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65GMC4000 · 12-26-2014, 09:59 PM

Here are some pictures of a 66 burb I acquired this last weekend. She is a little rough, but I think she will clean up and run again. There is part of a 283 left in it and the transmission is in the back. The glass is all good and the body is not too bad. A nice Idaho truck. I put on a couple of my old plates for the pics.

mud.man.rj · 12-26-2014, 10:08 PM

Nice Burb find, you did well, looks pretty solid too.

flashed · 12-26-2014, 10:45 PM

WOW ,looks good .

jonzcustomshop · 12-27-2014, 12:39 AM

I remember seeing that on cl, guy had no idea wtf he had, wrong year etc... good to see a board member got it.

**Captainfab** · 12-27-2014, 01:03 AM

Is that the one that was down in the Santa/Fernwood area?

65GMC4000 · 12-27-2014, 01:13 AM

That's the one. It was about 5 miles off the main road down a windy gravel road.

**Captainfab** · 12-27-2014, 01:35 AM

I'm glad to see someone get it and do something with it rather than it end up on a slow boat to China.

Where about is Touchet WA?

65GMC4000 · 12-27-2014, 02:28 AM

I am just 17 miles west of Walla Walla on Hwy 12.

**pimpston65** · 12-27-2014, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 65GMC4000

I am just 17 miles west of Walla Walla on Hwy 12.

Is that a gmc hood? How's the interior? You can ship it my way!!!

**pimpston65** · 12-27-2014, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 65GMC4000

Here are some pictures of a 66 burb I acquired this last weekend. She is a little rough, but I think she will clean up and run again. There is part of a 283 left in it and the transmission is in the back. The glass is all good and the body is not too bad. A nice Idaho truck. I put on a couple of my old plates for the pics.

Are they parting the blue one in pic #4 60-63 style?

**southern parts** · 12-27-2014, 11:58 AM

16 " wheels ?

65GMC4000 · 12-27-2014, 12:45 PM

Yes it is a GMC hood. I have an extra good straight Chevy hood hanging on the shop wall that can go on this rig and I will hang the GMC hood in its place. I even happen to have a 66 grill hanging under the hood. Don't know any history on this rig but it looks like School Bus yellow was the previous color. The 16" wheels and tires are some we put on it to get it up on the trailer. It came with 5 15" wheels and rag tires. The blue pickup in the background is another project of mine. I was going to part it out, however after getting a title for it and looking at how straight it was, I decided to get it running. It has a 305 that is seized, and I happen to have a 351 to replace it with.

**pimpston65** · 12-27-2014, 06:01 PM

very cool rig!!!

**argonaut** · 12-27-2014, 11:38 PM

Awesome find!

duallyjams · 12-28-2014, 06:55 PM

Another one saved.

donthekawguy · 12-29-2014, 05:12 PM

I almost bought that one! Did the guy ever get a title for it?

1960chevypanel · 12-30-2014, 01:22 AM

I talked to that guy back in October, he did say it was a former school bus.

65GMC4000 · 12-31-2014, 10:48 PM

I am in the process of getting the title for it. it will be a good driver.

donthekawguy · 01-01-2015, 02:35 AM

Dam I knew I should have bought it.

65GMC4000 · 01-11-2015, 06:53 PM

Today I got the old 283 pulled out of the burb. It appears that they lost a piston and rod in the # 6 hole. I might be able to salvage a few parts off it, but the block is scrap. I do have another engine to put in its place. After I get the engine compartment and bell housing cleaned up, I will be ready to set the engine in and see if I can get this thing on the road.

12-26-2014, 09:59 PM	#1
65GMC4000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Touchet, WA Posts: 18	Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Here are some pictures of a 66 burb I acquired this last weekend. She is a little rough, but I think she will clean up and run again. There is part of a 283 left in it and the transmission is in the back. The glass is all good and the body is not too bad. A nice Idaho truck. I put on a couple of my old plates for the pics. Attached Images

12-26-2014, 10:08 PM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Nice Burb find, you did well, looks pretty solid too. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

12-26-2014, 10:45 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home WOW ,looks good .

12-27-2014, 01:03 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Is that the one that was down in the Santa/Fernwood area? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-27-2014, 01:13 AM	#6
65GMC4000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Touchet, WA Posts: 18	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home That's the one. It was about 5 miles off the main road down a windy gravel road.

12-27-2014, 12:39 AM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home I remember seeing that on cl, guy had no idea wtf he had, wrong year etc... good to see a board member got it. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

12-27-2014, 01:35 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home I'm glad to see someone get it and do something with it rather than it end up on a slow boat to China. Where about is Touchet WA? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-27-2014, 02:28 AM	#8
65GMC4000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Touchet, WA Posts: 18	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home I am just 17 miles west of Walla Walla on Hwy 12.

12-27-2014, 11:58 AM	#11
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,469	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home 16 " wheels ?

12-27-2014, 12:45 PM	#12
65GMC4000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Touchet, WA Posts: 18	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Yes it is a GMC hood. I have an extra good straight Chevy hood hanging on the shop wall that can go on this rig and I will hang the GMC hood in its place. I even happen to have a 66 grill hanging under the hood. Don't know any history on this rig but it looks like School Bus yellow was the previous color. The 16" wheels and tires are some we put on it to get it up on the trailer. It came with 5 15" wheels and rag tires. The blue pickup in the background is another project of mine. I was going to part it out, however after getting a title for it and looking at how straight it was, I decided to get it running. It has a 305 that is seized, and I happen to have a 351 to replace it with.

12-27-2014, 06:01 PM	#13
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,185	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home very cool rig!!!

12-27-2014, 11:38 PM	#14
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Awesome find! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

12-28-2014, 06:55 PM	#15
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Another one saved. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-29-2014, 05:12 PM	#16
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,127	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home I almost bought that one! Did the guy ever get a title for it? __________________ 66 shorty

12-30-2014, 01:22 AM	#17
1960chevypanel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,605	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home I talked to that guy back in October, he did say it was a former school bus.



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12-31-2014, 10:48 PM	#18
65GMC4000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Touchet, WA Posts: 18	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home I am in the process of getting the title for it. it will be a good driver.

01-01-2015, 02:35 AM	#19
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,127	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Dam I knew I should have bought it. __________________ 66 shorty

01-11-2015, 06:53 PM	#20
65GMC4000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Touchet, WA Posts: 18	Re: Found this in the woods and had to bring it home Today I got the old 283 pulled out of the burb. It appears that they lost a piston and rod in the # 6 hole. I might be able to salvage a few parts off it, but the block is scrap. I do have another engine to put in its place. After I get the engine compartment and bell housing cleaned up, I will be ready to set the engine in and see if I can get this thing on the road.

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