72 burb questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gohogs216 · 08-01-2003, 11:19 PM

guys, i have been reading this board for a while now because i am such a fan of the 67-72 body style. i just bought my FIRST one yesterday...

a 1972 chevy suburban 3/4 ton 2wd w/ a big block 402 and automatic transmission!

the truck is just like grandpa bought it in nov71. completely stock with 149K miles. ocher (mustard yellow) in color with the white top and really nice stock (not ripped) bench seats. i mean, this truck is nice. i really didn't want anything but a 4wd, but i just couldn't pass this up.

i registered tonight and can't wait to hopefully come here even more than before. i was hoping that you guys might be able to help me with some questions.

any idea what gears might be in it?

i will look because i think i know how to tell, but any idea what transmission is probably under it?

i appreciate your guys help.

also, i'd love to show you a picture, but the pic from my digital camera (currently in jpeg format) is like 750k and way too big to fit under the board's limits.

70c10 · 08-01-2003, 11:23 PM

Welcome from Maryland and Congrats!.

da-burb · 08-02-2003, 12:28 AM

With the big block and it being a C20, it should have a Dana 60 rearend with 3.54 gears in it. Anything else would have been special ordered and listed on the glovebox door.

The tranny will be a TH400.

You will soon learn to absolutely love the ochre color and have 3 of them in your back yard just like me.

jcueckert13 · 08-03-2003, 02:07 AM

welcom to the board and if you want 4 wheel drive get a long bed k10 or k20 truck frame and swap the body

jhwkns · 08-03-2003, 03:55 AM

Welcome to the board!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-03-2003, 08:56 AM

Welcome from West Michigan!

Sounds like a nice Burb.

Jim

OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-03-2003, 09:14 AM

Welcome from Chester County Pennsylvania..Sounds like a nice suburban.. What did you have to pay for the sub??
Randy

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-03-2003, 11:49 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon, this place is full of great people who are willing to help out other's..

crazy4chevs · 08-03-2003, 11:56 AM

welcome from Washington; nice score.

ABHaulR · 08-03-2003, 12:14 PM

Welcome from sunny so cal, sounds like a good ride. get some pics. go through a paint program and resize them so you can post them.

1970blazin · 08-03-2003, 12:17 PM

Gohogs216-
I PM'ed you on how to resize pictures- we want to see that burb! Give it a try-it takes a little practice, but isn't so hard.
Welcome!!
Diane

Tx Firefighter · 08-03-2003, 12:34 PM

I've e-mailed my pics to computer saavy members here, and they resized them and posted them for me.

Somebody help this cat out, so we can see his burb.

Welcome from Texas!

**Palf70Step** · 08-03-2003, 05:06 PM

Welcom to the board from South Mississippi!

Cheesewagon · 08-04-2003, 12:13 AM

Welcome from soggy Northern Ohio. Nice to have another burb owner on the board. Your going to just love it, trust me.

08-01-2003, 11:19 PM	#1
gohogs216 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: bentonville, ar Posts: 3	72 burb questions guys, i have been reading this board for a while now because i am such a fan of the 67-72 body style. i just bought my FIRST one yesterday... a 1972 chevy suburban 3/4 ton 2wd w/ a big block 402 and automatic transmission! the truck is just like grandpa bought it in nov71. completely stock with 149K miles. ocher (mustard yellow) in color with the white top and really nice stock (not ripped) bench seats. i mean, this truck is nice. i really didn't want anything but a 4wd, but i just couldn't pass this up. i registered tonight and can't wait to hopefully come here even more than before. i was hoping that you guys might be able to help me with some questions. any idea what gears might be in it? i will look because i think i know how to tell, but any idea what transmission is probably under it? i appreciate your guys help. also, i'd love to show you a picture, but the pic from my digital camera (currently in jpeg format) is like 750k and way too big to fit under the board's limits.

08-01-2003, 11:23 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Welcome from Maryland and Congrats!. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-02-2003, 12:28 AM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	With the big block and it being a C20, it should have a Dana 60 rearend with 3.54 gears in it. Anything else would have been special ordered and listed on the glovebox door. The tranny will be a TH400. You will soon learn to absolutely love the ochre color and have 3 of them in your back yard just like me. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

08-03-2003, 02:07 AM	#4
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	welcom to the board and if you want 4 wheel drive get a long bed k10 or k20 truck frame and swap the body __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

08-03-2003, 03:55 AM	#5
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Welcome to the board! __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-03-2003, 08:56 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Welcome from West Michigan! Sounds like a nice Burb. Jim

08-03-2003, 09:14 AM	#7
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Welcome from Chester County Pennsylvania..Sounds like a nice suburban.. What did you have to pay for the sub?? Randy __________________ 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

08-03-2003, 11:49 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board from southern oregon, this place is full of great people who are willing to help out other's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-03-2003, 11:56 AM	#9
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	welcome from Washington; nice score. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

08-03-2003, 12:14 PM	#10
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	Welcome from sunny so cal, sounds like a good ride. get some pics. go through a paint program and resize them so you can post them. Attached Images __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!

08-03-2003, 12:17 PM	#11
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Gohogs216- I PM'ed you on how to resize pictures- we want to see that burb! Give it a try-it takes a little practice, but isn't so hard. Welcome!! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-03-2003, 12:34 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I've e-mailed my pics to computer saavy members here, and they resized them and posted them for me. Somebody help this cat out, so we can see his burb. Welcome from Texas! __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-03-2003, 05:06 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Welcom to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ 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!

08-04-2003, 12:13 AM	#14
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Welcome from soggy Northern Ohio. Nice to have another burb owner on the board. Your going to just love it, trust me. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.



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