72 Suburban

[twmart]

I am looking a buying a 1972 Suburban 1/2 ton 4x4 350 / 350 runs good but has big dent and rust in pass rear quarter. The rockers will need work somebody covered them with bondo.

I will also need to replace the following parts;
front pass inner and outer fender (rust)
radiator support (rust)
battery tray (rust)
rear lift gate cracked around hinges and rust.
both front cab supports have rust thats about 2 inches from the rockers.

The good parts are rebuild rear end
350 trans is great shape shift very nice no slipage
350 engine runs good

WHAT is a good price for this in Southern California?? I can get it for $1,200

Thanks
Tom

[twmart]

Here are some pictures I hope this works.

Tom

[Longhorn Man]

Sounds like alot or rust for a cali truck. Honestly, since you'r in cali. I think I'd hold onto my cash untill something cleaner comes along.
paint and body is the single most expensive aspect of rodding/restoration. Get teh best body you can possibly afford, and you'll be ahead in the end.

[twmart]

Originally posted by longhornmail
Sounds like alot or rust for a cali truck. Honestly, since you'r in cali. I think I'd hold onto my cash untill something cleaner comes along.

Thats my main problem I can only spend around $1,200 to 1,300 max right now.
I plan to do my own welding if I fix it. I already mave the mig welder just need to learn to use it better.

BTW I guess I should also say I am going to use this as a daily driver but the main reason for the 4x4 suburban is 4 kids, camping and shooting.

thanks
Tom

[smokekiki]

I have been told by the end of may repo quarter panels,or at least path panels will be availible. I agree with longhornmail,that sounds like a lot of rust for a socal truck.Check with some venders to get an idea what replacement parts will cost.

[jays68yak]

RUST BAD!!!! its more work to fix then it looks. Cost more to fix then to get one with a better body. If you need something now and dont really care what it looks like then I would see if they would take less.

[twmart]

Originally posted by jays68yak
RUST BAD!!!! its more work to fix then it looks. Cost more to fix then to get one with a better body. If you need something now and dont really care what it looks like then I would see if they would take less.

I just talked with the guy and he would not take my $900 affer and said the lowest he would go was $1,100.

I guess I should wait and keep looking. I would like a Blazer more but a Suburban would also be nice.

I just need to hid the $$$ from my wife and kids or it will be gone in 2-3 weeks.

Tom

[jays68yak]

I paid $100 for me lemans. Needed both quarter panels, and fenders. I halfed assed the job and was able to get it done under $1000 but it looks like ****. I have to replace one fender and redo the quarters again. If you are looking for a driver and not a restorer then invest your money and save and buy one that doesnt need much work.

My Suburban that I have had for maybe 4 months, I paid $1500. Said it had a 4 bolt crate 350 with 20,000 miles. 4 speed, dual ac, power steering, power brakes. Has one bad spot of rust, some of the drip rail is rusted. Nothing that really scares me in fixing.

I would look around and see what else is avaible. Check back with the guy in a few days or weeks and see if he still has it. If he does then maybe he will take a lower offer. If you have never done body work then I would say find another one.

my $.02

[Alexis]

for a cali truck i would look around. Plenty of burbs out there with little rust and less damage fo about the same price. Patience will grant you what your lookin for....

[jays68yak]

You could always get Alexis to find you one. He did a good job for me.

[Alexis]

thanks man........so how is she treating you? any trouble? how the 700r4?

[twmart]

Originally posted by jays68yak
If you have never done body work then I would say find another one.

I did lots in high school and right after. All gas welding did not have mig then. I will wait till I find something else.

WISH list 68-72 blazer or suburban 4x4 with 4 speed!!!!!! that would be sweet

Hey Alexis help me find one soon. Hey Mountain View is only 5 hours from me oh well.

Thanks
Tom

Well the wife has her 88 Suburban 454 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive now.