1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sweet 72 · 08-25-2011, 09:08 PM

This is your classic barn yard find without the barn yard

This guy bought it from the original owner back in the seventies. I went out to his property with him. He has like five or more acres and over sixty cars and trucks on it. Lots of old 67-72 trucks. I was like heaven without the streets of gold

The burban was originally sold in Montana, and then brought to central oregon. I pulled up the passenger side floor mat and just a little surface rust on the floor. I didn't go any further than that on the floors. Under the doors looked solid. Under the tailgate was solid. I was trying to stick a metal steak into the floors to find weak spots. Nice and solid.

It has two seats. Both are bench. Its the "luxury" style seat... vinyl and cloth.... Sweet. The passenger row seat is perfect. The front bench has a rip on the drivers side shoulder and lower cusion.
It still has the original radio, which is always a nice sign to see (burb hasn't been hacked, wacked, or cut).

Still has the original 350 engine, never rebuilt with I'm guessing 150k miles. Automatic transmission. Original steering wheel with tilt steering (which he wants to keep, but I told him I would find him another one so that one can stay with the truck).

Power disc brakes, power steering.
Original stainless wipers and wiper arms.
Chrome bumpers (also came factory with bumper guards.
White interior (seats, door panels, dash pad ect...)
The door panels have factory stainless trim.
Stainless around the windshield, and window wing vents.

Has a little damage on the lower passenger side of the front grille where it meets up with the fender. The inner grille is like perfect along with the original chevy bow tie emblem.
The rear is cherry. There may have been at once a little bondo work on the drivers side tail light area. Other than that looks really good considering most of these old burbs have lots of rear damage on the tail light areas.

Five lug wheels. He has five lug eight inch steel wheels that go with the burb.
It has two tanks with a tank switch located next to the front of the seat on the drivers side floor.
The burb has been repainted at one time, and needs a good buff job.
It has stock chrome trim on the lower quarters all the way around the burb.

The sweet thing about this burb is its unlisted. He also said he would personally trailer it and drop it off at my house.

Its been sitting for over ten years. I didn't know if it was going to start or not. I got it dropped off at the house. Pulled plugs, sprays some WD40 inside, replaced the oil, fresh gas in the tank, and put some gas inside the carb... started right up. I felt like Dr. Frankenstein.... "IT'S ALIVE!"

I'm looking forward to seeing how this burban turns out. I just want to make it a nice, practical family rig that can pull a 19' travel trailer.

I want to lower it a couple inches in the front, and four in the rear. Not sure if I want to bag the rear, or just put springs back in the rear. I looking for some original style rallies to put on it.

Thanks for checking out my thread. I'm new here, and love the 67-72 chev/gmc's. I grew up in a '72 GMC 4x4 long bed, and it ended up being my first vehicle. I'm now 34 with a three and two year old and I hope to pass on some memories of growing up in an old truck. My kids love the suburban. We sold our newer Tahoe, and going back in time.

mightymouse · 08-25-2011, 09:19 PM

i think you got a grate truck to start with. and i don't think you can beat orange+ white combo. keep pics coming . I'll be watching..jw

72BlckButy · 08-25-2011, 10:10 PM

Congrats on the buy... we just need more pics!

Zoomin · 08-25-2011, 10:15 PM

Wow, that appears to be in remarkable shape - congrats on the find!

I think with the right bags you can have a comfortable ride and then be able to handle the trailer load too. Best of luck with it, and welcome to the board!

Sweet 72 · 08-30-2011, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the interest and comments.

I'm searching for ideas and information on air bag systems for the rear. I'm leaning air bag only in the rear verses the bag/spring combo. Anybody know if you have to do any mods for a bag only system?

Also I'm trying to get some info on original steel wheels. I want to keep the original style steel wheel and powder coat them black. I'm not sure if what I have on the burb now are the original wheels. Any way of knowing for sure?
Thanks again.

VA72C10 · 08-30-2011, 06:41 PM

Very nice! I like the plans for it too!

gcburdic · 08-31-2011, 10:33 PM

I look forward to the day this happens to me

GREAT find!!!

dougo · 09-01-2011, 12:18 AM

very nice find, and like the color! great post...look forward to more pics. congrats!

jeffg1010 · 09-14-2011, 10:27 PM

Hey, my kids LOVE my 'Burb. The kids at their school ALL know their dads truck. I think they like the attention. haha. My little boy calls it the "boys truck" so when he and I go somewhere, he won't let me walk out the door with moms minivan keys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I look forward to the day this happens to me

GREAT find!!!

Did ya ever notice, we don't find trucks like this on the east coast very often.

No worries... theres one out there just waiting for you.

VA72C10 · 09-17-2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I look forward to the day this happens to me

GREAT find!!!

Just wait till you see his newest find....you WON'T be happy....

Micks72 · 09-01-2011, 12:22 AM

Awesome burb

4oldcars · 09-01-2011, 08:10 AM

I lowered mine all around. 4" rear. Couldn't tow my trailer. Raised the back 2" and put on air shocks. It works ok now but I think bags are the way to go.

SBTork · 09-01-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet 72

My kids love the suburban. We sold our newer Tahoe, and going back in time.

This is the best part of it all. Congratulations on a VERY nice find

Average Joe · 09-01-2011, 07:14 PM

Great find! I like your plans for it. Reminds me of a 1 owner 69 chevelle I bought back in '99. It was tucked away in a shed with 112k. Had not run in years. Dad and I put a fresh battery and fuel in her and she fired right up. However the body was pretty beat up but for 250 bucks I didnt care.

**CMACDONALD1** · 09-01-2011, 09:57 PM

LOOKS REAL CLEAN!!! I like it and it appears to be all intact which is great. I love the old Burbs.

Sweet 72 · 09-03-2011, 08:31 PM

I need some input. Two things... I found a shop here in Bend that will install a Belltech lowering kit 710SP (2" drop coils, and four shocks), with a 4100 rear coil Rite Air Bag (two 4" drop coils with Rite air bags inside them), with Front alignment, and thrust angle alignment for $1286.00. Good buy or not a good buy?

Also I need some suggestions on tires sizes. I've decided to go with the original 15x8" steel wheels. I don't have any experience with tire sizes on two wheel drive vehicles. I'm wanting something that I can still use for towing my trailer, but have a good look as well. I'm hoping to fill the wheel well up a little bit as well (hence the lowering kit). So far I've been recommended the 235/75/15 size. With the burb lowered I'm hoping to have the top of the wheel wells close to the top of the tires.

Any help would be appreciated. Input or pictures. Thanks

Average Joe · 09-04-2011, 02:26 AM

I like the look of a 255/70/15. They are wider than the 235 plus slightly taller.

Huggerorangeblood · 09-05-2011, 12:03 AM

My 71 GMC is at the paint shop now. I'm just over the hill, but we have a place in sunriver that we go to. The roof has been converted back to stock. nice ride you have. I think i would buy any orange ol chev that comes along.

laplander · 09-05-2011, 12:15 AM

Post more pics, and the old owner's contact info so we can see what he still has left.

Sweet 72 · 09-05-2011, 06:23 PM

Here are some more photo's. Some of us getting the burb out of its place of rest for the past ten years. Getting it on the trailer. A nice shot with Smith Rock behind it. Getting it dropped off, and my daughter jumping right in... "get in the back daddy, and I'll drive you to Costco."

Sweet 72 · 09-05-2011, 06:35 PM

Also some before and after shots of the door panels as I get them cleaned up.
And my daughter doing a little wet sanding for me.

463 · 09-05-2011, 06:56 PM

Congrats on the burb. i know that you will love it and welcome to the board.

vectorit · 09-05-2011, 07:22 PM

That is friggin awesome man! Gotta keep up with all the progress pics of you and your family/buds getting a really nice survivor burb back on her feet.

**too much stuff** · 09-05-2011, 07:36 PM

Nice looking burb! I would go with a little wider tire if you run the 8" wheels. The 235/75 would look fine on the 6" wheels.

Sweet 72 · 09-05-2011, 08:15 PM

Anybody know of someone that may be interested in a new original gm grille for a 1971 and 1972 chevy.

This is a complete (in original GM boxes. No bar codes ect... like repros have) inner gm# 03990700, outter gm#03990701, and head lamp bezels gm# 03990705 & 03990706.
These were hand picked out of GMs surplus for a 100 point '72 c10 short bed show truck. The show truck had taken a different route and I no longer need this. I want a practical vehicle, not a show vehicle. I also have the original GM invoice. If you know someone thats interested just let me know. $1400 obo.

08-25-2011, 09:08 PM	#1
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. This is your classic barn yard find without the barn yard This guy bought it from the original owner back in the seventies. I went out to his property with him. He has like five or more acres and over sixty cars and trucks on it. Lots of old 67-72 trucks. I was like heaven without the streets of gold The burban was originally sold in Montana, and then brought to central oregon. I pulled up the passenger side floor mat and just a little surface rust on the floor. I didn't go any further than that on the floors. Under the doors looked solid. Under the tailgate was solid. I was trying to stick a metal steak into the floors to find weak spots. Nice and solid. It has two seats. Both are bench. Its the "luxury" style seat... vinyl and cloth.... Sweet. The passenger row seat is perfect. The front bench has a rip on the drivers side shoulder and lower cusion. It still has the original radio, which is always a nice sign to see (burb hasn't been hacked, wacked, or cut). Still has the original 350 engine, never rebuilt with I'm guessing 150k miles. Automatic transmission. Original steering wheel with tilt steering (which he wants to keep, but I told him I would find him another one so that one can stay with the truck). Power disc brakes, power steering. Original stainless wipers and wiper arms. Chrome bumpers (also came factory with bumper guards. White interior (seats, door panels, dash pad ect...) The door panels have factory stainless trim. Stainless around the windshield, and window wing vents. Has a little damage on the lower passenger side of the front grille where it meets up with the fender. The inner grille is like perfect along with the original chevy bow tie emblem. The rear is cherry. There may have been at once a little bondo work on the drivers side tail light area. Other than that looks really good considering most of these old burbs have lots of rear damage on the tail light areas. Five lug wheels. He has five lug eight inch steel wheels that go with the burb. It has two tanks with a tank switch located next to the front of the seat on the drivers side floor. The burb has been repainted at one time, and needs a good buff job. It has stock chrome trim on the lower quarters all the way around the burb. The sweet thing about this burb is its unlisted. He also said he would personally trailer it and drop it off at my house. Its been sitting for over ten years. I didn't know if it was going to start or not. I got it dropped off at the house. Pulled plugs, sprays some WD40 inside, replaced the oil, fresh gas in the tank, and put some gas inside the carb... started right up. I felt like Dr. Frankenstein.... "IT'S ALIVE!" I'm looking forward to seeing how this burban turns out. I just want to make it a nice, practical family rig that can pull a 19' travel trailer. I want to lower it a couple inches in the front, and four in the rear. Not sure if I want to bag the rear, or just put springs back in the rear. I looking for some original style rallies to put on it. Thanks for checking out my thread. I'm new here, and love the 67-72 chev/gmc's. I grew up in a '72 GMC 4x4 long bed, and it ended up being my first vehicle. I'm now 34 with a three and two year old and I hope to pass on some memories of growing up in an old truck. My kids love the suburban. We sold our newer Tahoe, and going back in time. Attached Images

08-25-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. i think you got a grate truck to start with. and i don't think you can beat orange+ white combo. keep pics coming . I'll be watching..jw

08-25-2011, 10:10 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Congrats on the buy... we just need more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-25-2011, 10:15 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Wow, that appears to be in remarkable shape - congrats on the find! I think with the right bags you can have a comfortable ride and then be able to handle the trailer load too. Best of luck with it, and welcome to the board! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-30-2011, 06:25 PM	#5
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Thanks for the interest and comments. I'm searching for ideas and information on air bag systems for the rear. I'm leaning air bag only in the rear verses the bag/spring combo. Anybody know if you have to do any mods for a bag only system? Also I'm trying to get some info on original steel wheels. I want to keep the original style steel wheel and powder coat them black. I'm not sure if what I have on the burb now are the original wheels. Any way of knowing for sure? Thanks again.

08-30-2011, 06:41 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Very nice! I like the plans for it too! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-31-2011, 10:33 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. I look forward to the day this happens to me GREAT find!!! __________________ 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

09-01-2011, 12:18 AM	#8
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. very nice find, and like the color! great post...look forward to more pics. congrats! __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

09-01-2011, 12:22 AM	#11
Micks72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 140	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Awesome burb __________________ *Mick* 1972 C20 Deluxe MADE IN the U.S.A.

09-01-2011, 08:10 AM	#12
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. I lowered mine all around. 4" rear. Couldn't tow my trailer. Raised the back 2" and put on air shocks. It works ok now but I think bags are the way to go. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

09-01-2011, 07:14 PM	#14
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Great find! I like your plans for it. Reminds me of a 1 owner 69 chevelle I bought back in '99. It was tucked away in a shed with 112k. Had not run in years. Dad and I put a fresh battery and fuel in her and she fired right up. However the body was pretty beat up but for 250 bucks I didnt care.

09-01-2011, 09:57 PM	#15
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. LOOKS REAL CLEAN!!! I like it and it appears to be all intact which is great. I love the old Burbs. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

09-03-2011, 08:31 PM	#16
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. I need some input. Two things... I found a shop here in Bend that will install a Belltech lowering kit 710SP (2" drop coils, and four shocks), with a 4100 rear coil Rite Air Bag (two 4" drop coils with Rite air bags inside them), with Front alignment, and thrust angle alignment for $1286.00. Good buy or not a good buy? Also I need some suggestions on tires sizes. I've decided to go with the original 15x8" steel wheels. I don't have any experience with tire sizes on two wheel drive vehicles. I'm wanting something that I can still use for towing my trailer, but have a good look as well. I'm hoping to fill the wheel well up a little bit as well (hence the lowering kit). So far I've been recommended the 235/75/15 size. With the burb lowered I'm hoping to have the top of the wheel wells close to the top of the tires. Any help would be appreciated. Input or pictures. Thanks

09-04-2011, 02:26 AM	#17
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. I like the look of a 255/70/15. They are wider than the 235 plus slightly taller.

09-05-2011, 12:03 AM	#18
Huggerorangeblood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Corvallis, Or Posts: 119	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. My 71 GMC is at the paint shop now. I'm just over the hill, but we have a place in sunriver that we go to. The roof has been converted back to stock. nice ride you have. I think i would buy any orange ol chev that comes along. Attached Images



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09-05-2011, 12:15 AM	#19
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Post more pics, and the old owner's contact info so we can see what he still has left.

09-05-2011, 06:23 PM	#20
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Here are some more photo's. Some of us getting the burb out of its place of rest for the past ten years. Getting it on the trailer. A nice shot with Smith Rock behind it. Getting it dropped off, and my daughter jumping right in... "get in the back daddy, and I'll drive you to Costco." Attached Images

09-05-2011, 06:35 PM	#21
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Also some before and after shots of the door panels as I get them cleaned up. And my daughter doing a little wet sanding for me. Attached Images

09-05-2011, 06:56 PM	#22
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Congrats on the burb. i know that you will love it and welcome to the board. __________________ Trueman

09-05-2011, 07:22 PM	#23
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. That is friggin awesome man! Gotta keep up with all the progress pics of you and your family/buds getting a really nice survivor burb back on her feet. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-05-2011, 07:36 PM	#24
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Nice looking burb! I would go with a little wider tire if you run the 8" wheels. The 235/75 would look fine on the 6" wheels. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-05-2011, 08:15 PM	#25
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: 1972 Custom Deluxe Suburban Barn Yard Find w/o the Barn. Anybody know of someone that may be interested in a new original gm grille for a 1971 and 1972 chevy. This is a complete (in original GM boxes. No bar codes ect... like repros have) inner gm# 03990700, outter gm#03990701, and head lamp bezels gm# 03990705 & 03990706. These were hand picked out of GMs surplus for a 100 point '72 c10 short bed show truck. The show truck had taken a different route and I no longer need this. I want a practical vehicle, not a show vehicle. I also have the original GM invoice. If you know someone thats interested just let me know. $1400 obo.

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