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Frizzle Fry · 08-03-2005, 09:21 PM

First, I'm new here and wanted to say hi. Not new to classic trucks (check my links).

Forgive me if this has already been posted, but this thing is bada$$

I've been wanting to do this, or shorten one but keep the third door and dummy door with the wheel well notch like new tahoes. I think it looks better than the Blazers because of the square door corners and the full quarter windows. The only drawback is no removable top.

bagged91 · 08-03-2005, 10:37 PM

That is neat. Where did you find that pic? Any other shots of it?

Oh, and Welcome from NJ!

L8R - Joe

jmmm229 · 08-03-2005, 10:52 PM

if mine wasnt so solid id do that....

toms68cst · 08-04-2005, 07:48 AM

I wonder if it's a shortened Burb or a Blazer with a shortened burb roof on it. Anyway you slice it, it looks to be very well done.

98L150 · 08-04-2005, 11:42 AM

I would love to see more pics of that

keanu · 08-04-2005, 12:32 PM

nice litle Burb

vtblazer · 08-04-2005, 03:16 PM

Barn doors too!

Frizzle Fry · 08-04-2005, 04:30 PM

I found it here bottom center. All it says about it is "You may think you’re looking at a ’71 Blazer, but you’re actually viewing a ’71 Suburban that’s had a fair amount of metal surgery. Credit the ’Burb’s owner Robert Bates for the sheetmetal magic."

da-burb · 08-04-2005, 08:00 PM

I really like the look. I'd call it a Blazurb or a Sublazer.

Big Block · 08-04-2005, 08:16 PM

Man that thing is oh so baddd!!! I love the rear cargo doors. B.B

Long Roof · 08-04-2005, 08:26 PM

Welcome from Ohio. That is great looking. I love everything about it. Reminds me of a early 90's two door tahoe (full size blazer)

Aaron

Pop's72 · 08-05-2005, 05:10 PM

Wow, that looks like it came from the factory that way!!! Sweet!!

Frizzle Fry · 08-07-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da-burb

I really like the look. I'd call it a Blazurb or a Sublazer.

Blazurban

I did these quick chops like a year ago. This is not my Burb (wish it was).

Musclerodz · 08-10-2005, 02:12 AM

I REALLY would like to see the middle one done. I have been thinking about that for awhile. I would also chop the top about 1"-2" to get the fat out.

Mike

98L150 · 08-10-2005, 09:43 AM

This one was chopped a little and shortened about a foot if I remember correctly. I saw it at SEMA in 02 or 03

86swb · 08-10-2005, 02:46 PM

Man, that guy that did all the body work did a super job. I really love it. I like the little minnieburb.

Musclerodz · 08-10-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98L150

This one was chopped a little and shortened about a foot if I remember correctly. I saw it at SEMA in 02 or 03

That is a wicked truck. Now if it was only another 12"-18" shorter like the middle one I refeered to above, oh man.

Mike

Frizzle Fry · 08-10-2005, 04:40 PM

Yeah, the I've seen the green and silver one it's

He only shortened the ass-end though. I agree with Musclerodz that the Tahoe/Yukon style Burb (the middle one) looks the best. I'm considering doing that to mine after the '61 is done. Basically move the wheel-wells forward 12" then chop 20" out of the butt and put it on a shortbed frame.

Musclerodz · 08-10-2005, 06:23 PM

If you want it to look like the middle one I think I am pretty sure it will need to go on a long wheel base pickup frame. Otherwise, it will look like that first pic in this post, a long blazer.

Mike

Frizzle Fry · 08-10-2005, 07:09 PM

Suburban and longbed truck wheelbase=127" Shortbed=115" Blazer=104" The first pic in the post looks like they used a Blazer frame to me. The "middle" one I posted is done roughly to the proportions of a swb truck.

Musclerodz · 08-10-2005, 09:20 PM

The more I look at it, I agree. I wasn't considering there is no cab behind the front door. Has anyone seen one done like that yet?

Mike

Frizzle Fry · 08-11-2005, 12:03 PM

I saw one with 3-4" out of the middle. Just enough to remove the fixed little window in the rears, then some also out of the ass. I have yet to see one done like the middle "Tahoe" version I posted. I'll dig up that pic. I think it was in a mag.

Joe67 · 08-11-2005, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I found it here bottom center. All it says about it is "You may think you’re looking at a ’71 Blazer, but you’re actually viewing a ’71 Suburban that’s had a fair amount of metal surgery. Credit the ’Burb’s owner Robert Bates for the sheetmetal magic."

Thanks for the link. I saw that pic recently and was wondering what it started as

Badass truck!

doc70sub · 08-11-2005, 05:09 PM

The Tahoe'd one is nice.....wish I wasn't so attached to mine being long!!

Maybe I can buy another to experiment with......

Doc

cojnit · 09-08-2005, 12:21 PM

the green one was chopped 10 inches in the back and they took the crown out of the roof. They also chopped it 2 inches.

I secretly stock this truck

08-03-2005, 09:21 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Shorty Burblazer First, I'm new here and wanted to say hi. Not new to classic trucks (check my links). Forgive me if this has already been posted, but this thing is bada$$ I've been wanting to do this, or shorten one but keep the third door and dummy door with the wheel well notch like new tahoes. I think it looks better than the Blazers because of the square door corners and the full quarter windows. The only drawback is no removable top.

08-03-2005, 10:37 PM	#2
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	That is neat. Where did you find that pic? Any other shots of it? Oh, and Welcome from NJ! L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

08-03-2005, 10:52 PM	#3
jmmm229 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victoria texas Posts: 114	if mine wasnt so solid id do that.... __________________ 72 GMC Suburban (former ambulance), soon to be set atop a 2009 SIERRA K2500 chassis w/6.0L&4L80E

08-04-2005, 07:48 AM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	I wonder if it's a shortened Burb or a Blazer with a shortened burb roof on it. Anyway you slice it, it looks to be very well done. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-04-2005, 11:42 AM	#5
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	I would love to see more pics of that __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

08-04-2005, 12:32 PM	#6
keanu keep on dreaming Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rotterdam the Netherlands Posts: 52	nice litle Burb

08-04-2005, 03:16 PM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Barn doors too!

08-04-2005, 04:30 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	I found it here bottom center. All it says about it is "You may think you’re looking at a ’71 Blazer, but you’re actually viewing a ’71 Suburban that’s had a fair amount of metal surgery. Credit the ’Burb’s owner Robert Bates for the sheetmetal magic."

08-04-2005, 08:00 PM	#9
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I really like the look. I'd call it a Blazurb or a Sublazer. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

08-04-2005, 08:16 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Man that thing is oh so baddd!!! I love the rear cargo doors. B.B

08-04-2005, 08:26 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Welcome from Ohio. That is great looking. I love everything about it. Reminds me of a early 90's two door tahoe (full size blazer) Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-05-2005, 05:10 PM	#12
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Wow, that looks like it came from the factory that way!!! Sweet!! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

08-10-2005, 02:12 AM	#14
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	I REALLY would like to see the middle one done. I have been thinking about that for awhile. I would also chop the top about 1"-2" to get the fat out. Mike

08-10-2005, 09:43 AM	#15
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Attn Musclerodz: This one was done a few years ago This one was chopped a little and shortened about a foot if I remember correctly. I saw it at SEMA in 02 or 03 Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

08-10-2005, 02:46 PM	#16
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Man, that guy that did all the body work did a super job. I really love it. I like the little minnieburb. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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08-10-2005, 04:40 PM	#18
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Yeah, the I've seen the green and silver one it's He only shortened the ass-end though. I agree with Musclerodz that the Tahoe/Yukon style Burb (the middle one) looks the best. I'm considering doing that to mine after the '61 is done. Basically move the wheel-wells forward 12" then chop 20" out of the butt and put it on a shortbed frame.

08-10-2005, 06:23 PM	#19
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	If you want it to look like the middle one I think I am pretty sure it will need to go on a long wheel base pickup frame. Otherwise, it will look like that first pic in this post, a long blazer. Mike

08-10-2005, 07:09 PM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Suburban and longbed truck wheelbase=127" Shortbed=115" Blazer=104" The first pic in the post looks like they used a Blazer frame to me. The "middle" one I posted is done roughly to the proportions of a swb truck.

08-10-2005, 09:20 PM	#21
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	The more I look at it, I agree. I wasn't considering there is no cab behind the front door. Has anyone seen one done like that yet? Mike

08-11-2005, 12:03 PM	#22
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	I saw one with 3-4" out of the middle. Just enough to remove the fixed little window in the rears, then some also out of the ass. I have yet to see one done like the middle "Tahoe" version I posted. I'll dig up that pic. I think it was in a mag.

08-11-2005, 05:09 PM	#24
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	The Tahoe'd one is nice.....wish I wasn't so attached to mine being long!! Maybe I can buy another to experiment with...... Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

09-08-2005, 12:21 PM	#25
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	the green one was chopped 10 inches in the back and they took the crown out of the roof. They also chopped it 2 inches. I secretly stock this truck __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

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