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hotrodchevy1999 · 10-05-2010, 09:45 PM

I bought this 71 suburban on ebay for 400 dollars with the plans on cutting it up to build a 3 door pickup went i got it home my friends were saying dont cut it built it and make it a family ride so the ideal stuck with me so i started work on getting a title for it sence it only had a bill of sell went i bought it and a little over a year i now have got a title for it so now its time to start on it i have been buying parts for it i bought a 98 silverado for the drive train and a set of 96 suburban seats so maybe i can get some good ideals from this site for it

1956cameo · 10-06-2010, 06:18 PM

It looks like a good foundation for a build. Keep us posted with lots of pictures.

VA72C10 · 10-06-2010, 06:27 PM

Looking forward to the build!

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-06-2010, 08:40 PM

Thanks yall. I will post more pics of it has i work on it and give updates on it and i look forward to outside ideals and input

extremesounds13 · 10-07-2010, 10:35 PM

Looks like a good start, keep us updated.

zac · 10-08-2010, 09:53 AM

OK, here's my idea. Stock, with some minor upgrades. Drivetrain-wise almost anything is possible because it's a Chevy. Since you mentioned it could be a family ride, put a/c in it, a 350 maybe with fuel injection and a 700R4, the right rear gears. If you do most of the work yourself you'll have a basically new Suburban, but at 1/10 the price. And way cooler.

71meangreenc10 · 10-08-2010, 09:55 AM

So true,,,I am getting the body fixed on mine now.

Smitty

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-10-2010, 12:49 AM

Well today i went and got my suburban out of the field and haul it to a place were i can get working on the high light of the weekend lol and the best part cause my 6 year old son and my dad was with me and helping went i got ready to unload it my other half pull up and help she climb in it and got to be the frist to see if the brakes work lol thanks honey but later on i started taking the carpet and side panel out of the back and i found r13 home insulation is and was behind the side panels and the headliner and the carpet was glued down with some kind of industrial glue

but i was happy after i got it out thing are looking good so far

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-10-2010, 01:19 AM

here are some pics

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-10-2010, 01:40 AM

Here is some pics of the inside now i am going to take it all out

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-18-2010, 10:15 PM

well i got to work on mine suburban

this passed weekend and my 6 year old son got right in there with me and we got all of the old seats and carpet and i started cleaning the floor pans up use a drill with a wire brush and a da sander and worked on getting that old glue up from wre the carpet and everything eles was glued down

eyebuzz · 10-19-2010, 07:01 PM

Nice work...keep us posted!

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-19-2010, 08:23 PM

Thanks i will try to keep my thread updated this site has help me stay motivated on my suburban and has helped me learn more about mine

rocknss · 10-21-2010, 12:35 AM

Nice work so far

Pop's C-10 · 10-21-2010, 07:19 AM

Nice...build em & stop chopin em up...

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-22-2010, 09:59 AM

Thanks
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71meangreenc10 · 10-22-2010, 10:01 AM

We he work for toys? I could use the help

Smitty

JimmyFloyd · 10-22-2010, 10:10 AM

Looks like a great start. Wish mine had been that rust free. I see they removed the spare tire well. I have that piece if you are interested in putting it back in.

Keep posting progress pictures. They help motivate the rest of us as well.

C20-67_N_MO · 10-28-2010, 05:57 PM

Yikes!

Man you guys rock doing this nice 'burb up right!

By all means keep us updated.

Looks like a good family project.

gcburdic · 10-28-2010, 09:33 PM

Looks like your son is just the right size to be in there helping out!!!

By the way...

to the Boards...always good to see another NC member!!!

KC_Goose · 10-29-2010, 12:10 AM

Nice Build...Cant wait to see the updates

olblue60@aol.com · 10-29-2010, 08:04 AM

You live in a beautiful area!

John

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-29-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

We he work for toys? I could use the help

Smitty

yea he works for toys lol

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-29-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

Looks like a great start. Wish mine had been that rust free. I see they removed the spare tire well. I have that piece if you are interested in putting it back in.

Keep posting progress pictures. They help motivate the rest of us as well.

I got to looking on mine were the spare tire goes and they just cover it with a piece of plywood the metal part was rusted out how much do u want for that piece

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-29-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Looks like your son is just the right size to be in there helping out!!!

By the way...

to the Boards...always good to see another NC member!!!

He is lol i glad he wants to help with it he seems to like old cars and thing that are fast lol

thanks for the wecome and same here glad to meet someone from nc on here

10-05-2010, 09:45 PM	#1
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Second Chance Suburban (SCS) I bought this 71 suburban on ebay for 400 dollars with the plans on cutting it up to build a 3 door pickup went i got it home my friends were saying dont cut it built it and make it a family ride so the ideal stuck with me so i started work on getting a title for it sence it only had a bill of sell went i bought it and a little over a year i now have got a title for it so now its time to start on it i have been buying parts for it i bought a 98 silverado for the drive train and a set of 96 suburban seats so maybe i can get some good ideals from this site for it Attached Images __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650 Last edited by hotrodchevy1999; 10-05-2010 at 09:55 PM.

10-06-2010, 06:18 PM	#2
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) It looks like a good foundation for a build. Keep us posted with lots of pictures. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

10-06-2010, 06:27 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Looking forward to the build! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-06-2010, 08:40 PM	#4
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Thanks yall. I will post more pics of it has i work on it and give updates on it and i look forward to outside ideals and input __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

10-07-2010, 10:35 PM	#5
extremesounds13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 131	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Looks like a good start, keep us updated.

10-08-2010, 09:53 AM	#6
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) OK, here's my idea. Stock, with some minor upgrades. Drivetrain-wise almost anything is possible because it's a Chevy. Since you mentioned it could be a family ride, put a/c in it, a 350 maybe with fuel injection and a 700R4, the right rear gears. If you do most of the work yourself you'll have a basically new Suburban, but at 1/10 the price. And way cooler.

10-08-2010, 09:55 AM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) So true,,,I am getting the body fixed on mine now. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-10-2010, 12:49 AM	#8
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Well today i went and got my suburban out of the field and haul it to a place were i can get working on the high light of the weekend lol and the best part cause my 6 year old son and my dad was with me and helping went i got ready to unload it my other half pull up and help she climb in it and got to be the frist to see if the brakes work lol thanks honey but later on i started taking the carpet and side panel out of the back and i found r13 home insulation is and was behind the side panels and the headliner and the carpet was glued down with some kind of industrial glue but i was happy after i got it out thing are looking good so far __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650 Last edited by hotrodchevy1999; 10-10-2010 at 01:06 AM. Reason: forgot to add pics

10-10-2010, 01:19 AM	#9
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) here are some pics Attached Images __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

10-10-2010, 01:40 AM	#10
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Here is some pics of the inside now i am going to take it all out Attached Images __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650 Last edited by hotrodchevy1999; 10-10-2010 at 01:48 AM.

10-18-2010, 10:15 PM	#11
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) well i got to work on mine suburban this passed weekend and my 6 year old son got right in there with me and we got all of the old seats and carpet and i started cleaning the floor pans up use a drill with a wire brush and a da sander and worked on getting that old glue up from wre the carpet and everything eles was glued down Attached Images __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

10-19-2010, 07:01 PM	#12
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Nice work...keep us posted!

10-19-2010, 08:23 PM	#13
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Thanks i will try to keep my thread updated this site has help me stay motivated on my suburban and has helped me learn more about mine __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

10-21-2010, 12:35 AM	#14
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Nice work so far

10-21-2010, 07:19 AM	#15
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Nice...build em & stop chopin em up...



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10-22-2010, 09:59 AM	#16
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

10-22-2010, 10:01 AM	#17
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) We he work for toys? I could use the help Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-22-2010, 10:10 AM	#18
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Looks like a great start. Wish mine had been that rust free. I see they removed the spare tire well. I have that piece if you are interested in putting it back in. Keep posting progress pictures. They help motivate the rest of us as well. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

10-28-2010, 05:57 PM	#19
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Yikes! Man you guys rock doing this nice 'burb up right! By all means keep us updated. Looks like a good family project. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

10-28-2010, 09:33 PM	#20
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Looks like your son is just the right size to be in there helping out!!! By the way... to the Boards...always good to see another NC member!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-29-2010, 12:10 AM	#21
KC_Goose Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 39	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) Nice Build...Cant wait to see the updates

10-29-2010, 08:04 AM	#22
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: Second Chance Suburban (SCS) You live in a beautiful area! John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

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