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medicman775 · 12-02-2011, 12:52 AM

I have been looking/reading on here for a little while but recently joined in anticipation of finding and buying a Suburban. Tomorrow I take the trip to hopefully pick up my new 1971 3/4 4X4 Suburban. Pics to follow.

VA72C10 · 12-02-2011, 01:51 AM

Welcome to the board! Hope the trip goes well and the burb is better than expected!!!

72ArizonaBurb · 12-02-2011, 09:19 AM

I bet you couldn't sleep last night just thinking about how great this thing is going to be. It's an addiction...

vectorit · 12-02-2011, 10:19 AM

Welcome to the best place on the net to learn about, and to discuss with other fans of the Chevy Suburban!

I am a big fan of the K20 Suburbans, so I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your new burb.
Good luck in the pick up, and hope everything goes as planned for ya!

Street Smart · 12-02-2011, 04:18 PM

congrats and welcome!

faithblinded · 12-02-2011, 05:17 PM

Nice! I picked up a 1969 k20 Burb about a month ago and have been swooning ever since. Can't wait to see what you find!

medicman775 · 12-03-2011, 12:23 AM

Well....I made the 4 hr drive up to Oregon and then made the 4 hr drive home without the suburban. It needed more work and had more wrong with it than the owner let on. I knew it had rust in two places and that was all that was supposed to wrong with it. I asked if all electrical worked, if interior was ok, if it needed anything else. All electrical didn't work, dash knobs would all come off, drivers door window only went down 2in, no key for doors or rear door, and the list went on. To top it off...he knew for a week I was coming up...had appliances in the rear of suburban from his remodel and asked if I would take to dump for him. I'm still looking and will find one.

jeffg1010 · 12-03-2011, 01:07 AM

Thats funny that he had no keys for the doors or rear door. My ignition key operates all of them.

Maybe they were replaced at some point.

Sorry the trip was for nothing. You'll find it! In fact, I always see some good ones out there on the west coast.

faithblinded · 12-03-2011, 02:04 AM

Too bad, man! Keep lookin, they are out there. I live in the midwest and couldnt be too picky regarding rust, its an epidemic here. Given your locale, I'd say waiting for the right rust free baby is a good call, and shouldnt be too tough to find. Hope you find her sooner rather than later!

**70cst** · 12-03-2011, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by medicman775

Well....I made the 4 hr drive up to Oregon and then made the 4 hr drive home without the suburban. It needed more work and had more wrong with it than the owner let on. I knew it had rust in two places and that was all that was supposed to wrong with it. I asked if all electrical worked, if interior was ok, if it needed anything else. All electrical didn't work, dash knobs would all come off, drivers door window only went down 2in, no key for doors or rear door, and the list went on. To top it off...he knew for a week I was coming up...had appliances in the rear of suburban from his remodel and asked if I would take to dump for him. I'm still looking and will find one.

Speechless.... Keep looking and you will find what you are looking for. Good Luck!!

VA72C10 · 12-03-2011, 05:00 AM

Man...sorry to hear about the run-around you got. The furthest I drove for a vehicle that wasn't as described was 45 minutes. I did waste about 4 hrs one time in WV looking at a "custom" frame that was junk but that was back in the good old days when I drove an all expenses paid company vehicle and I was salary

(before anyone asks...it was on my free time after my daily appts were completed... and I was allowed to drive the vehicle wherever I wanted/how much I wanted

)

Flint70step · 12-03-2011, 11:24 AM

Keep on looking and you'll find one that suits your needs.I happened to find mine by chance,but it took me 4 years to work it away from the PO.Good things come to those who wait

Good call on not getting the Burb you described.I hope you find one soon and enjoy it.Keep us posted,be good

Flint70step · 12-03-2011, 11:27 AM

I thought that I was missing the door and hatch keys as well untill Lockdoc informed me that the ignition key works them all just as Jeffg1010 says above.Best place on the net for info and good people

medicman775 · 12-03-2011, 03:51 PM

I did find one and bought it today....10min away from my house. I will give full update when I get home.
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Flint70step · 12-03-2011, 04:25 PM

Right on awaiting pics!

VA72C10 · 12-03-2011, 05:06 PM

cool!!!

rsavage · 12-04-2011, 12:04 AM

Congrats! Take/post photos!

medicman775 · 12-04-2011, 12:04 AM

So after my ordeal to Oregon to buy a suburban as posted before, I found and bought one 10 min from my house from the owner of a local hot rod shop. Selling to fund another project. Its a 71 GMC 3/4t 4X4. It has been upgraded to D60 and 14 bolt rear. It's a efi 454 w/t400. Up graded to hydroboost disc/drum. Stock gauges replaced w/ Stewart Warner in stock dash. Two spots of rust that are going to be replaced by the shop I bought it from. Unknown 6" lift, buckets front, stock second seat. Nice and clean wiring of the efi sysyem and install of ecm. The original carpet has been pulled to check for rust so one less thing for me to do before putting in new interior. The only bad thing is the motor was acting weird so they pulled it and it had a spun bearing. At least the motor is already out, I just have to put a new motor in but now i get to pick my motor and have a warranty. Best part (at least to me).....$1500
I tried to post pics but can't figure how to resize pics.

VA72C10 · 12-04-2011, 01:10 AM

congrats!!!

Average Joe · 12-04-2011, 02:02 PM

I'd say you got a heckuva deal!

mosesburb · 12-04-2011, 11:42 PM

Holy cow!! $1500 bones for all of that is not a deal, that is a STEAL!! Wow!!

The easisest way to post pics is to go to photobucket.com and upload the pics there (they automatically re-size when loading), then click on the lowest link in the dropdown menu and paste it into a post here. I have done it both ways and photobucket is much quicker and easier in my opinion.

Street Smart · 12-05-2011, 05:12 PM

Nice!!!!!

medicman775 · 12-06-2011, 01:24 AM

medicman775 · 12-06-2011, 01:27 AM

Test

mud.man.rj · 12-06-2011, 01:37 AM

Nice score, especially the price, man mine is coming on Wednesday and I am paying about $18,000 for it, ouch. At least it isn't cash as the 79 Bronco I built was traded for the Trans Am which only cost me about $10,000 but lots of labour on the Bronco. Can;t wait of it. Also want to see your progress because those Sub's are rocking cool.

12-02-2011, 12:52 AM	#1
medicman775 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sparks, Nv Posts: 152	Tomorrow is the day I have been looking/reading on here for a little while but recently joined in anticipation of finding and buying a Suburban. Tomorrow I take the trip to hopefully pick up my new 1971 3/4 4X4 Suburban. Pics to follow.

12-02-2011, 01:51 AM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Tomorrow is the day Welcome to the board! Hope the trip goes well and the burb is better than expected!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-02-2011, 09:19 AM	#3
72ArizonaBurb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 419	Re: Tomorrow is the day I bet you couldn't sleep last night just thinking about how great this thing is going to be. It's an addiction...

12-02-2011, 10:19 AM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Tomorrow is the day Welcome to the best place on the net to learn about, and to discuss with other fans of the Chevy Suburban! I am a big fan of the K20 Suburbans, so I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your new burb. Good luck in the pick up, and hope everything goes as planned for ya! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-02-2011, 04:18 PM	#5
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Tomorrow is the day congrats and welcome! __________________ 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

12-02-2011, 05:17 PM	#6
faithblinded Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 21	Re: Tomorrow is the day Nice! I picked up a 1969 k20 Burb about a month ago and have been swooning ever since. Can't wait to see what you find!

12-03-2011, 12:23 AM	#7
medicman775 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sparks, Nv Posts: 152	Re: Tomorrow is the day Well....I made the 4 hr drive up to Oregon and then made the 4 hr drive home without the suburban. It needed more work and had more wrong with it than the owner let on. I knew it had rust in two places and that was all that was supposed to wrong with it. I asked if all electrical worked, if interior was ok, if it needed anything else. All electrical didn't work, dash knobs would all come off, drivers door window only went down 2in, no key for doors or rear door, and the list went on. To top it off...he knew for a week I was coming up...had appliances in the rear of suburban from his remodel and asked if I would take to dump for him. I'm still looking and will find one.

12-03-2011, 01:07 AM	#8
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: Tomorrow is the day Thats funny that he had no keys for the doors or rear door. My ignition key operates all of them. Maybe they were replaced at some point. Sorry the trip was for nothing. You'll find it! In fact, I always see some good ones out there on the west coast. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

12-03-2011, 02:04 AM	#9
faithblinded Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 21	Re: Tomorrow is the day Too bad, man! Keep lookin, they are out there. I live in the midwest and couldnt be too picky regarding rust, its an epidemic here. Given your locale, I'd say waiting for the right rust free baby is a good call, and shouldnt be too tough to find. Hope you find her sooner rather than later!

12-03-2011, 05:00 AM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Tomorrow is the day Man...sorry to hear about the run-around you got. The furthest I drove for a vehicle that wasn't as described was 45 minutes. I did waste about 4 hrs one time in WV looking at a "custom" frame that was junk but that was back in the good old days when I drove an all expenses paid company vehicle and I was salary (before anyone asks...it was on my free time after my daily appts were completed... and I was allowed to drive the vehicle wherever I wanted/how much I wanted ) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-03-2011, 11:24 AM	#12
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Tomorrow is the day Keep on looking and you'll find one that suits your needs.I happened to find mine by chance,but it took me 4 years to work it away from the PO.Good things come to those who waitGood call on not getting the Burb you described.I hope you find one soon and enjoy it.Keep us posted,be good __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

12-03-2011, 11:27 AM	#13
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Tomorrow is the day I thought that I was missing the door and hatch keys as well untill Lockdoc informed me that the ignition key works them all just as Jeffg1010 says above.Best place on the net for info and good people __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

12-03-2011, 03:51 PM	#14
medicman775 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sparks, Nv Posts: 152	Re: Tomorrow is the day I did find one and bought it today....10min away from my house. I will give full update when I get home. Posted via Mobile Device

12-03-2011, 04:25 PM	#15
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Tomorrow is the day Right on awaiting pics! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

12-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Tomorrow is the day cool!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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12-04-2011, 12:04 AM	#17
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Tomorrow is the day Congrats! Take/post photos! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-04-2011, 12:04 AM	#18
medicman775 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sparks, Nv Posts: 152	Re: Tomorrow is the day So after my ordeal to Oregon to buy a suburban as posted before, I found and bought one 10 min from my house from the owner of a local hot rod shop. Selling to fund another project. Its a 71 GMC 3/4t 4X4. It has been upgraded to D60 and 14 bolt rear. It's a efi 454 w/t400. Up graded to hydroboost disc/drum. Stock gauges replaced w/ Stewart Warner in stock dash. Two spots of rust that are going to be replaced by the shop I bought it from. Unknown 6" lift, buckets front, stock second seat. Nice and clean wiring of the efi sysyem and install of ecm. The original carpet has been pulled to check for rust so one less thing for me to do before putting in new interior. The only bad thing is the motor was acting weird so they pulled it and it had a spun bearing. At least the motor is already out, I just have to put a new motor in but now i get to pick my motor and have a warranty. Best part (at least to me).....$1500 I tried to post pics but can't figure how to resize pics.

12-04-2011, 01:10 AM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Tomorrow is the day congrats!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-04-2011, 02:02 PM	#20
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Tomorrow is the day I'd say you got a heckuva deal!

12-04-2011, 11:42 PM	#21
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Tomorrow is the day Holy cow!! $1500 bones for all of that is not a deal, that is a STEAL!! Wow!! The easisest way to post pics is to go to photobucket.com and upload the pics there (they automatically re-size when loading), then click on the lowest link in the dropdown menu and paste it into a post here. I have done it both ways and photobucket is much quicker and easier in my opinion. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

12-05-2011, 05:12 PM	#22
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Tomorrow is the day Nice!!!!! __________________ 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

12-06-2011, 01:24 AM	#23
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12-06-2011, 01:37 AM	#25
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Tomorrow is the day Nice score, especially the price, man mine is coming on Wednesday and I am paying about $18,000 for it, ouch. At least it isn't cash as the 79 Bronco I built was traded for the Trans Am which only cost me about $10,000 but lots of labour on the Bronco. Can;t wait of it. Also want to see your progress because those Sub's are rocking cool.

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