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YBNORML · 08-12-2012, 02:12 AM

Looks familiar

I bought this one last year for parts. It's long gone now.

Mr Pops · 08-12-2012, 10:19 AM

I love pillaging parts trucks!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-13-2012, 12:34 AM

Man you have had a run on awesome parts truck scores lately!

Mr Pops · 08-13-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man you have had a run on awesome parts truck scores lately!

Yeah, funny how that works, nothing for like a year, then four at once!

Mr Pops · 08-15-2012, 12:26 AM

So I was talking to the owner of a local transmission shop today and He was VERY disappointed to hear that I was planning to use a 700R4 my 68 Burb. (3/4 ton 4x4 with a mild smallblock) He said that it won't hold up. I realize that it's not as strong as a TH400, but I want to have the best of both worlds with low speed towing gears (4:10's) while still keeping my RPM's down on the highway with an overdrive tranny. My 76 Blazer has 4:10's and an overdrive and so does my 02 Suburban and I love this gear ratio/tranny combo. This tranny shop guy advised me to go with a TH400 and a higher speed rear end.
Any thoughts on the reliability/longevity of the 700R4? The 700R4 in my 2wd 76 Blazer has been awesome for the last 7 years, but I realize it's a much lighter vehicle and doesn't do any towing..

PHAT TONY · 08-15-2012, 12:48 AM

Sadly, none of GM's o/d tranny's are really worth a lick unless you toss a bag o money in them. I've got a 700/3:73's combo in my Blazer and like it, my '97 has a $3000 4l60e after the stock tranny pooped at 170 000 kliks, with the parts in it my tranny guy says to plan on never worrying about it. He has a 4l80e in his Chevelle (Blown 496 cid).
I'd put a BIG cooler on it and run it.
Nice horn in your 76 by the way lol.

Mr Pops · 08-15-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Sadly, none of GM's o/d tranny's are really worth a lick unless you toss a bag o money in them. I've got a 700/3:73's combo in my Blazer and like it, my '97 has a $3000 4l60e after the stock tranny pooped at 170 000 kliks, with the parts in it my tranny guy says to plan on never worrying about it. He has a 4l80e in his Chevelle (Blown 496 cid).
I'd put a BIG cooler on it and run it.
Nice horn in your 76 by the way lol.

What was the main cost of the 4l60? Beefing it up? Or was it just a straight rebuild?

PHAT TONY · 08-16-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

What was the main cost of the 4l60? Beefing it up? Or was it just a straight rebuild?

I don't think there's any GM parts left in it!! LOL.
I like the truck and got it silly cheap cause it needed trans work.

Mr Pops · 08-15-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Nice horn in your 76 by the way lol.

Thanks, I scarred the crap out of the guy driving beside me, but it's not every day I see another lowered orange and white Blazer driving by me, so I used the big horn..

Mr Pops · 08-31-2012, 02:50 PM

Some gloss black..

Mr Pops · 09-03-2012, 03:10 PM

Got the D60 bolted up today so I could roll it out of the garage and turn it around to start on the rear suspension and diff.. So.. if the front is a 1 ton and the back is a 1/2 ton, does that make it a 3/4 ton?

Mr Pops · 10-06-2012, 11:39 PM

Been doing some juggling with deciding which spring hangers and leafs to use, still have a few more measurements left before I decide leaf length etc etc.. Anyway, I'm promising myself that I'll get a bunch more done before it snows.
Time to drop the 1/2 ton diff and trailing arm suspension to make room for leafs and a ff 14 bolt. Got the back end on stands and an 8 lugger wheel mocked up for inspiration, guess I gotta get dirty and do some actual work now!

RANDY COX · 12-30-2012, 10:37 PM

how come there's no inside door handle and the rear door behind the driver's seat....

Mr Pops · 12-30-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Randycox

how come there's no inside door handle and the rear door behind the driver's seat....

That way passengers can't escape..

RANDY COX · 12-31-2012, 07:42 AM

Kool,Just kiddin,I used to have a 1970 Burb 4x4 with 250 six 3 spd,from factory,there was less than 1,000 made in that model,glad to see your making into 4x4 you can never have enough 4x4's,good luck with your project as I'll be lookin in from time to time.Randy

Mr Pops · 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Randycox

Kool,Just kiddin,I used to have a 1970 Burb 4x4 with 250 six 3 spd,from factory,there was less than 1,000 made in that model,glad to see your making into 4x4 you can never have enough 4x4's,good luck with your project as I'll be lookin in from time to time.Randy

Yeah.. I thought you were serious until I saw your vehicle history in your signature

I probably wont be doing much on it till I get some heat in my garage. I really don't want to wait till spring.

Mr Pops · 02-17-2013, 02:20 AM

Well I got sick of looking at the Burb covered in snow, so I pushed the 68 back in the garage using a "tow bar" I made in like 5 seconds. It worked great!

I'll be tackling the rear suspension next, starting with ripping out the trailing arms, coils and 1/2 ton diff to make room for a ff 14 bolt on leaf springs.
My garage only has one vehicle door, so I figured if I rip the diff out while the Burb is blocking my Blazer in, I'll be forced to finish it if I want to get the Blazer out in the spring!

twistedchevy · 05-31-2015, 06:32 PM

Bump

08-12-2012, 02:12 AM	#1
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Looks familiar I bought this one last year for parts. It's long gone now. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

08-12-2012, 10:19 AM	#2
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) I love pillaging parts trucks! __________________ 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

08-13-2012, 12:34 AM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Man you have had a run on awesome parts truck scores lately! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-15-2012, 12:26 AM	#5
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) So I was talking to the owner of a local transmission shop today and He was VERY disappointed to hear that I was planning to use a 700R4 my 68 Burb. (3/4 ton 4x4 with a mild smallblock) He said that it won't hold up. I realize that it's not as strong as a TH400, but I want to have the best of both worlds with low speed towing gears (4:10's) while still keeping my RPM's down on the highway with an overdrive tranny. My 76 Blazer has 4:10's and an overdrive and so does my 02 Suburban and I love this gear ratio/tranny combo. This tranny shop guy advised me to go with a TH400 and a higher speed rear end. Any thoughts on the reliability/longevity of the 700R4? The 700R4 in my 2wd 76 Blazer has been awesome for the last 7 years, but I realize it's a much lighter vehicle and doesn't do any towing.. __________________ 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

08-15-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Sadly, none of GM's o/d tranny's are really worth a lick unless you toss a bag o money in them. I've got a 700/3:73's combo in my Blazer and like it, my '97 has a $3000 4l60e after the stock tranny pooped at 170 000 kliks, with the parts in it my tranny guy says to plan on never worrying about it. He has a 4l80e in his Chevelle (Blown 496 cid). I'd put a BIG cooler on it and run it. Nice horn in your 76 by the way lol. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

08-31-2012, 02:50 PM	#10
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Some gloss black.. Attached Images __________________ 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

09-03-2012, 03:10 PM	#11
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Got the D60 bolted up today so I could roll it out of the garage and turn it around to start on the rear suspension and diff.. So.. if the front is a 1 ton and the back is a 1/2 ton, does that make it a 3/4 ton? Attached Images __________________ 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

10-06-2012, 11:39 PM	#12
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Been doing some juggling with deciding which spring hangers and leafs to use, still have a few more measurements left before I decide leaf length etc etc.. Anyway, I'm promising myself that I'll get a bunch more done before it snows. Time to drop the 1/2 ton diff and trailing arm suspension to make room for leafs and a ff 14 bolt. Got the back end on stands and an 8 lugger wheel mocked up for inspiration, guess I gotta get dirty and do some actual work now! Attached Images __________________ 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

12-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#13
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) how come there's no inside door handle and the rear door behind the driver's seat.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-31-2012, 07:42 AM	#15
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Kool,Just kiddin,I used to have a 1970 Burb 4x4 with 250 six 3 spd,from factory,there was less than 1,000 made in that model,glad to see your making into 4x4 you can never have enough 4x4's,good luck with your project as I'll be lookin in from time to time.Randy __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

02-17-2013, 02:20 AM	#17
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Well I got sick of looking at the Burb covered in snow, so I pushed the 68 back in the garage using a "tow bar" I made in like 5 seconds. It worked great! I'll be tackling the rear suspension next, starting with ripping out the trailing arms, coils and 1/2 ton diff to make room for a ff 14 bolt on leaf springs. My garage only has one vehicle door, so I figured if I rip the diff out while the Burb is blocking my Blazer in, I'll be forced to finish it if I want to get the Blazer out in the spring! Attached Images __________________ 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

05-31-2015, 06:32 PM	#18
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: My first 67-72! (68 Burb) Bump __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)



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