Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

geoff.clark · 01-18-2010, 09:47 PM

Hello everyone...

I wanted to introduce myself and vehicle. I just picked a 1970 C10 Suburban from atp.

It has the original 350 SB. My goal is to get this driving again before we move in a couple months. Once we move, my son and I are planning to rebuild.

This is my first restoration, so I am sure I will have plenty questions. I grew up tinkering with cars, but never had the time or courage to take on a restoration. My son and I decided it was time for both us to learn and take on the challenge.

Dad: Geoff
Son: Gryphen

Last weekend we took delivery of the the truck, added a new battery and got nothing when trying to start the truck. Pulled the starter and solenoid and planning on installing this weekend.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. If not I will let you know how I end up this weekend.

Here is a blog I started to keep track of the progress.

http://projectrusty.wordpress.com/

Geoff

heymoe · 01-18-2010, 10:04 PM

Welcome! My son and I are completing our first build as well.

gcburdic · 01-18-2010, 10:18 PM

First off Geoff (with a G) like me!!!!....

to the best board out there for these trucks/ burbs!!!....

I am glad someone picked up this burb from Adam (atp)...I know he really was trying to sell off all his trucks/ burbs...

I'm up in Cornelius....so not too far and would love to help out where needed....not a expert with these, but could pass along with what I've learned!!!....Also, it's very cool that you'll be doing this with your 12 yr old son....heck....I did the same thing, but I was 34 when my dad and brother decided it was time for me to learn too!!!

check out my build thread for details!!!

Keep in touch and let me know if I can help you guys out!!!

Have fun and enjoy the build and time with your son! Geoff (also)

geoff.clark · 01-18-2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the welcome messages. Geoff we are planning to move to Harrisburg in a couple months, so we will be closer.

I will definetly look you up when I get stuck and any tips will be greatly appreciated.

Geoff

gcburdic · 01-18-2010, 11:36 PM

Awesome....check the regional board every now and then....we usually have a local get together in March/ April time.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=381982called the 'Gathering of the Goofs'...come on out and meets some local folks...

Also, not sure you are aware....we here at the board like to follow along with the build as well, so you might want to post up a build thread here (it can serve as your 'blog' here

)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=115

PS....we like LOTS of pictures

capev86 · 01-19-2010, 11:24 PM

mods.....front disc brakes and a sway bar

that truck will be much better for your son.....lower insurance and more people and cargo capacity than a muscle car can provide. you can tow stuff with it, load up the back (especially easy with cargo doors), and it still has a chevy v8 in it. i bought my 72 burb because it is a beautiful old truck that with a little tlc can do the hard work just as well as a modern truck.

01-18-2010, 09:47 PM	#1
geoff.clark SheetMetalNoob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 126	Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban Hello everyone... I wanted to introduce myself and vehicle. I just picked a 1970 C10 Suburban from atp. It has the original 350 SB. My goal is to get this driving again before we move in a couple months. Once we move, my son and I are planning to rebuild. This is my first restoration, so I am sure I will have plenty questions. I grew up tinkering with cars, but never had the time or courage to take on a restoration. My son and I decided it was time for both us to learn and take on the challenge. Dad: Geoff Son: Gryphen Last weekend we took delivery of the the truck, added a new battery and got nothing when trying to start the truck. Pulled the starter and solenoid and planning on installing this weekend. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. If not I will let you know how I end up this weekend. Here is a blog I started to keep track of the progress. http://projectrusty.wordpress.com/ Geoff

01-18-2010, 10:04 PM	#2
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban Welcome! My son and I are completing our first build as well.

01-18-2010, 10:18 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban First off Geoff (with a G) like me!!!!.... to the best board out there for these trucks/ burbs!!!.... I am glad someone picked up this burb from Adam (atp)...I know he really was trying to sell off all his trucks/ burbs... I'm up in Cornelius....so not too far and would love to help out where needed....not a expert with these, but could pass along with what I've learned!!!....Also, it's very cool that you'll be doing this with your 12 yr old son....heck....I did the same thing, but I was 34 when my dad and brother decided it was time for me to learn too!!! check out my build thread for details!!! Keep in touch and let me know if I can help you guys out!!! Have fun and enjoy the build and time with your son! Geoff (also) __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-18-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
geoff.clark SheetMetalNoob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 126	Re: Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban Thanks for the welcome messages. Geoff we are planning to move to Harrisburg in a couple months, so we will be closer. I will definetly look you up when I get stuck and any tips will be greatly appreciated. Geoff

01-18-2010, 11:36 PM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban Awesome....check the regional board every now and then....we usually have a local get together in March/ April time.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=381982called the 'Gathering of the Goofs'...come on out and meets some local folks... Also, not sure you are aware....we here at the board like to follow along with the build as well, so you might want to post up a build thread here (it can serve as your 'blog' here)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=115 PS....we like LOTS of pictures __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 01-19-2010 at 11:39 PM.

01-19-2010, 11:24 PM	#6
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Introduction - 1970 C10 Suburban mods.....front disc brakes and a sway bar that truck will be much better for your son.....lower insurance and more people and cargo capacity than a muscle car can provide. you can tow stuff with it, load up the back (especially easy with cargo doors), and it still has a chevy v8 in it. i bought my 72 burb because it is a beautiful old truck that with a little tlc can do the hard work just as well as a modern truck.



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