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292farmer · 01-31-2011, 10:44 AM

ok i am really liking this surburban, its a 1962 the ad says 4x4 v6 and 5spd? is 1200 a good price? what are problem areas in a surburban i should look for i imagine all the normal rust spots, this would be my first sixties era vehicle so any hidden or hard to spot locations? thanks guys heres a link. tried do a search to see if their was a thread for my question but didnt see one. http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2177033557.html

**Clyde65** · 01-31-2011, 10:50 AM

I would say buy it, offer a little low to start, just to feel the guy out.
look at the area above the wind shield, behind the doors ( 1/4 panels) and all around the tailgate.

LT1 Burb · 01-31-2011, 10:52 AM

Thats looks pretty good for 12hun. From the doors forward they are the same as pickup , but from the doors back they don't repop any sheet metal. The tough to find parts are the tailgate and lift gate and the supports.The seats are hard to find too, I have sold complete sets for 600 needing recovering. Any rust should be visible as there is no secret spots, just the usual rust out spots.

292farmer · 01-31-2011, 11:06 AM

ok thanks guys i really have to look over the back and make sure their no major issues not showing, if they dont repop thats gonna stress my beginner metalworking/welding skills

im gonna see if i cant make it up their soon. any ideas what he means by 5 spd? is he counting reverse too, did they offer a 5spd? or did he do a typo? thought the 3 spd and sm420 were the only trans in the smaller rigs c40-up having the 5's. most likely a 305v6 right? or is it too uch too hope for a 351?

padresag · 01-31-2011, 11:37 AM

perhaps he has done what a lot of other people have done here. he or a po may have changed the trans.
the 5 speed that was in my panel was put in, in the eaely 80's
ron

292farmer · 01-31-2011, 11:45 AM

ok didnt know if it had something stock i hadn't known about, which woulda been cool but whatever looks like it will be a awesome family hauler when its done

oem4me · 01-31-2011, 12:40 PM

That's cheap!. I would not hesitate or you could miss out. Buckle down and decide if you want a project, then go see it. If it is complete, runs, and is not swiss cheese, you will be able to get your money out of it easily if it turns out you can't handle the work.

gostranger · 01-31-2011, 01:51 PM

i am shure you could resell it for that much or more if it was cleaned up or parts out so there is very small risk!!!for that price!!!

01-31-2011, 10:44 AM	#1
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	question on surburban im looking to buy ok i am really liking this surburban, its a 1962 the ad says 4x4 v6 and 5spd? is 1200 a good price? what are problem areas in a surburban i should look for i imagine all the normal rust spots, this would be my first sixties era vehicle so any hidden or hard to spot locations? thanks guys heres a link. tried do a search to see if their was a thread for my question but didnt see one. http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2177033557.html __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

01-31-2011, 10:50 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy I would say buy it, offer a little low to start, just to feel the guy out. look at the area above the wind shield, behind the doors ( 1/4 panels) and all around the tailgate. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-31-2011, 10:52 AM	#3
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy Thats looks pretty good for 12hun. From the doors forward they are the same as pickup , but from the doors back they don't repop any sheet metal. The tough to find parts are the tailgate and lift gate and the supports.The seats are hard to find too, I have sold complete sets for 600 needing recovering. Any rust should be visible as there is no secret spots, just the usual rust out spots.

01-31-2011, 11:06 AM	#4
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy ok thanks guys i really have to look over the back and make sure their no major issues not showing, if they dont repop thats gonna stress my beginner metalworking/welding skills im gonna see if i cant make it up their soon. any ideas what he means by 5 spd? is he counting reverse too, did they offer a 5spd? or did he do a typo? thought the 3 spd and sm420 were the only trans in the smaller rigs c40-up having the 5's. most likely a 305v6 right? or is it too uch too hope for a 351? __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

01-31-2011, 11:37 AM	#5
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy perhaps he has done what a lot of other people have done here. he or a po may have changed the trans. the 5 speed that was in my panel was put in, in the eaely 80's ron

01-31-2011, 11:45 AM	#6
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy ok didnt know if it had something stock i hadn't known about, which woulda been cool but whatever looks like it will be a awesome family hauler when its done __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

01-31-2011, 12:40 PM	#7
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy That's cheap!. I would not hesitate or you could miss out. Buckle down and decide if you want a project, then go see it. If it is complete, runs, and is not swiss cheese, you will be able to get your money out of it easily if it turns out you can't handle the work.

01-31-2011, 01:51 PM	#8
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: question on surburban im looking to buy i am shure you could resell it for that much or more if it was cleaned up or parts out so there is very small risk!!!for that price!!!



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