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Newtz67 · 04-15-2011, 09:05 PM

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!

dougo · 04-15-2011, 09:15 PM

Nice burb and congrats! Any plans to make changes? Love the white walls.
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Newtz67 · 04-15-2011, 09:23 PM

For now leave as is. Except for the interior which needs a lot of clean up. Mostly we will just clean it up and cruise for now. And thanks btw!

Newtz67 · 04-15-2011, 09:30 PM

I just dropped this thing in my driveway a couple hours ago. I haven't traced it out yet but there there is a handle below the dash just to the right of the steering wheel that says overdrive. Is this for real? It has the original 292 with the three on the tree. If so, how does this overdrive work with the tranny? Thanks.

jbclassix · 04-15-2011, 11:20 PM

When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on

Right on, I will! I'll take some pics tomorrow.

jbclassix · 04-16-2011, 12:47 AM

sorry, dana 18... not t-18... correct me if I am wrong. I am thinking of scouts and willys

C/10 King · 04-16-2011, 01:19 AM

Wow Newt, that's gonna look good in my yard.

Riveted1 · 04-16-2011, 01:31 AM

Welcome to the club! We need more pics!

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Wow Newt, that's gonna look good in my yard.

Yes sir, yes sir!

vectorit · 04-16-2011, 10:57 AM

Congratulations!

From what I can see in the pic, it looks like it is still pretty solid.

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

Welcome to the club! We need more pics!

Here ya go.

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 11:01 AM

A few more.

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Congratulations!

From what I can see in the pic, it looks like it is still pretty solid.

Thanks! It is pretty solid. It has some rust in the normal areas, rockers, kick panels, etc... The body is very straight, except for the one back door, although it has been repainted once, so you never know whats hiding.

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 11:23 AM

SPID. A po glued carpet to the whole interior. Any good ideas for getting the glue off? It is pretty dried out, maybe just some hot water and a rough sponge or something...

jbclassix · 04-16-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

SPID. A po glued carpet to the whole interior. Any good ideas for getting the glue off? It is pretty dried out, maybe just some hot water and a rough sponge or something...

Check hardware stores and carpet stores... they may have a solvent that works. Should be paint safe. You can also try bug and tar remover. that stuff looks too spread out to try elbow grease and scraping.

71gmcburb · 04-16-2011, 12:09 PM

i' try a heatgun to try and release the adhesive if thet doesn't work then use a puddy knife, utility knife and elbow grease once the garpet is off use Goop off to get rid of the remaining glue

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 01:10 PM

Thanks guys!

vectorit · 04-16-2011, 02:36 PM

I have good luck using these on various stuck on stuff.

Gum Out carb cleaner, and Goof off bug n' tar remover.

I'd start out mild, such as hot water and soap. Then, step it up gradually with various brushes and scotch brite pads.

When you decide to go with the harsh stuff, start out on a spot that is out of site.

I've also removed dried up glue like that with a fine wire brush on a drill, just go along very lightly so as to not damage the paint.

All depends on how dried up it is, crustier the better since it will flake off. If it's still gummy, then you are in for more elbow grease.

Newtz67 · 04-16-2011, 03:29 PM

Thanks Vectorit. Ya it's pretty dry. Hopefully it's not too bad.

CG · 04-16-2011, 07:13 PM

Ive had a 67 with overdrive and I have a 69 right now with overdrive. The 67 handle was chrome and said overdrive across it and the 69 handle is black plastic and it says overdrive on it.

I dont remember for sure but I was thinking the spids on them both said overdrive.

jbclassix · 04-16-2011, 10:33 PM

I really want to see pictures of that OD!

C/10 King · 04-16-2011, 10:49 PM

Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call.

**KevsClassics** · 04-16-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!

Very nice Newt.

BB plans in the future?

**KevsClassics** · 04-16-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call.

68??

04-15-2011, 09:05 PM	#1
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Newtz '68 Burb So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one! Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-15-2011, 09:15 PM	#2
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Nice burb and congrats! Any plans to make changes? Love the white walls. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

04-15-2011, 09:23 PM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb For now leave as is. Except for the interior which needs a lot of clean up. Mostly we will just clean it up and cruise for now. And thanks btw! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 04-15-2011 at 09:24 PM.

04-15-2011, 09:30 PM	#4
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb I just dropped this thing in my driveway a couple hours ago. I haven't traced it out yet but there there is a handle below the dash just to the right of the steering wheel that says overdrive. Is this for real? It has the original 292 with the three on the tree. If so, how does this overdrive work with the tranny? Thanks. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-15-2011, 11:20 PM	#5
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-16-2011, 12:47 AM	#7
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb sorry, dana 18... not t-18... correct me if I am wrong. I am thinking of scouts and willys __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-16-2011, 01:19 AM	#8
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Wow Newt, that's gonna look good in my yard. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-16-2011, 01:31 AM	#9
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Welcome to the club! We need more pics! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

04-16-2011, 10:57 AM	#11
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Congratulations! From what I can see in the pic, it looks like it is still pretty solid. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-16-2011, 11:01 AM	#13
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb A few more. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-16-2011, 11:23 AM	#15
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb SPID. A po glued carpet to the whole interior. Any good ideas for getting the glue off? It is pretty dried out, maybe just some hot water and a rough sponge or something... Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 04-16-2011 at 11:24 AM.

04-16-2011, 12:09 PM	#17
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Newtz '68 Burb i' try a heatgun to try and release the adhesive if thet doesn't work then use a puddy knife, utility knife and elbow grease once the garpet is off use Goop off to get rid of the remaining glue __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff Last edited by 71gmcburb; 04-16-2011 at 12:11 PM.

04-16-2011, 01:10 PM	#18
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Thanks guys! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-16-2011, 02:36 PM	#19
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Newtz '68 Burb I have good luck using these on various stuck on stuff. Gum Out carb cleaner, and Goof off bug n' tar remover. I'd start out mild, such as hot water and soap. Then, step it up gradually with various brushes and scotch brite pads. When you decide to go with the harsh stuff, start out on a spot that is out of site. I've also removed dried up glue like that with a fine wire brush on a drill, just go along very lightly so as to not damage the paint. All depends on how dried up it is, crustier the better since it will flake off. If it's still gummy, then you are in for more elbow grease. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-16-2011, 03:29 PM	#20
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Thanks Vectorit. Ya it's pretty dry. Hopefully it's not too bad. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac



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04-16-2011, 07:13 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Ive had a 67 with overdrive and I have a 69 right now with overdrive. The 67 handle was chrome and said overdrive across it and the 69 handle is black plastic and it says overdrive on it. I dont remember for sure but I was thinking the spids on them both said overdrive. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-16-2011, 10:33 PM	#22
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Newtz '68 Burb I really want to see pictures of that OD! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-16-2011, 10:49 PM	#23
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Newtz '68 Burb Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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