the lot has high fences, so I wasn't getting in for a thorough looksee. BUT, it was backed up to the side fence and I got a good look at the paint in the clear and sunny skies we had today. AVOID that truck. To me it looks like they painted right over every single defect in the paint. They did not mask off half of anything, all the window gutters, keylocks, etc were painted right over. I took some pictures of what I could see, it wasn't pretty. There was already some bubbling under that "new" paint, I'd give it about a year and it will look as bad as it probably did before it was painted... I will get the pictures uploaded and link them shortly. NEXT! __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals... Last edited by 69TowRig; 09-18-2005 at 07:09 PM.

09-17-2005, 02:44 AM	#4
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Just need a look and some additional pictures. Located at Advantage Auto, 7913 Airline Road. If they are open, a shot or two of the engine compartment would be good. My main concern is rust under that "new paint" and tire condition, things like that. Hey, if you have time to start it that would be a plus but don't go out of your way. When I get to H-town I'll buy a you a burger and beer, OK maybe a steak. It is on Aurotrader.com with some decent pix. Here is the link: http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...g=en&cardist=9

09-19-2005, 02:09 AM	#7
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Thanks! I kind of thought it might be that way.

09-19-2005, 11:09 AM	#8
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Let us know if you find another you need checked out. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

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