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gcburdic · 08-31-2009, 09:16 AM

Went to look at a burb this weekend....Pretty well optioned burb....got a couple questions about the SPID....what is a "L78-15-8 Highway BB"?
Is the "Special Promotional" the highlander package?? What is included in that package??

Also, what are these "Super lift rear shocks"...are they air ride rear shocks? They had a wire connected to them....Does that rear coil look heated?...i couldn't tell.....

Another question that came up was, why did GM badge trucks/ burbs with 400 even though some were 396 and others were 402's???

Thanks

Longhorn321 · 08-31-2009, 09:34 AM

Come on man, you can do better than that with the pics! Give us dedicated husbands something to drool over!

402BigBlockSUB · 08-31-2009, 02:42 PM

Hey man this is what Eric said about my special promotion. We need more pictures of your possible purchase though!!!!!!

Nice!
Promo c is: Highlander trim, chrome hubcaps, custom deluxeequipment, chrome bumper, door edge gaurds, upper molding, below eyeline mirrors, turbo hydramatic trans, power steering, tilt steering, Air conditioning, and soft-ray glass.

Ill PM about your other ? regrading my sub.

gcburdic · 08-31-2009, 04:17 PM

OH...sorry Dwayne....how's this one??

Thanks for the info 402BBSub...Can anybody give any feedback on my other questions??....

Longhorn Man · 08-31-2009, 04:34 PM

the springs look a little worn, but not heated. the center coils are supposed to be almost on top of each other.
Super lift shocks are air shocks, not the bes idea in reality, can very easily rip the shock mounts with them if you air up and carry much or a load.
L78-15-8 Highway BB is an optional tire.
Engine badging...
the 396 was always called and badges as a 396.
In 70, the 396 was discontinued, and the 402 took over. Many theorys as to why, the one I tend to believe was the fact that the brass at GM didn't want the biggest small block to be bigger than a big block. Since the 400 small block came out in 1970, they increased the bore of the big block a tick. In performance cars, they kept the 396 badging since it had earned a good rep in performance circles, even though it was actually a 402. Now... why they called it a 400 in trucks and some cars... I have yet to hear any good reasons at all.

That is a very good looking wagon there, looks like what mine looked like when it was new.

Longhorn321 · 08-31-2009, 05:34 PM

<<<<<<<<<Drooling! Dang man, that thing looks sweet!

gcburdic · 09-01-2009, 10:24 AM

Thanks for all the info LHM...

Dwayne....see i told ya you shoulda met up with us!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-04-2009, 10:24 PM

That burb was a total POS. Rode like crap too. Engine sounded horrible. Body was full of bondo and rust...

It was actually the cleanest/most original/rust free burb I've ever seen! It really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated, and the highlander interior was immaculate and tear free! And the seats were still comfy and the ride was really nice. Almost ZERO rust. NO repair panels could be found anywhere, except maybe the front PS fender cup. The top rear hatch would need a little metal work, it did have some bubbles, but super nice burb.

You cut the check yet?

402BigBlockSUB · 09-05-2009, 10:52 AM

what do you think its valued at price wise?

*project 67 sub* · 09-05-2009, 05:04 PM

probably worth about 10g's if its as clean as it sounds and looks

gcburdic · 09-07-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

You cut the check yet?

Nope...no check yet....the wifey still needs convincing.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 402BigBlockSUB

what do you think its valued at price wise?

What do y'all think?

Quote:

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

probably worth about 10g's if its as clean as it sounds and looks

you really think so??....

402BigBlockSUB · 09-07-2009, 08:23 PM

I think me and u have already talked value haha

And someone threw out 10 grand so if you do as we talked about ud be doing well!

08-31-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Burb SPID??? Went to look at a burb this weekend....Pretty well optioned burb....got a couple questions about the SPID....what is a "L78-15-8 Highway BB"? Is the "Special Promotional" the highlander package?? What is included in that package?? Also, what are these "Super lift rear shocks"...are they air ride rear shocks? They had a wire connected to them....Does that rear coil look heated?...i couldn't tell..... Another question that came up was, why did GM badge trucks/ burbs with 400 even though some were 396 and others were 402's??? Thanks Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-31-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Burb SPID??? Come on man, you can do better than that with the pics! Give us dedicated husbands something to drool over! __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

08-31-2009, 02:42 PM	#3
402BigBlockSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lewes DE Posts: 78	Re: Burb SPID??? Hey man this is what Eric said about my special promotion. We need more pictures of your possible purchase though!!!!!! Nice! Promo c is: Highlander trim, chrome hubcaps, custom deluxeequipment, chrome bumper, door edge gaurds, upper molding, below eyeline mirrors, turbo hydramatic trans, power steering, tilt steering, Air conditioning, and soft-ray glass. Ill PM about your other ? regrading my sub.

08-31-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Burb SPID??? OH...sorry Dwayne....how's this one?? Thanks for the info 402BBSub...Can anybody give any feedback on my other questions??.... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-31-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Burb SPID??? the springs look a little worn, but not heated. the center coils are supposed to be almost on top of each other. Super lift shocks are air shocks, not the bes idea in reality, can very easily rip the shock mounts with them if you air up and carry much or a load. L78-15-8 Highway BB is an optional tire. Engine badging... the 396 was always called and badges as a 396. In 70, the 396 was discontinued, and the 402 took over. Many theorys as to why, the one I tend to believe was the fact that the brass at GM didn't want the biggest small block to be bigger than a big block. Since the 400 small block came out in 1970, they increased the bore of the big block a tick. In performance cars, they kept the 396 badging since it had earned a good rep in performance circles, even though it was actually a 402. Now... why they called it a 400 in trucks and some cars... I have yet to hear any good reasons at all. That is a very good looking wagon there, looks like what mine looked like when it was new.

08-31-2009, 05:34 PM	#6
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Burb SPID??? <<<<<<<<<Drooling! Dang man, that thing looks sweet! __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

09-01-2009, 10:24 AM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Burb SPID??? Thanks for all the info LHM... Dwayne....see i told ya you shoulda met up with us!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Burb SPID??? That burb was a total POS. Rode like crap too. Engine sounded horrible. Body was full of bondo and rust... It was actually the cleanest/most original/rust free burb I've ever seen! It really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated, and the highlander interior was immaculate and tear free! And the seats were still comfy and the ride was really nice. Almost ZERO rust. NO repair panels could be found anywhere, except maybe the front PS fender cup. The top rear hatch would need a little metal work, it did have some bubbles, but super nice burb. You cut the check yet? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-04-2009 at 10:28 PM.

09-05-2009, 10:52 AM	#9
402BigBlockSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lewes DE Posts: 78	Re: Burb SPID??? what do you think its valued at price wise?

09-05-2009, 05:04 PM	#10
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Burb SPID??? probably worth about 10g's if its as clean as it sounds and looks

09-07-2009, 08:23 PM	#12
402BigBlockSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lewes DE Posts: 78	Re: Burb SPID??? I think me and u have already talked value haha And someone threw out 10 grand so if you do as we talked about ud be doing well!



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