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19723DR · 11-08-2009, 05:47 PM

I like the direction your build is going: down.

I have had my suburban for three years now and have enjoyed hauling the family and friends around.

Rob H. · 11-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Very nice looking 'burb, and you got a killer deal on it. I'd love to find an older one like that. So much cooler than my 96! But I'm kinda the opposite direction guy, I want a 4x4, country living and low riders just don't mix. I think it's great it's your DD family rig!

Average Joe · 11-08-2009, 09:23 PM

Lookin good!

Lippyp · 11-09-2009, 12:09 PM

Anybody need a left testicle? I'd so like a 'Burb but I just can't find one over here apart from modern ones. Can't afford to import one at the moment either. Can't fit the family in my truck now.

coolbus4us · 11-09-2009, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yeah I got a sweet deal on it and I am making progress...finally!
I would love a 4x4 model of what I have now, but they keep closing down all the 4x4 areas around here and unless its a tube buggy it isnt gonna make it many places around these parts. I dont even ride my ATV much anymore because they shut down more than 3/4's of the off road park riding area locally.
My kids love the Bus and we try to go out as a family quite a bit to cruise and hang out.

gus · 11-13-2009, 12:36 PM

Nice Burban, I like it.

what size of tires are you running Front and Rear?
did fabricate your brakets, if not where can I get a ser for my blazer?

tonypaul · 11-13-2009, 04:24 PM

After 6 months of looking for a GMC shortbed, I finally scored a good one today! Been wanting one for a long time.... Now I want Burb....... what was I thinking...... Your burb is so sweet.... Now got be on the look out for one....Yours is so cool, just love it...... Congrats on the new additions to the family (baby and burb)!

Dusty71blazer · 11-13-2009, 09:47 PM

Nice!
I'm very jealous! it must me nice to not have rust!!
I've considered dropping my '90 sub... maybe someday!

Number98 · 11-13-2009, 10:48 PM

Sweet!!

coolbus4us · 11-14-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gus

Nice Burban, I like it.

what size of tires are you running Front and Rear?
did fabricate your brakets, if not where can I get a ser for my blazer?

Fronts are 245 35 20 rears are 255 35 20
Suicide doors supplies the brackets.

It's coming around, needs some more stuff cleaned up. Cant wait to get some sounds in it, we are currently music-less. Would like to carpet it, and re-do the seats in a stock pattern. In fact if anyone has a stock radio laying around working or not I would be very interested. I need to fill in the radio area with something.

coolbus4us · 12-03-2009, 05:49 PM

Well I'm laid up on the couch after a 2nd degree tear of my MCL in my right knee. I aggravated it after returning to playing as a goalie in hockey after a 12 year hiatus. Im 32 now and looks like my knee and my mind had two different ideas of how flexible I was. Sucks because I had only got to play 3 games out of the pre-paid season and am now out till January at the very minimum.

Oh well... anyhow here is a sneaky shot of my Suburban that I just took while I was sitting around feeling sorry for myself and instantly I felt better after seeing my pride and joy! Sooo im gonna load up the kids and go for a drive!

VA72C10 · 12-03-2009, 09:28 PM

Sorry to hear about your knee...that's a really cool picture though!

coolbus4us · 12-15-2009, 09:37 PM

installed longtube headers and 3" pipe to 3" Thrush welded mufflers. I LOVE the sound of my Burb sooo damn much now.

coolbus4us · 12-15-2009, 09:42 PM

oh and it sounded damn mean as all get out ith just open headers for a bit till I finished welding up the rest of the exhaust! My kids went bananas and loved it! I have cool kids.

VA72C10 · 12-16-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by coolbus4us

oh and it sounded damn mean as all get out ith just open headers for a bit till I finished welding up the rest of the exhaust! My kids went bananas and loved it! I have cool kids.

Cool. My little girls (1 1/2 and 4 at the time) were a little frightened whenever I would rev up the truck but then giggled about it later

coolbus4us · 12-18-2009, 07:09 PM

Got an early x mas present from my Mom in the mail today. I couldn't wait till Christmas...soooo i took apart the passenger rear door panel and put the Wide corduroy fabric on.

coolbus4us · 12-19-2009, 04:53 PM

Got the passenger front door done. Its coming out pretty good so far.

**Palf70Step** · 12-19-2009, 05:04 PM

Looking good.

How the knees doing?

coolbus4us · 12-19-2009, 05:07 PM

The knee is shot. It is getting better but taking a hell of a long time to get better!

I have enough fabric to do the rear 1/4's too soooo the entire inside should be done sometime today or tomorrow. Just need to figure out a carpet solution soon.

VA72C10 · 12-19-2009, 09:05 PM

Looking good!!!

coolbus4us · 12-21-2009, 05:03 PM

with inspiration from Slimegreeeeeen and his "Ratiki" 65 suburban. I finally laid out my bamboo "carpet".

1956cameo · 12-21-2009, 08:55 PM

Sweet! That bamboo carpet is pretty interesting. Not sure if it flows or contrasts with the Mexican blanket seat covers.

coolbus4us · 12-21-2009, 09:17 PM

we're getting the seats redone not sure on color just yet though.

Dragsterbus · 12-27-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lippyp

Anybody need a left testicle? I'd so like a 'Burb but I just can't find one over here apart from modern ones. Can't afford to import one at the moment either. Can't fit the family in my truck now.

There are a couple here in England , mine's one of them and there's a white one too,

YouTube- 1970 Chevrolet Suburban C10 Custom 3...

**Palf70Step** · 12-27-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragsterbus

There are a couple here in England , mine's one of them and there's a white one too, YouTube- 1970 Chevrolet Suburban C10 Custom 3 Door start up.London,UK

Crazy Burb driver's, don't even know which side of the road to go down

11-08-2009, 05:47 PM	#51
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. I like the direction your build is going: down. I have had my suburban for three years now and have enjoyed hauling the family and friends around. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

11-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#52
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Very nice looking 'burb, and you got a killer deal on it. I'd love to find an older one like that. So much cooler than my 96! But I'm kinda the opposite direction guy, I want a 4x4, country living and low riders just don't mix. I think it's great it's your DD family rig! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

11-08-2009, 09:23 PM	#53
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Lookin good! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

11-09-2009, 12:09 PM	#54
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Anybody need a left testicle? I'd so like a 'Burb but I just can't find one over here apart from modern ones. Can't afford to import one at the moment either. Can't fit the family in my truck now. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

11-09-2009, 02:36 PM	#55
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yeah I got a sweet deal on it and I am making progress...finally! I would love a 4x4 model of what I have now, but they keep closing down all the 4x4 areas around here and unless its a tube buggy it isnt gonna make it many places around these parts. I dont even ride my ATV much anymore because they shut down more than 3/4's of the off road park riding area locally. My kids love the Bus and we try to go out as a family quite a bit to cruise and hang out. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

11-13-2009, 12:36 PM	#56
gus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 163	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Nice Burban, I like it. what size of tires are you running Front and Rear? did fabricate your brakets, if not where can I get a ser for my blazer?

11-13-2009, 04:24 PM	#57
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. After 6 months of looking for a GMC shortbed, I finally scored a good one today! Been wanting one for a long time.... Now I want Burb....... what was I thinking...... Your burb is so sweet.... Now got be on the look out for one....Yours is so cool, just love it...... Congrats on the new additions to the family (baby and burb)!

11-13-2009, 09:47 PM	#58
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Nice! I'm very jealous! it must me nice to not have rust!! I've considered dropping my '90 sub... maybe someday! __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

11-13-2009, 10:48 PM	#59
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Sweet!!

12-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#61
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Well I'm laid up on the couch after a 2nd degree tear of my MCL in my right knee. I aggravated it after returning to playing as a goalie in hockey after a 12 year hiatus. Im 32 now and looks like my knee and my mind had two different ideas of how flexible I was. Sucks because I had only got to play 3 games out of the pre-paid season and am now out till January at the very minimum. Oh well... anyhow here is a sneaky shot of my Suburban that I just took while I was sitting around feeling sorry for myself and instantly I felt better after seeing my pride and joy! Sooo im gonna load up the kids and go for a drive! __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot! Last edited by coolbus4us; 12-03-2009 at 05:49 PM.

12-03-2009, 09:28 PM	#62
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Sorry to hear about your knee...that's a really cool picture though! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-15-2009, 09:37 PM	#63
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. installed longtube headers and 3" pipe to 3" Thrush welded mufflers. I LOVE the sound of my Burb sooo damn much now. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-15-2009, 09:42 PM	#64
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. oh and it sounded damn mean as all get out ith just open headers for a bit till I finished welding up the rest of the exhaust! My kids went bananas and loved it! I have cool kids. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-18-2009, 07:09 PM	#66
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Got an early x mas present from my Mom in the mail today. I couldn't wait till Christmas...soooo i took apart the passenger rear door panel and put the Wide corduroy fabric on. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-19-2009, 04:53 PM	#67
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Got the passenger front door done. Its coming out pretty good so far. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!



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12-19-2009, 05:04 PM	#68
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Looking good. How the knees doing? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-19-2009 at 05:04 PM.

12-19-2009, 05:07 PM	#69
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. The knee is shot. It is getting better but taking a hell of a long time to get better! I have enough fabric to do the rear 1/4's too soooo the entire inside should be done sometime today or tomorrow. Just need to figure out a carpet solution soon. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-19-2009, 09:05 PM	#70
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-21-2009, 05:03 PM	#71
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. with inspiration from Slimegreeeeeen and his "Ratiki" 65 suburban. I finally laid out my bamboo "carpet". __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-21-2009, 08:55 PM	#72
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. Sweet! That bamboo carpet is pretty interesting. Not sure if it flows or contrasts with the Mexican blanket seat covers. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-21-2009, 09:17 PM	#73
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: 68 Suburban Coolbus Build/maintain. we're getting the seats redone not sure on color just yet though. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

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