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UserName · 04-03-2008, 09:14 PM

Hi Everybody, I'm new to the Suburbans forum here. I've been driving A '69 GMC 2WD 1/2 for years now and have always been able to find great info on this site. I have recently purchased a '72 Burb and will be slowly repairing all of the body and probably be lowering it as well. I was just thinking there should be a sticky at the top of this forum with a compilation of links and such of all the best places to get certain parts like body and patch panels etc based on everyone's experience witht these products. Maybe even spring kits and the like. I mean I can find what I'm looking for but I thought this might help guys like me instead of having to research all the threads it would be nice to just have access to it on a sticky. Maybe everyone could chime in and start compiling all of the information. Anyhow, thanks to everyone for making this site so great.

Long Roof · 04-04-2008, 01:38 AM

Suburban specific body panels are few. I know a few are out there and most all the board venders have them or can get them. 99% of the mechanicals are the same as the trucks. ECE has real nice lowering parts. Make sure you get Suburban specific rear coil springs because the a$$ end is heavier. A few Suburban specific interior parts are made which also can be purchased from most board venders. Good luck and please post some pics.

**oldiron** · 04-04-2008, 07:04 AM

There is such a place here. Here is a link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2
And welcome to the board. Pictures are required of your ride.

UserName · 04-04-2008, 08:06 AM

Classis Heartbeat has the rear lower patch panels as well as the tail light housing panels which look like they should come in handy. It seems like I read somewhere that it is best to use the Blazer patch panels between the the rear wheel well and third door. Can anyone verify this? Also, I will get some pics posted next week when I pick it up. It's about a 45 minute drive away right now. It's got front/rear air (not working of course) and tilt steering. Are there any numbers as to the production of these options?

Frizzle Fry · 04-04-2008, 09:07 AM

The patches generally marketed as Blazer patches for the front of the rear wheel wells are correct for Burbs and Panels.

Frizzle Fry · 04-04-2008, 09:53 PM

Another thing is the rear quarter rubber pricing. I've seen them from $150/ea to 150/pr. That's quite a span. So shop around. I bought mine through American Classic. The quality is good.

04-03-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
UserName Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 4	Best parts for burbs? Hi Everybody, I'm new to the Suburbans forum here. I've been driving A '69 GMC 2WD 1/2 for years now and have always been able to find great info on this site. I have recently purchased a '72 Burb and will be slowly repairing all of the body and probably be lowering it as well. I was just thinking there should be a sticky at the top of this forum with a compilation of links and such of all the best places to get certain parts like body and patch panels etc based on everyone's experience witht these products. Maybe even spring kits and the like. I mean I can find what I'm looking for but I thought this might help guys like me instead of having to research all the threads it would be nice to just have access to it on a sticky. Maybe everyone could chime in and start compiling all of the information. Anyhow, thanks to everyone for making this site so great. Last edited by UserName; 04-03-2008 at 09:15 PM.

04-04-2008, 01:38 AM	#2
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Best parts for burbs? Suburban specific body panels are few. I know a few are out there and most all the board venders have them or can get them. 99% of the mechanicals are the same as the trucks. ECE has real nice lowering parts. Make sure you get Suburban specific rear coil springs because the a$$ end is heavier. A few Suburban specific interior parts are made which also can be purchased from most board venders. Good luck and please post some pics. __________________ 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

04-04-2008, 07:04 AM	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Best parts for burbs? There is such a place here. Here is a link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2 And welcome to the board. Pictures are required of your ride. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-04-2008, 08:06 AM	#4
UserName Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 4	Re: Best parts for burbs? Classis Heartbeat has the rear lower patch panels as well as the tail light housing panels which look like they should come in handy. It seems like I read somewhere that it is best to use the Blazer patch panels between the the rear wheel well and third door. Can anyone verify this? Also, I will get some pics posted next week when I pick it up. It's about a 45 minute drive away right now. It's got front/rear air (not working of course) and tilt steering. Are there any numbers as to the production of these options? __________________ He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.

04-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Best parts for burbs? The patches generally marketed as Blazer patches for the front of the rear wheel wells are correct for Burbs and Panels.

04-04-2008, 09:53 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Best parts for burbs? Another thing is the rear quarter rubber pricing. I've seen them from $150/ea to 150/pr. That's quite a span. So shop around. I bought mine through American Classic. The quality is good.



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