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**AussieinNC** · 09-30-2020, 02:34 PM

Very clean and straight 78, Burb...
Blue / White
Trailering Special, 13000 pound,
3rd row seating,
454, TH400, 2 WD drive, factory air, PB, PS, ,,,,

Includes log books and original sales paperwork.

Vehicle has only 47000 miles actual....

Last tagged in 2006...been in dry inside storage since then....

Grizz1963 · 09-30-2020, 03:07 PM

Those are so HUGE !!

I do like them.

Would not work here in the UK as some of our roads are not as long or wide as this car.

**Corts60** · 09-30-2020, 05:41 PM

Amazing! What a score.

Please post a bunch of pictures when you get time. I love looking at these time capsules. I just picked up an '86 this summer with only 56k miles on the clock. I know how excited you must be.

LT7A · 09-30-2020, 07:55 PM

Many, many miles as a boy riding in the middle seat of a truck that looked just like that. That's going to be fun for you. Take your time cleaning it up, and enjoy every minute of it.

**Willowrun** · 10-04-2020, 08:56 PM

Love the BB 1/2 ton of this era. Great color combo also. In for more pics.

**AussieinNC** · 10-06-2020, 01:30 PM

I misread the speedo reading...gettin old... it is 42141 miles...not 47000 as I originally listed....

Waiting on new fuel tank and pump and kit for carb...engine turns over fine, good compression,,,,

Am going to change trans and diff oils...then replace all the brakes and flex lines...

A nice Winter project for me....

**Corts60** · 10-08-2020, 07:05 PM

You seem to have two identical threads going....

**AussieinNC** · 10-10-2020, 06:21 PM

I closed the other thread....and placed a link to this thread within the last message...

**Getter-Done** · 10-10-2020, 07:03 PM

Of all the square bodies I have owned and seen,
I have not noticed a Trailering Special.
Rare find

I like it.

.

**AussieinNC** · 10-11-2020, 09:32 AM

I believe the Z82 option is fairly rare, and have done some research on it...

I believe the option was more of a marketing option than a performance or capability option.

The Z82 trailering special package, which was introduced just after the start of the '73 model year, included the "Trailering Special" nameplate, power steering, and a heavy duty battery.

The package also usually required (but did not include) the purchase of other options, including heavy duty cooling (i.e. a larger radiator), and possibly engine and transmission oil coolers.

In earlier years, the transmission oil cooler and the trailer hitch were available ONLY as dealer accessories. From the 1973 to 1981 model years, the trailering special option was available on essentially all C/K10/20/30 pickups, Blazers, and Suburbans with V8 engines and automatic or 4-speed manual transmissions.

I believe that the Z82 package was not at all special in terms of content.
Virtually anything included or required in/by the purchase of the package was available separately, except the actual nameplate itself. In fact, throughout much of the 1973 to 1979 GM "inside" dealer literature, the Z82 package was referred to as the "Trailering Special Nameplate" option.

As I understand it, 454-optioned trucks already came bundled with power steering, heavy duty battery, cooling, etc, the Z82 option only added the obligatory nameplate.

I believe that the Z82 option was actually listed as a "no cost" option, and added a nominal weight of "0 lbs" to the curb weight of the vehicle!

The 13,000 lb plate on this Burb suggests, a 454/3.73 axle powertrain, I will confirm axle ratio when I am under there performing the rear gear oil change.

**Warrens69GMC** · 10-11-2020, 10:59 AM

Nice!

**MusicMan70** · 10-11-2020, 12:20 PM

Has the roof rack too; Nice find!

**straight6chevyguy** · 11-10-2020, 11:57 AM

Sweet!

**Hart_Rod** · 11-16-2020, 03:22 PM

Nice find. You plan on keeping it?

**yote1234** · 11-17-2020, 12:23 PM

very kool!

**AussieinNC** · 02-28-2021, 02:50 PM

Update on the Suburban....someone came to me and offered me stupid money for the Burb....

Its SOLD now...and gone....

Am looking now for a Square truck...as I already have a 2001 GMC Sierra donor truck sitting in the garage...

**kwmech** · 03-02-2021, 01:17 PM

Just out of curiosity how stupid was the price. All of a sudden the squares have jumped in price with the brand new trucks fetching upwards of 100k. Guess it's cheaper to buy a truck for 10g and put another 20 into it restoring

**AussieinNC** · 03-23-2021, 07:56 PM

I cleared $12 k on the buy / sell process...

I spent around $200 in parts to get it driveable...couple of weekends work...

Currently have a lead on a 79 Short bed stepper....usual rust,,,,

but it runs and will drive if you don't mind it not having any brakes...

Couple weeks will tell....

09-30-2020, 02:34 PM	#1
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Very clean and straight 78, Burb... Blue / White Trailering Special, 13000 pound, 3rd row seating, 454, TH400, 2 WD drive, factory air, PB, PS, ,,,, Includes log books and original sales paperwork. Vehicle has only 47000 miles actual.... Last tagged in 2006...been in dry inside storage since then.... Attached Images __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox Last edited by AussieinNC; 10-11-2020 at 09:36 AM.

09-30-2020, 03:07 PM	#2
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Those are so HUGE !! I do like them. Would not work here in the UK as some of our roads are not as long or wide as this car. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

09-30-2020, 05:41 PM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Amazing! What a score. Please post a bunch of pictures when you get time. I love looking at these time capsules. I just picked up an '86 this summer with only 56k miles on the clock. I know how excited you must be. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-30-2020, 07:55 PM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Many, many miles as a boy riding in the middle seat of a truck that looked just like that. That's going to be fun for you. Take your time cleaning it up, and enjoy every minute of it.

10-04-2020, 08:56 PM	#5
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Love the BB 1/2 ton of this era. Great color combo also. In for more pics.

10-06-2020, 01:30 PM	#6
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... I misread the speedo reading...gettin old... it is 42141 miles...not 47000 as I originally listed.... Waiting on new fuel tank and pump and kit for carb...engine turns over fine, good compression,,,, Am going to change trans and diff oils...then replace all the brakes and flex lines... A nice Winter project for me.... Attached Images __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

10-08-2020, 07:05 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... You seem to have two identical threads going.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-10-2020, 06:21 PM	#8
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... I closed the other thread....and placed a link to this thread within the last message... __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox Last edited by AussieinNC; 10-18-2020 at 09:05 AM.

10-10-2020, 07:03 PM	#9
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,403	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Of all the square bodies I have owned and seen, I have not noticed a Trailering Special. Rare find I like it. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-11-2020, 09:32 AM	#10
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... I believe the Z82 option is fairly rare, and have done some research on it... I believe the option was more of a marketing option than a performance or capability option. The Z82 trailering special package, which was introduced just after the start of the '73 model year, included the "Trailering Special" nameplate, power steering, and a heavy duty battery. The package also usually required (but did not include) the purchase of other options, including heavy duty cooling (i.e. a larger radiator), and possibly engine and transmission oil coolers. In earlier years, the transmission oil cooler and the trailer hitch were available ONLY as dealer accessories. From the 1973 to 1981 model years, the trailering special option was available on essentially all C/K10/20/30 pickups, Blazers, and Suburbans with V8 engines and automatic or 4-speed manual transmissions. I believe that the Z82 package was not at all special in terms of content. Virtually anything included or required in/by the purchase of the package was available separately, except the actual nameplate itself. In fact, throughout much of the 1973 to 1979 GM "inside" dealer literature, the Z82 package was referred to as the "Trailering Special Nameplate" option. As I understand it, 454-optioned trucks already came bundled with power steering, heavy duty battery, cooling, etc, the Z82 option only added the obligatory nameplate. I believe that the Z82 option was actually listed as a "no cost" option, and added a nominal weight of "0 lbs" to the curb weight of the vehicle! The 13,000 lb plate on this Burb suggests, a 454/3.73 axle powertrain, I will confirm axle ratio when I am under there performing the rear gear oil change. Attached Images __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox Last edited by AussieinNC; 10-11-2020 at 09:38 AM.

10-11-2020, 10:59 AM	#11
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Nice! __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

10-11-2020, 12:20 PM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Has the roof rack too; Nice find! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-10-2020, 11:57 AM	#13
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 909	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Sweet! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

11-16-2020, 03:22 PM	#14
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Nice find. You plan on keeping it? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-17-2020, 12:23 PM	#15
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... very kool! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey



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02-28-2021, 02:50 PM	#16
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Update on the Suburban....someone came to me and offered me stupid money for the Burb.... Its SOLD now...and gone.... Am looking now for a Square truck...as I already have a 2001 GMC Sierra donor truck sitting in the garage... __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

03-02-2021, 01:17 PM	#17
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... Just out of curiosity how stupid was the price. All of a sudden the squares have jumped in price with the brand new trucks fetching upwards of 100k. Guess it's cheaper to buy a truck for 10g and put another 20 into it restoring

03-23-2021, 07:56 PM	#18
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Barnfind today...heading to my shop now... I cleared $12 k on the buy / sell process... I spent around $200 in parts to get it driveable...couple of weekends work... Currently have a lead on a 79 Short bed stepper....usual rust,,,, but it runs and will drive if you don't mind it not having any brakes... Couple weeks will tell.... __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

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