Anyone looking for a burb project? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 08-19-2007, 09:33 PM

I have this 72 burb I picked up recently that I thought I would offer it up to board members first before trying someplace else (not eBay).

First off I would prefer to sell this to someone that can come check it out personally or have someone check it out for them to avoid having to post a zillion pics. I do not want to deal with shipping this thing. The pictures make it look much better than it is.

1972 burb. Big block. Automatic. Front and rear air, all there but not hooked up. No idea if it works. No tilt. Previous owner had a little dog that did a job on the seats and dash pad. New radiator. Runs and drives fine. Its licensed and insured. It has usual burb rust issues, but not nearly as bad as alot of em I looked at. Front passenger door is fubared. The head liner is in nice shape and all there.

It comes with a half ton parts burb that I was going to use the suspension (convert if from 3/4 to 1/2 ton) and the front passenger side door. There is other stuff there that you could probably sell off to help recoup some of your monies. I also have a much better gate and a nice 68 front clip for it.

So far I'm into this project $2620.00 with everything I have listed here. I will let it all go for $2100.00. It's a package deal or nothing at all (no parting). If you're interested post here or pm me and we can arrange a time for you to come check this "beauty" out.

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2007, 10:22 PM

thinkin things I shouldn't be thinking about.... but I'll throw it out there... how well does it run, could one pull the other dang near cross country?

CG · 08-19-2007, 10:54 PM

Ive never taken it on a long trip. I bought it to pull my car trailer. The fella I bought it from said the original owner used to pull a camper all over the place with it. If your serious I would contact someone like Billa to come over and check it out for you ( I understand hes a very good engine and drivetrain guy, I'm not) plus we live in the same town.

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2007, 11:28 PM

I'm drooling here.... let me sleep on this. I shouldn't...I really shouldn't... but I have always wanted a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive burb. The 3/4 ton stuff could update the longhorn to disks up front, and it probably had 3.54 gears, so i could use the guts from that rear in my leaf spring dana and have better gears in the longhorn too...
hmmmmm 2500 miles, that's a good road trip.
I'm showing interest... but don't put me in line.

suville · 08-20-2007, 12:32 AM

The extra nicer gate and 68 front clip any chance those items would be seperate from the package deal? Very interested in them.

CG · 08-20-2007, 01:14 AM

From the original thread...

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Originally Posted by CG

...It's a package deal or nothing at all (no parting).

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2007, 01:45 AM

ohhhh man, I hadn't even noticed you said you had a 68 nose for it... as I was at the post office an hr ago thinkin bout this rig, I said to myself "that sucker needs a 68 nose"
OK, goin back to laying in bed tryin to sleep but thinking bout this.

69RAT · 08-20-2007, 10:25 AM

mighty tempting, hmmmmmmm...............

Spray-Bomb · 08-20-2007, 01:30 PM

If only I had money...

**Hart_Rod** · 08-20-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ohhhh man, I hadn't even noticed you said you had a 68 nose for it... as I was at the post office an hr ago thinkin bout this rig, I said to myself "that sucker needs a 68 nose"
OK, goin back to laying in bed tryin to sleep but thinking bout this.

Quit thinking, and go get it,

. Sounds like a great deal.

R

**PICKMUP** · 08-20-2007, 03:08 PM

Nicely equipped Sub! That dual air was only available in 71-2 and much nicer & cleaner than the earlier "tunnel roof" style.
It is just a little too nice for me to part out (hiss, boo, grrrr), but oh so tempting!

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2007, 04:13 PM

I know it is a great deal... even after the cost of a flight, road trip, financing (this would be done with a loan) I would STILL come out ahead in my rusty ass environment.
What to do what to do.

ETsC10 · 08-20-2007, 04:20 PM

dave666693 · 08-20-2007, 05:14 PM

what is the usual burb rust? How is the cab floor, rockers and kick panels? Does it have a steel floor in the back?

**jamie72** · 08-20-2007, 06:09 PM

go buy it andy...

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie72

go buy it andy...

I don't have a wife/girl friend to stop me either!

72highlander · 08-20-2007, 08:29 PM

never stopped me anyway, but i'm divorced now, maybe that's what caused it. haha!

**jamie72** · 08-20-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I don't have a wife/girl friend to stop me either!

mine don`t stop me just ask huck,she is there pointing them out to me.. that would be a site a burb towing a burb!! good luck..

GMCjunkie · 08-21-2007, 12:07 AM

You KNOW you want it Andrew..........

Wootdog · 08-21-2007, 12:40 AM

Wish it was on the East Coast. Kerry

CG · 08-21-2007, 02:07 AM

I REALLY REALLY REALLY want whomever decides this is a burb they want to purchase to please check it out in person. If you cant check it out in person please get a local board member (not myself) to come take a look at it. Remember the pics make it look better than it really is. Andy I would feel more than terrible if you came out to drive this thing home and something bad happens to it. I have no problem bombing around in it here since Im never that far from home. Im not out to screw anyone, but like we all know, you could hop in an old truck like this and have it go T U backing out the driveway or it could run just fine for years

Dave take an short road trip up here to Monroe if your curious about this burb. All burbs (67-72) have wood floors in the rear.

dave666693 · 08-21-2007, 10:25 AM

I'm going to the fair Friday. I might stop in to look for a friend. I will let you know after I talk to him some more.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-21-2007, 11:40 AM

Andy, do it man!

Take out a loan with "fluff" for a breakdown and you know there are many members along the way that would be more than willing to help you out!

Longhorn Man · 08-21-2007, 04:07 PM

CG... PM me your number if you get a chance... I'd like to callyou and talk

CG · 08-21-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

CG... PM me your number if you get a chance... I'd like to callyou and talk

Pm'd you my number. Give me a holler.

Dave just let me know when. If I cant be here I can leave it open. I will let the neighbors know too. We all keep an eye on each others places, and some of em are a little quick to call johnny law...lol.

Of course Andy has first shot if he wants to work something out.

Mark

08-19-2007, 09:33 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,861	Anyone looking for a burb project? I have this 72 burb I picked up recently that I thought I would offer it up to board members first before trying someplace else (not eBay). First off I would prefer to sell this to someone that can come check it out personally or have someone check it out for them to avoid having to post a zillion pics. I do not want to deal with shipping this thing. The pictures make it look much better than it is. 1972 burb. Big block. Automatic. Front and rear air, all there but not hooked up. No idea if it works. No tilt. Previous owner had a little dog that did a job on the seats and dash pad. New radiator. Runs and drives fine. Its licensed and insured. It has usual burb rust issues, but not nearly as bad as alot of em I looked at. Front passenger door is fubared. The head liner is in nice shape and all there. It comes with a half ton parts burb that I was going to use the suspension (convert if from 3/4 to 1/2 ton) and the front passenger side door. There is other stuff there that you could probably sell off to help recoup some of your monies. I also have a much better gate and a nice 68 front clip for it. So far I'm into this project $2620.00 with everything I have listed here. I will let it all go for $2100.00. It's a package deal or nothing at all (no parting). If you're interested post here or pm me and we can arrange a time for you to come check this "beauty" out. Attached Images

08-19-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? thinkin things I shouldn't be thinking about.... but I'll throw it out there... how well does it run, could one pull the other dang near cross country?

08-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,861	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? Ive never taken it on a long trip. I bought it to pull my car trailer. The fella I bought it from said the original owner used to pull a camper all over the place with it. If your serious I would contact someone like Billa to come over and check it out for you ( I understand hes a very good engine and drivetrain guy, I'm not) plus we live in the same town.

08-19-2007, 11:28 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? I'm drooling here.... let me sleep on this. I shouldn't...I really shouldn't... but I have always wanted a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive burb. The 3/4 ton stuff could update the longhorn to disks up front, and it probably had 3.54 gears, so i could use the guts from that rear in my leaf spring dana and have better gears in the longhorn too... hmmmmm 2500 miles, that's a good road trip. I'm showing interest... but don't put me in line.

08-20-2007, 12:32 AM	#5
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? The extra nicer gate and 68 front clip any chance those items would be seperate from the package deal? Very interested in them.

08-20-2007, 01:45 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? ohhhh man, I hadn't even noticed you said you had a 68 nose for it... as I was at the post office an hr ago thinkin bout this rig, I said to myself "that sucker needs a 68 nose" OK, goin back to laying in bed tryin to sleep but thinking bout this.

08-20-2007, 10:25 AM	#8
69RAT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: hopeless in Washington Posts: 105	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? mighty tempting, hmmmmmmm............... __________________ '69 Chevy CST#'s 396/TH400, A/C

08-20-2007, 01:30 PM	#9
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? If only I had money... __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

08-20-2007, 03:08 PM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,131	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? Nicely equipped Sub! That dual air was only available in 71-2 and much nicer & cleaner than the earlier "tunnel roof" style. It is just a little too nice for me to part out (hiss, boo, grrrr), but oh so tempting!

08-20-2007, 04:13 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? I know it is a great deal... even after the cost of a flight, road trip, financing (this would be done with a loan) I would STILL come out ahead in my rusty ass environment. What to do what to do.

08-20-2007, 04:20 PM	#13
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project?

08-20-2007, 05:14 PM	#14
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 899	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? what is the usual burb rust? How is the cab floor, rockers and kick panels? Does it have a steel floor in the back?

08-20-2007, 06:09 PM	#15
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08-20-2007, 08:29 PM	#17
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? never stopped me anyway, but i'm divorced now, maybe that's what caused it. haha! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

08-21-2007, 12:07 AM	#19
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? You KNOW you want it Andrew.......... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4



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08-21-2007, 12:40 AM	#20
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? Wish it was on the East Coast. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

08-21-2007, 02:07 AM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,861	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? I REALLY REALLY REALLY want whomever decides this is a burb they want to purchase to please check it out in person. If you cant check it out in person please get a local board member (not myself) to come take a look at it. Remember the pics make it look better than it really is. Andy I would feel more than terrible if you came out to drive this thing home and something bad happens to it. I have no problem bombing around in it here since Im never that far from home. Im not out to screw anyone, but like we all know, you could hop in an old truck like this and have it go T U backing out the driveway or it could run just fine for years Dave take an short road trip up here to Monroe if your curious about this burb. All burbs (67-72) have wood floors in the rear. Last edited by CG; 08-21-2007 at 02:13 AM.

08-21-2007, 10:25 AM	#22
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 899	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? I'm going to the fair Friday. I might stop in to look for a friend. I will let you know after I talk to him some more.

08-21-2007, 11:40 AM	#23
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08-21-2007, 04:07 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone looking for a burb project? CG... PM me your number if you get a chance... I'd like to callyou and talk

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