Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

knuckledragger · 09-12-2010, 09:18 PM

After looking for about 6 months I finally found a truck to build.A 65 swb step ,bbw,bone stock ranch truck with minor rust in the rockers and very little body damage.The plan is to upgrade suspension and brakes drop the 402/t350 in the garage in it and have some fun.My problem is that this weekend I found a 63 gmc suburban custom cab with great chrome and minimal body damage for $700.I really can not build both at this time and am having trouble deciding what to do.Sell the 65 which took forever to find,or let the gmc get away?I have almost everything in the garage to make the 65 a driver.The gmc needs a windshield and 1 doorglass and 1 vent window glass.How expensive/difficult to find are the glass seals for the burb?What do ya'll think?
Dan

1LoC10 · 09-12-2010, 09:26 PM

hell for only $700 I would just buy and store it... and work on the other one, or vice versa

knuckledragger · 09-12-2010, 10:17 PM

That would be the plan if I had a place to store it.I had to sell another project to get this one.No room.

apachedaddy · 09-12-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

hell for only $700 I would just buy and store it... and work on the other one, or vice versa

You could allways rent a spot at your local storge place till the 65 is a driver then bring the burb home... Thats what i would do if it was me...

markeb01 · 09-12-2010, 10:43 PM

I lost a prized 48 Chevy coupe during a divorce due to lack of storage, so I understand how costly space can be. I knew it would be at least a year before I could do anything with it, and eventually the storage cost would be more than I could afford. I'd suggest the question you should ask yourself is which type would you prefer to own. Each has advantages, and I've seen some magnificent examples of suburbans, but they have zero appeal to me. If you really love the design better than a pickup that should be the answer. On the other hand, how much more could you get done on the the 65 with that $700.

**aerotruk63** · 09-13-2010, 06:55 AM

Pickups come around more often than a nice burb, The burb in my opinion could be a great all around rod to build. You can take your girl for a ride in the pickup but you can take the gang in the burb.

darkhorse970 · 09-13-2010, 07:05 AM

If you don't buy the subutban, let me know where it is. I might be interested in it.

REDNOSE65 · 09-13-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

I lost a prized 48 Chevy coupe during a divorce due to lack of storage, so I understand how costly space can be. I knew it would be at least a year before I could do anything with it, and eventually the storage cost would be more than I could afford. I'd suggest the question you should ask yourself is which type would you prefer to own. Each has advantages, and I've seen some magnificent examples of suburbans, but they have zero appeal to me. If you really love the design better than a pickup that should be the answer. On the other hand, how much more could you get done on the the 65 with that $700.

I agree...and well said.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-13-2010, 12:39 PM

Hmmm, thats a tuffy. I love my 63' BBW ... but I've always wanted a Burban....specifically a '63.

$700 would get you pretty far on the truck, though.

Could you make a deal with the burban owner, to give him payments, while you finish up the '65 ?

That way, it would be 'stored' and you wouldn't lose it...

knuckledragger · 09-13-2010, 06:18 PM

The owner of the burb is losing his storage .I bought the truck to have a fun hot rod.I have always wanted an older burb for a daily driver.If I can find a way ,I will buy the burb and stash it.No room at my house.

Fudge · 09-13-2010, 06:23 PM

Dude! You can totally store it at my house

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-13-2010, 08:12 PM

Get the burb....................All the parts you asked about are available..................or find a place to store one and get them both..............burbs are cool.................Hemmit

**LEEVON** · 09-13-2010, 08:21 PM

Another vote for the 'burb. It's got more cool factor and probably more valuable.

**jocko** · 09-13-2010, 08:57 PM

i vote pickup - but if you like burbs (which it sounds like you do) - I'd ask this: what do you want to do with this thing when done? If you've got a family that can cruise around with you - then go for the burb. If it's just you and the dog, then, well, dogs love pickups. I'm like markeb01, burbs don't do much for me, but I've also seen some incredible examples on here (so I think I'm coming around to the idea).

I've had to sell vehicles for storage also, it's a heartbreaker (and strangely, it was because of a divorce too... hmm). Guess I need a woman that likes old trucks and smelly dogs. And me!

I think it simply comes down to preference - if you like em equally, then I'd go burb since they are more rare.

REDNOSE65 · 09-14-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckledragger

after looking for about 6 months i finally found a truck to build.a 65 swb step ,bbw,bone stock ranch truck with minor rust in the rockers and very little body damage.the plan is to upgrade suspension and brakes drop the 402/t350 in the garage in it and have some fun.my problem is that this weekend i found a 63 gmc suburban custom cab with great chrome and minimal body damage for $700.i really can not build both at this time and am having trouble deciding what to do.sell the 65 which took forever to find,or let the gmc get away?i have almost everything in the garage to make the 65 a driver.the gmc needs a windshield and 1 doorglass and 1 vent window glass.how expensive/difficult to find are the glass seals for the burb?what do ya'll think?
Dan

post pics of both!!!

Jdeere16 · 09-15-2010, 11:35 AM

I have been hunting a burb for a while now, if you wouldn't mind I would love to take a look at it if you don't plan on buying it. I am right down the road from you....

narx66gmc · 09-15-2010, 01:25 PM

my suggestion, buy the burb for the parts u need for the truck. if it would only take you 2-3 months to put the truck together with the parts u already have, then rent a storage unit for 3 months. But, here is the kicker and a way for u to get it done in time, pay for only 3 months up front and tell yourself u have to have the truck driveable by then. A windsheild will cost $200+/-, a door glass $150+/-, see we are already at $350, which is half of the burb.

Buy the burb

Brad54 · 09-15-2010, 02:23 PM

You've got to get the 'burb. Being a '63, it's the best of all worlds: cool wrap-around windshield, and the cheaper front suspension to build (meaning it's NOT the '60-'62 torsion bar).
It'll haul whatever you want, just like a pick-up. 4x8 sheets of plywood sit flat on the floor between the wheel wells.
If you've got kids, it's the IDEAL vintage truck.

Plus, you just never see a '60-'66 Suburban. I've had my '61 for 5 years now, and have seen five or six others--and I get out A LOT--I run a swap meet, and go to car shows for my job.

Vintage trucks always raise a smile. A vintage Suburban ALWAYS leads to a conversation.

-Brad

knuckledragger · 09-15-2010, 08:14 PM

Anybody want to buy a nice deer rifle?I have decided to do what I have to to get the burb also.So....garage sale time!Let me see ..I don't need this 4 link or m2 rack.Be watching craigs.Time to clean out the garage.

**Captainfab** · 09-16-2010, 01:03 AM

Good decision, you won't regret it. Burbs are cool no matter what, especially a '63.

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Originally Posted by knuckledragger

Anybody want to buy a nice deer rifle?I have decided to do what I have to to get the burb also.So....garage sale time!Let me see ..I don't need this 4 link or m2 rack.Be watching craigs.Time to clean out the garage.

Sillyoldman · 09-16-2010, 01:21 AM

Get what you like. Personally I'd take the burb because I like busted knees & '63's.

09-12-2010, 09:18 PM	#1
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb After looking for about 6 months I finally found a truck to build.A 65 swb step ,bbw,bone stock ranch truck with minor rust in the rockers and very little body damage.The plan is to upgrade suspension and brakes drop the 402/t350 in the garage in it and have some fun.My problem is that this weekend I found a 63 gmc suburban custom cab with great chrome and minimal body damage for $700.I really can not build both at this time and am having trouble deciding what to do.Sell the 65 which took forever to find,or let the gmc get away?I have almost everything in the garage to make the 65 a driver.The gmc needs a windshield and 1 doorglass and 1 vent window glass.How expensive/difficult to find are the glass seals for the burb?What do ya'll think? Dan

09-12-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb hell for only $700 I would just buy and store it... and work on the other one, or vice versa __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-12-2010, 10:17 PM	#3
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb That would be the plan if I had a place to store it.I had to sell another project to get this one.No room.

09-12-2010, 10:43 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb I lost a prized 48 Chevy coupe during a divorce due to lack of storage, so I understand how costly space can be. I knew it would be at least a year before I could do anything with it, and eventually the storage cost would be more than I could afford. I'd suggest the question you should ask yourself is which type would you prefer to own. Each has advantages, and I've seen some magnificent examples of suburbans, but they have zero appeal to me. If you really love the design better than a pickup that should be the answer. On the other hand, how much more could you get done on the the 65 with that $700.

09-13-2010, 06:55 AM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Pickups come around more often than a nice burb, The burb in my opinion could be a great all around rod to build. You can take your girl for a ride in the pickup but you can take the gang in the burb. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-13-2010, 07:05 AM	#7
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb If you don't buy the subutban, let me know where it is. I might be interested in it. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

09-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Hmmm, thats a tuffy. I love my 63' BBW ... but I've always wanted a Burban....specifically a '63. $700 would get you pretty far on the truck, though. Could you make a deal with the burban owner, to give him payments, while you finish up the '65 ? That way, it would be 'stored' and you wouldn't lose it... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-13-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb The owner of the burb is losing his storage .I bought the truck to have a fun hot rod.I have always wanted an older burb for a daily driver.If I can find a way ,I will buy the burb and stash it.No room at my house.

09-13-2010, 06:23 PM	#11
Fudge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 34	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Dude! You can totally store it at my house

09-13-2010, 08:12 PM	#12
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Get the burb....................All the parts you asked about are available..................or find a place to store one and get them both..............burbs are cool.................Hemmit

09-13-2010, 08:21 PM	#13
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Another vote for the 'burb. It's got more cool factor and probably more valuable. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-13-2010, 08:57 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb i vote pickup - but if you like burbs (which it sounds like you do) - I'd ask this: what do you want to do with this thing when done? If you've got a family that can cruise around with you - then go for the burb. If it's just you and the dog, then, well, dogs love pickups. I'm like markeb01, burbs don't do much for me, but I've also seen some incredible examples on here (so I think I'm coming around to the idea). I've had to sell vehicles for storage also, it's a heartbreaker (and strangely, it was because of a divorce too... hmm). Guess I need a woman that likes old trucks and smelly dogs. And me! I think it simply comes down to preference - if you like em equally, then I'd go burb since they are more rare. Last edited by jocko; 09-13-2010 at 08:57 PM.

09-15-2010, 11:35 AM	#16
Jdeere16 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgetown,Tx Posts: 12	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb I have been hunting a burb for a while now, if you wouldn't mind I would love to take a look at it if you don't plan on buying it. I am right down the road from you....

09-15-2010, 01:25 PM	#17
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb my suggestion, buy the burb for the parts u need for the truck. if it would only take you 2-3 months to put the truck together with the parts u already have, then rent a storage unit for 3 months. But, here is the kicker and a way for u to get it done in time, pay for only 3 months up front and tell yourself u have to have the truck driveable by then. A windsheild will cost $200+/-, a door glass $150+/-, see we are already at $350, which is half of the burb. Buy the burb

09-15-2010, 02:23 PM	#18
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,456	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb You've got to get the 'burb. Being a '63, it's the best of all worlds: cool wrap-around windshield, and the cheaper front suspension to build (meaning it's NOT the '60-'62 torsion bar). It'll haul whatever you want, just like a pick-up. 4x8 sheets of plywood sit flat on the floor between the wheel wells. If you've got kids, it's the IDEAL vintage truck. Plus, you just never see a '60-'66 Suburban. I've had my '61 for 5 years now, and have seen five or six others--and I get out A LOT--I run a swap meet, and go to car shows for my job. Vintage trucks always raise a smile. A vintage Suburban ALWAYS leads to a conversation. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School



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09-15-2010, 08:14 PM	#19
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Anybody want to buy a nice deer rifle?I have decided to do what I have to to get the burb also.So....garage sale time!Let me see ..I don't need this 4 link or m2 rack.Be watching craigs.Time to clean out the garage.

09-16-2010, 01:21 AM	#21
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Dilemma 65 swb or 63 burb Get what you like. Personally I'd take the burb because I like busted knees & '63's. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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