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Longhorn Man · 10-05-2008, 08:50 PM

So I got up this morning, and asked myself... what are you going to do today, it's supposed to be perfect weather, and you have NO ONE needing you to do this or that for them.
Woah... a day to myself. Seems... out of place.
I could go out and finish the sterreo install on the burb... run speaker wires, install an amp, and install 4 speakers...
Or I could put dead bugs on the windshield.
Yep... the dead bugs won.
Or... did they, thay are after all, dead now.

Rolled by this large stone wall a few months ago, (south end of columbus, on south high stereet) and thought it'd be a great place for some photos...

Not as good as I had thought.

Then i headed down to a small town called Lockbourne (280 ppl). There used to be a canal going through there that connected Columbus to the Ohio River 100 miles south. This was in the early to mid 1800's when the rail road was not common. Very interesting history if you were to look into it.
These are taken at one of the locks that remains there today. In the stones used to build the locks, you can still see where the iron gates were swung thousands of times wearing grooves into the rock.

And I had to jump down into the lock for a pic. I don't know why I did... it's just the way I am wired.

In the town of Lockbourne, I saw this for sale. It CAN'T be from Ohio... it still has quarter panels. It looks like someone wanted it for the same reason i wanted it. The engine is gone. 68 caddy, 1200 bucks, no engine or tranny. If I'm not mistaken, a 68 would have the high compression 472.

I decide to put some freeway miles on it, and I head to Harmony ohio... just outside of Springfield. There's a place there that has been BEGGING for a burb photo. (this is my wall paper right now too)

An interesting attention getter just outside of that shop on the side of the freeway;

All in all, a great cruise. I killed $35 worth of dead dinasaurs, but that's ok... it was well worth it.

Brad · 10-05-2008, 09:00 PM

Very cool dude! I like those pics. I like the red door too! Isn't that some sort of Feng Shui thing er somethin'?

I wanted to go on a roadtrip today, but had some studying to do.

Brad · 10-05-2008, 09:02 PM

I dig that birdhouse on the pole too! See, us gearheads can be environmentally friendly!

**72 Super** · 10-05-2008, 09:02 PM

my kind of day! great pictures

**Palf70Step** · 10-05-2008, 09:09 PM

Very nice Andy!!!

thirdstreettito · 10-05-2008, 09:42 PM

Good pics man!

Cyclone44 · 10-05-2008, 10:26 PM

Look out Asa.....Great pictures Andy........

**special-K** · 10-05-2008, 10:37 PM

Nice pictures.So,no mention of the blue truck where the Caddy was sitting?

Longhorn Man · 10-05-2008, 11:03 PM

didn't think you'd be interested in a 68 ford F-100 with a 429/C-6 in it.

Bob 68327 · 10-05-2008, 11:07 PM

Nice pics !!! The burb's lookin great !! Bob

Frizzle Fry · 10-05-2008, 11:28 PM

I'm jealous! By the time I drive mine again dead dinasours will be $8/gal... Looks like a nice day in the Burb!

Longhorn Man · 10-05-2008, 11:30 PM

I was worried about the exact same thing honestly!

19723DR · 10-05-2008, 11:43 PM

I'm glad it is back on the road and you're puttin' some good miles on it. Maybe next week you can work on completing the stereo, gotta have some good sounding tunes for the road.

huero · 10-06-2008, 12:28 AM

I gotta get my truck running. I need to go for a drive now. Thanks for the pics, huero.

dan42 · 10-06-2008, 12:38 AM

Cool pix. It's fun to see your part of the world, with your 'burb in it. We should all try to return the favor. Thanks for sharing.

**special-K** · 10-06-2008, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

didn't think you'd be interested in a 68 ford F-100 with a 429/C-6 in it.

Sounds pretty cool.I knew it was older,but that`s the best these eyes can do.I have a "friend" that can appreciate the "other" brands,just likes GM best."He" says he likes anything from back then to some degree.

Maybe someone could buy that Caddy and drop a 350/TH350 in it.

(although I`d gig being the only guy with a 292/3 on-the-tree in a Cadillac.

72BlckButy · 10-06-2008, 07:50 AM

Great Burbin' pics!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-06-2008, 09:38 AM

Looking good andy... Love that suburban automotive..

eightbanger · 10-06-2008, 09:57 AM

Enjoyed those pics mate...I think she should be called the "Rainbow Burb" which can only mean theres a pot of gold at the end of it....quick Andy take a look in the back.

Critter · 10-06-2008, 12:05 PM

WOW the "Suburban Auto" pic is perfect. Couldn't have asked for anything better, it even has that old home town parts store feel to go along with the name. You should have asked the guy to move his 88+ out of the frame just for nostalgia reasons.

70rs/ss · 10-06-2008, 03:47 PM

Man, I want a burb again, my wife just doesn't get it?! I started in a short step years ago, OK 18 to be exact! But I bought my first burb about 6 or 7 years ago and have had about 4 but I haven't been able to keep one, needed $$$ or the space so I sold them. I really want a nice 4X4 with a diesel in it to be my new DD, with diesel power to pull a trailer, MPG and comfort of the new drivetrain along with the undeniabley cool factor of a "rare 3-door!"

*Shane* · 10-06-2008, 06:10 PM

The rally wheels look AWESOME on that rig! Good work man!

Jerry Jones · 10-06-2008, 06:29 PM

Very cool Longhorn, thanx for sharing.

Jtrux · 10-06-2008, 07:35 PM

So when is it gonna be one color?

Longhorn Man · 10-06-2008, 07:43 PM

I *hope* to get the assorted colors covered in yellow tinted epoxy primer here soon-ish, like, maybe before spring, I do still need to install the new tailgate and hatch. I just want it to be all in the same color... at least, from a distance. The paint and body will have to wait till I find a better job, which is a little rough right now.
The not so soon plans, include very black paint. I am still debating if i want to go sleek, and do it all in black, or more traditional, and have the roof and grill white... and if I do the white, I am still wondering if I want white white, or an antique, or bone white.
I got plenty of time to think about that though.

10-05-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Burbin around photos So I got up this morning, and asked myself... what are you going to do today, it's supposed to be perfect weather, and you have NO ONE needing you to do this or that for them. Woah... a day to myself. Seems... out of place. I could go out and finish the sterreo install on the burb... run speaker wires, install an amp, and install 4 speakers... Or I could put dead bugs on the windshield. Yep... the dead bugs won. Or... did they, thay are after all, dead now. Rolled by this large stone wall a few months ago, (south end of columbus, on south high stereet) and thought it'd be a great place for some photos... Not as good as I had thought. Then i headed down to a small town called Lockbourne (280 ppl). There used to be a canal going through there that connected Columbus to the Ohio River 100 miles south. This was in the early to mid 1800's when the rail road was not common. Very interesting history if you were to look into it. These are taken at one of the locks that remains there today. In the stones used to build the locks, you can still see where the iron gates were swung thousands of times wearing grooves into the rock. And I had to jump down into the lock for a pic. I don't know why I did... it's just the way I am wired. In the town of Lockbourne, I saw this for sale. It CAN'T be from Ohio... it still has quarter panels. It looks like someone wanted it for the same reason i wanted it. The engine is gone. 68 caddy, 1200 bucks, no engine or tranny. If I'm not mistaken, a 68 would have the high compression 472. I decide to put some freeway miles on it, and I head to Harmony ohio... just outside of Springfield. There's a place there that has been BEGGING for a burb photo. (this is my wall paper right now too) An interesting attention getter just outside of that shop on the side of the freeway; All in all, a great cruise. I killed $35 worth of dead dinasaurs, but that's ok... it was well worth it. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-05-2008 at 08:51 PM.

10-05-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Burbin around photos Very cool dude! I like those pics. I like the red door too! Isn't that some sort of Feng Shui thing er somethin'? I wanted to go on a roadtrip today, but had some studying to do. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-05-2008, 09:02 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Burbin around photos I dig that birdhouse on the pole too! See, us gearheads can be environmentally friendly! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-05-2008, 09:02 PM	#4
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,681	Re: Burbin around photos my kind of day! great pictures __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-05-2008, 09:09 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Burbin around photos Very nice Andy!!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-05-2008, 09:42 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Burbin around photos Good pics man! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-05-2008, 10:26 PM	#7
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Burbin around photos Look out Asa.....Great pictures Andy........

10-05-2008, 10:37 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Burbin around photos Nice pictures.So,no mention of the blue truck where the Caddy was sitting? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-05-2008 at 10:38 PM.

10-05-2008, 11:03 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Burbin around photos didn't think you'd be interested in a 68 ford F-100 with a 429/C-6 in it.

10-05-2008, 11:07 PM	#10
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Burbin around photos Nice pics !!! The burb's lookin great !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

10-05-2008, 11:28 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Burbin around photos I'm jealous! By the time I drive mine again dead dinasours will be $8/gal... Looks like a nice day in the Burb!

10-05-2008, 11:30 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Burbin around photos I was worried about the exact same thing honestly!

10-05-2008, 11:43 PM	#13
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: Burbin around photos I'm glad it is back on the road and you're puttin' some good miles on it. Maybe next week you can work on completing the stereo, gotta have some good sounding tunes for the road. __________________ 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"

10-06-2008, 12:28 AM	#14
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: Burbin around photos I gotta get my truck running. I need to go for a drive now. Thanks for the pics, huero.

10-06-2008, 12:38 AM	#15
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Burbin around photos Cool pix. It's fun to see your part of the world, with your 'burb in it. We should all try to return the favor. Thanks for sharing. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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10-06-2008, 07:50 AM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Burbin around photos Great Burbin' pics! __________________ -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)

10-06-2008, 09:38 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Burbin around photos Looking good andy... Love that suburban automotive.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-06-2008, 09:57 AM	#19
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Burbin around photos Enjoyed those pics mate...I think she should be called the "Rainbow Burb" which can only mean theres a pot of gold at the end of it....quick Andy take a look in the back. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

10-06-2008, 12:05 PM	#20
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Burbin around photos WOW the "Suburban Auto" pic is perfect. Couldn't have asked for anything better, it even has that old home town parts store feel to go along with the name. You should have asked the guy to move his 88+ out of the frame just for nostalgia reasons. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 10-06-2008 at 12:05 PM.

10-06-2008, 03:47 PM	#21
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Burbin around photos Man, I want a burb again, my wife just doesn't get it?! I started in a short step years ago, OK 18 to be exact! But I bought my first burb about 6 or 7 years ago and have had about 4 but I haven't been able to keep one, needed $$$ or the space so I sold them. I really want a nice 4X4 with a diesel in it to be my new DD, with diesel power to pull a trailer, MPG and comfort of the new drivetrain along with the undeniabley cool factor of a "rare 3-door!"

10-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#22
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Burbin around photos The rally wheels look AWESOME on that rig! Good work man!

10-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#23
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Burbin around photos Very cool Longhorn, thanx for sharing. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

10-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#24
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Burbin around photos So when is it gonna be one color? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

10-06-2008, 07:43 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Burbin around photos I hope to get the assorted colors covered in yellow tinted epoxy primer here soon-ish, like, maybe before spring, I do still need to install the new tailgate and hatch. I just want it to be all in the same color... at least, from a distance. The paint and body will have to wait till I find a better job, which is a little rough right now. The not so soon plans, include very black paint. I am still debating if i want to go sleek, and do it all in black, or more traditional, and have the roof and grill white... and if I do the white, I am still wondering if I want white white, or an antique, or bone white. I got plenty of time to think about that though.

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