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mikesacs · 10-11-2011, 09:28 AM

Just bought a 60 Suburban and had a few questions about some trim and extra parts in the back. Looks like the hood has been replaced with a 61. I have the emblems for the side of the hood (both apache and viking), but don't know what emblem is supposed to be in the front fenders. Notice the 4 holes.

Do the vents, vent grille, and cable control replace the manual vents in the kick panels? They currently has the handle that you reach down to open. Is this an option or does it not belong to this suburban?

**Corts60** · 10-11-2011, 11:25 AM

Because your suburban is a '60, the proper emblems for the fenders said "Chevrolet" with "Apache" underneath it and there was no hood emblems that year. Only '61's had hood emblems for "Apache".

As for the Vents, both 1960's I have owned had the cable release type set-up.

Welcome and great suburban! What are your overall plans?

mikesacs · 10-11-2011, 12:44 PM

My overall plan is to restore the interior and body close to original style. I haven't identified the frame yet. It has a newer 3/4 ton 4x4 frame that has been spliced to fit. It has a 250 6cyl with a TH350. The power train will get an overdrive automatic transmission with either a small block or a 5.9 cummins. Can't decide on that yet. I'm starting to research what everything was painted(interior, wheels, trim, ect). Seems harder to find Suburban specific information.

My next step will be to take the frame out and clean/paint it. Paint the underside and the firewall. I need to wait for my other car (57 150 sedan) to sell before I have engine, tranny, and exterior paint money.

The floor boards and rockers are all solid, just clean and paint.

**Captainfab** · 10-12-2011, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the forum

The vents with the 'louvered' grills are standard for '60-'62 Trucks, Suburbans and Panels.

mikesacs · 10-12-2011, 06:17 AM

Any clue on what emblem fits the 4 holes?

j.kirn · 10-12-2011, 07:51 AM

like this

mikesacs · 10-12-2011, 07:58 AM

The two holes in the hood fit an "Apache" emblem that came with the truck. I do think the hood is from a 61. I guess I need to see if the 60 emblem is in the fender while the 61 was on the hood. That might expalain it????

hopped up · 10-13-2011, 12:09 PM

dont sell the 57 150 sedan!! those are the best of the 57 chevys!!
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hopped up · 10-13-2011, 12:10 PM

how about a pic of the 57
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mikesacs · 10-13-2011, 12:45 PM

Here is the 57.

I have it at a consignment lot right now. http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/di...9&location=STL
Should have sold by now. I think it underpriced. Of course, I might be biased!

10-11-2011, 09:28 AM	#1
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	New 60 suburban Just bought a 60 Suburban and had a few questions about some trim and extra parts in the back. Looks like the hood has been replaced with a 61. I have the emblems for the side of the hood (both apache and viking), but don't know what emblem is supposed to be in the front fenders. Notice the 4 holes. Do the vents, vent grille, and cable control replace the manual vents in the kick panels? They currently has the handle that you reach down to open. Is this an option or does it not belong to this suburban? Attached Images

10-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: New 60 suburban Because your suburban is a '60, the proper emblems for the fenders said "Chevrolet" with "Apache" underneath it and there was no hood emblems that year. Only '61's had hood emblems for "Apache". As for the Vents, both 1960's I have owned had the cable release type set-up. Welcome and great suburban! What are your overall plans? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-11-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Re: New 60 suburban My overall plan is to restore the interior and body close to original style. I haven't identified the frame yet. It has a newer 3/4 ton 4x4 frame that has been spliced to fit. It has a 250 6cyl with a TH350. The power train will get an overdrive automatic transmission with either a small block or a 5.9 cummins. Can't decide on that yet. I'm starting to research what everything was painted(interior, wheels, trim, ect). Seems harder to find Suburban specific information. My next step will be to take the frame out and clean/paint it. Paint the underside and the firewall. I need to wait for my other car (57 150 sedan) to sell before I have engine, tranny, and exterior paint money. The floor boards and rockers are all solid, just clean and paint.

10-12-2011, 12:43 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New 60 suburban Welcome to the forum The vents with the 'louvered' grills are standard for '60-'62 Trucks, Suburbans and Panels. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-12-2011, 06:17 AM	#5
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Re: New 60 suburban Any clue on what emblem fits the 4 holes?

10-12-2011, 07:51 AM	#6
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: New 60 suburban like this

10-12-2011, 07:58 AM	#7
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Re: New 60 suburban The two holes in the hood fit an "Apache" emblem that came with the truck. I do think the hood is from a 61. I guess I need to see if the 60 emblem is in the fender while the 61 was on the hood. That might expalain it????

10-13-2011, 12:09 PM	#8
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: New 60 suburban dont sell the 57 150 sedan!! those are the best of the 57 chevys!! Posted via Mobile Device

10-13-2011, 12:10 PM	#9
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: New 60 suburban how about a pic of the 57 Posted via Mobile Device

10-13-2011, 12:45 PM	#10
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Re: New 60 suburban Here is the 57. I have it at a consignment lot right now. http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/di...9&location=STL Should have sold by now. I think it underpriced. Of course, I might be biased! Attached Images



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