I went to go buy a 72 Burb... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KrazyRay · 11-07-2012, 04:08 PM

It ended up being a 73! The PO did all the body and paint work in the mid 80's and never finished putting it back together. So it sat in his garage for the last 25 years.

68Timber · 11-07-2012, 06:00 PM

Love the 3rd pedal. Nice truck.

**special-K** · 11-08-2012, 07:59 AM

I like it! Did you get it? If it was priced right I'm sure you could find a buyer for that.

KrazyRay · 11-10-2012, 01:08 AM

I got it cheap as I saved it from the scrapper! Wait til you see all of the NOS parts that were in the back of it!

Jsfucttruck · 11-12-2012, 04:24 AM

Sweet find. Price must have been right.. I ran into something similar once. I live in the Bay Area of CA and I go up to OR 3-4 times a year to visit family. I once saw a 74 for sale and quickly made a additional trip back up to purchase it. 500 miles later, it was a 78- with a 305 and 2bbl carb. I was told it was a 74 with a 350/4bbl. Luckily I still wanted it and the price ended up, well, let's just say cheap.

I wanted a 74 because I din't want another "smog" truck. It all worked out in the end. The truck has a high GVW and federal smog, so no catalytic converters, no AIR injection, smog pump or funky carb requirements. A 4bbl 350 swap was easy-and legal.

Jsfucttruck · 11-12-2012, 04:24 AM

That thing is fully loaded for a 73, tilt wheel, power rear window, Factory Tach too... Eaton rear diff or just a traction aid? Custom Deluxe Trim, power windows a no?
Good find.

KrazyRay · 11-12-2012, 11:18 AM

I normally part out non running trucks that have been sitting for a long time, but this one has zero miles on the body and paint work, zero rust, new upholstery, great carpet, and a smog exempt 73 with the old school pink slip. 3/4 ton 4x4 with sm465 and np205, but I can't use it because it won't tow my 5th wheel.

MalibuSSwagon · 11-12-2012, 11:30 AM

Man I wish I could find something like that. Something like that would be a 3 - 5000 here.

**pops45** · 12-01-2012, 03:42 PM

So have you put it up for sale yet?

11-07-2012, 04:08 PM	#1
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	I went to go buy a 72 Burb... It ended up being a 73! The PO did all the body and paint work in the mid 80's and never finished putting it back together. So it sat in his garage for the last 25 years. Attached Images

11-07-2012, 06:00 PM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... Love the 3rd pedal. Nice truck. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-08-2012, 07:59 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... I like it! Did you get it? If it was priced right I'm sure you could find a buyer for that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-10-2012, 01:08 AM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... I got it cheap as I saved it from the scrapper! Wait til you see all of the NOS parts that were in the back of it!

11-12-2012, 04:24 AM	#5
Jsfucttruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aptos Posts: 363	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... Sweet find. Price must have been right.. I ran into something similar once. I live in the Bay Area of CA and I go up to OR 3-4 times a year to visit family. I once saw a 74 for sale and quickly made a additional trip back up to purchase it. 500 miles later, it was a 78- with a 305 and 2bbl carb. I was told it was a 74 with a 350/4bbl. Luckily I still wanted it and the price ended up, well, let's just say cheap. I wanted a 74 because I din't want another "smog" truck. It all worked out in the end. The truck has a high GVW and federal smog, so no catalytic converters, no AIR injection, smog pump or funky carb requirements. A 4bbl 350 swap was easy-and legal.

11-12-2012, 04:24 AM	#6
Jsfucttruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aptos Posts: 363	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... That thing is fully loaded for a 73, tilt wheel, power rear window, Factory Tach too... Eaton rear diff or just a traction aid? Custom Deluxe Trim, power windows a no? Good find.

11-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#7
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... I normally part out non running trucks that have been sitting for a long time, but this one has zero miles on the body and paint work, zero rust, new upholstery, great carpet, and a smog exempt 73 with the old school pink slip. 3/4 ton 4x4 with sm465 and np205, but I can't use it because it won't tow my 5th wheel.

11-12-2012, 11:30 AM	#8
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,589	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... Man I wish I could find something like that. Something like that would be a 3 - 5000 here. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

12-01-2012, 03:42 PM	#9
pops45 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 94	Re: I went to go buy a 72 Burb... So have you put it up for sale yet?



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