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squid72 · 12-29-2008, 08:39 AM

Recently drug in a 71 suburban that I bought to get the engine. It has what I thought was aftermarket overhead air. But the glove box tag list the A/C and power steering and power brakes etc as factory. It's just a 2wd 1/2 ton, But it's also a big block auto truck. Cab mounts are very solid but it needs rockers. My question is whether I should jerk out the 396/402(whichever it is), or is it hard to find a big block 2wd factory air truck?

72BlckButy · 12-29-2008, 09:42 AM

IMO.... if they are fairly rust free, break out your check book and be prepared to pay. If you're not limiting your search to strictly a SWB, and would opt for a LWB, your chances are higher at finding a nicely priced, optioned truck for a good price. It sounds like the Burb has some nice options on it.

Post some pics of the Burb, and we'll take a better look.

neo1370 · 12-30-2008, 12:24 PM

Keep It... <content removed by mod>... If it's in decent shape & factory BB w/air it's worth putting the money into.How about some pics?

*project 67 sub* · 12-30-2008, 01:41 PM

sorry had to do it.

but

**Hart_Rod** · 12-30-2008, 02:14 PM

+1

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2009, 02:48 PM

neo... lets not turn this into a parts thread... this is the wrong section, and you are a non subscribed member, and not permitted to request parts.
As for the original post... welocm to the board!
Your description is lacking a lot of info as far as keep it or part it out. Burbs are becoming more and more popular... but in all reality, you could pull the 402 (396's were done at the end of '69) and stab in some crappy small block and sell the rrest of the truck off as a driver, and porbably recoup most, if not all, the money you spent. Then you have a FREE big block.

heavy71chevy · 01-04-2009, 11:24 PM

X2 aslong as its solid youll ge the bread back out of it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

neo... lets not turn this into a parts thread... this is the wrong section, and you are a non subscribed member, and not permitted to request parts.
As for the original post... welocm to the board!
Your description is lacking a lot of info as far as keep it or part it out. Burbs are becoming more and more popular... but in all reality, you could pull the 402 (396's were done at the end of '69) and stab in some crappy small block and sell the rrest of the truck off as a driver, and porbably recoup most, if not all, the money you spent. Then you have a FREE big block.

12-29-2008, 08:39 AM	#1
squid72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: carthage, mo Posts: 3	Keep it or cut it?? Recently drug in a 71 suburban that I bought to get the engine. It has what I thought was aftermarket overhead air. But the glove box tag list the A/C and power steering and power brakes etc as factory. It's just a 2wd 1/2 ton, But it's also a big block auto truck. Cab mounts are very solid but it needs rockers. My question is whether I should jerk out the 396/402(whichever it is), or is it hard to find a big block 2wd factory air truck?

12-29-2008, 09:42 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Keep it or cut it?? IMO.... if they are fairly rust free, break out your check book and be prepared to pay. If you're not limiting your search to strictly a SWB, and would opt for a LWB, your chances are higher at finding a nicely priced, optioned truck for a good price. It sounds like the Burb has some nice options on it. Post some pics of the Burb, and we'll take a better look. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-29-2008 at 09:42 AM.

12-30-2008, 12:24 PM	#3
neo1370 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 241	Re: Keep it or cut it?? Keep It... <content removed by mod>... If it's in decent shape & factory BB w/air it's worth putting the money into.How about some pics? Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-03-2009 at 02:46 PM.

12-30-2008, 01:41 PM	#4
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Keep it or cut it?? sorry had to do it.but

12-30-2008, 02:14 PM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Keep it or cut it?? +1 __________________ 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

01-03-2009, 02:48 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Keep it or cut it?? neo... lets not turn this into a parts thread... this is the wrong section, and you are a non subscribed member, and not permitted to request parts. As for the original post... welocm to the board! Your description is lacking a lot of info as far as keep it or part it out. Burbs are becoming more and more popular... but in all reality, you could pull the 402 (396's were done at the end of '69) and stab in some crappy small block and sell the rrest of the truck off as a driver, and porbably recoup most, if not all, the money you spent. Then you have a FREE big block.



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