My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

4shongo · 10-13-2012, 07:23 AM

Well I have had this for about a month and have put abut 60 man-hours into cleaning, tune-up, carb rebuild, new exhaust, new radiator, mirrors, bulbs, clear marker lights, new tint job, etc. Then I added the 20"x9 Boss 301 wheels with 275/45 up front and 275/55 in the rear!

Just installed the CPP 3"/4" drop spring kit with the adjustable trac bar, front re-enforcing shock brackets, rear shock relocation brackets, and drop shocks all around. I can tell you that it is a great kit and I had NO issues what so ever! I ordered from Jeff and he explained everything. I love the stance..the hot rod rake looks cool I think. It rides great and I had no issues getting it aligned at Firestone. I even bought their Lifetime alignment just in case I needed it in the future. It will pay for it's self with just one more alignment. I didn't think $179 was bad for that little extra insurance, especially driving a lowered big truck.

I have the billet grille on order and will order the clear bumper turn lens next week. I believe I will just ride and enjoy this one for a while. I get compliments every time I go some where. No one has ever seen a 3 door Suburban around here. I love the truck. Came with a early 2000 350 crate motor with serpentine front set up and 700R4 trans. The thing runs great...NOW!

Well I just wanted to post up some before and after pics. Let me know what you think.
BEFORE:

AFTER:

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2012, 09:01 AM

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Looks great! I think I'm going to lower mine a little next Spring.

Enjoy it...

LockDoc

CG · 10-13-2012, 10:26 AM

That is a very nice looking burb. I really like the color.

s_nova69 · 10-14-2012, 01:18 AM

That is awesome man!!! I love the med olive too! All it needs is a blown lsx. Ha
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4shongo · 10-14-2012, 08:48 AM

Thanks guys. Took it out cruising yesterday and got all sorts of compliments and thumbs ups!!! I really like the way it handles now. That CPP kit was well worth the money!
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Tinkermc · 10-14-2012, 01:52 PM

looks very nice

Newtz67 · 10-14-2012, 02:09 PM

Super clean!

YBNORML · 10-16-2012, 12:09 AM

Very nice! Enjoy

72LoBurb · 10-16-2012, 01:38 AM

Looks great!
It reminds me alot of my own...

If it's the chrome steel outer/billet insert grill you're ordering, mine didn't fit very well...I'm hoping to come across a nice factory outer, to put the billet insert into

4shongo · 10-17-2012, 03:41 PM

Hope the billet grille fits good. I will post up pics when I get it right. Thanks for all the compliments guys!
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4shongo · 10-25-2012, 03:54 PM

I installed the billet grille this past sat. Took about 2 hours to "custom" fit it but it turned out awesome. Also added the clear front bumper turn lenses and replaced the tail lights and reverse lenses. It is really coming together. I ordered new handles the other day. I will try and post pics tomorrow.

fun in dirt · 10-25-2012, 04:17 PM

I remember seeing this sub for sale on Craiglist a little while back. I had to talk myself out of not getting it ...good deal. Glad somebody got it & taking care of it. The mods you've done look great!

Southcity · 10-25-2012, 05:24 PM

Great looking Burb! color combo & stance are spot on, are you able to provide some interior shots? was curious if you are running the original bench seat(s).

**57NAPCO** · 10-25-2012, 08:41 PM

Nice buy and nice job your doing. I prefer the original look but I'm just ol' school lol
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Number98 · 10-26-2012, 03:37 PM

Looking good man! How does it ride with coils all around? I am going to use bags on the rear of my 70 Burb so I can still haul or tow...

72LoBurb · 10-27-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 4shongo

I installed the billet grille this past sat. Took about 2 hours to "custom" fit it but it turned out awesome. Also added the clear front bumper turn lenses and replaced the tail lights and reverse lenses. It is really coming together. I ordered new handles the other day. I will try and post pics tomorrow.

Did you get the the full grille (chrome outer/billet insert)? What kind of massaging did you have to do?
Looking forward to seeing pics of it installed on the truck!

4shongo · 10-27-2012, 10:45 PM

I bought the billet insert off EBay. Replaces the entire middle section. Rides great on the lowered coil springs. I am running 1st and 2nd bench seats. No third seat. I wanted the back open so it worked out.
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1970greenburb · 10-31-2012, 10:26 PM

Great looking burb. Is that the original color, mine is that med green also but all green with no two tone. I love that color though. Great job can't wait to start working on mine..
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**70cst** · 11-01-2012, 12:04 AM

Hey 4shongo ...

Very Very Nice

4shongo · 11-01-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970greenburb

Great looking burb. Is that the original color, mine is that med green also but all green with no two tone. I love that color though. Great job can't wait to start working on mine..
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Yes it is the original color. It was painted 12 years ago. I just did some hard core high speed buffing and waxing. It came out pretty good.
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10-13-2012, 07:23 AM	#1
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! Well I have had this for about a month and have put abut 60 man-hours into cleaning, tune-up, carb rebuild, new exhaust, new radiator, mirrors, bulbs, clear marker lights, new tint job, etc. Then I added the 20"x9 Boss 301 wheels with 275/45 up front and 275/55 in the rear! Just installed the CPP 3"/4" drop spring kit with the adjustable trac bar, front re-enforcing shock brackets, rear shock relocation brackets, and drop shocks all around. I can tell you that it is a great kit and I had NO issues what so ever! I ordered from Jeff and he explained everything. I love the stance..the hot rod rake looks cool I think. It rides great and I had no issues getting it aligned at Firestone. I even bought their Lifetime alignment just in case I needed it in the future. It will pay for it's self with just one more alignment. I didn't think $179 was bad for that little extra insurance, especially driving a lowered big truck. I have the billet grille on order and will order the clear bumper turn lens next week. I believe I will just ride and enjoy this one for a while. I get compliments every time I go some where. No one has ever seen a 3 door Suburban around here. I love the truck. Came with a early 2000 350 crate motor with serpentine front set up and 700R4 trans. The thing runs great...NOW! Well I just wanted to post up some before and after pics. Let me know what you think. BEFORE: AFTER: Last edited by 4shongo; 10-13-2012 at 07:36 AM.

10-13-2012, 09:01 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,388	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! - Looks great! I think I'm going to lower mine a little next Spring. Enjoy it... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-13-2012, 10:26 AM	#3
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10-14-2012, 01:18 AM	#4
s_nova69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: slc, ut Posts: 318	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! That is awesome man!!! I love the med olive too! All it needs is a blown lsx. Ha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Phil '70 Longhorn 421 700r4 tach 4 wheel disc hydroboost daily driver '72 short super build 4wd '72 Suburban LT4 coming soon!!

10-14-2012, 08:48 AM	#5
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! Thanks guys. Took it out cruising yesterday and got all sorts of compliments and thumbs ups!!! I really like the way it handles now. That CPP kit was well worth the money! Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2012, 01:52 PM	#6
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10-14-2012, 02:09 PM	#7
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10-16-2012, 12:09 AM	#8
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10-16-2012, 01:38 AM	#9
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! Looks great! It reminds me alot of my own... If it's the chrome steel outer/billet insert grill you're ordering, mine didn't fit very well...I'm hoping to come across a nice factory outer, to put the billet insert into __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker) Last edited by 72LoBurb; 10-16-2012 at 01:43 AM. Reason: adding more

10-17-2012, 03:41 PM	#10
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! Hope the billet grille fits good. I will post up pics when I get it right. Thanks for all the compliments guys! Posted via Mobile Device

10-25-2012, 03:54 PM	#11
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! I installed the billet grille this past sat. Took about 2 hours to "custom" fit it but it turned out awesome. Also added the clear front bumper turn lenses and replaced the tail lights and reverse lenses. It is really coming together. I ordered new handles the other day. I will try and post pics tomorrow.

10-25-2012, 04:17 PM	#12
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! I remember seeing this sub for sale on Craiglist a little while back. I had to talk myself out of not getting it ...good deal. Glad somebody got it & taking care of it. The mods you've done look great! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-25-2012, 05:24 PM	#13
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! Great looking Burb! color combo & stance are spot on, are you able to provide some interior shots? was curious if you are running the original bench seat(s). __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

10-25-2012, 08:41 PM	#14
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10-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#17
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! I bought the billet insert off EBay. Replaces the entire middle section. Rides great on the lowered coil springs. I am running 1st and 2nd bench seats. No third seat. I wanted the back open so it worked out. Posted via Mobile Device

10-31-2012, 10:26 PM	#18
1970greenburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Everson, wa Posts: 96	Re: My 72 Sub finished...for now!!!! Great looking burb. Is that the original color, mine is that med green also but all green with no two tone. I love that color though. Great job can't wait to start working on mine.. Posted via Mobile Device

11-01-2012, 12:04 AM	#19
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