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**Already Gone** · 04-17-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!

Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Good looking Burb and I know how you feel about wanting one for long time. How was the trip with the UHaul trailer. I'm dealing on a Burb that is 1500 miles away and was thinking of doing the same thing. What rear gears are in your Z71 and how far did you transport and how did it handle the load?

The uhaul trailer was awesome! I got a newer one, $65 bucks with insurance. Drove about 200 mi. round trip. It pulled amazingly well. Just make sure you get the one that is wide enough. It think it was about 85" wide and the wheel base on the burb is 127". I'm not sure on my gears right off but i know they're kinda high. At 60 mph in third gear runs about 2500 rpm's I think. I had to hit about 65 before it would go into overdrive with the haul button pushed.

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 07:14 PM

So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit...

vectorit · 04-17-2011, 07:44 PM

Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!

Newtz67 · 04-17-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters.

I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent).

Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline!

Oh ya for sure! No mistaking that smell! haha

DINS 1 · 04-18-2011, 07:01 AM

I had a 68 c10 307 with a three on the tree and overdrive. I never did get it to work right. when i sold it the new owner pointed out that there was a fuse holder near the brake booster that was missing a fuse. it had somthing to do with the over drive.

Newtz67 · 04-18-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DINS 1

I had a 68 c10 307 with a three on the tree and overdrive. I never did get it to work right. when i sold it the new owner pointed out that there was a fuse holder near the brake booster that was missing a fuse. it had somthing to do with the over drive.

Good info to have! Thanks!

Mt Man Chad · 04-18-2011, 11:46 PM

Pics of early model OD handle for reference.

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 08:48 AM

Thanks!

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 09:53 PM

So the best deal I've found for a gas tank is The Truck Shop. $192 + shipping for the tank, sending unit, and straps. Anybody have a better idea? Thanks for any input...

jbclassix · 04-19-2011, 10:06 PM

Heep Wrangler... its small but works w/o moving the x-member...

Newtz67 · 04-19-2011, 10:26 PM

Sorry, should have been clearer. If anyone knows of a better deal as far as a stock tank please let me know. Thanks jbclassix, for the input! Hey when u movin to ca. bro? Looks like you be about 4 1/2 hours from here!

gcburdic · 04-25-2011, 04:24 PM

Awesome deal! Do you want me to move this over to the burb project forum, cuz I think it would fit better over there

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Awesome deal! Do you want me to move this over to the burb project forum, cuz I think it would fit better over there

That would be great! Thanks! I didn't even think about it when I was posting it. Sorry.

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 07:15 PM

So I went today and got it put in my name and registration up to date. It was on non op and no back fees! Yes! It had been on no op since 2002 so I was a little worried...

gcburdic · 04-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Whew...no back fees...what a relief!!!

.....ok...got ya moved to the burb project forum....look forward to the continuous updates

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Whew...no back fees...what a relief!!!

.....ok...got ya moved to the burb project forum....look forward to the continuous updates

Thank you sir!

Newtz67 · 04-26-2011, 11:51 PM

So this last weekend we got it running and Evanz67 went crazy on the tint and peeled it all off. Thanks pal! Had a little bit of a worry cause it wouldn't go into gear. No big thing, we pulled the cover and pulled the clutch pads away from the flywheel as they were a little stuck. Runs like a dream and shifts just as good. Over drive doesn't seem to work, but haven't researched it yet.
Ok, today the boy and I got the brakes working, got the oil pressure gauge working, new air filter installed, and thanks to a really good guy, got us some hubcaps! We even drove it into town to the auto parts store!

Riveted1 · 04-27-2011, 12:18 AM

Love those hubcaps!

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

Love those hubcaps!

Thanks! I'll get some better pics, hopefully tomorrow...

J*ROD KUSTOMS · 04-27-2011, 01:44 AM

hey newt this is johnny, told you there was no backfees and that it had a good motor, i hope your happy with it.

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNORO

Nice

will this one be at the C/10 get together ?

Absolutely!

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Originally Posted by J*ROD KUSTOMS

hey newt this is johnny, told you there was no backfees and that it had a good motor, i hope your happy with it.

Hey Johnny! I've been waiting for you to comment. haha. The motor runs like a dream, and it shifts great! Thanks again! We do love it.

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 11:14 AM

So Johnny, after seeing all the work involved are you glad you stopped working on it? The owner before you must have had some old gas in that thing for a lot of years.... That gas tank was gone.

J*ROD KUSTOMS · 04-27-2011, 12:15 PM

yah im glad i stoped working on it but i really wanted to drive it, but im happy i used the money to buy me a nice used car trailer like i wanted and needed.

Newtz67 · 04-27-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by J*ROD KUSTOMS

yah im glad i stoped working on it but i really wanted to drive it, but im happy i used the money to buy me a nice used car trailer like i wanted and needed.

Cool, is it the one in your profile pic? Whats up with the truck that's on the trailer?

04-17-2011, 07:14 PM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So I got everything back together, and figured I would check the gas tank before I put new gas in it. Lucky I did! Here's what I found. So now I'm looking for a new tank and sending unit... Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-17-2011, 07:44 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Good thinking on dropping that tank! While you are at it, I'd replace the pump and filters. I'd just order up a new tank and sending unit, along with a new sending unit wire. (The original will undoubtably be dry rotted, and considering the location it would be prudent). Just looking at those pictures, I can smell the varnished gasoline! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-18-2011, 07:01 AM	#6
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Newtz '68 Burb I had a 68 c10 307 with a three on the tree and overdrive. I never did get it to work right. when i sold it the new owner pointed out that there was a fuse holder near the brake booster that was missing a fuse. it had somthing to do with the over drive. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

04-18-2011, 11:46 PM	#8
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Pics of early model OD handle for reference. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 04-18-2011 at 11:47 PM.

04-19-2011, 08:48 AM	#9
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Thanks! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-19-2011, 09:53 PM	#10
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So the best deal I've found for a gas tank is The Truck Shop. $192 + shipping for the tank, sending unit, and straps. Anybody have a better idea? Thanks for any input... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-19-2011, 10:06 PM	#11
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Heep Wrangler... its small but works w/o moving the x-member... __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-19-2011, 10:26 PM	#12
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Sorry, should have been clearer. If anyone knows of a better deal as far as a stock tank please let me know. Thanks jbclassix, for the input! Hey when u movin to ca. bro? Looks like you be about 4 1/2 hours from here! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-25-2011, 04:24 PM	#13
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Awesome deal! Do you want me to move this over to the burb project forum, cuz I think it would fit better over there __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-25-2011, 07:15 PM	#15
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So I went today and got it put in my name and registration up to date. It was on non op and no back fees! Yes! It had been on no op since 2002 so I was a little worried... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-25-2011, 09:47 PM	#16
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Whew...no back fees...what a relief!!!.....ok...got ya moved to the burb project forum....look forward to the continuous updates __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-26-2011, 11:51 PM	#18
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So this last weekend we got it running and Evanz67 went crazy on the tint and peeled it all off. Thanks pal! Had a little bit of a worry cause it wouldn't go into gear. No big thing, we pulled the cover and pulled the clutch pads away from the flywheel as they were a little stuck. Runs like a dream and shifts just as good. Over drive doesn't seem to work, but haven't researched it yet. Ok, today the boy and I got the brakes working, got the oil pressure gauge working, new air filter installed, and thanks to a really good guy, got us some hubcaps! We even drove it into town to the auto parts store! Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 04-27-2011 at 12:46 AM.

04-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#19
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Love those hubcaps! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

04-27-2011, 01:44 AM	#21
J*ROD KUSTOMS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: REEDLEY CA Posts: 16	Re: Newtz '68 Burb hey newt this is johnny, told you there was no backfees and that it had a good motor, i hope your happy with it.

04-27-2011, 11:14 AM	#23
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb So Johnny, after seeing all the work involved are you glad you stopped working on it? The owner before you must have had some old gas in that thing for a lot of years.... That gas tank was gone. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac



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04-27-2011, 12:15 PM	#24
J*ROD KUSTOMS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: REEDLEY CA Posts: 16	Re: Newtz '68 Burb yah im glad i stoped working on it but i really wanted to drive it, but im happy i used the money to buy me a nice used car trailer like i wanted and needed.

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