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05-25-2012, 01:08 AM
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
I bought this '66 Sub and it actually belonged to Parks Canada originally! I would really like to restore it to original paint scheme and find the correct decals for the doors that would have been used during that time period.
Mind you I plan to bag it and throw some 22/24's on it. but I would really like to put the correct Parks Canada decals back on, bringing it some former glory. she sure is rotten, and I am not sure how I am gonna fix the fenders as I can't seem to find any reproduction fleetside bedsides.. just a few patch panels.. I am new the the 60-66 side of things, geez for them 67+ years you can get any sheet metal you want! I was told this truck was in service in the Banff/Jasper park area, colours seem right and the doors did have big decals on them at one time, which are sanded off. there are some parks canada sickers on the door windows, so I do think the previous owner was on the up and up. but I really am having a hard time tracking down photos so I can get the decals right (when I get to this project in a few years!) Can't wait to get on this project! sure hope it's not too far gone to restore, once I get into it (picked it up for only $250, so no real loss) I sure am gonna have to do a lot of research, I have no idea where to find suburban parts and seats for this thing!?
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05-25-2012, 01:43 AM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Did you get the doors?
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05-25-2012, 02:06 AM
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
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05-25-2012, 02:33 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Edmonton Alberta
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Whew...
You sir are braver then I... I bought mine out of Cali. Best thing i ever did I salute your ambition though
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05-25-2012, 06:03 AM
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Check The Champ, Demonstrator
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Montreal,Quebec
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
A member in BC ( padresag ) will more than likely chime in. Has parts and a vast knowedge of these trucks. When your ready, you might contact him.
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05-25-2012, 06:32 AM
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65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: upstate new york
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Sounds like a very cool build good to see another suburban there are a bunch of suburbans. on here theatre getting the bagtreatment!!!!!!!
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05-25-2012, 07:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Independence,KS
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Not a bad score! Looks better than what I started with, LOL! But here in the Midwest, we have 2 options- rusted, or REALLY RUSTED.
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05-25-2012, 09:30 AM
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Cool looking truck...nice find
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
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05-25-2012, 09:35 AM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Cool man !!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster  Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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05-25-2012, 11:26 AM
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Location: Burbank CA
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Cool project. Finding all the seats is tough. Just so happens TWO full sets are for sale in the 60-66 parts section of this forum, last I checked. Who knows when that'll happen again. Have fun!
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05-25-2012, 11:49 AM
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Location: Detroit MI
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
fenders are no problem , and hopefully the rear panels from a fleet side will work with some modification .. more than one person has done burbs like yours , should be some threads to go off ......
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05-26-2012, 10:48 AM
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
well this is all some good encouraging news regarding parts, I don't need to bring the interior back to full stock, but it would be nice to have a few original appointments like the seats.
the interior has more dents then the outside, so I think I am gonna invest in a good stud welder/puller for this one! I've tried contacting Parks Canada regarding the logos for the doors, but if I have no luck with them I may just improvise or make my own rendition. I think it would be an interesting piece of history to put the right logo back on the door. I sure hope I can save this truck, the firewall sure is rusted out quite high up! are the window latches easy to find?
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05-26-2012, 11:08 AM
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Location: Sidney,b.c.
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
I don't think that they will let you run gov't logo's on your truck
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05-26-2012, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Seattle,WA
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Nice Beaver!, Do they have a logo from the 60's that is no longer used that would clearly show the truck is more of a tribute than an imposter? I know someone on this site did that with an old US Forest Service truck. It looks cool and no one would mistake it for an "in use" vehicle.
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05-26-2012, 01:16 PM
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Location: Red Deer , Alberta
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
What a wreck.... Do you know how much work that's gonna take??
You should just sell it to me.....lol Posted via Mobile Device
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05-26-2012, 05:02 PM
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
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05-26-2012, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Calgary Alberta
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Re: Found an old Suburban used by Canadian Park Rangers!
Nice truck!, it looks about the same condition as mine except mine has the 'Johnny Cash' syndrome (a whole lotta parts from other trucks
 . If you are interested I have a complete front seat in original shape that I will not be using. Let me know
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