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BakeUSMC · 04-05-2012, 12:21 AM

Hey everybody, My name is Eric. I have been a member here for a while and just have always lurked and read all the great posts and build threads.

I am 39 years old and live in Greeneville, TN. I am a retired Marine GySgt and am currently working in Afghanistan. I have had several older toys (1952 GMC 5 window, 1950 Chevy 3100, 1948 Dodge car, etc)

I currently own a 1952 Chevy truck and just picked up a 1969 Suburban.

You might have seen the suburban on Ebay recently. It did not meet the reserve and it was close, so my GF went to check it out for me. I have always loved the 3 doors and have wanted one for a while. The price was decent for a running truck and its got alot of potential, so I had her pick it up.

So it’s a 1969 Suburban, 350/350 with late model seats in it. Currently it has drum brakes and rally wheels. The body is going to need some work, PO replaced drivers side rear quarter panel. There is a few spots more of rust from what I can see in the pictures and it will need some front drip rail repair. It did come with a set of spindles, springs and rotors, and calipers, but I will have to see the condition before I think about using them.

Current plans for the truck when I come home soon:

2" lower front coils
2.5" lowered spindles
4 wheel disk brake kit
6" drop for the rear
20” Ridler 695’s
later model leather Tahoe/ Suburban interior
A/C
new carpet, door panels and headliner

Further on down the line I will replace the 350/350 with a 383/700R4 or a LS3.

Semper Fi,

Eric

**70cst** · 04-05-2012, 02:12 AM

Hey BakeUSMC ...

to our forum and

from Ohio. That's a

looking burb. Looks nice and solid.

DINS 1 · 04-05-2012, 06:57 AM

Welcome!! nice burb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SO THE REST OF US CAN PLAY WITH THESE OLD BURBS TO!

Slinger60 · 04-05-2012, 09:10 AM

Welcome, solid looking burb.

vectorit · 04-05-2012, 09:40 AM

Congrats on getting a solid looking burb to make your own!
Looks like a perfect candidate for what you have planned.

jbclassix · 04-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Semper Fi and welcome to the madness!

rsavage · 04-06-2012, 09:21 AM

Congrats on your new Burb. Thanks for your continued service. Keep safe!

BakeUSMC · 04-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Thanks Guys, I am sure that I will have plenty of questions.

Semper Fi,

Bake

BakeUSMC · 10-16-2012, 09:19 AM

So, I have been lazy and not posted anything. I got back from Afghanistan this spring and started collecting parts and pieces. I purchased a 72 short bed for the suspension pieces. 4" HD drop spring for the rear and 1" drop for the front. All new shocks, adjustable track bar. Picked up a complete front end rebuild kit. Scored a set of 20" Boyds with 275mm tires for $500 on craigslist. I reused a Performer RPM intake and carb and billet dizzy/wires from an old build. I threw in a RV/towing cam. The trans already had a shift kit in it, so that was left alone for now. I pulled off most of the crappy tint and will retint later. I scored a newly covered bench seat in green diamon tuck from a neighbor for a $100, that went in and I removed most of the 80's astro van seats out. I also scored a set of RUST free barn doors from CL.

Its all starting to come together, so of which is not according to the orignal plan. But deals come along you cannot pass up. So I know you all are pic whores, so here they are:

suville · 10-16-2012, 10:16 AM

Welcome aboard ! And Thanks for your service!

xman · 10-16-2012, 01:43 PM

Semper Fi Devil Dog
as I have been told when I was serving and I will continue to say to all served/serving "Thank You"
welcome the the addiction

Average Joe · 10-18-2012, 12:13 AM

Looks great! How do you like the ride with the new susp.? Did you C-notch the frame?

BakeUSMC · 10-19-2012, 08:14 AM

I have not driven it with the front end done. I drove it after we swapped out the rear. I had to order some new front spindles as the '69 one that i picked up on craigslist before I got the 72 frame of course would not work. I have not C-notched the frame. Hopefully with only a 4" drop, I can live without doing it. I should be driving it today. Swapped a friend some harley parts to swap out the suspension for me. He needed the parts and has more time to work on projects than I do right now.

Tinkermc · 10-21-2012, 02:33 PM

Welcomr to the forum and thank you for what you do so I can do what I do. I did this little thing called Vietnam and glad it's over. Nice lookin burb.

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-21-2012, 07:53 PM

Nice old suburban looks like one that was on craigslist at one time it was from Marshill NC cant wait to see more from your build

gringoloco · 10-21-2012, 09:30 PM

Nice wheels for 500 clams!
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BakeUSMC · 10-25-2012, 09:12 AM

Erick.. It was the one from Marshall. I saw it on eBay when I was in afghanistan. When it didnt meet his reserve, I sent my girl over and bought it. I am right over the mountain from you in Greeneville.

Bake

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-26-2012, 08:41 PM

That pretty cool that she help you get it it seem to look like its in good shape from being from this area we go to greeneville about evey weekend to get fuel and shop maybe i see you out in it

Thanks for your service you have gave our country

04-05-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	New Guy, Old Burb Hey everybody, My name is Eric. I have been a member here for a while and just have always lurked and read all the great posts and build threads. I am 39 years old and live in Greeneville, TN. I am a retired Marine GySgt and am currently working in Afghanistan. I have had several older toys (1952 GMC 5 window, 1950 Chevy 3100, 1948 Dodge car, etc) I currently own a 1952 Chevy truck and just picked up a 1969 Suburban. You might have seen the suburban on Ebay recently. It did not meet the reserve and it was close, so my GF went to check it out for me. I have always loved the 3 doors and have wanted one for a while. The price was decent for a running truck and its got alot of potential, so I had her pick it up. So it’s a 1969 Suburban, 350/350 with late model seats in it. Currently it has drum brakes and rally wheels. The body is going to need some work, PO replaced drivers side rear quarter panel. There is a few spots more of rust from what I can see in the pictures and it will need some front drip rail repair. It did come with a set of spindles, springs and rotors, and calipers, but I will have to see the condition before I think about using them. Current plans for the truck when I come home soon: 2" lower front coils 2.5" lowered spindles 4 wheel disk brake kit 6" drop for the rear 20” Ridler 695’s later model leather Tahoe/ Suburban interior A/C new carpet, door panels and headliner Further on down the line I will replace the 350/350 with a 383/700R4 or a LS3. Semper Fi, Eric Attached Images __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

04-05-2012, 02:12 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Hey BakeUSMC ... to our forum and from Ohio. That's a looking burb. Looks nice and solid. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-05-2012, 06:57 AM	#3
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Welcome!! nice burb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SO THE REST OF US CAN PLAY WITH THESE OLD BURBS TO! __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

04-05-2012, 09:10 AM	#4
Slinger60 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 207	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Welcome, solid looking burb. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB GMC. 1970 K5 Blazer 1971 K10 Burb Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529970 Shawn

04-05-2012, 09:40 AM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Congrats on getting a solid looking burb to make your own! Looks like a perfect candidate for what you have planned. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-05-2012, 09:49 AM	#6
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Semper Fi and welcome to the madness! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-06-2012, 09:21 AM	#7
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Congrats on your new Burb. Thanks for your continued service. Keep safe! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

04-06-2012, 02:04 PM	#8
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Thanks Guys, I am sure that I will have plenty of questions. Semper Fi, Bake __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

10-16-2012, 09:19 AM	#9
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: New Guy, Old Burb So, I have been lazy and not posted anything. I got back from Afghanistan this spring and started collecting parts and pieces. I purchased a 72 short bed for the suspension pieces. 4" HD drop spring for the rear and 1" drop for the front. All new shocks, adjustable track bar. Picked up a complete front end rebuild kit. Scored a set of 20" Boyds with 275mm tires for $500 on craigslist. I reused a Performer RPM intake and carb and billet dizzy/wires from an old build. I threw in a RV/towing cam. The trans already had a shift kit in it, so that was left alone for now. I pulled off most of the crappy tint and will retint later. I scored a newly covered bench seat in green diamon tuck from a neighbor for a $100, that went in and I removed most of the 80's astro van seats out. I also scored a set of RUST free barn doors from CL. Its all starting to come together, so of which is not according to the orignal plan. But deals come along you cannot pass up. So I know you all are pic whores, so here they are: Attached Images __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed Last edited by BakeUSMC; 10-16-2012 at 09:30 AM.

10-16-2012, 10:16 AM	#10
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: New Guy, Old Burb *Welcome aboard ! And Thanks for your service!*

10-16-2012, 01:43 PM	#11
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Semper Fi Devil Dog as I have been told when I was serving and I will continue to say to all served/serving "Thank You" welcome the the addiction

10-18-2012, 12:13 AM	#12
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Looks great! How do you like the ride with the new susp.? Did you C-notch the frame?

10-19-2012, 08:14 AM	#13
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: New Guy, Old Burb I have not driven it with the front end done. I drove it after we swapped out the rear. I had to order some new front spindles as the '69 one that i picked up on craigslist before I got the 72 frame of course would not work. I have not C-notched the frame. Hopefully with only a 4" drop, I can live without doing it. I should be driving it today. Swapped a friend some harley parts to swap out the suspension for me. He needed the parts and has more time to work on projects than I do right now. __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

10-21-2012, 02:33 PM	#14
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Welcomr to the forum and thank you for what you do so I can do what I do. I did this little thing called Vietnam and glad it's over. Nice lookin burb.

10-21-2012, 07:53 PM	#15
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Nice old suburban looks like one that was on craigslist at one time it was from Marshill NC cant wait to see more from your build __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650



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10-21-2012, 09:30 PM	#16
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10-25-2012, 09:12 AM	#17
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: New Guy, Old Burb Erick.. It was the one from Marshall. I saw it on eBay when I was in afghanistan. When it didnt meet his reserve, I sent my girl over and bought it. I am right over the mountain from you in Greeneville. Bake __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

10-26-2012, 08:41 PM	#18
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: New Guy, Old Burb That pretty cool that she help you get it it seem to look like its in good shape from being from this area we go to greeneville about evey weekend to get fuel and shop maybe i see you out in it Thanks for your service you have gave our country __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

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