What are your views on this? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AndyM · 07-12-2012, 08:06 AM

Hey everyone, I'm new here, looking some advice on a purchase im looking to make.
Here is the link,

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ391052096

What are some pointers I should know, what should I look for when I go have a look at it. How reliable are they as a daily driver?

Any information would be great.
Thanks

**LockDoc** · 07-12-2012, 12:03 PM

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Looks like a really nice burb. The most important thing if it spent all of it's life in Canada would be to check it over close for rust. Take a piece of cardboard big enough to lay on and a good strong light and crawl under it. Check all of the body mounts, floor boards, cross braces, and spare tire well for rust. Also check around the top of the firewall under the hood and all around the windshield inside and out. I'm sure others will chime in with other tips of things to look for but it may be a bit. This board doesn't get as much traffic as some of the others.

LockDoc

AndyM · 07-12-2012, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the info. What do you think the value would roughly be? Im doing as much research as I can, but vintage trucks are new to me. The only truck I owned before was a 1999 Chevy Burban. That truck is what makes me want to get back into a Burb.

Thanks again

71swb4x4 · 07-12-2012, 01:31 PM

That's a lot of money for the average Suburban, not a lot of money for a top notch suburban. We can't tell which one it is by the pictures.
Are you close enough to look the suburban over yourself? If you are, take a lot of pictures and post them on this board. We will help you determine if it's worth it or not.

**rockc** · 07-13-2012, 05:55 AM

If you had more closer up pic's we could tell you a little more about its value.

PanelDeland · 07-13-2012, 02:02 PM

Take a small magnet with you.The business card type that goes on the refrigerator.It will help you spot bondo in the body/Look all over the bottom,the trailing arms,the crossmembers.If you can take a firend with you,someone either knowledgeable or that isn't in love with the truck.Have them shine the light around in the interior floor and look for it from underneath.Look at the wiring and connectors everywhere.

AndyM · 07-13-2012, 03:15 PM

I really appreciate the help. Im going to have a look at it on Sunday, ill take lots of pics. The price isnt 10K, he said 8K, so im sure that price is negotiable also. While I do like the truck, im not one to make purchase without knowing all the information I can get, so I hopefully wont make any rash decisions.

vectorit · 07-13-2012, 03:37 PM

I seem to remember this, and I think it was member "Already Gone" looking at it.

You may want to hit him up, and see what he thought since he may have looked at it and passed on it for some reason.

Average Joe · 07-14-2012, 02:07 PM

Looks like a nice rig. Like others have said and you probably know already rust is the biggest mennace out there. That said you may want to factor in the price that upgrades will cost. Have front disk brakes been added yet? Will you be happy with a 2 speed slip n slide tranny? Have sway bars been added? Will you be happy with the paint color/combo? ( i love it! ) The advantage of buying a completed/restored 'Burb like this is that you like the previous owners choices and will not have to spend big money making it your own. Just my 2 cents. Good luck and keep us posted!

07-12-2012, 08:06 AM	#1
AndyM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 3	What are your views on this? Hey everyone, I'm new here, looking some advice on a purchase im looking to make. Here is the link, http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ391052096 What are some pointers I should know, what should I look for when I go have a look at it. How reliable are they as a daily driver? Any information would be great. Thanks

07-12-2012, 12:03 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,378	Re: What are your views on this? - Looks like a really nice burb. The most important thing if it spent all of it's life in Canada would be to check it over close for rust. Take a piece of cardboard big enough to lay on and a good strong light and crawl under it. Check all of the body mounts, floor boards, cross braces, and spare tire well for rust. Also check around the top of the firewall under the hood and all around the windshield inside and out. I'm sure others will chime in with other tips of things to look for but it may be a bit. This board doesn't get as much traffic as some of the others. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-12-2012, 01:20 PM	#3
AndyM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 3	Re: What are your views on this? Thanks for the info. What do you think the value would roughly be? Im doing as much research as I can, but vintage trucks are new to me. The only truck I owned before was a 1999 Chevy Burban. That truck is what makes me want to get back into a Burb. Thanks again

07-12-2012, 01:31 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What are your views on this? That's a lot of money for the average Suburban, not a lot of money for a top notch suburban. We can't tell which one it is by the pictures. Are you close enough to look the suburban over yourself? If you are, take a lot of pictures and post them on this board. We will help you determine if it's worth it or not. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-13-2012, 05:55 AM	#5
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 633	Re: What are your views on this? If you had more closer up pic's we could tell you a little more about its value. __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

07-13-2012, 02:02 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: What are your views on this? Take a small magnet with you.The business card type that goes on the refrigerator.It will help you spot bondo in the body/Look all over the bottom,the trailing arms,the crossmembers.If you can take a firend with you,someone either knowledgeable or that isn't in love with the truck.Have them shine the light around in the interior floor and look for it from underneath.Look at the wiring and connectors everywhere. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-13-2012, 03:15 PM	#7
AndyM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 3	Re: What are your views on this? I really appreciate the help. Im going to have a look at it on Sunday, ill take lots of pics. The price isnt 10K, he said 8K, so im sure that price is negotiable also. While I do like the truck, im not one to make purchase without knowing all the information I can get, so I hopefully wont make any rash decisions.

07-13-2012, 03:37 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What are your views on this? I seem to remember this, and I think it was member "Already Gone" looking at it. You may want to hit him up, and see what he thought since he may have looked at it and passed on it for some reason. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-14-2012, 02:07 PM	#9
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: What are your views on this? Looks like a nice rig. Like others have said and you probably know already rust is the biggest mennace out there. That said you may want to factor in the price that upgrades will cost. Have front disk brakes been added yet? Will you be happy with a 2 speed slip n slide tranny? Have sway bars been added? Will you be happy with the paint color/combo? ( i love it! ) The advantage of buying a completed/restored 'Burb like this is that you like the previous owners choices and will not have to spend big money making it your own. Just my 2 cents. Good luck and keep us posted!



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