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Aarons72 · 10-24-2012, 07:25 PM

So i have a 2 year old and another baby on the way...I made the decision to sell my 72 swb this week. This burb will be my every day family cruiser. Super super sad about my truck but I am really excited for my new project. I picked up this 71 gmc last night. I have had my sights on it for a long time. It needs a full interior, motor rebuild, top needs to be painted, I'm going to probably have the grill/bumpers powder coated, probably go with some 22's, needs some serious suspension improvements and a little love here and there. Anyway, I'm pumped but will have lots of questions in the coming months!

First question...What is the best way you guys find sweet interiors out of new rigs? I want a grey interior from something like a Burb, Tahoe, Yukon or something like that. How do you guys find that stuff other than Craigslist?

Mr Pops · 10-24-2012, 08:12 PM

Hey sweet lookin Burb! Looks pretty sweet with the steelies too! If I wanted to find a complete interior from a newer truck, I'd probably watch the auctions. You could probably find a miled out or smashed yukon for pretty cheap.

Street Smart · 10-24-2012, 08:27 PM

Good looking ride, congrats on the growing family.

mdw · 10-24-2012, 09:06 PM

I LIKE!!! I have a 71 that I am slowly working on that is the same blue, let me know if you want to bounce some ideas around as I am in Molalla...Welcome to the site.

**70cst** · 10-24-2012, 10:06 PM

that is one

Burb

WH0DAMAN · 10-25-2012, 04:26 PM

I saw your orange 72 on Craigslist. Nice truck!! If you want to stop by sometime @ my shop I can help you out finding an interior for the Suburban. I am working on my own 70 Suburban & will be installing a Denali or Escalade interior in it. I have switched out interiors a few times before & have an awesome source for it.

Congratulations on the new Suburban!!

Bob
Silver Creek Auto Body
Silverton Oregon

Aarons72 · 10-26-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WH0DAMAN

I saw your orange 72 on Craigslist. Nice truck!! If you want to stop by sometime @ my shop I can help you out finding an interior for the Suburban. I am working on my own 70 Suburban & will be installing a Denali or Escalade interior in it. I have switched out interiors a few times before & have an awesome source for it.

Congratulations on the new Suburban!!

Bob
Silver Creek Auto Body
Silverton Oregon

That's awesome! I would love to! The first thing I am trying to do is get my rear suspension figured out...its crazy bouncy and feels horrible. Then a few motor tweaks...then some exhaust...then hopefully I can get to the interior and some other things that need attention. I am just starting to do some research and figure out what I want to do on the inside...It is crazy how much stuff its going to take to do the whole interior. I think Im going to go grey...paint the top grey along with the grills etc...and then get some grey powdercoated wheels. Let me know if you come across any sweet gray seats! I'll talk to you later!

**lolife99** · 10-26-2012, 10:28 AM

Cool burb.
I saw your suspension thread.
You have alot of issues going on back there.
If you want to keep that ride height,... you will need to spend some money.

Call ECE (www.earlyclassic.com)
They know these trucks.
Buy a set of 6" drop springs, a set of rear shock relocators, a Super Track bar, and a set of their drop shocks.
The shock relocators will stand up the rear shocks so they will actually work.
The super track bar will re-center the rearend.
Right now the rearend of your truck is off center in the frame.

You have no suspension travel also.
I would add a bolt in c-notch.
http://www.performanceonline.com/196...H-KIT-BOLT-IN/

Then add a 1.5" lowering block.
(no more than 1.5" unless you switch to bigger diameter wheels and add air bags)
http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm

Fix the rearend and it will ride good.
But you can't ***** about the ride if you don't fix it correctly.
Good luck.

My truck is at 5.5/7.5 static drop.
So the rear of your burb will be this low on 15" wheels.
Any lower will require a step notch in the rear frame rails.

**lolife99** · 10-26-2012, 10:37 AM

See how much more travel I have?
And the shocks are more vertical.
The axle tube is in approimately the same place as on your burb.

Burbaholic · 10-26-2012, 02:06 PM

I found an interior for my 72 on Ebay (Schram Auto Parts). I'm using all three rows of seats from a 2012 Buick Enclave. The size of the seats are perfect and extremely comfortable. The bases need to come off the second row and build your own base to strattle the step up to the rear deck. I'm about half done getting them mounted but I'll try and get some pix up over the weekend. BTW these are heated and air conditioned seats.

Number98 · 10-26-2012, 03:38 PM

That's a solid looking Burb you picked up, good starting point!

Aarons72 · 10-27-2012, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burbaholic

I found an interior for my 72 on Ebay (Schram Auto Parts). I'm using all three rows of seats from a 2012 Buick Enclave. The size of the seats are perfect and extremely comfortable. The bases need to come off the second row and build your own base to strattle the step up to the rear deck. I'm about half done getting them mounted but I'll try and get some pix up over the weekend. BTW these are heated and air conditioned seats.

Thats so sick. Id love to see pics

Burbaholic · 10-27-2012, 02:47 PM

Like I said...this is a work in progress but the pictures should give you and idea of what these seats will look like installed. The console is a 2010 Silverado.

67anthony · 10-27-2012, 06:23 PM

Like that looks bad.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-29-2012, 01:48 PM

Nice burb! What did you do with the orginal rear seats?

Burbaholic · 10-29-2012, 02:11 PM

The original seats are listed in the for sale in the classified section.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549457

Tinkermc · 11-01-2012, 06:50 PM

Great lookin Burb you picked up, the Buick seats look schweeeet.Nice job.

jmedero · 11-24-2012, 12:10 AM

Nice burb man.
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Tinkermc · 11-27-2012, 09:52 PM

junk yard is best place foe cheap interior

POS1 · 11-27-2012, 10:24 PM

Those enclave seats are killer.
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Burbaholic · 11-28-2012, 09:25 AM

Thanks POS1. I am making progress on finishing them up. I had to go to the local Buick dealer and get a set of schematics for the wiring. Lots of detail work but the comfort will be amazing.

10-24-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	New burb owner in town... So i have a 2 year old and another baby on the way...I made the decision to sell my 72 swb this week. This burb will be my every day family cruiser. Super super sad about my truck but I am really excited for my new project. I picked up this 71 gmc last night. I have had my sights on it for a long time. It needs a full interior, motor rebuild, top needs to be painted, I'm going to probably have the grill/bumpers powder coated, probably go with some 22's, needs some serious suspension improvements and a little love here and there. Anyway, I'm pumped but will have lots of questions in the coming months! First question...What is the best way you guys find sweet interiors out of new rigs? I want a grey interior from something like a Burb, Tahoe, Yukon or something like that. How do you guys find that stuff other than Craigslist? __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

10-24-2012, 08:12 PM	#2
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: New burb owner in town... Hey sweet lookin Burb! Looks pretty sweet with the steelies too! If I wanted to find a complete interior from a newer truck, I'd probably watch the auctions. You could probably find a miled out or smashed yukon for pretty cheap. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

10-24-2012, 08:27 PM	#3
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: New burb owner in town... Good looking ride, congrats on the growing family. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-24-2012, 09:06 PM	#4
mdw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: molalla or Posts: 90	Re: New burb owner in town... I LIKE!!! I have a 71 that I am slowly working on that is the same blue, let me know if you want to bounce some ideas around as I am in Molalla...Welcome to the site.

10-24-2012, 10:06 PM	#5
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10-25-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
WH0DAMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 222	Re: New burb owner in town... I saw your orange 72 on Craigslist. Nice truck!! If you want to stop by sometime @ my shop I can help you out finding an interior for the Suburban. I am working on my own 70 Suburban & will be installing a Denali or Escalade interior in it. I have switched out interiors a few times before & have an awesome source for it. Congratulations on the new Suburban!! Bob Silver Creek Auto Body Silverton Oregon

10-26-2012, 10:28 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: New burb owner in town... Cool burb. I saw your suspension thread. You have alot of issues going on back there. If you want to keep that ride height,... you will need to spend some money. Call ECE (www.earlyclassic.com) They know these trucks. Buy a set of 6" drop springs, a set of rear shock relocators, a Super Track bar, and a set of their drop shocks. The shock relocators will stand up the rear shocks so they will actually work. The super track bar will re-center the rearend. Right now the rearend of your truck is off center in the frame. You have no suspension travel also. I would add a bolt in c-notch. http://www.performanceonline.com/196...H-KIT-BOLT-IN/ Then add a 1.5" lowering block. (no more than 1.5" unless you switch to bigger diameter wheels and add air bags) http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm Fix the rearend and it will ride good. But you can't *** about the ride if you don't fix it correctly. Good luck. My truck is at 5.5/7.5 static drop. So the rear of your burb will be this low on 15" wheels. Any lower will require a step notch in the rear frame rails. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes.** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 10-26-2012 at 01:25 PM.

10-26-2012, 10:37 AM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: New burb owner in town... See how much more travel I have? And the shocks are more vertical. The axle tube is in approimately the same place as on your burb. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-26-2012, 02:06 PM	#10
Burbaholic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lincoln Ne Posts: 84	Re: New burb owner in town... I found an interior for my 72 on Ebay (Schram Auto Parts). I'm using all three rows of seats from a 2012 Buick Enclave. The size of the seats are perfect and extremely comfortable. The bases need to come off the second row and build your own base to strattle the step up to the rear deck. I'm about half done getting them mounted but I'll try and get some pix up over the weekend. BTW these are heated and air conditioned seats. __________________ Burbaholic 1972 Suburban Factory A/C - lowered 4 inches 383/700R4 "THE BLUE BURB OF HAPPINESS"

10-26-2012, 03:38 PM	#11
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: New burb owner in town... That's a solid looking Burb you picked up, good starting point!

10-27-2012, 02:47 PM	#13
Burbaholic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lincoln Ne Posts: 84	Re: New burb owner in town... Like I said...this is a work in progress but the pictures should give you and idea of what these seats will look like installed. The console is a 2010 Silverado. Attached Images __________________ Burbaholic 1972 Suburban Factory A/C - lowered 4 inches 383/700R4 "THE BLUE BURB OF HAPPINESS"

10-27-2012, 06:23 PM	#14
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: New burb owner in town... Like that looks bad.

10-29-2012, 01:48 PM	#15
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10-29-2012, 02:11 PM	#16
Burbaholic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lincoln Ne Posts: 84	Re: New burb owner in town... The original seats are listed in the for sale in the classified section. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549457 __________________ Burbaholic 1972 Suburban Factory A/C - lowered 4 inches 383/700R4 "THE BLUE BURB OF HAPPINESS"

11-01-2012, 06:50 PM	#17
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: New burb owner in town... Great lookin Burb you picked up, the Buick seats look schweeeet.Nice job.



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11-27-2012, 10:24 PM	#20
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11-28-2012, 09:25 AM	#21
Burbaholic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lincoln Ne Posts: 84	Re: New burb owner in town... Thanks POS1. I am making progress on finishing them up. I had to go to the local Buick dealer and get a set of schematics for the wiring. Lots of detail work but the comfort will be amazing. __________________ Burbaholic 1972 Suburban Factory A/C - lowered 4 inches 383/700R4 "THE BLUE BURB OF HAPPINESS"

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