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BB72CHEVKT · 06-21-2011, 10:00 PM

Ok the last couple of days we removed the brush guard and the running boards. I also tore down the top end to get ready for the new dizzy, carb,intake,fuel pump and water pump. I am still contemplating headers. The rust so far has been what I expect with no surpises. I think the Gm crate engine looks extremely clean and and hopeful of its outcome. It is still wet in the pics.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-21-2011, 10:02 PM

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Average Joe · 06-22-2011, 03:47 PM

Much better. Great looking 'burb!

vectorit · 06-22-2011, 04:03 PM

Lookin good!

BB72CHEVKT · 06-22-2011, 08:59 PM

Picked up some seats today. There is another thread about what will be needed for installation that I will provide the link to once the mods move it to the burb board.

jbclassix · 06-23-2011, 12:19 AM

I saw your seat thread first and was gonna ask for more pics of your burb, but then I found this thread! Now my wife wants my Sub green!

BB72CHEVKT · 06-23-2011, 12:51 AM

Weird thing is everything I find is green out of about 6 trucks all were a green variation but one. When I tell my wife I found a truck the first question is,"Is it green?" then the laughing starts.

Street Smart · 06-26-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Weird thing is everything I find is green out of about 6 trucks all were a green variation but one. When I tell my wife I found a truck the first question is,"Is it green?" then the laughing starts.

I get the same thing, seems i come across alot of green trucks n old cars.
Lets just say green isn`t my wifes favorite color, so i really enjoy when people compliment the color on my GREEN Sub.

vectorit · 06-26-2011, 01:40 PM

Green is my favorite color, so it's all good for me

BB72CHEVKT · 06-26-2011, 09:52 PM

Green ain't a bad thang

1956cameo · 06-28-2011, 09:59 PM

Green suburbans are the best! Anyone who tells you differently is just jealous! Green trucks must have been THE thing in Texas back in the 70s. Out of all the trucks I have bought most of mine have been green as well, followed by orange. Ironically for as common as Ochre trucks are I have never bought one of those. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing more.

dougo · 06-29-2011, 12:38 AM

Looking good & love the green too. My favorite color...

nate_g_2003 · 06-29-2011, 12:51 AM

From what my father in law tells me, greens and oranges were the most common. My Burb is "Terrace Blue" which everyone else calls "Seafoam Green", and the front driver's fender is the metallic orange underneath green. And go figure, my FIL had a 72 LWB that was, you guessed it, GREEN and white!

BB72CHEVKT · 07-11-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

Green suburbans are the best! Anyone who tells you differently is just jealous! Green trucks must have been THE thing in Texas back in the 70s. Out of all the trucks I have bought most of mine have been green as well, followed by orange. Ironically for as common as Ochre trucks are I have never bought one of those. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks for posting this pic so I could see what it would look like with a white top.

VA72C10 · 07-11-2011, 02:18 PM

Looking good!!!

1956cameo · 07-11-2011, 10:32 PM

I'm glad you didn't mind me posting the picture. When I repaint my burb I am thinking of adding the white along the bottom as well. It just helps break up the large expanse of the main body color.

Street Smart · 07-11-2011, 11:25 PM

green SUBS rule!

BB72CHEVKT · 07-12-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Street Smart

green SUBS rule!

Throw up some more pics StreetSmart!

BB72CHEVKT · 07-20-2011, 10:53 PM

Well I made a little progress today and did not turn a wrench. I sold the non-running 72 C20 Highlander big block truck. Sometimes it is hard to part with a truck but it will help fund the other projects. I think the 69 is next on the chopping block. My kids have gone from ages 4-7 and 7-10 since I have had it and are very fond of the truck which will make it a hard one. I did get a bunch of parts for the burb from the brown Santa a couple of weeks ago that I hope to install soon. Stay tuned.

gcburdic · 07-21-2011, 10:12 AM

come on man...you know the deal....

Street Smart · 07-21-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Throw up some more pics StreetSmart!

Thanks for the invite, I have a ton of pics on my camera but been real lazy to down load. i have my whole engine conversion to post.
I had a 71 K5 blazer same color as your green Sub.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-04-2011, 01:36 PM

Got the motor torn down the long block and picked up some Coy's and an Optima battery off Craigslist for a steal .I am going to order some Sanderson Headers in a few days andd start putting the motor back together. Got new carb, intake dizzy, fuel pump, water pump and hoses and belts.

Heavy Evy · 09-04-2011, 03:24 PM

nice wheels they'll look great! the burb ain't too shabby either.
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VA72C10 · 09-04-2011, 03:26 PM

Nice!!! Still my favorite wheel for these trucks!

BB72CHEVKT · 10-11-2011, 08:15 PM

I had a couple of broken exhaust bolts and had to remove a head to get them out so I removed both heads. This is what the block and heads look like. Any suggestions as to what you might do if you had it this far apart? I do have a new Edelbrock carn and intake and a new distributor. I was removing the exhaust manifold to replace with headers when I rean ito my problem.

06-21-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Some progress pics. Ok the last couple of days we removed the brush guard and the running boards. I also tore down the top end to get ready for the new dizzy, carb,intake,fuel pump and water pump. I am still contemplating headers. The rust so far has been what I expect with no surpises. I think the Gm crate engine looks extremely clean and and hopeful of its outcome. It is still wet in the pics. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 06-21-2011 at 10:02 PM.

06-21-2011, 10:02 PM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. more Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 06-21-2011 at 10:09 PM.

06-22-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,356	Re: Some progress pics. Much better. Great looking 'burb!

06-22-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Some progress pics. Lookin good! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-22-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. Picked up some seats today. There is another thread about what will be needed for installation that I will provide the link to once the mods move it to the burb board. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-23-2011, 12:19 AM	#6
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Some progress pics. I saw your seat thread first and was gonna ask for more pics of your burb, but then I found this thread! Now my wife wants my Sub green! __________________ -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

06-23-2011, 12:51 AM	#7
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. Weird thing is everything I find is green out of about 6 trucks all were a green variation but one. When I tell my wife I found a truck the first question is,"Is it green?" then the laughing starts. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-26-2011, 01:40 PM	#9
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Some progress pics. Green is my favorite color, so it's all good for me __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-26-2011, 09:52 PM	#10
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. Green ain't a bad thang __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-28-2011, 09:59 PM	#11
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Some progress pics. Green suburbans are the best! Anyone who tells you differently is just jealous! Green trucks must have been THE thing in Texas back in the 70s. Out of all the trucks I have bought most of mine have been green as well, followed by orange. Ironically for as common as Ochre trucks are I have never bought one of those. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing more. __________________ 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

06-29-2011, 12:38 AM	#12
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Some progress pics. Looking good & love the green too. My favorite color... __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

06-29-2011, 12:51 AM	#13
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: Some progress pics. From what my father in law tells me, greens and oranges were the most common. My Burb is "Terrace Blue" which everyone else calls "Seafoam Green", and the front driver's fender is the metallic orange underneath green. And go figure, my FIL had a 72 LWB that was, you guessed it, GREEN and white! __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

07-11-2011, 02:18 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Some progress pics. Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-11-2011, 10:32 PM	#16
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Some progress pics. I'm glad you didn't mind me posting the picture. When I repaint my burb I am thinking of adding the white along the bottom as well. It just helps break up the large expanse of the main body color. __________________ 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

07-11-2011, 11:25 PM	#17
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Some progress pics. green SUBS rule! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500



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07-20-2011, 10:53 PM	#19
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. Well I made a little progress today and did not turn a wrench. I sold the non-running 72 C20 Highlander big block truck. Sometimes it is hard to part with a truck but it will help fund the other projects. I think the 69 is next on the chopping block. My kids have gone from ages 4-7 and 7-10 since I have had it and are very fond of the truck which will make it a hard one. I did get a bunch of parts for the burb from the brown Santa a couple of weeks ago that I hope to install soon. Stay tuned. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#20
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Some progress pics. come on man...you know the deal.... __________________ 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

09-04-2011, 01:36 PM	#22
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. Got the motor torn down the long block and picked up some Coy's and an Optima battery off Craigslist for a steal .I am going to order some Sanderson Headers in a few days andd start putting the motor back together. Got new carb, intake dizzy, fuel pump, water pump and hoses and belts. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 09-04-2011 at 01:44 PM.

09-04-2011, 03:24 PM	#23
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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Some progress pics. Nice!!! Still my favorite wheel for these trucks! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-11-2011, 08:15 PM	#25
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Some progress pics. I had a couple of broken exhaust bolts and had to remove a head to get them out so I removed both heads. This is what the block and heads look like. Any suggestions as to what you might do if you had it this far apart? I do have a new Edelbrock carn and intake and a new distributor. I was removing the exhaust manifold to replace with headers when I rean ito my problem. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 10-11-2011 at 08:21 PM.

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