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SlowYourRoll · 05-30-2008, 05:08 AM

Hi everyone! My name is Ron. I am picking up my 71 suburban this weekend. Seems to have a lot of extra parts in the back. It's going to be about a 2 1/2 hour drive home, but I can't wait. It's a 2wd, I want to slam it (maybe airbags someday?). I have been ghosting these forums for a few weeks and I think I have found my new home. Seems like a ton of great ideas and advice on here! I can't wait to get started. Pics to come after I pick her up!

SlowYourRoll · 05-30-2008, 05:09 AM

I forgot to mention, I am the former owner of a 71 chevy swb, which is the pic in my avatar over there until I take a cool one with the new ride!

72 sub · 05-30-2008, 06:10 AM

Welcome from the north!

TyJ · 05-30-2008, 06:14 AM

Seems to me that 67-72 subs came standard with a trans a set of old heads some dented mouldings and a radiator in the back

shaneschevys · 05-30-2008, 07:37 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

72LoBurb · 05-30-2008, 08:29 AM

And another welcome from the Great White North...eh

Oh, and another 'burb freak.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-30-2008, 04:07 PM

Welcome aboard, Burbs rock! I've been work on one for about 3 years. Check out the link in my signature.

Long Roof · 05-30-2008, 11:20 PM

Welcome, can't wait for pics.

Number98 · 05-30-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Burbs rock!

I agree.....

Welcome to the board man!

Frizzle Fry · 05-31-2008, 07:45 AM

Welcome. Burbs are the cream of the crop

CG · 05-31-2008, 07:54 AM

Welcome to the board...your 71 Chevy in your avatar pic looks like a GMC to me =)

IAFF2407 · 05-31-2008, 08:16 AM

every Chevy when they grow up wants to be a

Frizzle Fry · 05-31-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAFF2407

every Chevy when they grow up wants to be a

funny; wonder why we see more conversions going the other way...

IAFF2407 · 05-31-2008, 07:00 PM

harder to find GMC parts

wagonhoe · 05-31-2008, 10:43 PM

Welcome neighbor! I am in Ramona. pm me and we can get together and ramble on about our burbs.
Mark

19723DR · 06-01-2008, 01:35 AM

Welcome from Utah. Burbs are challenging but well worth it. Good Luck with your build.

SlowYourRoll · 06-01-2008, 03:11 AM

Ok all... well good news and bad news. Thank you all for the welcome. I have been scouring craigslist and ebay for a 68-72 or even a 67 (no offense) SWB. The burb deal didn't go through and get this, I picked up a 91 SWB for $1500 cash locally today. It's going to be a little bit different than I originally thought this whole project would be now. I hope you all don't hate me too much for filling up your burb boards! I guess I will see you all in a different subforum on this site! Thanks again for the welcome.

SlowYourRoll · 06-01-2008, 03:12 AM

<---- PO did the grill, but I like the look! It also had the unstamped tailgate skin and no emblems anywhere. I actually got a parking ticket one time for that truck that said make/model: unk/unk. I thought it was awesome, but it had my VIN and plates on it. haha.

SlowYourRoll · 06-01-2008, 03:24 AM

This one is actually a GMC, not mine, this is the one I was going to buy. I guess that means it is still up for grabs in the Riverside/San Bernandino Region of Los Angeles.

SlowYourRoll · 06-01-2008, 03:25 AM

-EDIT- It is $1500 on los angeles craigslist. Search for Lake Arrowhead

SlowYourRoll · 06-01-2008, 03:36 AM

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/car/692376956.html

72BlckButy · 06-03-2008, 08:32 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Sorry to hear that you didn't pick up the Burb, but keep your eyes open, you'll find one!

05-30-2008, 05:08 AM	#1
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Newbie in San Diego! Hi everyone! My name is Ron. I am picking up my 71 suburban this weekend. Seems to have a lot of extra parts in the back. It's going to be about a 2 1/2 hour drive home, but I can't wait. It's a 2wd, I want to slam it (maybe airbags someday?). I have been ghosting these forums for a few weeks and I think I have found my new home. Seems like a ton of great ideas and advice on here! I can't wait to get started. Pics to come after I pick her up!

05-30-2008, 05:09 AM	#2
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Newbie in San Diego! I forgot to mention, I am the former owner of a 71 chevy swb, which is the pic in my avatar over there until I take a cool one with the new ride!

05-30-2008, 06:10 AM	#3
72 sub Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver island b.c. canada Posts: 59	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome from the north! __________________ If you get lost, come back and tell me where you are. 72 Burb, 86 1 ton crew cab dually.

05-30-2008, 06:14 AM	#4
TyJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 61	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Seems to me that 67-72 subs came standard with a trans a set of old heads some dented mouldings and a radiator in the back __________________ 72 K20 Suburban 6.0L, 4L80, 4Wheel Disc Brakes, Hydroboost, In a Million Pieces(edit) A little closer to done

05-30-2008, 07:37 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

05-30-2008, 08:29 AM	#6
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Newbie in San Diego! And another welcome from the Great White North...eh Oh, and another 'burb freak. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)

05-30-2008, 04:07 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome aboard, Burbs rock! I've been work on one for about 3 years. Check out the link in my signature. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-30-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome, can't wait for 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

05-31-2008, 07:45 AM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome. Burbs are the cream of the crop

05-31-2008, 07:54 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome to the board...your 71 Chevy in your avatar pic looks like a GMC to me =)

05-31-2008, 08:16 AM	#12
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Newbie in San Diego! every Chevy when they grow up wants to be a __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-31-2008, 07:00 PM	#14
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Newbie in San Diego! harder to find GMC parts __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-31-2008, 10:43 PM	#15
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome neighbor! I am in Ramona. pm me and we can get together and ramble on about our burbs. Mark __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

06-01-2008, 01:35 AM	#16
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Welcome from Utah. Burbs are challenging but well worth it. Good Luck with your build. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

06-01-2008, 03:11 AM	#17
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Newbie in San Diego! Ok all... well good news and bad news. Thank you all for the welcome. I have been scouring craigslist and ebay for a 68-72 or even a 67 (no offense) SWB. The burb deal didn't go through and get this, I picked up a 91 SWB for $1500 cash locally today. It's going to be a little bit different than I originally thought this whole project would be now. I hope you all don't hate me too much for filling up your burb boards! I guess I will see you all in a different subforum on this site! Thanks again for the welcome.



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06-01-2008, 03:12 AM	#18
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Newbie in San Diego! <---- PO did the grill, but I like the look! It also had the unstamped tailgate skin and no emblems anywhere. I actually got a parking ticket one time for that truck that said make/model: unk/unk. I thought it was awesome, but it had my VIN and plates on it. haha.

06-01-2008, 03:24 AM	#19
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Newbie in San Diego! This one is actually a GMC, not mine, this is the one I was going to buy. I guess that means it is still up for grabs in the Riverside/San Bernandino Region of Los Angeles.

06-01-2008, 03:25 AM	#20
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Newbie in San Diego! -EDIT- It is $1500 on los angeles craigslist. Search for Lake Arrowhead

06-01-2008, 03:36 AM	#21
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Newbie in San Diego! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/car/692376956.html

06-03-2008, 08:32 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Newbie in San Diego! to the board from Mid-MO!!! Sorry to hear that you didn't pick up the Burb, but keep your eyes open, you'll find one! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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