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clean71 · 10-04-2005, 10:58 PM

Been looking for a 2wd blazer for a while and kind of gave up and settled for this. Got here tonight and I just took the family out for a cruise. This is a bad azz ride. As much a I've been wanting that Blazer, I think this will definately fill the bill.

**oldiron** · 10-04-2005, 11:16 PM

Nice clean burb. Good find.

*Sublvr72* · 10-05-2005, 01:44 AM

she is nice, what did you pick her up for?

Tobasko · 10-05-2005, 06:52 AM

Beautifull clean one... Can anyone tell me were 2 find those clear sidemarkers???

Putter · 10-05-2005, 10:58 AM

Nice sub. Now...quickly go out and ditch that air cleaner. I am not knocking the looks, but it is a fire waiting to happen. That sponge cleaner will soak up gas and one back-pop through the carb and it's FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!!
Hate to see such a clean ride go up in flames!!

So, you don't need heat either? I see no hoses there!

Frizzle Fry · 10-05-2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clean71

Been looking for a 2wd blazer for a while and kind of gave up and settled for this. Got here tonight and I just took the family out for a cruise. This is a bad azz ride. As much a I've been wanting that Blazer, I think this will definately fill the bill.

I did the same thing; wanted a 2wd Blazer and ended up with a Burb. Now I'm glad I did. That looks like a nice one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobasko

Beautifull clean one... Can anyone tell me were 2 find those clear sidemarkers???

I got mine from these guys. They included the bulbs too. If you don't have lighted side markers you can buy pigtails and hook them up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69...QQcmdZViewItem

clean71 · 10-05-2005, 02:31 PM

Alright, a few more details. Paid 6k.

Paint is nice. Has a couple bubbles and the back hatch needs a littl work. Engine was rebuilt about 8-9k miles ago. Mild Melling cam and Hedman headers in it so it sounds sweeeeeet. Tranny and rear end less than half that. Has a brand new custom headliner and brand new carpet all the way to the back. Runs awesome and rides smooth. I've got ugly baby syndrome right now. As you can see I didn't point out any bad things. Let me drive it for a couple months and we'll get to that.

Thanks for the heads up on the air cleaner, definately don't want a fire.

Heat!!!????? Don't need no stinkin' heat. I live in Yuma, AZ the sunniest place on earth and darn near the hottest. What I will need is the AC though!

smirch9 · 10-05-2005, 02:59 PM

Nice ride, but I agree with Putter, you need to ditch that air cleaner!

4x4Poet · 10-05-2005, 03:08 PM

Real nice find! Even has the original license plates. Or at least, era correct.

I hope your burb grows out of its shiny shoes. Wrong style for a classic truck and too large diameter, IMO.

If you experience what I have with 1405/6s, you'll eventually want to get rid of that carb with the aircleaner. I hate those carbs.

Putter · 10-05-2005, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

If you experience what I have with 1405/6s, you'll eventually want to get rid of that carb with the aircleaner. I hate those carbs.

Really! I have had my 1406 on for several months adn it STILL isn't tuned right....and with no happy medium.

If you decide to ditch the burb, I will swap you a good riding lawn mower or something for it

Looks fine to me. (I agree on the wheels, either pull 'em off, or drop the truck around them!!)

Long Roof · 10-05-2005, 06:53 PM

Real nice burb.

Aaron

*72CSTC5* · 10-05-2005, 08:01 PM

Huh, I can not see the pics for some reason. Just red X

clean71 · 10-05-2005, 08:16 PM

Since that's the direction it's already headed, this burb will be getting lowered and I agree about the wheels. However, I think I should be able to sell these for a nice down payment on a set of the custom TTII's.

Carb seems fine at this point (aside from a slight vacuum leak), and from the sounds of it, I might want to leave well enough alone. Will change out the filter element though.

If you can't see the pics, it might be your computer settings. Try right clicking the red x and then clicking "show picture".

*Sublvr72* · 10-06-2005, 12:44 AM

I had a 1406 carb for 6 years, and it never gave me a problem

Joe67 · 10-06-2005, 08:11 AM

Very nice burb - a decent drop would complete it for sure

70rs/ss · 10-12-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Really! I have had my 1406 on for several months adn it STILL isn't tuned right....and with no happy medium.

If you decide to ditch the burb, I will swap you a good riding lawn mower or something for it

Looks fine to me. (I agree on the wheels, either pull 'em off, or drop the truck around them!!)

A phone call to Edelbrock will get you some very good tuning info. These things come fat from the factory, they think we all live at sea level, (I live at 6,000ft and had to lean 3-4 jet sizes). They can give you a better idea what to start with and then you can check plugs, etc and fine tune from their. As far as daily driver mild perf these are great carbs. Again my .02 pennies on it.

Mike

SufferInTruth · 10-21-2005, 04:48 AM

What paint code was used for this suburban? That color is the color that I've been looking for my C10. Nice ride for the family!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2005, 05:06 AM

Nice rig

**Yukon Jack** · 10-28-2005, 01:55 PM

That is a beauty!

DINS 1 · 11-24-2005, 05:07 PM

how bout some pictures of that custom headliner? and the rest of the interior

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-25-2005, 11:00 AM

Nice ride how come something like that can't land on my door step..

RANDY COX · 11-25-2005, 03:18 PM

Very nice congrats.

PanelDeland · 11-25-2005, 04:22 PM

Mrs.Panel has been wanting a new "Burb....I wonder if something like that would get me out of payments though new 'Burbs seem to be getting cheaper what with fuel prices.

Burb · 12-15-2005, 08:21 PM

MAN... I wish my kids (3 left) would hurry up and move on their own so I could put some time and MONEY into mine like that....
Been through 2 of those Carbs didn't like the mech. secondaries, went to Street Avenger ...alot smoother action. Dig the color though....

good going

Livrat · 12-15-2005, 11:50 PM

Cool Burb!! Gotta love that color... gives me motivation to get back working on my 71 ....

I agree with the census on the air cleaner, fire hazard for sure...

One thing I noticed that I feel is dangerous.. the glass fuel filter.. those things can break and things can get ugly real fast!!..

Also it appears to have the crankcase ventilation directy from a breather cap to the carb without a PCV valve.. if you have a sneeze/backfire the gas fumes in the crankcase WILL go "boom"... it will destroy the valve covers.. oil pan gasket.. rear main seal, timing cover seal and the dip stick will put a dent in the hood.. trust me on this one...

10-04-2005, 10:58 PM	#1
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Look What Landed On My Doorstep Been looking for a 2wd blazer for a while and kind of gave up and settled for this. Got here tonight and I just took the family out for a cruise. This is a bad azz ride. As much a I've been wanting that Blazer, I think this will definately fill the bill. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom Last edited by clean71; 10-04-2005 at 11:02 PM.

10-05-2005, 10:58 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Nice sub. Now...quickly go out and ditch that air cleaner. I am not knocking the looks, but it is a fire waiting to happen. That sponge cleaner will soak up gas and one back-pop through the carb and it's FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!! Hate to see such a clean ride go up in flames!! So, you don't need heat either? I see no hoses there! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-05-2005, 02:31 PM	#7
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Alright, a few more details. Paid 6k. Paint is nice. Has a couple bubbles and the back hatch needs a littl work. Engine was rebuilt about 8-9k miles ago. Mild Melling cam and Hedman headers in it so it sounds sweeeeeet. Tranny and rear end less than half that. Has a brand new custom headliner and brand new carpet all the way to the back. Runs awesome and rides smooth. I've got ugly baby syndrome right now. As you can see I didn't point out any bad things. Let me drive it for a couple months and we'll get to that. Thanks for the heads up on the air cleaner, definately don't want a fire. Heat!!!????? Don't need no stinkin' heat. I live in Yuma, AZ the sunniest place on earth and darn near the hottest. What I will need is the AC though! __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

10-05-2005, 02:59 PM	#8
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Nice ride, but I agree with Putter, you need to ditch that air cleaner! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

10-05-2005, 03:08 PM	#9
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Real nice find! Even has the original license plates. Or at least, era correct. I hope your burb grows out of its shiny shoes. Wrong style for a classic truck and too large diameter, IMO. If you experience what I have with 1405/6s, you'll eventually want to get rid of that carb with the aircleaner. I hate those carbs. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

10-04-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,091	Nice clean burb. Good find.

10-05-2005, 01:44 AM	#3
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	she is nice, what did you pick her up for?

10-05-2005, 06:52 AM	#4
Tobasko Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 56	Beautifull clean one... Can anyone tell me were 2 find those clear sidemarkers???

10-05-2005, 06:53 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Real nice burb. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

10-05-2005, 08:01 PM	#12
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Huh, I can not see the pics for some reason. Just red X

10-05-2005, 08:16 PM	#13
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Since that's the direction it's already headed, this burb will be getting lowered and I agree about the wheels. However, I think I should be able to sell these for a nice down payment on a set of the custom TTII's. Carb seems fine at this point (aside from a slight vacuum leak), and from the sounds of it, I might want to leave well enough alone. Will change out the filter element though. If you can't see the pics, it might be your computer settings. Try right clicking the red x and then clicking "show picture". __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

10-06-2005, 12:44 AM	#14
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	I had a 1406 carb for 6 years, and it never gave me a problem

10-06-2005, 08:11 AM	#15
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Very nice burb - a decent drop would complete it for sure __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-21-2005, 04:48 AM	#17
SufferInTruth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Phoenix/Glendale, AZ Posts: 53	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep What paint code was used for this suburban? That color is the color that I've been looking for my C10. Nice ride for the family! __________________ '71 Chevrolet C10 shortbed - 414" LQ9/4L80e/S91 turbo --- PROJECT! '99 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 A4 Yank 4200 stall/AZPS 03 cam (242/248 .621"/.615" @ .050" lift)/UMI 4130 suspension/True Duals/Moser 9" 3.73/AR Torq Thrust M's Black

10-21-2005, 05:06 AM	#18
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10-28-2005, 01:55 PM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep That is a beauty! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-24-2005, 05:07 PM	#20
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep how bout some pictures of that custom headliner? and the rest of the interior __________________ 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

11-25-2005, 11:00 AM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep Nice ride how come something like that can't land on my door step.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 11-25-2005 at 11:00 AM.

11-25-2005, 03:18 PM	#22
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep Very nice congrats. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-25-2005, 04:22 PM	#23
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep Mrs.Panel has been wanting a new "Burb....I wonder if something like that would get me out of payments though new 'Burbs seem to be getting cheaper what with fuel prices. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-15-2005, 08:21 PM	#24
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep MAN... I wish my kids (3 left) would hurry up and move on their own so I could put some time and MONEY into mine like that.... Been through 2 of those Carbs didn't like the mech. secondaries, went to Street Avenger ...alot smoother action. Dig the color though.... good going Last edited by Burb; 12-15-2005 at 08:35 PM.

12-15-2005, 11:50 PM	#25
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Look What Landed On My Doorstep Cool Burb!! Gotta love that color... gives me motivation to get back working on my 71 .... I agree with the census on the air cleaner, fire hazard for sure... One thing I noticed that I feel is dangerous.. the glass fuel filter.. those things can break and things can get ugly real fast!!.. Also it appears to have the crankcase ventilation directy from a breather cap to the carb without a PCV valve.. if you have a sneeze/backfire the gas fumes in the crankcase WILL go "boom"... it will destroy the valve covers.. oil pan gasket.. rear main seal, timing cover seal and the dip stick will put a dent in the hood.. trust me on this one...

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