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travlinman · 11-23-2009, 11:23 PM

looking to pick up another project. a '69 suburban got the price down to 600.
front end damage, but was a daily driver before hand.
has a strong '75 350 motor,400 trans, 373 posi rear end,new brakes.
all orignal and complete.
it a az truck with some rust in the driver floor and rear wheel wells.
does not drive straight..has bent tie rod and atleast an alignment.
i also have a '71 long bed with a blown motor oon the side i could use for parts.
please let me know if i should do it or not.
thanks

**too much stuff** · 11-23-2009, 11:27 PM

Looks like a pretty hard hit between the rails. I think i would consider it a parts truck.

Mister laugh · 11-23-2009, 11:29 PM

To me that looks like a good deal IF you have a front clip to swap on to it, and it doesn't need a salvage inspection. If you are buying it you should measure the frame carefully, if its bent run.

coolbus4us · 11-23-2009, 11:30 PM

ah feckk.... That thing is done man.

Parts truck, or an overly ambitious project.

vectorit · 11-24-2009, 12:26 AM

That poor ol' burb looks like it's seen better days, and now it looks like you can stick a fork in it and call it done.

For the money, you could get your PU running again.

If you have the room, you could prolly regain your purchase price on just the rear hatch and gate.

If I had the room, I'd yank as many burb parts off it as I could.
Such as:
All the side glass, minus the wind wings
The rear hatch doors
The third door
The rear side trim
The bench seats, with the hold down brackets.
The inner side panels
The fuel fill tube
All the headliner bowes, and the plastic strips that clip onto them if they are still there.
Both of the reverse light buckets if they aren't rusted out.

I'd leave it to be able to roll on it's own.
Then I'd call the recycler yard and have it picked up. (You will prolly have to pay them to pick it up).

travlinman · 11-24-2009, 01:24 AM

thanks guys.
heres a pic of my parts truck if i decide to take on the project.
think it could be a nice family truck if i can get it fixed.
is 600 too much ? what should i offer ?
where should i measure from ? to ?
if i get it for 600 and decide to part it(besides motor an trans) what would i be looking at ? worth the trouble ?

truck needs rockers on both sides and big dents on the bed floor and cancer on the door bottoms.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-24-2009, 01:28 AM

That burb has got to have frame damage. If you really want it, I'd get a line on a new frame, or make sure the current one can be straightened before I bought it.

unclewatts · 11-24-2009, 05:21 AM

As stated earlier, it all comes down to the frame. From the picture I would be hard pressed to believe it wasn't tweaked.

71tahoe · 11-24-2009, 09:22 AM

There's no way that frame's not tweaked. I'd say bent behind the front crossmember and twisted a little. You might want to check the door alignments and check for firewall damage too if you can. If it's a sight unseen purchase, offer what you think you might get from parts.

If you plan to rebuild, definitely find another frame and plan to find a lot more damage than what the pics show.

kevmic28 · 11-24-2009, 09:44 AM

Hey worst case is that you now have a motor and tranny out of the burb to put in it and part the rest.
Doors
windows
Seats
back hatch.
I see 600 in parts easily.
If I had the room and the cash I would do it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-24-2009, 10:32 AM

Id buy it then fix it.. The frame is more than likely toast but Id bet you could clip it and make it better...

travlinman · 11-24-2009, 01:19 PM

ok.. think I'm gonna go for it. worst case I can part it and get my truck running at the same time. best case I get a nice tree and a come-a-long pull it back straight put my front clip on it lower it and have it as a daily. if I need a freame what am I looking for ? a sub frame, a lwb frame ?
thanks again for ur replys an ur help.

lax54650 · 11-24-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Id buy it then fix it.. The frame is more than likely toast but Id bet you could clip it and make it better...

i bet you could get a fab stub maybe from porterbuilt with rack and tubular frames. 4 link rear and have a "handlin hauler build thread"

travlinman · 11-25-2009, 11:47 PM

well went and looked over the burb today.... its a no go on my part. the front part of the frame was pushed over atleast 6-8 inches and no telling if the k-member was pushed.
would have to cut the frame from the firewall foward.
the dash was bent foward from the wifes "arm" from the accident.
would need both quarter panels or atleast lower wheel arches and patch panels.
it was very complete tho.. all 3 seats all windows no rust around windows or hatch,wood floor was in ok shape. just not something i think i wanted to dive into at this point.
people said they hit a geo metro after it ran a red light,lots of damage for a metro,had glass all over the motor bay from the car
o well keep on looking.
thanks guys for all the help again

11-23-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	is it worth it ?? help ..... looking to pick up another project. a '69 suburban got the price down to 600. front end damage, but was a daily driver before hand. has a strong '75 350 motor,400 trans, 373 posi rear end,new brakes. all orignal and complete. it a az truck with some rust in the driver floor and rear wheel wells. does not drive straight..has bent tie rod and atleast an alignment. i also have a '71 long bed with a blown motor oon the side i could use for parts. please let me know if i should do it or not. thanks

11-23-2009, 11:27 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... Looks like a pretty hard hit between the rails. I think i would consider it a parts truck. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#3
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... To me that looks like a good deal IF you have a front clip to swap on to it, and it doesn't need a salvage inspection. If you are buying it you should measure the frame carefully, if its bent run.

11-23-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... ah feckk.... That thing is done man. Parts truck, or an overly ambitious project. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

11-24-2009, 12:26 AM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... That poor ol' burb looks like it's seen better days, and now it looks like you can stick a fork in it and call it done. For the money, you could get your PU running again. If you have the room, you could prolly regain your purchase price on just the rear hatch and gate. If I had the room, I'd yank as many burb parts off it as I could. Such as: All the side glass, minus the wind wings The rear hatch doors The third door The rear side trim The bench seats, with the hold down brackets. The inner side panels The fuel fill tube All the headliner bowes, and the plastic strips that clip onto them if they are still there. Both of the reverse light buckets if they aren't rusted out. I'd leave it to be able to roll on it's own. Then I'd call the recycler yard and have it picked up. (You will prolly have to pay them to pick it up). __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 11-24-2009 at 12:33 AM.

11-24-2009, 01:24 AM	#6
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... thanks guys. heres a pic of my parts truck if i decide to take on the project. think it could be a nice family truck if i can get it fixed. is 600 too much ? what should i offer ? where should i measure from ? to ? if i get it for 600 and decide to part it(besides motor an trans) what would i be looking at ? worth the trouble ? truck needs rockers on both sides and big dents on the bed floor and cancer on the door bottoms. Last edited by travlinman; 11-24-2009 at 01:25 AM.

11-24-2009, 01:28 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... That burb has got to have frame damage. If you really want it, I'd get a line on a new frame, or make sure the current one can be straightened before I bought it. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-24-2009, 05:21 AM	#8
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... As stated earlier, it all comes down to the frame. From the picture I would be hard pressed to believe it wasn't tweaked. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-24-2009, 09:22 AM	#9
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... There's no way that frame's not tweaked. I'd say bent behind the front crossmember and twisted a little. You might want to check the door alignments and check for firewall damage too if you can. If it's a sight unseen purchase, offer what you think you might get from parts. If you plan to rebuild, definitely find another frame and plan to find a lot more damage than what the pics show.

11-24-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... Hey worst case is that you now have a motor and tranny out of the burb to put in it and part the rest. Doors windows Seats back hatch. I see 600 in parts easily. If I had the room and the cash I would do it. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

11-24-2009, 10:32 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... Id buy it then fix it.. The frame is more than likely toast but Id bet you could clip it and make it better... __________________ 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..

11-24-2009, 01:19 PM	#12
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... ok.. think I'm gonna go for it. worst case I can part it and get my truck running at the same time. best case I get a nice tree and a come-a-long pull it back straight put my front clip on it lower it and have it as a daily. if I need a freame what am I looking for ? a sub frame, a lwb frame ? thanks again for ur replys an ur help.

11-25-2009, 11:47 PM	#14
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: is it worth it ?? help ..... well went and looked over the burb today.... its a no go on my part. the front part of the frame was pushed over atleast 6-8 inches and no telling if the k-member was pushed. would have to cut the frame from the firewall foward. the dash was bent foward from the wifes "arm" from the accident. would need both quarter panels or atleast lower wheel arches and patch panels. it was very complete tho.. all 3 seats all windows no rust around windows or hatch,wood floor was in ok shape. just not something i think i wanted to dive into at this point. people said they hit a geo metro after it ran a red light,lots of damage for a metro,had glass all over the motor bay from the car o well keep on looking. thanks guys for all the help again Last edited by travlinman; 11-25-2009 at 11:54 PM.



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