Thinking hard about this Burb... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67CHIP72 · 02-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Money and space, money and space, money and space, and oh yeah the wife! Would compliment my truck perfectly don't you think? I drove down to look at it today and took a couple of photos, and the owner emailed me some too. What do you guys think?

67CHIP72 · 02-08-2009, 08:43 PM

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10pointgmc · 02-08-2009, 08:46 PM

looks like a good find

67CHIP72 · 02-08-2009, 08:46 PM

Still more

OARNGESI · 02-08-2009, 09:11 PM

Stop thinking just do it

tcb-1 · 02-08-2009, 09:15 PM

lots of options on that big girl!

mind me asking, what is that "box" behind the back seat, on the driver's side?

big_al_71 · 02-08-2009, 09:18 PM

If I went to see it , it would had come home with me..nice find.

**rockc** · 02-08-2009, 09:21 PM

nice find

IvelDesigns · 02-08-2009, 09:26 PM

roof rust always worries me, but it looks pretty solid over all. Get the check book out and bring 'er home!

To make more space, I see two options.

a) tell the wife to quit her job so you can sell her car.
b) get rid of the wife all together

it's easy for me to provide those options. I have yet to implement either of them though

Bus Ted Knuckle · 02-08-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

lots of options on that big girl!

mind me asking, what is that "box" behind the back seat, on the driver's side?

Yeah, what the heck is that box? This burb is one that I would not pass up man, it is just too cool!!!

thirdstreettito · 02-08-2009, 09:31 PM

All that thing needs is the be freshened up!

71swb4x4 · 02-08-2009, 09:46 PM

My guess on the box is that is a Vapor Kool engine cooler. If your engine started to get warm you pulled a switch and it cooled it down. It was advertised to be especially useful when towing.
I am unsure how it actually works though. It would be interesting to know if there are coolant lines running all the way back to it, or if that line coming off the box ran to the front of the truck.

sleepertruck72 · 02-08-2009, 09:57 PM

I would get it, and make sure you get some roses & chocolates for your wife to keep the element of surprise on your side

It may or may not work... for me it hasnt yet

She looks good though

67CHIP72 · 02-08-2009, 10:07 PM

That thing behind the seat is a Vapor Kool. I am not exactly sure how it works. When I went to look at it, I couldn't get ahold of the owner so I just reversed seached his phone number to get the address. I only got to look at it locked up. Gotta go back if everything aligns, but it's not looking good at this point.

67CHIP72 · 02-09-2009, 12:06 AM

Owner said the original owner installed it in 72, and that it sprays water on the radiator to keep it cool when pulling a trailer. He says it still works. Seems like a good way to cause rust if that is really how it works. Anyone have any info on these?

vectorit · 02-09-2009, 12:34 AM

That's an awesome lookin burb! Looks solid, complete, and original. Three of the biggest checklist items in old burb hunting. Plus it's a big block...

Good luck!

The cooler set up...
My Dad did something like that in an effort to help the burb pull the trailor in the Sierra Nevada, and I think it lasted one trip being that it needed a lot of attention. That being the case it ended up in the round files, along with the giant aftermarket AC system.

72BlckButy · 02-09-2009, 09:35 AM

Wow... you need to bring that thing home. Buy it..... buy it....

Skirkpat · 02-09-2009, 10:26 AM

Heck no, don't buy it.....................LET ME BUY IT, and I will give you mine in return

Really, you should tell her that it is for HER, if you have already played that card tell her that this is another one for her so she feels equal to you in #s of vehicles....if all else fails tell her that you are not afraid to trade cars or Life Mates (cover genital area before you say this) if she still does not go for it, beg for forgiveness...buy her something girly, and let me buy that damn Suburban already

**jerry moss** · 02-09-2009, 10:27 AM

some nice options and some rust issues= buy it and throw a 4x4 frame under it. would make a great beach runner or camping rig.

sleepertruck72 · 02-09-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

some nice options and some rust issues= buy it and throw a 4x4 frame under it. would make a great beach runner or camping rig.

x2

Now that is an excellent thought !!!

**70cst** · 02-09-2009, 01:03 PM

That is a nicely optioned truck with what looks to be minimul rust. If you were on the market for a Burb...this may be the one. JMHO

rambler · 02-09-2009, 01:31 PM

so have you bought it yet????

**fine69** · 02-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Whats the guy asking for it?

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2009, 04:57 PM

that sucker is nice.
as for spraying water on the rad being a good way to cause rust... don't worry about ithat. It rains in most parts of the country, and that isn't what causes rust. Its the dirt that holds the moisture, or the salt that causes a chemical reaction.
Misting water on a copper and brass radiator isn't going to cause damage.

lowbucktruck · 02-09-2009, 05:55 PM

That burb is cool! I like the factory paint colors. Just tell her that it followed you home.

02-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Thinking hard about this Burb... Money and space, money and space, money and space, and oh yeah the wife! Would compliment my truck perfectly don't you think? I drove down to look at it today and took a couple of photos, and the owner emailed me some too. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

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67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... More Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

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10pointgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moores Hill Indiana Posts: 144	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... looks like a good find

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67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... Still more Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

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IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... roof rust always worries me, but it looks pretty solid over all. Get the check book out and bring 'er home! To make more space, I see two options. a) tell the wife to quit her job so you can sell her car. b) get rid of the wife all together it's easy for me to provide those options. I have yet to implement either of them though __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

02-08-2009, 09:31 PM	#11
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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... My guess on the box is that is a Vapor Kool engine cooler. If your engine started to get warm you pulled a switch and it cooled it down. It was advertised to be especially useful when towing. I am unsure how it actually works though. It would be interesting to know if there are coolant lines running all the way back to it, or if that line coming off the box ran to the front of the truck. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... I would get it, and make sure you get some roses & chocolates for your wife to keep the element of surprise on your side It may or may not work... for me it hasnt yet She looks good though __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

02-08-2009, 10:07 PM	#14
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... That thing behind the seat is a Vapor Kool. I am not exactly sure how it works. When I went to look at it, I couldn't get ahold of the owner so I just reversed seached his phone number to get the address. I only got to look at it locked up. Gotta go back if everything aligns, but it's not looking good at this point. __________________ In Search Of

02-09-2009, 12:06 AM	#15
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... Owner said the original owner installed it in 72, and that it sprays water on the radiator to keep it cool when pulling a trailer. He says it still works. Seems like a good way to cause rust if that is really how it works. Anyone have any info on these? __________________ In Search Of Last edited by 67CHIP72; 02-09-2009 at 12:15 AM.

02-09-2009, 12:34 AM	#16
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... That's an awesome lookin burb! Looks solid, complete, and original. Three of the biggest checklist items in old burb hunting. Plus it's a big block... Good luck! The cooler set up... My Dad did something like that in an effort to help the burb pull the trailor in the Sierra Nevada, and I think it lasted one trip being that it needed a lot of attention. That being the case it ended up in the round files, along with the giant aftermarket AC system. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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02-09-2009, 09:35 AM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... Wow... you need to bring that thing home. Buy it..... buy it.... __________________ -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)

02-09-2009, 10:26 AM	#18
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... Heck no, don't buy it.....................LET ME BUY IT, and I will give you mine in return Really, you should tell her that it is for HER, if you have already played that card tell her that this is another one for her so she feels equal to you in #s of vehicles....if all else fails tell her that you are not afraid to trade cars or Life Mates (cover genital area before you say this) if she still does not go for it, beg for forgiveness...buy her something girly, and let me buy that damn Suburban already

02-09-2009, 10:27 AM	#19
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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... That is a nicely optioned truck with what looks to be minimul rust. If you were on the market for a Burb...this may be the one. JMHO __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... that sucker is nice. as for spraying water on the rad being a good way to cause rust... don't worry about ithat. It rains in most parts of the country, and that isn't what causes rust. Its the dirt that holds the moisture, or the salt that causes a chemical reaction. Misting water on a copper and brass radiator isn't going to cause damage.

02-09-2009, 05:55 PM	#25
lowbucktruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 62	Re: Thinking hard about this Burb... That burb is cool! I like the factory paint colors. Just tell her that it followed you home. __________________ "Two rules get you through life: If it's stuck and it's not supposed to be, WD-40 it. If it's not stuck and it's supposed to be, duct tape it."

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