'72 Burb K10 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zac · 01-29-2010, 02:39 PM

Are suburban 4x4 frames the same as longbed pickups? How about the differences (if any) between 1/2 and 3/4 ton? The frame on my truck is pitted but usable. But I could probably scrounge up a good pickup frame around here, not so much a burb frame. It seems like a good place to start as I get rolling on my "rebuild", whatever form it takes. Here's a picture of my daily driver in happier times.

72Blaze · 01-29-2010, 09:29 PM

Nice looking.Could use that down here in Somerset we are getting snow!!!!

ole red · 01-30-2010, 08:37 AM

No the frames are different

olblue60@aol.com · 01-30-2010, 09:01 AM

The only difference that I know of are the frame rails at the bumper, and of course the body mounts will need to be switched. On the suburban, the rear bumper bolts to the frame and the pickup has brackets. You will also need to cut the last about 6 inches off of your suburban frame and weld it to the pickup frame rails. You may want to be patient if you possibly can, I see frames for sale here from time to time. I have one here on my parts truck that will be available when it gets a little warmer. There has been a member trying to sell one here with the two differentials, rolling, for $250 in Delaware. Great looking truck! Good luck!!

zac · 01-30-2010, 10:32 AM

Since this isn't an emergency, I'll be patient then. The frame is heavily pitted in some isolated areas, and I could probably repair it there if necessary, but it seems like a clean frame would be a good place to start. This will never be a perfect, show quality restoration. I'm not the type. The picture was taken almost ten years ago, when I had great intentions of doing an awesome restoration. But I liked the truck too much so I ended up driving it into the ground. The 350/4spd/205 combo with 3.07 gears got 17-18 mpg and was about the best all-around vehicle I have ever owned. I would like to go back to that, without the body rust I won't show you any pictures of.

Thanks for the info and keep it coming.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-30-2010, 06:49 PM

There is a member in Iowa (Dins-1) I think, that has 2 burb 4x4 frames. One is a 1/2 ton and the other is a 3/4 ton. Trevor

DINS 1 · 01-30-2010, 09:41 PM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=360493 HALF TON

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=360491 3/4 ton

k5kev · 01-31-2010, 01:50 PM

Pickup frame to Suburban frame is definately doable. I did it (I think!). You just need to weld in Burb rear frame horns and and change/add body mount brackets 3, 4 and 5 (counting from front to back). These pics should help explain. I also filled in frame mount #6, which is oblong (sp) on a pickup and then hole-sawed a round hole for the burb round body mount. I boxed part of the frame where the rear horns are welded on and put on a Valley Industries hitch, which has a grade 8 bolts on the other side of the weld. No way it can come apart or break now.

olblue60@aol.com · 01-31-2010, 05:25 PM

Great info. and picks Kev. Nice job on the frame!!

zac · 02-03-2010, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys, you've given me alot to think about.

JoeKan · 02-14-2010, 12:08 AM

Maybe this will help you. Check it out:
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/1572579265.html

63chevyll · 02-19-2010, 11:34 PM

sweet build

01-29-2010, 02:39 PM	#1
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	'72 Burb K10 frame Are suburban 4x4 frames the same as longbed pickups? How about the differences (if any) between 1/2 and 3/4 ton? The frame on my truck is pitted but usable. But I could probably scrounge up a good pickup frame around here, not so much a burb frame. It seems like a good place to start as I get rolling on my "rebuild", whatever form it takes. Here's a picture of my daily driver in happier times. Attached Images

01-29-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
72Blaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somrset,KY Posts: 5	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame Nice looking.Could use that down here in Somerset we are getting snow!!!!

01-30-2010, 08:37 AM	#3
ole red Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: C-WY Posts: 236	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame No the frames are different __________________ 69 stepside, 1/2ton, 4X4, 350/350/205

01-30-2010, 09:01 AM	#4
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame The only difference that I know of are the frame rails at the bumper, and of course the body mounts will need to be switched. On the suburban, the rear bumper bolts to the frame and the pickup has brackets. You will also need to cut the last about 6 inches off of your suburban frame and weld it to the pickup frame rails. You may want to be patient if you possibly can, I see frames for sale here from time to time. I have one here on my parts truck that will be available when it gets a little warmer. There has been a member trying to sell one here with the two differentials, rolling, for $250 in Delaware. Great looking truck! Good luck!! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide Last edited by olblue60@aol.com; 01-30-2010 at 09:34 AM.

01-30-2010, 10:32 AM	#5
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame Since this isn't an emergency, I'll be patient then. The frame is heavily pitted in some isolated areas, and I could probably repair it there if necessary, but it seems like a clean frame would be a good place to start. This will never be a perfect, show quality restoration. I'm not the type. The picture was taken almost ten years ago, when I had great intentions of doing an awesome restoration. But I liked the truck too much so I ended up driving it into the ground. The 350/4spd/205 combo with 3.07 gears got 17-18 mpg and was about the best all-around vehicle I have ever owned. I would like to go back to that, without the body rust I won't show you any pictures of. Thanks for the info and keep it coming.

01-30-2010, 06:49 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame There is a member in Iowa (Dins-1) I think, that has 2 burb 4x4 frames. One is a 1/2 ton and the other is a 3/4 ton. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-30-2010, 09:41 PM	#7
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=360493 HALF TON http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=360491 3/4 ton __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

01-31-2010, 01:50 PM	#8
k5kev New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 304	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame Pickup frame to Suburban frame is definately doable. I did it (I think!). You just need to weld in Burb rear frame horns and and change/add body mount brackets 3, 4 and 5 (counting from front to back). These pics should help explain. I also filled in frame mount #6, which is oblong (sp) on a pickup and then hole-sawed a round hole for the burb round body mount. I boxed part of the frame where the rear horns are welded on and put on a Valley Industries hitch, which has a grade 8 bolts on the other side of the weld. No way it can come apart or break now. Attached Images

01-31-2010, 05:25 PM	#9
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame Great info. and picks Kev. Nice job on the frame!! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide Last edited by olblue60@aol.com; 01-31-2010 at 05:25 PM.

02-03-2010, 09:29 AM	#10
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame Thanks guys, you've given me alot to think about.

02-14-2010, 12:08 AM	#11
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame Maybe this will help you. Check it out: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/1572579265.html

02-19-2010, 11:34 PM	#12
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: '72 Burb K10 frame sweet build



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