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Biggred8 · 05-02-2005, 05:00 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Gorgeous suburban for sale on ebay

cheyenne10 · 05-02-2005, 05:33 PM

That truck looks built for function and to use. I like the color too.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-02-2005, 05:34 PM

wagonhoe · 05-02-2005, 09:05 PM

I saw that this morning in my daily search for burbs on ebay. Very nice...

Superron21 · 05-02-2005, 10:25 PM

SCHWING,

what a truck!!! makes me feel like my truck is a rusty old pile of well you know

if it bleeds, you can kill it

68plus4sub · 05-03-2005, 01:34 AM

Pretty Nice looking 4x4!

**special-K** · 05-03-2005, 09:22 AM

I really like it.Got pictures.But,all that description and he skated around any mention of rust:rust-free,professionally executed panel repair,only found minor rust...I`d have to ask why it`s for sale after the brand new work.

Burbinite · 05-03-2005, 01:02 PM

The on-board air system sounds cool but.... an a/c compressor is oiled by oil mixed with the freon in a closed system. How could he possibly use an a/c compressor to compress air using an open system without having some oil source or does he... I guess the buyer will just have to get used to filling tires and running air tools with really oil air??

I have locked up a few a/c compressors because I didn't vacuum all of the air out of the system and the oil turns into froth, then you hear the screaching sound of a belt an smell burning rubber!

Feel free to straight me out if I'm totally wrong here!

smokekiki · 05-03-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burbinite

The on-board air system sounds cool but.... an a/c compressor is oiled by oil mixed with the freon in a closed system. How could he possibly use an a/c compressor to compress air using an open system without having some oil source or does he... I guess the buyer will just have to get used to filling tires and running air tools with really oil air??

I have locked up a few a/c compressors because I didn't vacuum all of the air out of the system and the oil turns into froth, then you hear the screaching sound of a belt an smell burning rubber!

Feel free to straight me out if I'm totally wrong here!

You use a york a/c compressor.They have an oil sump.Even have a little dipstick to check the oil level.Very little oil will get into the air.You put a seperator after the compressor.A lot of 4 wheelers use them,and if You go to the suspension board,guys are using them on thier lowered and bagged trucks.

smokekiki · 05-03-2005, 02:29 PM

Here is on board airs web site...http://www.onboardair.com/

Burbinite · 05-03-2005, 02:37 PM

Thanks Smokekiki! Well, you learn something new everyday! I think I'll look into that. That would very handy for a lot of things!

4x4Poet · 05-04-2005, 03:48 AM

Incredible burb! Impressive, for sure. Seems gone thru, mechanically, and it has several mods I intend to do on my K20, especially the lift and rear axle disc brakes. Unusual paint color choice (unique?), but I like how the top's white color does not extend down the back. Now for the nitpicking...

Does the VIN start with a "G"? I looked at the pic of the VIN plate. Why doesn't it have a "K" for 4x4? Or is it a "C", meaning a 2wd that someone converted to 4x4?

Notice the roof air A/C hoses left unconnected? With that much money in the truck, why strip out an A/C system? That would have added at least $1000 to the value, IMO.

Another trophy truck with an old, rusty brake booster & master cyl.

The custom rear bumper should have had a swing-out, spare tire mount added to handle a matching spare. Easy fix.

I wish he would have not set the starting bid so high. Takes all the fun out of it.

smokekiki · 05-04-2005, 08:21 AM

I think You are right about it being converted.It is a c in the vin and the front rear was not originaly a disc front.This is a statement from his discription...."The front disc brakes were added in 1998." ...a 71 front would have had the discs from the factory.

smokekiki · 05-04-2005, 08:23 AM

To me it would not matter that it was converted.I converted my blue suburban to 4x4.It was hit in the front and twisted the frame.I found a good 4x4 frame,so now it is a 4x4.

4x4Poet · 05-07-2005, 03:56 AM

Well, finally someone made the first bid. Ouch!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-07-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

Well, finally someone made the first bid. Ouch!

AND THE RESERVE IS STILL NOT MET

4x4Poet · 05-08-2005, 09:38 PM

Whelp, $11,600 with the reserve still not met. I thought it would have gotten bids for much more, whatever the reserve is. I think the owner should install A/C, preferably with roof air, to get the high bids he's obviously looking for. And install a new, or freshly painted, master and booster. Those two uglied up the engine compartment.

I wonder if the truck's lack of originality affected the bidding. I'd have thought that the fact that the truck is a lifted 4x4 would make any 2wd to 4wd conversion, swapped in axles, or other parts from other trucks make this truck not part of the classic purity crowd's arena. And remember the modified 427 equipped 70 (71?) pickup that went for $22,500? Maybe the Peterbuilt purple was not attractive to potential bidders.

**special-K** · 05-10-2005, 08:19 AM

You do all that work to get it your way,you should keep it.To get your money back,be ready to wait for someone with your taste(good,in this case)and the knowledge to appreciate what work and money it would take to produce it.

05-02-2005, 05:00 PM	#1
Biggred8 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 79	Gorgeous Suburban http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW Gorgeous suburban for sale on ebay __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 1969 Suburban -For Sale-

05-02-2005, 05:33 PM	#2
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	clean That truck looks built for function and to use. I like the color too. __________________ Bob

05-02-2005, 05:34 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-03-2005, 01:34 AM	#6
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Pretty Nice looking 4x4! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

05-03-2005, 09:22 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	I really like it.Got pictures.But,all that description and he skated around any mention of rust:rust-free,professionally executed panel repair,only found minor rust...I`d have to ask why it`s for sale after the brand new work. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-02-2005, 09:05 PM	#4
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	I saw that this morning in my daily search for burbs on ebay. Very nice...

05-02-2005, 10:25 PM	#5
Superron21 DONT TRY THIS AT HOME! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 119	SCHWING, what a truck!!! makes me feel like my truck is a rusty old pile of well you know if it bleeds, you can kill it

05-03-2005, 01:02 PM	#8
Burbinite Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 63	Riddle me this The on-board air system sounds cool but.... an a/c compressor is oiled by oil mixed with the freon in a closed system. How could he possibly use an a/c compressor to compress air using an open system without having some oil source or does he... I guess the buyer will just have to get used to filling tires and running air tools with really oil air?? I have locked up a few a/c compressors because I didn't vacuum all of the air out of the system and the oil turns into froth, then you hear the screaching sound of a belt an smell burning rubber! Feel free to straight me out if I'm totally wrong here!

05-03-2005, 02:29 PM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Here is on board airs web site...http://www.onboardair.com/ __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-03-2005, 02:37 PM	#11
Burbinite Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 63	Thanks Smokekiki! Well, you learn something new everyday! I think I'll look into that. That would very handy for a lot of things!

05-04-2005, 03:48 AM	#12
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Incredible burb! Impressive, for sure. Seems gone thru, mechanically, and it has several mods I intend to do on my K20, especially the lift and rear axle disc brakes. Unusual paint color choice (unique?), but I like how the top's white color does not extend down the back. Now for the nitpicking... Does the VIN start with a "G"? I looked at the pic of the VIN plate. Why doesn't it have a "K" for 4x4? Or is it a "C", meaning a 2wd that someone converted to 4x4? Notice the roof air A/C hoses left unconnected? With that much money in the truck, why strip out an A/C system? That would have added at least $1000 to the value, IMO. Another trophy truck with an old, rusty brake booster & master cyl. The custom rear bumper should have had a swing-out, spare tire mount added to handle a matching spare. Easy fix. I wish he would have not set the starting bid so high. Takes all the fun out of it. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 05-04-2005 at 03:51 AM.

05-04-2005, 08:21 AM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I think You are right about it being converted.It is a c in the vin and the front rear was not originaly a disc front.This is a statement from his discription...."The front disc brakes were added in 1998." ...a 71 front would have had the discs from the factory. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-04-2005, 08:23 AM	#14
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	To me it would not matter that it was converted.I converted my blue suburban to 4x4.It was hit in the front and twisted the frame.I found a good 4x4 frame,so now it is a 4x4. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-07-2005, 03:56 AM	#15
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Well, finally someone made the first bid. Ouch! __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

05-08-2005, 09:38 PM	#17
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Whelp, $11,600 with the reserve still not met. I thought it would have gotten bids for much more, whatever the reserve is. I think the owner should install A/C, preferably with roof air, to get the high bids he's obviously looking for. And install a new, or freshly painted, master and booster. Those two uglied up the engine compartment. I wonder if the truck's lack of originality affected the bidding. I'd have thought that the fact that the truck is a lifted 4x4 would make any 2wd to 4wd conversion, swapped in axles, or other parts from other trucks make this truck not part of the classic purity crowd's arena. And remember the modified 427 equipped 70 (71?) pickup that went for $22,500? Maybe the Peterbuilt purple was not attractive to potential bidders. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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05-10-2005, 08:19 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	You do all that work to get it your way,you should keep it.To get your money back,be ready to wait for someone with your taste(good,in this case)and the knowledge to appreciate what work and money it would take to produce it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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