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TX10.5 · 06-22-2012, 11:53 PM

This is the original 396 I pulled out of the suburban I rebuilt to put in the SWB truck for the guy I got the Burb from. Eng was in good shape. I honed it new rings /bearings/valve job. New cam and Intake from summit. Nothing special but a decent engine.

TX10.5 · 07-08-2012, 09:43 PM

Welded in some small patch panels and did some minor body work before priming. Putting off replacing passenger side rocker for now.

TX10.5 · 07-08-2012, 09:50 PM

Finally got it in some primer. Drove it about 20 miles this weekend. Moving on to some interior work and getting a new gas tank.

nate_g_2003 · 07-09-2012, 10:05 AM

Looking good man! I can't wait to start patching my sheet metal.

TX10.5 · 07-15-2012, 11:13 PM

New fuel tank/sender/straps $230.00. Most expensive part I have bought so far. After selling the other trucks and making some profit I am into the suburban for a couple of hundred bucks. Minus 6 months worth of weekend and after work labor. Never thought I would be willing to leave the 69 camaro in the garage to take out the ol suburban. My eleven yr old daughter loves cruzing the neighborhood in it. Now that I dont rely on the boat tank were going farther next time.

TX10.5 · 08-05-2012, 10:37 PM

Guy I got the burb from brought me his truck I have to put the engine out of the burb in, should have it running soon to give back and be done with the deal. Im not into either one for alot of cash just time. Fortunately I have a lot of freetime with current job.

TX10.5 · 08-05-2012, 10:45 PM

Moving on to the inside doing some prep work to get it primed. Cut another coil off front dropped it nice but has it laying on bumpers. Will have to get some drop spindles later when converting to disc.

**lolife99** · 08-05-2012, 10:59 PM

Keep up the good work!

TX10.5 · 08-28-2012, 11:52 PM

Got the inside cleaned up and primed/painted. Need to work on getting some interior now.

TX10.5 · 08-29-2012, 12:02 AM

Bought some window tint and did it myself. I used to watch a guy at the dealer I worked for do this every day, he sure made it look easy. Had to put some acid on these wheels like I used to put on my old centerlines to bring them around for now till I can upgrade. Still need to try and put an insert in the front spring I cut down too much to get it off the rubber bumper.

laplander · 08-29-2012, 07:40 AM

Great lookin' Suburban!

TX10.5 · 08-30-2012, 01:13 AM

Well my wife was right we got a "letter" . Assocation is taking pics now. The letter was actually for the trash cans that have been in the same spot for the last 10 years. I think there were just upset I did a driveway resto. Funny thing is the "burb" is the main part of pic , but nothing they can say since it runs/drives/inspected. This is why I was thrashing to getting it looking a little better. Fortunately my kids will be out of school soon and I can move on...

Tinkermc · 09-08-2012, 11:47 PM

lookin very nice

Mr Pops · 09-09-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TX10.5

Well my wife was right we got a "letter" . Assocation is taking pics now. The letter was actually for the trash cans that have been in the same spot for the last 10 years. I think there were just upset I did a driveway resto. Funny thing is the "burb" is the main part of pic , but nothing they can say since it runs/drives/inspected. This is why I was thrashing to getting it looking a little better. Fortunately my kids will be out of school soon and I can move on...

Wow. Some people really have nothing better to do! I live in a pretty strict county, I'm sure my letter will come one day..

HSRACER · 10-24-2012, 08:00 PM

I live in Katy and would like to visit with you some day. I just got a 72 burb and want to do the same type of low buck build. Thanks for sharing your work.
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**70cst** · 10-24-2012, 10:13 PM

Hey TX10.5 ...

Great lookin truck and nice work

TX10.5 · 10-26-2012, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the replies. My laptop is down so I can't post updates. I sand blasted the truck rallies and painted with left over rally wheel paint from my camaro and installed looks much better. HSRACER I sent you a message to contact me. If it didnt go through email me at K2jenkins@aol.com. I delivered the orange 72 with BBC 396 back too customer started and ran good. Done with the deal.

Yerboogieman · 11-07-2012, 10:15 AM

I said it over and over that I won't paint it black. But I may be reconsidering. That thing looks so good as is. Maybe after I fix the hole in the back, and the side near the exhaust and tire.

And I definately want to paint the plywood in the back now. Did you sand it before you did it?

I'm gonna crawl on top of mine today to scrub it down, then sand it. Not sure about paint right now, it's been raining and windy.

TX10.5 · 11-11-2012, 02:28 PM

I pressure washed it out. degreased and scuffed with scotchbrite pads. Used rustoleum semi-gloss for the floor which will make touch up easier since this is not a show truck.

Yerboogieman · 11-11-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TX10.5

I pressure washed it out. degreased and scuffed with scotchbrite pads. Used rustoleum semi-gloss for the floor which will make touch up easier since this is not a show truck.

Sounds like a lot of work. lol

I was thinking of just belt sanding it with a few different grits, vacuuming and blowing it out really good, and painting it.

In it's defense, it's been 'used' pretty good over the years and has some rough spots.

Mine isn't a show truck at all. I just like to make a few spots look as decent as possible. It's built for off-roading. I finally bought a Saturn and retired the Suburban's daily driving duties, but I still use it every now and then. It's too fun to let sit until the weekend. And people love it.

BB72CHEVKT · 12-04-2012, 02:12 PM

Where did you get your gas tank and did it need any modifications?

Yerboogieman · 12-04-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Where did you get your gas tank and d.id it need any modifications?

I highly recommend a plastic one. That was the first thing I ever ordered online back in 2003. My only complaint is the gas tends to slosh around without bafflecs inside the tank. This can be a problem when four-wheeling if you're a little low on gas.
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77shortstep · 12-07-2012, 01:54 PM

glad you saved it, nice work

TX10.5 · 12-12-2012, 12:56 AM

Bought some upholstery fabric and covered rear seat for about $25.00 got it safety pinned on need to sew it later.

TX10.5 · 12-12-2012, 01:04 AM

Bought myself a xmass gift new chrome rings and mirror. Switched to rallies going to stay like this a while nothing special just simple. About to give up on drum brakes even after new shoes still not stopping safely in traffic. Friend has a rough 72 in the field with Disc on that I can have.

06-22-2012, 11:53 PM	#26
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" This is the original 396 I pulled out of the suburban I rebuilt to put in the SWB truck for the guy I got the Burb from. Eng was in good shape. I honed it new rings /bearings/valve job. New cam and Intake from summit. Nothing special but a decent engine. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

07-08-2012, 09:43 PM	#27
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Welded in some small patch panels and did some minor body work before priming. Putting off replacing passenger side rocker for now. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

07-08-2012, 09:50 PM	#28
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Finally got it in some primer. Drove it about 20 miles this weekend. Moving on to some interior work and getting a new gas tank. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

07-09-2012, 10:05 AM	#29
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: Saved A "Burb" Looking good man! I can't wait to start patching my sheet metal. __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

07-15-2012, 11:13 PM	#30
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" New fuel tank/sender/straps $230.00. Most expensive part I have bought so far. After selling the other trucks and making some profit I am into the suburban for a couple of hundred bucks. Minus 6 months worth of weekend and after work labor. Never thought I would be willing to leave the 69 camaro in the garage to take out the ol suburban. My eleven yr old daughter loves cruzing the neighborhood in it. Now that I dont rely on the boat tank were going farther next time. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

08-05-2012, 10:37 PM	#31
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Guy I got the burb from brought me his truck I have to put the engine out of the burb in, should have it running soon to give back and be done with the deal. Im not into either one for alot of cash just time. Fortunately I have a lot of freetime with current job. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

08-05-2012, 10:45 PM	#32
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Moving on to the inside doing some prep work to get it primed. Cut another coil off front dropped it nice but has it laying on bumpers. Will have to get some drop spindles later when converting to disc. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

08-05-2012, 10:59 PM	#33
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Saved A "Burb" Keep up the good work! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-28-2012, 11:52 PM	#34
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Got the inside cleaned up and primed/painted. Need to work on getting some interior now. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

08-29-2012, 12:02 AM	#35
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Bought some window tint and did it myself. I used to watch a guy at the dealer I worked for do this every day, he sure made it look easy. Had to put some acid on these wheels like I used to put on my old centerlines to bring them around for now till I can upgrade. Still need to try and put an insert in the front spring I cut down too much to get it off the rubber bumper. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

08-29-2012, 07:40 AM	#36
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: Saved A "Burb" Great lookin' Suburban!

08-30-2012, 01:13 AM	#37
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Well my wife was right we got a "letter" . Assocation is taking pics now. The letter was actually for the trash cans that have been in the same spot for the last 10 years. I think there were just upset I did a driveway resto. Funny thing is the "burb" is the main part of pic , but nothing they can say since it runs/drives/inspected. This is why I was thrashing to getting it looking a little better. Fortunately my kids will be out of school soon and I can move on... Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

09-08-2012, 11:47 PM	#38
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Saved A "Burb" lookin very nice

10-24-2012, 08:00 PM	#40
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Saved A "Burb" I live in Katy and would like to visit with you some day. I just got a 72 burb and want to do the same type of low buck build. Thanks for sharing your work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

10-24-2012, 10:13 PM	#41
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Saved A "Burb" Hey TX10.5 ... Great lookin truck and nice work __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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10-26-2012, 07:17 PM	#42
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Thanks for the replies. My laptop is down so I can't post updates. I sand blasted the truck rallies and painted with left over rally wheel paint from my camaro and installed looks much better. HSRACER I sent you a message to contact me. If it didnt go through email me at K2jenkins@aol.com. I delivered the orange 72 with BBC 396 back too customer started and ran good. Done with the deal. __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

11-07-2012, 10:15 AM	#43
Yerboogieman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Auburn, Wa Posts: 93	Re: Saved A "Burb" I said it over and over that I won't paint it black. But I may be reconsidering. That thing looks so good as is. Maybe after I fix the hole in the back, and the side near the exhaust and tire. And I definately want to paint the plywood in the back now. Did you sand it before you did it? I'm gonna crawl on top of mine today to scrub it down, then sand it. Not sure about paint right now, it's been raining and windy.

11-11-2012, 02:28 PM	#44
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" I pressure washed it out. degreased and scuffed with scotchbrite pads. Used rustoleum semi-gloss for the floor which will make touch up easier since this is not a show truck. __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

12-04-2012, 02:12 PM	#46
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Saved A "Burb" Where did you get your gas tank and did it need any modifications? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-07-2012, 01:54 PM	#48
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Saved A "Burb" glad you saved it, nice work __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

12-12-2012, 12:56 AM	#49
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Bought some upholstery fabric and covered rear seat for about $25.00 got it safety pinned on need to sew it later. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

12-12-2012, 01:04 AM	#50
TX10.5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 48	Re: Saved A "Burb" Bought myself a xmass gift new chrome rings and mirror. Switched to rallies going to stay like this a while nothing special just simple. About to give up on drum brakes even after new shoes still not stopping safely in traffic. Friend has a rough 72 in the field with Disc on that I can have. Attached Images __________________ 69 RS Camaro restored 68 Camaro convertible rusty field find 67 RS Camaro Outlaw 10.5 632FULTON 3stages Nitrous 69 Suburban 5.3l/4l60 cruzer Fords I own are for towing and getting to work only!!

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