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01chevduramax · 07-27-2015, 09:37 PM

I came across a 1972 suburban that would be perfect for a crew cab build. Its cheap. No engine, trans. 1/2 ton axles. It has weird stuff like Cadillac tail lights... Bad rattle can paint job.

The doors look very nice. The rockers look good.

The only problem I can see is the roof has been cut out of it. A huge rectangle for a skylight or something. I'm talking front to back. About 3" in from the drip rail. The cut out piece is still there. Its duct taped back in place. I can't see the quality of the cut under the tape. (maybe I could just weld it back?)

I would definitely lower the roof line down on it.
Listing price is $950. Guy claims almost zero rust.
Its 4 hours from me with a trailer. I'm thinking $500 MAX on it.
What do you think?

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-27-2015, 10:02 PM

Cheaper is always better but for $950 if it's rust free, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I've had to replace a lot of rust in mine but most was the common areas on a truck cab, but mixed Wednesday th the fab, it takes lots of time. Trevor

01chevduramax · 07-27-2015, 11:18 PM

If it really is rust free, not hiding a bunch of filler under that rattle can, and closer>> I would be happy with $750-$850.
I'll have $130 in fuel, plus I'll have to bring the wife. There goes another $300 on ANTIQUES (unless I can find a 6' bed worth of parts first!)

Do you think the roof being cut out will be a big issue>? I imagine the outer edge of the cut would be pretty decent. But the inside piece might be butchered.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-27-2015, 11:25 PM

I wouldn't worry too much, my roof is 3 different roofs. That's mainly due to me wanting a cab light roof.
You could always cut another roof off something else like a van or newer suburban/Tahoe too. Trevor

01chevduramax · 07-27-2015, 11:33 PM

I guess if the corners are all there it would be ok.

How far along are you with your duramax build?

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-27-2015, 11:53 PM

I was making good progress until May, I found out I needed open heart surgery which I had July 1st, so I'm recovering and ready to get back on it.
I have a build thread that you can click on underneath my pos in my signaturet. Trevor

01chevduramax · 07-28-2015, 12:02 AM

I'm checking out your build now. Sorry to hear about your surgery. This hurdle will only make driving that truck even better.
I've seen builds on the 4th door. Yours is the nicest I've seen. If I do get a burb I think I'd keep it 3 door.

07-27-2015, 09:37 PM	#1
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Calling all crew cab builders I came across a 1972 suburban that would be perfect for a crew cab build. Its cheap. No engine, trans. 1/2 ton axles. It has weird stuff like Cadillac tail lights... Bad rattle can paint job. The doors look very nice. The rockers look good. The only problem I can see is the roof has been cut out of it. A huge rectangle for a skylight or something. I'm talking front to back. About 3" in from the drip rail. The cut out piece is still there. Its duct taped back in place. I can't see the quality of the cut under the tape. (maybe I could just weld it back?) I would definitely lower the roof line down on it. Listing price is $950. Guy claims almost zero rust. Its 4 hours from me with a trailer. I'm thinking $500 MAX on it. What do you think? __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4

07-27-2015, 10:02 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Calling all crew cab builders Cheaper is always better but for $950 if it's rust free, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I've had to replace a lot of rust in mine but most was the common areas on a truck cab, but mixed Wednesday th the fab, it takes lots of time. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-27-2015, 11:18 PM	#3
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Re: Calling all crew cab builders If it really is rust free, not hiding a bunch of filler under that rattle can, and closer>> I would be happy with $750-$850. I'll have $130 in fuel, plus I'll have to bring the wife. There goes another $300 on ANTIQUES (unless I can find a 6' bed worth of parts first!) Do you think the roof being cut out will be a big issue>? I imagine the outer edge of the cut would be pretty decent. But the inside piece might be butchered. __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4

07-27-2015, 11:25 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Calling all crew cab builders I wouldn't worry too much, my roof is 3 different roofs. That's mainly due to me wanting a cab light roof. You could always cut another roof off something else like a van or newer suburban/Tahoe too. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-27-2015, 11:33 PM	#5
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Re: Calling all crew cab builders I guess if the corners are all there it would be ok. How far along are you with your duramax build? __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4

07-27-2015, 11:53 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Calling all crew cab builders I was making good progress until May, I found out I needed open heart surgery which I had July 1st, so I'm recovering and ready to get back on it. I have a build thread that you can click on underneath my pos in my signaturet. Trevor Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-28-2015, 12:02 AM	#7
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Re: Calling all crew cab builders I'm checking out your build now. Sorry to hear about your surgery. This hurdle will only make driving that truck even better. I've seen builds on the 4th door. Yours is the nicest I've seen. If I do get a burb I think I'd keep it 3 door. __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4



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