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oldburb · 05-29-2002, 10:08 AM

Hey guys this has to be the best place on the net. I have been lookig to buy a 3/4ton panel truck but as you can imagine I cant find one. So I am thinking of converting one of my 72 suburbans. is this possible? What are the main differences other than windows and the third door?

Thanks Wes

Beast388 · 05-29-2002, 10:27 AM

Here is a 3/4 ton Panel for sale on Ebay.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1830770632

oldburb · 05-29-2002, 11:02 AM

I have bid on it but I think it is going to be more than I can afford. All I really need is the body if the frame from my 72 burb is the same. Thanks anyway

**BIG ORANGE** · 05-29-2002, 01:15 PM

A friend of mine in Ar. told me yesterday about a 68 panel with 350/400tr. power brakes/and stering,daily driver for 3.500
Let me go out to the shop and round up that #
I 'll post it here later.

oldburb · 05-29-2002, 03:44 PM

Great. I can seem to find any around here. Does anyone know if the frame is the same as a suburban?

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-29-2002, 04:26 PM

same chassis, no difference

*racedvl* · 05-29-2002, 11:17 PM

I don't think it would be worth the trouble to convert a suburban into a panel. Unless you have mad welding skills. IMO, most likely better off to keep looking for a panel truck.

GMC panel · 05-30-2002, 02:14 AM

I've got a '69 GMC 3/4 ton panel, it's in California though. 350
4 sp. It's licensed. and pretty rust free. Cal truck. Needs
complete restoration. Runs out pretty good. Just did 500 mile trip in it. $1400 bucks. Let me know. Later

oldburb · 05-31-2002, 11:30 PM

Might be interested. Got any pics? Sure would be along drive.

*big71* · 06-01-2002, 12:22 AM

i like burbs

Longhorn Man · 06-01-2002, 12:42 AM

I think I would prefer a panel...look at the huge canvas you have to be creative on. Too bad I'm not creative huh?

05-29-2002, 10:08 AM	#1
oldburb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 55	suburban vs. panel Hey guys this has to be the best place on the net. I have been lookig to buy a 3/4ton panel truck but as you can imagine I cant find one. So I am thinking of converting one of my 72 suburbans. is this possible? What are the main differences other than windows and the third door? Thanks Wes

05-29-2002, 10:27 AM	#2
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	Here is a 3/4 ton Panel for sale on Ebay....... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1830770632 __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

05-29-2002, 01:15 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	A friend of mine in Ar. told me yesterday about a 68 panel with 350/400tr. power brakes/and stering,daily driver for 3.500 Let me go out to the shop and round up that # I 'll post it here later. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

05-29-2002, 11:02 AM	#3
oldburb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 55	I have bid on it but I think it is going to be more than I can afford. All I really need is the body if the frame from my 72 burb is the same. Thanks anyway

05-29-2002, 03:44 PM	#5
oldburb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 55	Great. I can seem to find any around here. Does anyone know if the frame is the same as a suburban?

05-29-2002, 04:26 PM	#6
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	same chassis, no difference

05-29-2002, 11:17 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I don't think it would be worth the trouble to convert a suburban into a panel. Unless you have mad welding skills. IMO, most likely better off to keep looking for a panel truck.

05-30-2002, 02:14 AM	#8
GMC panel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca, USA Posts: 7	I've got a '69 GMC 3/4 ton panel, it's in California though. 350 4 sp. It's licensed. and pretty rust free. Cal truck. Needs complete restoration. Runs out pretty good. Just did 500 mile trip in it. $1400 bucks. Let me know. Later

05-31-2002, 11:30 PM	#9
oldburb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 55	Might be interested. Got any pics? Sure would be along drive.

06-01-2002, 12:22 AM	#10
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	i like burbs

06-01-2002, 12:42 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I think I would prefer a panel...look at the huge canvas you have to be creative on. Too bad I'm not creative huh?



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