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04-23-2008, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
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Better than Free Suburban!
After reading the posts of the freebie Suburban I finally got my clearance to post. I am also a new Suburban convert and I've got a 1965 Riviera too.
I'm constantly cruising CraigsList, and this time it paid off. Posted with NO pics was a 1966 Suburban $800- I quickly made arrangements to check it out and was very surprised to see a pretty decent recent runner. Last on the road only 4 years ago. Guy was brokering it for a friend that had moved away, so he only knew a little about it, but did show me that the steering wheel was not connected to the steering box! He also said he could not get it started with a new battery he had. Well, long story short, this is my new 'Burban at my shop.  Someone didn't torque the steering coupler spline bolt tight enough and it ate out the inside splines - easy fix with a nice one from the yard for $5. I got it started after tightening connections and putting in a known good battery. Now she starts, runs, turns and stops like she should - Took about 2 hours of playing around to net a fine cruiser. She still needs lots of details done, but I'm quite happy with it. The Previous owner added the earlier grille, I kinda like it, but I've got a '66 grill to fix up and customize a bit before giving it a try. Dan
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04-23-2008, 07:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Oregon City, Or
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
NIce core for $800!
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04-23-2008, 01:17 PM
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65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 1,317
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
super nice score!! i love the suburbans!!!
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04-23-2008, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fairdale, Kentucky
Posts: 560
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
I'll give ya 800 OK 900 cause you did get it running... Post your address and I'll fly out there and bring it home..... Let me know.....
Honestly... EXTREMELY GOOD DEAL... It's a 62 grill. Throw up some pic's of the interior... Body looks good and straight... Check rear cab mounts... you'll have to fab them they are not roproduced... Welcome to the BURB family.... Congrats..... |
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04-23-2008, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vandalia, Ohio
Posts: 396
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Very cool! Some guys have all the luck. You must be livin right.
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04-23-2008, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
Posts: 2,882
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Nice burb! Thats actually a 60 grille, but either one will look good on it.
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04-23-2008, 02:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fairdale, Kentucky
Posts: 560
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Sorry about that 62Short Step, you are absolutely correct...
"Those who work midnights should not post durring the day" To many hours since sleep... I knew it was a year off my 61 but went the wrong direction... but a Dam fine looking 60 grill...if I must say so... |
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04-23-2008, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Sweet score! and Welcome. I prefer the 60-61 grilles.
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04-23-2008, 06:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada
Posts: 799
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Welcome from BC! Wow, that's a nice rig for $800; great deal.
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04-23-2008, 07:22 PM
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Chevy Chica
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico
Posts: 94
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Awesome score! Very nice!
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04-23-2008, 09:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: rogersville tennessee
Posts: 276
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
The gods must be smiling on you
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04-24-2008, 12:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: auburn california
Posts: 1,147
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
yes your truck is in better shape then mine.but free is hard to beat..........i also forgot to tell you guys i also got a FREE camper trailer to pull behind my FREE sub. LOL. Take it easy and good luck with your new truck. Tony
Last edited by ortegamotor; 04-24-2008 at 12:10 AM. |
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04-24-2008, 03:36 AM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
Posts: 3,520
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
Killer!!!!!!!! Nice to see another 'burb. Ive had a lot of fun messing with mine and really enjoy driving it around.
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04-24-2008, 06:10 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
That is an awesome deal you got.....did you buy a lottery ticket yet? We'd all like to see some pics of the rest of it. Oh....welcome to the board
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04-24-2008, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
nice truck, but I think your title is a bit rude. just my $0.02
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04-24-2008, 07:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: sandiego, ca
Posts: 453
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
nice burb great price good score !!!!!!
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04-25-2008, 11:50 PM
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454 club
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Oklahoma
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Re: Better than Free Suburban!
nice suburban
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