Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

akaupp · 04-21-2015, 05:24 PM

Hey all. I usually hang out over in the 60-66 section, but over Easter weekend, my dad and I drove to Oregon from Utah to pick up a CLEAN 70 Burb. He wants something we can jump in with my brother and hunt/fish out of comfortably.

The Burb started life as a 6 cylinder, 4 speed 4x4, currently it has a 350/350 combo. The seats have been swapped to mid 2000s Tahoe/Suburban front and rear. I picked up an 87 Burb to rob the fuel injection and 700r4 from, then I get suspension, axles steering and brakes for my 64.

**LockDoc** · 04-21-2015, 06:15 PM

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Looks nice. Keep us posted on the progress....

LockDoc

akaupp · 04-21-2015, 06:18 PM

Thanks LockDoc. How hard is it going to be to get the tailgate lock re keyed?

1leglance · 04-22-2015, 01:26 AM

Well I am only 6 months behind on updating my thread but I think there is plenty you will like on my 70 Burb 4wd
TBI, 700r4 and much along the lines of what you are thinking...built with my son's no less

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496020

akaupp · 04-23-2015, 11:41 AM

Your Suburban looks great Lance. I'm sure we will have plenty of questions for you along the way.

I started tearing into the 87 the other day. The fuel injection is Greek to me, so it's slow going to make sure I don't break or throw away something we will need.

**LockDoc** · 04-24-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by akaupp

Thanks LockDoc. How hard is it going to be to get the tailgate lock re keyed?

Not hard at all. If you just want a key made for it read this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=561226

If you actually want it re-keyed (two different things) a locksmith will have to disassemble it and change the wafers in the cylinder....

LockDoc

akaupp · 04-24-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Not hard at all. If you just want a key made for it read this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=561226

If you actually want it re-keyed (two different things) a locksmith will have to disassemble it and change the wafers in the cylinder....

LockDoc

I think he is picking up a lock set with ignition and glove box lock, so the rear will probably need to be re keyed to match whatever he buys.

twistedchevy · 04-25-2015, 12:46 AM

Man I so want a k10, I plan on going your route and using a fuel injected motor out of a mid 80's also.

**LockDoc** · 04-25-2015, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by akaupp

I think he is picking up a lock set with ignition and glove box lock, so the rear will probably need to be re keyed to match whatever he buys.

That will only happen if the keys from his new lock set will physically fit into the tailgate lock cylinder. He may get lucky on it but he has a one in six chance... If the new keys slide into the cylinder it is not a big deal to re-key it.

LockDoc

akaupp · 04-25-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by twistedchevy

Man I so want a k10, I plan on going your route and using a fuel injected motor out of a mid 80's also.

We'll see how this turns out. I'm still working on getting the 87 stripped, then the motor and turns will be rebuilt and put in the 70. I'm sure the wiring is going to be a nightmare.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

That will only happen if the keys from his new lock set will physically fit into the tailgate lock cylinder. He may get lucky on it but he has a one in six chance... If the new keys slide into the cylinder it is not a big deal to re-key it.

LockDoc

I didn't even think about having different blanks, maybe he'll get lucky.

bankperch · 07-11-2015, 05:01 PM

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We'll see how this turns out. I'm still working on getting the 87 stripped, then the motor and turns will be rebuilt and put in the 70. I'm sure the wiring is going to be a nightmare.

I didn't even think about having different blanks, maybe he'll get lucky.

Worked on the hunting truck over the 4th weekend.
Made some progress. Interior parts installed, tires, windshield, full tune up and lots to go.
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bankperch · 05-29-2017, 10:40 PM

Finally home with a new friend.

**LockDoc** · 05-29-2017, 10:53 PM

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Lookin' good. I flipped them over for you. Try holding your camera upside down when you take the pictures.

LockDoc

bankperch · 05-29-2017, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the help. Computer challenges sometimes get the best of me.

RANDY COX · 06-11-2017, 09:56 PM

Congrats on your purchase I can tell you that vehicle is a low production. I used to own a 70 Burb 4x4 with a 250 six and 3 spd on columm..There was less than 1,000 made of that version...I surely do miss that ole burb...I had installed a 4" lift with 33's...

bankperch · 06-11-2017, 11:57 PM

Thanks.
This one started as a six. It was converted to a 350/350 before I got it.
Now it's a 350/700R4. I love this truck. Dialing in then paint...maybe.

04-21-2015, 05:24 PM	#1
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Hey all. I usually hang out over in the 60-66 section, but over Easter weekend, my dad and I drove to Oregon from Utah to pick up a CLEAN 70 Burb. He wants something we can jump in with my brother and hunt/fish out of comfortably. The Burb started life as a 6 cylinder, 4 speed 4x4, currently it has a 350/350 combo. The seats have been swapped to mid 2000s Tahoe/Suburban front and rear. I picked up an 87 Burb to rob the fuel injection and 700r4 from, then I get suspension, axles steering and brakes for my 64. __________________ Aaron 1964 K10 1964 C10 1965 Suburban 2005 Yukon

04-21-2015, 06:15 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,832	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project - Looks nice. Keep us posted on the progress.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-21-2015, 06:18 PM	#3
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Thanks LockDoc. How hard is it going to be to get the tailgate lock re keyed? __________________ Aaron 1964 K10 1964 C10 1965 Suburban 2005 Yukon

04-22-2015, 01:26 AM	#4
1leglance Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: phoenix Posts: 254	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Well I am only 6 months behind on updating my thread but I think there is plenty you will like on my 70 Burb 4wd TBI, 700r4 and much along the lines of what you are thinking...built with my son's no less http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496020

04-23-2015, 11:41 AM	#5
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Your Suburban looks great Lance. I'm sure we will have plenty of questions for you along the way. I started tearing into the 87 the other day. The fuel injection is Greek to me, so it's slow going to make sure I don't break or throw away something we will need. __________________ Aaron 1964 K10 1964 C10 1965 Suburban 2005 Yukon

04-25-2015, 12:46 AM	#8
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Man I so want a k10, I plan on going your route and using a fuel injected motor out of a mid 80's also. __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

07-11-2015, 05:07 PM	#12
bankperch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trabuco Canyon, California Posts: 11	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Posted via Mobile Device

07-11-2015, 05:08 PM	#13
bankperch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trabuco Canyon, California Posts: 11	Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-29-2017, 10:40 PM	#15
bankperch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trabuco Canyon, California Posts: 11	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Finally home with a new friend. Attached Images Last edited by LockDoc; 05-29-2017 at 10:51 PM.

05-29-2017, 10:53 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,832	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project - Lookin' good. I flipped them over for you. Try holding your camera upside down when you take the pictures. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-29-2017, 11:05 PM	#17
bankperch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trabuco Canyon, California Posts: 11	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Thanks for the help. Computer challenges sometimes get the best of me.

06-11-2017, 09:56 PM	#18
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Congrats on your purchase I can tell you that vehicle is a low production. I used to own a 70 Burb 4x4 with a 250 six and 3 spd on columm..There was less than 1,000 made of that version...I surely do miss that ole burb...I had installed a 4" lift with 33's... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

06-11-2017, 11:57 PM	#19
bankperch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trabuco Canyon, California Posts: 11	Re: Father/Son 1970 K10 Suburban Project Thanks. This one started as a six. It was converted to a 350/350 before I got it. Now it's a 350/700R4. I love this truck. Dialing in then paint...maybe.



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