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EODBuddyLee · 05-17-2012, 10:32 AM

New member and first post....Just wanted to stop by and say hello and show off a few pics of the '72 1/2 ton I just recently picked up. I plan on this being our family beach wagon. You guys have a wealth of knowedge on here and I plan on picking your brains for upgrades and ideas. Cheers

EODBuddyLee · 05-17-2012, 11:27 AM

The guy who I bought this from was obviously a Tennesse Titans fan. I will need to change this paint color for sure. The pictures make the paint look much better than it actually is. There are a few rusty spots on the floors but overall its in really good shape.

I really like the patina look on the pick ups, but havent seen any on these suburbans. Have you seen a Burb with the patina paint job. I know I know Painted on Faux Patina, but its not rusty and I dont plan on welcoming rust either. I also dont plan on an expensive paint job at the momemt, maybe later but not for some time.

Cheers

gcburdic · 05-17-2012, 04:44 PM

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the boards from NC.....
That's a good looking burb...saw that on CL awhile back....hard not to remember the Titan paint job!!!.....There are folks that can help with the patina paint job, but it's still gonna cost a few bucks....
Enjoy it for a while and make the small changes you want...do lots of reading on this site and get your ideas nailed down, then take them on one by one

Got any interior pictures??...how's she drive??...

rsavage · 05-17-2012, 04:47 PM

Welcome to the board from up North. Nice looking Burb you have there. More pics usually mandatory.

EODBuddyLee · 05-17-2012, 05:01 PM

I have been glued to this forum since last Wednesday when I picked her up. I will get some more pics of her this weekend and post them up. She runs good, but could use an overhaul as the engine is a little weak. For know she runs good. I do have a little transmission leak that I'll take a closer look at this weekend as well. Appears to be just the lower pan thats leaking....HOPEFULLY. There is also a very slow leak coming from the power sterring which appears to be coming from an old weeping hose. Should be some easy fixes and she'll be up and running this weekend.

**LockDoc** · 05-17-2012, 09:25 PM

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to the board. That will make a great "Beach Burb" for sure. I'm hoping to have mine on the road in the next couple of weeks too.

LockDoc

BakeUSMC · 05-19-2012, 08:40 AM

Great burb! I called the PO, but he must have just sold it to you. It seems to be in great shape. Good Luck!

AZ71Burban · 05-19-2012, 10:13 AM

Nice burbun......what size tires are on your burbun

EODBuddyLee · 05-19-2012, 10:49 PM

Had a good day working on the Burb today. Replaced the tranny filter and pan gasket, power steering pump and both lines. Reinstalled my newly rebuilt dash and headlight switch and also updated my headlights. It was nice to wrench on her for the day.

The tires are BFG AT 31x10.5x15. I will try to remember to take some pics of her interior tomorrow.

rocknss · 05-20-2012, 12:44 PM

Cool find, welcome to the board!

05-17-2012, 10:32 AM	#1
EODBuddyLee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 4	New to the forum with a new Burb New member and first post....Just wanted to stop by and say hello and show off a few pics of the '72 1/2 ton I just recently picked up. I plan on this being our family beach wagon. You guys have a wealth of knowedge on here and I plan on picking your brains for upgrades and ideas. Cheers Last edited by EODBuddyLee; 05-17-2012 at 10:57 AM. Reason: Resize photos

05-17-2012, 11:27 AM	#2
EODBuddyLee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 4	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb The guy who I bought this from was obviously a Tennesse Titans fan. I will need to change this paint color for sure. The pictures make the paint look much better than it actually is. There are a few rusty spots on the floors but overall its in really good shape. I really like the patina look on the pick ups, but havent seen any on these suburbans. Have you seen a Burb with the patina paint job. I know I know Painted on Faux Patina, but its not rusty and I dont plan on welcoming rust either. I also dont plan on an expensive paint job at the momemt, maybe later but not for some time. Cheers

05-17-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb and the boards from NC..... That's a good looking burb...saw that on CL awhile back....hard not to remember the Titan paint job!!!.....There are folks that can help with the patina paint job, but it's still gonna cost a few bucks.... Enjoy it for a while and make the small changes you want...do lots of reading on this site and get your ideas nailed down, then take them on one by one Got any interior pictures??...how's she drive??... __________________ 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

05-17-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb Welcome to the board from up North. Nice looking Burb you have there. More pics usually mandatory. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-17-2012, 05:01 PM	#5
EODBuddyLee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 4	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb I have been glued to this forum since last Wednesday when I picked her up. I will get some more pics of her this weekend and post them up. She runs good, but could use an overhaul as the engine is a little weak. For know she runs good. I do have a little transmission leak that I'll take a closer look at this weekend as well. Appears to be just the lower pan thats leaking....HOPEFULLY. There is also a very slow leak coming from the power sterring which appears to be coming from an old weeping hose. Should be some easy fixes and she'll be up and running this weekend.

05-17-2012, 09:25 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb - to the board. That will make a great "Beach Burb" for sure. I'm hoping to have mine on the road in the next couple of weeks too. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-19-2012, 08:40 AM	#7
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb Great burb! I called the PO, but he must have just sold it to you. It seems to be in great shape. Good Luck! __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

05-19-2012, 10:13 AM	#8
AZ71Burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tolleson AZ Posts: 21	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb Nice burbun......what size tires are on your burbun __________________ {List of Toys} 2005 Nissan Frontier Nismo Edition 1972 Monte Carlo 1971 Chevy Suburban

05-19-2012, 10:49 PM	#9
EODBuddyLee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 4	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb Had a good day working on the Burb today. Replaced the tranny filter and pan gasket, power steering pump and both lines. Reinstalled my newly rebuilt dash and headlight switch and also updated my headlights. It was nice to wrench on her for the day. The tires are BFG AT 31x10.5x15. I will try to remember to take some pics of her interior tomorrow.

05-20-2012, 12:44 PM	#10
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: New to the forum with a new Burb Cool find, welcome to the board!



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