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chevyburb · 12-22-2011, 09:45 PM

I'm the new owner of a 62 gmc suburban carryall. Now the fun begins. Where do I find the parts??? Metal, trim, and the tail light cover?? I'm from California and for some reason I've been googleing for parts and no luck! I've been enjoying all the threads. Now I come to you for help...plz. merry Xmas.
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markeb01 · 12-22-2011, 11:56 PM

Welcome to the forum. I read in an earlier thread that Brother's Trucks sells suburban tail light lenses, but I don't find them listed in their online catalog. You might want to call and ask:

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/

For most parts unique to these trucks I normally buy from Classicparts (formerly Chevy Duty). They have best pricing, good quality and good service.

http://www.classicparts.com/default....FQ5lhwodV2YG4w

I have also purchased a few items from LMC but (IMHO ) they and Brothers and considerably more expensive than just about any of their competitors.

http://www.lmctruck.com/

There are other suppliers but Classicparts has such a good history I rarely need to go anywhere else.

And of course Ebay provides many of the original and rare parts.

And be sure to post pictures when you can, everybody here loves photos.

fryer1979 · 12-23-2011, 12:23 AM

There is always Classic Industries and Year One, but they are pretty spendy too. Try National Parts Depot, and even The Truck Shop also.

**Captainfab** · 12-23-2011, 01:30 AM

Welcome to the forum

I prefer Classic Parts, myself, but I don't think they offer the tail light lenses. I bought a set of new lenses on ebay from a truck parts vendor. I'll have to see if I can find who it was.

**Corts60** · 12-23-2011, 04:29 AM

Welcome from Victoria! Glad to see another suburban joining the herd here.

gostranger · 12-23-2011, 08:24 AM

welcome Glad you are saving another suburban we love pictures! and most of us suburban guys have extra parts so let us know and keep us up to date!
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glos55 · 12-23-2011, 08:31 AM

Welcome chevyburb!! Whats your plans for it? Can you post pics? We love pics!! Have a Great Holiday!

mikesacs · 12-23-2011, 09:04 AM

I use www.allofcraigs.com all the time. It searches every CraigsList in the country. I've found most of the hard to find burb parts on there. Just check every few days for a while.

1963c-10 · 12-23-2011, 09:19 AM

Welcome and congrats on your new burb.. Cant wait to see some pics..

chevyburb · 12-23-2011, 11:52 AM

Thanx everyone I will as soon as I get in my hands it i will post pics. It's on the.mid west and to much snow ... So have to wait lol .... Do most of this suburbans have problems with the floor support brackets? The ones that go to the frame.

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**Captainfab** · 12-24-2011, 01:26 AM

The ebay seller that I bought my Suburban lenses from is arrowheadtruckparts. I checked their ebay store and they don't have any listed. You might try contacting them and see if they have any lenses.

I don't know as the cab support rust issue is specific to Suburbans, as the trucks have that issue as well. I think it is more of a situation of the vehicle being driven year round in areas where there is snow and consequently de-icer is used. That is not the only cause of the rust issues, but salt and magchloride is very, very destructive to all metals.

dthela · 12-24-2011, 09:34 AM

tons of parts email me

dthela · 12-24-2011, 09:35 AM

all the burb brackets rot! the rear you cant buy, i made them out of 1/8 steel. i have some extra fronts

dthela · 12-24-2011, 09:37 AM

by the way, 62 is the strange year, couple of oddities from other years.

dthela · 12-24-2011, 09:39 AM

in the picture showing the rotted mount, what is that piece of channel it goes to? doesn't look original.

chevyburb · 12-24-2011, 02:54 PM

Well I'm sad to report that the deal for the suburban fell through

guess now I'm on the look for another one.
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dthela · 12-24-2011, 02:58 PM

no one sells tail light lenses for burbs anymore. i have 2 extra sets.

12-22-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
chevyburb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: montebello, california Posts: 3	new to 62 gmc suburban! I'm the new owner of a 62 gmc suburban carryall. Now the fun begins. Where do I find the parts??? Metal, trim, and the tail light cover?? I'm from California and for some reason I've been googleing for parts and no luck! I've been enjoying all the threads. Now I come to you for help...plz. merry Xmas. Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2011, 11:56 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! Welcome to the forum. I read in an earlier thread that Brother's Trucks sells suburban tail light lenses, but I don't find them listed in their online catalog. You might want to call and ask: http://www.brotherstrucks.com/ For most parts unique to these trucks I normally buy from Classicparts (formerly Chevy Duty). They have best pricing, good quality and good service. http://www.classicparts.com/default....FQ5lhwodV2YG4w I have also purchased a few items from LMC but (IMHO ) they and Brothers and considerably more expensive than just about any of their competitors. http://www.lmctruck.com/ There are other suppliers but Classicparts has such a good history I rarely need to go anywhere else. And of course Ebay provides many of the original and rare parts. And be sure to post pictures when you can, everybody here loves photos.

12-23-2011, 12:23 AM	#3
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! There is always Classic Industries and Year One, but they are pretty spendy too. Try National Parts Depot, and even The Truck Shop also.

12-23-2011, 01:30 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! Welcome to the forum I prefer Classic Parts, myself, but I don't think they offer the tail light lenses. I bought a set of new lenses on ebay from a truck parts vendor. I'll have to see if I can find who it was. __________________ 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

12-23-2011, 04:29 AM	#5
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12-23-2011, 08:24 AM	#6
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12-23-2011, 08:31 AM	#7
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! Welcome chevyburb!! Whats your plans for it? Can you post pics? We love pics!! Have a Great Holiday!

12-23-2011, 09:04 AM	#8
mikesacs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallsville, MO Posts: 271	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! I use www.allofcraigs.com all the time. It searches every CraigsList in the country. I've found most of the hard to find burb parts on there. Just check every few days for a while.

12-23-2011, 09:19 AM	#9
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12-23-2011, 11:52 AM	#10
chevyburb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: montebello, california Posts: 3	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! Thanx everyone I will as soon as I get in my hands it i will post pics. It's on the.mid west and to much snow ... So have to wait lol .... Do most of this suburbans have problems with the floor support brackets? The ones that go to the frame. Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2011, 01:26 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! The ebay seller that I bought my Suburban lenses from is arrowheadtruckparts. I checked their ebay store and they don't have any listed. You might try contacting them and see if they have any lenses. I don't know as the cab support rust issue is specific to Suburbans, as the trucks have that issue as well. I think it is more of a situation of the vehicle being driven year round in areas where there is snow and consequently de-icer is used. That is not the only cause of the rust issues, but salt and magchloride is very, very destructive to all metals. __________________ 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

12-24-2011, 09:34 AM	#12
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! tons of parts email me

12-24-2011, 09:35 AM	#13
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! all the burb brackets rot! the rear you cant buy, i made them out of 1/8 steel. i have some extra fronts

12-24-2011, 09:37 AM	#14
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! by the way, 62 is the strange year, couple of oddities from other years.

12-24-2011, 09:39 AM	#15
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! in the picture showing the rotted mount, what is that piece of channel it goes to? doesn't look original.



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12-24-2011, 02:54 PM	#16
chevyburb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: montebello, california Posts: 3	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! Well I'm sad to report that the deal for the suburban fell through guess now I'm on the look for another one. Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2011, 02:58 PM	#17
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: new to 62 gmc suburban! no one sells tail light lenses for burbs anymore. i have 2 extra sets.

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