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beanyard · 04-21-2013, 12:41 AM

I have been toying around with building a 55 first panel instead of a 47-53 burb. Does anyone want to chime in. Burbs seem to be harder to find than panel trucks in my neck of the woods. My kids could see better out of a burb though. Eventually it will probably just be my son and I at car events anyway. Task force burbs and panels seem to be more rare than their ad counterparts... I was hoping to find an affordable 59 burb... Based on the ad burbs I have seen done up I would totally build either. What are your thoughts.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-21-2013, 01:12 AM

You're right, panels will be more common, more affordable. If it were me? I'd hold out for the Suburban

parkwood · 04-21-2013, 01:32 AM

From this to this............. Panels are nice but hard to see out of..

beanyard · 04-21-2013, 01:41 AM

I like the burb. The I know of two local ones that need extensive rust repair and one has a crunched rear quarter. There is a real nice panel though...and it is local. I am only dreaming because we have other commitments ahead of another project.
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xpickup · 04-21-2013, 07:07 AM

Beanyard, I have a panel. I put a back seat in it so my kids could go with me. It works out great, but like you said there are no windows for them to see out of. I know what you mean about finding a suburban, panels are easier and cheaper to find.
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mechanixman · 04-21-2013, 07:36 AM

Has anyone tried making a burb or a panel a 4 door?
My dad has an HHR, but He's been warming up to the idea of an AD burb. The only turn off for him, is the lack of a door for the back seat.

beanyard · 04-21-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

Has anyone tried making a burb or a panel a 4 door?
My dad has an HHR, but He's been warming up to the idea of an AD burb. The only turn off for him, is the lack of a door for the back seat.

It has been done. At least a third door
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fabguy · 04-21-2013, 09:24 AM

I would hold out for a TF suburban. I have a 55.2 and love this beast. It doesn't look very pretty but it stirs up conversation when I take it out. Parts are easy to find now especially in the last 3 yrs for these burbans. Although I have been looking for a stock frame for 2 yrs and still no luck, almost everything else for it is easily gotten. Make sure if you get one to get the rear side window locks and pull tabs as these are very hard to find but not impossible.
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beanyard · 04-21-2013, 10:53 AM

Money is the limiting factor. If I sold the fleetside that problem would be fixed. I am thinking about selling my daily driver and using the fleetside as a daily driver. Then I will have around $ 5000 to put into my truck. Which should do the small cosmetic fixes plus some safety upgrades. That would mean driving it in idaho winters. Which would suck because they coat the roads pretty heavy with rocks sand and salt. I wonder if under coat would protect the rust prone underside? Still dreaming... I guess. The point is then my truck would be where I want it and I could focus on a burb.
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meter swinger · 04-21-2013, 11:31 AM

I say hold out for the burb.
Ad or tf both float my boat. I had a 59 burb a few years ago. Was a nice project, had a camaro clip. I had a lot of junk at the time and needed to downsize and wound up selling it back to a p.o. After that picked up a 63 ford country squire (never again) sold it, picked up a really low 2wd Travelall, still have it and I got REALLY lucky last year and picked up nice 55 dodge wagon. Still want another burb though. Wagons are cool, but burbs are the top of the food chain imho
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**CHIZZLER** · 04-21-2013, 11:36 AM

lots of burbs here in portland.keep your eyes on craigs.i will do the same.

beanyard · 04-21-2013, 12:40 PM

Good feedback... all good ideas.
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-21-2013, 07:03 PM

Awesome Before and After

NEWFISHER · 04-21-2013, 07:54 PM

As Chizzler mentioned, they do pop up here in Oregon alot
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beanyard · 04-21-2013, 08:11 PM

I will have to start to look next spring when we get a tax refund. This year we paid for the baby boy.
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parkwood · 04-21-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xpickup

Beanyard, I have a panel. I put a back seat in it so my kids could go with me. It works out great, but like you said there are no windows for them to see out of. I know what you mean about finding a suburban, panels are easier and cheaper to find.
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I like the panel, nice rake and the rims make it... cool....

_Ogre · 04-22-2013, 11:30 AM

i like both, but my preference is a panel
they are easier to customize
and how often do you have more than the driver in it?

NEWFISHER · 04-22-2013, 11:35 AM

" and how often do you have more than the driver in it? "

ALOT

I would recomend driving both if you can before you purchase. The Panels MUST have a/c in the warmer regions as you can not simply slide a window to catch a breeze.

**mr48chev** · 04-22-2013, 11:42 AM

I like them both but having had a Task Force panel I can well relate to the can't see out thing.

I don't think it would be all that hard to convert a panel to a proper burb. Years ago I drug home a very rusty burb so that I could get the window sections and moldings to use to have the right "look" when I stretched my cab and put in a quarter window like the late extended cab trucks have but I have long passed on that concept and think I have most of the stuff for the windows stashed away. It might be easier to buy a panel and find a crusty burb that you can get the window section out of to do a conversion.

Kabwe · 04-22-2013, 12:16 PM

I like them all also, but I like the burbs a little more.

beanyard · 04-22-2013, 12:47 PM

Good debate. Lets keep it going. It has me thinking about hoe cool it would be to have both.
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meter swinger · 04-22-2013, 03:29 PM

here's a couple.

dwcsr · 04-22-2013, 07:19 PM

If you're taking kids along for the ride then a burb is the only choice unless you want mayhem in the back due to boredom.

beanyard · 04-22-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

If you're taking kids along for the ride then a burb is the only choice unless you want mayhem in the back due to boredom.

Good point.
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parkwood · 04-22-2013, 11:19 PM

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here's a couple.

That Red one is SWEET...

04-21-2013, 12:41 AM	#1
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Panel vs. burb I have been toying around with building a 55 first panel instead of a 47-53 burb. Does anyone want to chime in. Burbs seem to be harder to find than panel trucks in my neck of the woods. My kids could see better out of a burb though. Eventually it will probably just be my son and I at car events anyway. Task force burbs and panels seem to be more rare than their ad counterparts... I was hoping to find an affordable 59 burb... Based on the ad burbs I have seen done up I would totally build either. What are your thoughts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

04-21-2013, 01:12 AM	#2
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Panel vs. burb You're right, panels will be more common, more affordable. If it were me? I'd hold out for the Suburban

04-21-2013, 01:32 AM	#3
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: Panel vs. burb From this to this............. Panels are nice but hard to see out of.. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475162

04-21-2013, 01:41 AM	#4
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Panel vs. burb I like the burb. The I know of two local ones that need extensive rust repair and one has a crunched rear quarter. There is a real nice panel though...and it is local. I am only dreaming because we have other commitments ahead of another project. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

04-21-2013, 07:07 AM	#5
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: Panel vs. burb Beanyard, I have a panel. I put a back seat in it so my kids could go with me. It works out great, but like you said there are no windows for them to see out of. I know what you mean about finding a suburban, panels are easier and cheaper to find. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

04-21-2013, 07:36 AM	#6
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: Panel vs. burb Has anyone tried making a burb or a panel a 4 door? My dad has an HHR, but He's been warming up to the idea of an AD burb. The only turn off for him, is the lack of a door for the back seat. __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

04-21-2013, 09:24 AM	#8
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Panel vs. burb I would hold out for a TF suburban. I have a 55.2 and love this beast. It doesn't look very pretty but it stirs up conversation when I take it out. Parts are easy to find now especially in the last 3 yrs for these burbans. Although I have been looking for a stock frame for 2 yrs and still no luck, almost everything else for it is easily gotten. Make sure if you get one to get the rear side window locks and pull tabs as these are very hard to find but not impossible. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

04-21-2013, 10:53 AM	#9
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Panel vs. burb Money is the limiting factor. If I sold the fleetside that problem would be fixed. I am thinking about selling my daily driver and using the fleetside as a daily driver. Then I will have around $ 5000 to put into my truck. Which should do the small cosmetic fixes plus some safety upgrades. That would mean driving it in idaho winters. Which would suck because they coat the roads pretty heavy with rocks sand and salt. I wonder if under coat would protect the rust prone underside? Still dreaming... I guess. The point is then my truck would be where I want it and I could focus on a burb. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

04-21-2013, 11:31 AM	#10
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Panel vs. burb I say hold out for the burb. Ad or tf both float my boat. I had a 59 burb a few years ago. Was a nice project, had a camaro clip. I had a lot of junk at the time and needed to downsize and wound up selling it back to a p.o. After that picked up a 63 ford country squire (never again) sold it, picked up a really low 2wd Travelall, still have it and I got REALLY lucky last year and picked up nice 55 dodge wagon. Still want another burb though. Wagons are cool, but burbs are the top of the food chain imho Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2013, 11:36 AM	#11
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Panel vs. burb lots of burbs here in portland.keep your eyes on craigs.i will do the same. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

04-21-2013, 12:40 PM	#12
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Panel vs. burb Good feedback... all good ideas. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

04-21-2013, 07:03 PM	#13
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Panel vs. burb Awesome Before and After __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-21-2013, 07:54 PM	#14
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Panel vs. burb As Chizzler mentioned, they do pop up here in Oregon alot Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2013, 08:11 PM	#15
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Panel vs. burb I will have to start to look next spring when we get a tax refund. This year we paid for the baby boy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

04-22-2013, 11:30 AM	#17
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Panel vs. burb i like both, but my preference is a panel they are easier to customize and how often do you have more than the driver in it? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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04-22-2013, 11:35 AM	#18
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Panel vs. burb " and how often do you have more than the driver in it? " ALOT I would recomend driving both if you can before you purchase. The Panels MUST have a/c in the warmer regions as you can not simply slide a window to catch a breeze.

04-22-2013, 11:42 AM	#19
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Panel vs. burb I like them both but having had a Task Force panel I can well relate to the can't see out thing. I don't think it would be all that hard to convert a panel to a proper burb. Years ago I drug home a very rusty burb so that I could get the window sections and moldings to use to have the right "look" when I stretched my cab and put in a quarter window like the late extended cab trucks have but I have long passed on that concept and think I have most of the stuff for the windows stashed away. It might be easier to buy a panel and find a crusty burb that you can get the window section out of to do a conversion. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

04-22-2013, 12:16 PM	#20
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Panel vs. burb I like them all also, but I like the burbs a little more.

04-22-2013, 12:47 PM	#21
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Panel vs. burb Good debate. Lets keep it going. It has me thinking about hoe cool it would be to have both. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

04-22-2013, 03:29 PM	#22
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Panel vs. burb here's a couple. Attached Images

04-22-2013, 07:19 PM	#23
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Panel vs. burb If you're taking kids along for the ride then a burb is the only choice unless you want mayhem in the back due to boredom.

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