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jacquesdean · 04-15-2003, 05:15 PM

did 71-72 Suburbans come with plywood floor in the rear, if so, why did they do this. Appreciate your info. Am thinking of purchasing a 71 and just wanted to make sure.

72BigBlockBurb · 04-15-2003, 05:21 PM

Yes, they came with plywood...you would be suprised how many questions you will get about "why did you cut out the steel floor?"! It is almost as common as why did you weld up that driver's side back door?! I am not sure on the reasoning for this floor treatment....but mine still looks fine at 31 years old...so who am I to argue.

jacquesdean · 04-15-2003, 07:19 PM

thanks for the info.

**BIG ORANGE** · 04-15-2003, 09:23 PM

The reason for the plywood is the same reason for only three doors,COST$$$$$$$$$$$$

04-15-2003, 05:15 PM	#1
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	? for Suburban experts did 71-72 Suburbans come with plywood floor in the rear, if so, why did they do this. Appreciate your info. Am thinking of purchasing a 71 and just wanted to make sure. __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

04-15-2003, 05:21 PM	#2
72BigBlockBurb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 82	Yes, they came with plywood...you would be suprised how many questions you will get about "why did you cut out the steel floor?"! It is almost as common as why did you weld up that driver's side back door?! I am not sure on the reasoning for this floor treatment....but mine still looks fine at 31 years old...so who am I to argue. __________________ 1949 Chevrolet 1/2 ton panel 1950 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup-ex Army base veh. 1967 Chevrolet short stepside shop truck 1972 402BB Suburban-Finally got her back! 1982 Mecham Racing Firebird #21 2009 GT1 Corvette 2000 Corvette convertible

04-15-2003, 07:19 PM	#3
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	wood floor thanks for the info. __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

04-15-2003, 09:23 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	The reason for the plywood is the same reason for only three doors,COST$$$$$$$$$$$$ __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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