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CG · 07-14-2021, 09:17 PM

I had this 72 Burb ages ago. Wasn't a pretty rig, and while I did drive it a fair amount, it let me down a couple of times.

Brakes went out downtown Seattle at commute home time (35ish miles). Had to use the parking brake, course the handle came off. Interesting drive home.

Headed to another board members place down in central Oregon, pulling my trailer to pick up a truck. Engine puked, but was able to nurse it enough to find a U-Haul rental place. Rented a truck, loaded the burb on the trailer and pulled it home with the U-Haul.

I was pretty PO'd at it by that time. Burb languished in the barn, covered in bird poop. Switched owners a couple of time, ended up with a buddy. I had gotten over my anger haha and wanted it back. Nope he was keeping it. It sat for ten years give or take. A few parts were removed, tarped some of the time.

We were talking a little bit ago and I said there were only two truck I wish I would have kept, and one of them was the burb ... He sold it back to me!

I dont have any recent pics, just old ones of it sitting in my driveway back in the day.

Im not letting it go, but I did promise myself no more than one truck at a time. Ive recently started (slowly) working on my C30 again ... Just have to wait and see haha! Maybe two trucks is ok =)

CG · 07-14-2021, 09:24 PM

Weird looking at the pics. We got a new garage door. House has been painted. BB Hoop is long gone. I dont even remember that plant climbing up the house.

Built my shop where the tent is, dang that's really looks different!

Oh I also got these wheels back with the burb.

15x8.5 and 15x7 ... Correct lug pattern for our trucks.

**too much stuff** · 07-14-2021, 10:24 PM

Nobody likes a quitter. You will be up to 3 before you know it!

**Getter-Done** · 07-14-2021, 11:19 PM

Keep your cup full

Enjoy the ride

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Blue GMC · 07-14-2021, 11:31 PM

You can always send it to Kansas and not have to worry about it returning home at a later date.

Seriously nice to see you get another shot at it I remember this one from back in the day when I was restoring my GMC and always liking it

**LockDoc** · 07-15-2021, 12:00 PM

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Glad you finally got it back. I hope it won't take too much to get it road worthy again. Keep us posted on the plans, and some fresh pictures....

LockDoc

CG · 07-15-2021, 02:06 PM

I've already sourced an engine, mildly built 350. I have nice TH400 I had built by TCI that is still in the plastic.

I'm going to start sourcing misc. bits and pieces. But I have to figure out the C30 first.

Burb probably wont be home till mid August.

LT7A · 07-22-2021, 05:45 PM

That's a great one to get back. You'll start up a build thread won't you? I think two trucks or more is great. Isn't just two a little light for your locale anyway?

CG · 07-22-2021, 09:30 PM

No hurry to do anything with it. Just accumulate parts to make it mechanically sound.

Funny thing is I'm not the only one that wanted the Burb, now I've had a couple of people asking me if I want to make a little money. All of my car buddies know my history haha.

Its not the least bit pristine, has all the common rust issues. My guess is that because its a 72 and a C10 with front and rear air is the main reason folks are interested. I like it because it was my first experience with owning or even riding in a Burb.

**HeloCrewChief** · 07-23-2021, 07:58 AM

Mark,

This is great news. Every time I go to Bills, I have to walk over and check this Suburban out. It is a unique truck. Beautiful color combo and a unique mix of options. Front and rear air, tilt, yet radio delete. I was encouraging Bill to build this one as it was a shame to see it outside. Glad you are going to save it! I always say no more, and then they seem to follow you home. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

68Gold/white · 07-23-2021, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I've already sourced an engine, mildly built 350. I have nice TH400 I had built by TCI that is still in the plastic.

I'm going to start sourcing misc. bits and pieces. But I have to figure out the C30 first.

Burb probably wont be home till mid August.

What’s up with the C30?

68Gold/white · 07-23-2021, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I've already sourced an engine, mildly built 350. I have nice TH400 I had built by TCI that is still in the plastic.

I'm going to start sourcing misc. bits and pieces. But I have to figure out the C30 first.

Burb probably wont be home till mid August.

What’s up with the C30?

CG · 07-24-2021, 11:30 AM

Nothings really up. Just plugging away at it.

71meangreenc10 · 07-28-2021, 01:51 PM

Burbs are the ones I really enjoy.

Got to thin my trucks down so I can get more Burbs....

Smitty

68 P.O.S. · 08-13-2021, 02:12 PM

"I did promise myself no more than one truck at a time"

Well, it's a good thing a Suburban is a SUV and not a truck

CG · 08-13-2021, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

"I did promise myself no more than one truck at a time"

Well, it's a good thing a Suburban is a SUV and not a truck

I'm heading up north today to pull the tarps and see what its going to take to bring it home. I made room for it out at the family farm but I really dont want to leave it out there. I have no room for it at my house since my C30 is there in my "shop". I dont leave stuff outside at home. It would drive my honey nuts and probably my neighbors.

68Gold/white · 08-13-2021, 09:30 PM

Burn On!!!

uppster · 11-24-2021, 08:38 AM

Show pics!!!

CG · 11-24-2021, 05:32 PM

I posted pics of it in the first part of this post. Looks pretty much the same except the rust marches on. Still havent brought it home. Its tucked away safely right now and I have other things on my plate these days.

07-14-2021, 09:17 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Promised myself no more and then this happened I had this 72 Burb ages ago. Wasn't a pretty rig, and while I did drive it a fair amount, it let me down a couple of times. Brakes went out downtown Seattle at commute home time (35ish miles). Had to use the parking brake, course the handle came off. Interesting drive home. Headed to another board members place down in central Oregon, pulling my trailer to pick up a truck. Engine puked, but was able to nurse it enough to find a U-Haul rental place. Rented a truck, loaded the burb on the trailer and pulled it home with the U-Haul. I was pretty PO'd at it by that time. Burb languished in the barn, covered in bird poop. Switched owners a couple of time, ended up with a buddy. I had gotten over my anger haha and wanted it back. Nope he was keeping it. It sat for ten years give or take. A few parts were removed, tarped some of the time. We were talking a little bit ago and I said there were only two truck I wish I would have kept, and one of them was the burb ... He sold it back to me! I dont have any recent pics, just old ones of it sitting in my driveway back in the day. Im not letting it go, but I did promise myself no more than one truck at a time. Ive recently started (slowly) working on my C30 again ... Just have to wait and see haha! Maybe two trucks is ok =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 07-23-2021 at 10:59 AM. Reason: Phrasing

07-14-2021, 09:24 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Weird looking at the pics. We got a new garage door. House has been painted. BB Hoop is long gone. I dont even remember that plant climbing up the house. Built my shop where the tent is, dang that's really looks different! Oh I also got these wheels back with the burb. 15x8.5 and 15x7 ... Correct lug pattern for our trucks. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-14-2021, 10:24 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Nobody likes a quitter. You will be up to 3 before you know it! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

07-14-2021, 11:19 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Keep your cup full Enjoy the ride . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-14-2021, 11:31 PM	#5
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened You can always send it to Kansas and not have to worry about it returning home at a later date. Seriously nice to see you get another shot at it I remember this one from back in the day when I was restoring my GMC and always liking it

07-15-2021, 12:00 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,799	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened - Glad you finally got it back. I hope it won't take too much to get it road worthy again. Keep us posted on the plans, and some fresh 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 -

07-15-2021, 02:06 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened I've already sourced an engine, mildly built 350. I have nice TH400 I had built by TCI that is still in the plastic. I'm going to start sourcing misc. bits and pieces. But I have to figure out the C30 first. Burb probably wont be home till mid August. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-22-2021, 05:45 PM	#8
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened That's a great one to get back. You'll start up a build thread won't you? I think two trucks or more is great. Isn't just two a little light for your locale anyway?

07-22-2021, 09:30 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened No hurry to do anything with it. Just accumulate parts to make it mechanically sound. Funny thing is I'm not the only one that wanted the Burb, now I've had a couple of people asking me if I want to make a little money. All of my car buddies know my history haha. Its not the least bit pristine, has all the common rust issues. My guess is that because its a 72 and a C10 with front and rear air is the main reason folks are interested. I like it because it was my first experience with owning or even riding in a Burb. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 07-23-2021 at 10:56 AM. Reason: Spelling, phrasing ... Time to go back to the first grade =)

07-23-2021, 07:58 AM	#10
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,056	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Mark, This is great news. Every time I go to Bills, I have to walk over and check this Suburban out. It is a unique truck. Beautiful color combo and a unique mix of options. Front and rear air, tilt, yet radio delete. I was encouraging Bill to build this one as it was a shame to see it outside. Glad you are going to save it! I always say no more, and then they seem to follow you home. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

07-24-2021, 11:30 AM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Nothings really up. Just plugging away at it. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-28-2021, 01:51 PM	#14
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Burbs are the ones I really enjoy. Got to thin my trucks down so I can get more Burbs.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-13-2021, 02:12 PM	#15
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened "I did promise myself no more than one truck at a time" Well, it's a good thing a Suburban is a SUV and not a truck __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

08-13-2021, 09:30 PM	#17
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,409	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened Burn On!!!

11-24-2021, 08:38 AM	#18
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11-24-2021, 05:32 PM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: Promised myself no more and then this happened I posted pics of it in the first part of this post. Looks pretty much the same except the rust marches on. Still havent brought it home. Its tucked away safely right now and I have other things on my plate these days. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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