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Tow Me · 07-09-2013, 01:18 PM

I finally started making progress on my 1970 Suburban 2wd and I'll post some pics I've taken up to its current status.

I'm the second owner and I snagged it in Winston, Oregon for $500. It's real solid and has minimal rust in the rockers. Doors shut real nice, rear wood floor is still pretty solid and it has one dent in the passenger side fender. Its a base model with no ac or trim. My end goal is to convert it all to 5-lug, bag it, and maybe a Porterbuilt cross member someday. Here's how it was when I bought it a few years ago.

Tow Me · 07-09-2013, 01:25 PM

Off to my dad's shop after sitting at my house for years. It needs some work to the carb but otherwise should run good.

Tow Me · 07-09-2013, 02:25 PM

I posted some pics after lowering the Suburban, and a gal I know recognized it. Small world.

Number98 · 07-09-2013, 03:25 PM

Good looking Burb!

Tow Me · 07-09-2013, 03:49 PM

I ordered some parts. New lenses and mirrors. Yeah!!!

Tow Me · 07-09-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98

Good looking Burb!

Thanks!

aggie91 · 07-09-2013, 04:45 PM

Love these burbs, I wish I could find one in that condition for that little bit of cash...

Tow Me · 07-10-2013, 04:31 PM

Lowered down the back. My dad was cutting off some exhaust bracket and removing some rivets.

Tow Me · 07-10-2013, 04:33 PM

Also, got the front spindles in place.

Tow Me · 07-10-2013, 04:40 PM

Its all back together and the stance is good. We'll see what happens when we have a few people in the back. Still need to paint the rims. Going with white for now. Once I get the trim on the bottom and paint the bottom white, I'll go with tan paint on the rims.

Tow Me · 07-10-2013, 05:31 PM

I wanted to stay with the stock steelie look, but the original rims are way to narrow. Im running Wheel Vintiques 62 Series Ford-Chevy Style O.E. Wheels in 7" and 8" width.

Number98 · 07-10-2013, 10:46 PM

Looks great! What's the total drop?

Tow Me · 07-10-2013, 10:51 PM

We ended up going with a 4" spring and 3" of lowering blocks in the rear. I think the bigger drop springs would be weighed down too much. We are putting air shocks on it soon just incase it drops down with family in the back seats. Eventually I'm going to run bags all around.the front has 2.5" spindles and a coil cut off. I'm not sure what the total for the front. 4" or 5" probably.

68GMCburban · 07-11-2013, 01:50 AM

Nice!
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zellway · 07-11-2013, 11:17 AM

Looking good! I have not "C" notched my sub. I was told it would let the axel hit the wood floor. I don't know if this is true or not. Keep up the good work!

Tow Me · 07-11-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zellway

Looking good! I have not "C" notched my sub. I was told it would let the axel hit the wood floor. I don't know if this is true or not. Keep up the good work!

That's a good point about the floor. Ill watch for it.
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Tow Me · 07-12-2013, 10:43 AM

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Painting the rims white for now.
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Tow Me · 07-16-2013, 01:21 PM

Got the white rims and tires mounted. I'm liking it more every day.

Tow Me · 07-16-2013, 01:24 PM

Here's a before and after the suspension/wheel change.

jmedero · 07-18-2013, 12:23 AM

Really cool Burb. I like the drop and wheels.
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BB72CHEVKT · 07-18-2013, 10:34 AM

Looking good!

zellway · 07-18-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

Here's a before and after the suspension/wheel change.

Looking at this set of pic's has giving me all the info I needed to pick what mirror to install on my suburban. I round one is much cleaner

Love the wheels and caps!

zellway · 07-18-2013, 10:48 AM

also the inverted pic makes it look like you made it 4 door!

Tow Me · 07-19-2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zellway

Looking at this set of pic's has giving me all the info I needed to pick what mirror to install on my suburban. I round one is much cleaner

Love the wheels and caps!

Thanks! I like the round ones much better too. I have a new set of round stainless mirrors ready to put on once I can get the old screws out.
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zellway · 10-15-2013, 01:21 PM

Any update on this sweet ride?

07-09-2013, 01:18 PM	#1
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	1970 Pale Shade of Brown I finally started making progress on my 1970 Suburban 2wd and I'll post some pics I've taken up to its current status. I'm the second owner and I snagged it in Winston, Oregon for $500. It's real solid and has minimal rust in the rockers. Doors shut real nice, rear wood floor is still pretty solid and it has one dent in the passenger side fender. Its a base model with no ac or trim. My end goal is to convert it all to 5-lug, bag it, and maybe a Porterbuilt cross member someday. Here's how it was when I bought it a few years ago. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos Last edited by Tow Me; 07-09-2013 at 01:19 PM. Reason: add photos

07-09-2013, 01:25 PM	#2
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Off to my dad's shop after sitting at my house for years. It needs some work to the carb but otherwise should run good. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-09-2013, 02:25 PM	#3
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown I posted some pics after lowering the Suburban, and a gal I know recognized it. Small world. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-09-2013, 03:25 PM	#4
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Good looking Burb!

07-09-2013, 03:49 PM	#5
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown I ordered some parts. New lenses and mirrors. Yeah!!! Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-09-2013, 04:45 PM	#7
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07-10-2013, 04:31 PM	#8
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Lowered down the back. My dad was cutting off some exhaust bracket and removing some rivets. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-10-2013, 04:33 PM	#9
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Also, got the front spindles in place. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-10-2013, 04:40 PM	#10
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Its all back together and the stance is good. We'll see what happens when we have a few people in the back. Still need to paint the rims. Going with white for now. Once I get the trim on the bottom and paint the bottom white, I'll go with tan paint on the rims. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-10-2013, 05:31 PM	#11
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown I wanted to stay with the stock steelie look, but the original rims are way to narrow. Im running Wheel Vintiques 62 Series Ford-Chevy Style O.E. Wheels in 7" and 8" width. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-10-2013, 10:46 PM	#12
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Looks great! What's the total drop?

07-10-2013, 10:51 PM	#13
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown We ended up going with a 4" spring and 3" of lowering blocks in the rear. I think the bigger drop springs would be weighed down too much. We are putting air shocks on it soon just incase it drops down with family in the back seats. Eventually I'm going to run bags all around.the front has 2.5" spindles and a coil cut off. I'm not sure what the total for the front. 4" or 5" probably. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos Last edited by Tow Me; 07-18-2013 at 02:00 AM. Reason: Typo

07-11-2013, 01:50 AM	#14
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07-11-2013, 11:17 AM	#15
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Looking good! I have not "C" notched my sub. I was told it would let the axel hit the wood floor. I don't know if this is true or not. Keep up the good work! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

07-12-2013, 10:43 AM	#17
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Posted via Mobile Device Painting the rims white for now. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos



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07-16-2013, 01:21 PM	#18
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Got the white rims and tires mounted. I'm liking it more every day. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-16-2013, 01:24 PM	#19
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Here's a before and after the suspension/wheel change. Attached Images __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

07-18-2013, 12:23 AM	#20
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Really cool Burb. I like the drop and wheels. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

07-18-2013, 10:34 AM	#21
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07-18-2013, 10:48 AM	#23
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown also the inverted pic makes it look like you made it 4 door! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!! Last edited by zellway; 11-21-2013 at 03:33 PM.

10-15-2013, 01:21 PM	#25
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Any update on this sweet ride? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

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