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1972SUPERBan · 10-09-2010, 12:25 AM

Well, I lurked the forums for a couple weeks before I picked her up.... and have continued to lurk for the past few months since I drove her home.

Here she is... 1972 Suburban, 1/2T.... It's got a few things done motorwise, but not much.... and she's tired. 8" lift, 20" Rockstars, and 38" Open Country M/Ts.

She needs a lot of work... Obviously. But, I have many big plans for her, hopefully sooner than later. Plans including a built 454/TH400, NP203/NP205 Doubler, and Dana 60's... among all the little stuff... you guys know how it goes.

bigcow94 · 10-09-2010, 12:38 AM

haven't been a huge fan of the rockstars but they look good on your rig! makes me wish i woulda held out for a four wheel drive.

1972SUPERBan · 10-09-2010, 12:53 AM

I was never much of a fan of the Rockstars either.... But they do seem to fit this truck fairly well. The thought also crossed my mind... if I ended up not liking the wheels, they're in flawless condition... I could turn around and sell them for almost half of what I paid for the whole truck.

But, I grew to like them.

Obviously, once I go to 1-tons, a different wheel setup will go on..... I'd like to think this entire running gear setup will see itself under a 72 Blazer a few years down the road though.

dougo · 10-09-2010, 10:23 AM

Looks like it's going to be a good project - it suprisingly looks pretty good with those wheels on it. Very cool rig.

bigcow94 · 10-09-2010, 07:32 PM

seems to be the problem with wheels anymore. someone comes out with a new wheel, they look decent until everyone and the dog has a set on their vehicle. good luck with the project. i thought the one i picked up was pretty straight, but it fails in comparison to yours.

Crownliner · 10-12-2010, 06:57 PM

I've totally seen this suburban in Queen Creek at San Tan Flats! I bought mine right before this one was for sale. I'm just finishing a very similar build, 500 hp 454, th400 etc.... It'll be fun!

1972SUPERBan · 10-13-2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Crownliner

I've totally seen this suburban in Queen Creek at San Tan Flats! I bought mine right before this one was for sale. I'm just finishing a very similar build, 500 hp 454, th400 etc.... It'll be fun!

Can't miss this one, and I did pick it up from Mesa! I figured SOMEBODY had seen it... at the least, it was quite the eye catcher on Craigslist.

I'm shooting for about the same horsepower as well. Maybe a smidge more.. The short-block I am using is one I'm getting from my father.. It was the last motor in his "monster truck" from when he was younger. He's guessing it was worth about 7-800HP in it's last form. Stories of it having the ability to light up 44's in any gear attests to that. I won't build it that radical, just for reliability and driveability reasons. But it will definitely be a good time either way.

My original plan was to put a 1st Generation 12v Cummins, and an NV4500 in it, along with D60's.... but the sound and feel of a healthy Big-Block is unavoidable for it's intended use.

mdgraham1973 · 10-30-2010, 12:33 AM

beautiful burban man!!! lookin for a 67-72 4x4 burban my self right now

vectorit · 10-30-2010, 01:04 AM

Pretty cool!

I think the 4x4 classic burbs look awesome, either in your current condition to fully restored.

Oh, and you got my vote to go 8 lug!

10-09-2010, 12:25 AM	#1
1972SUPERBan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 10	The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" Well, I lurked the forums for a couple weeks before I picked her up.... and have continued to lurk for the past few months since I drove her home. Here she is... 1972 Suburban, 1/2T.... It's got a few things done motorwise, but not much.... and she's tired. 8" lift, 20" Rockstars, and 38" Open Country M/Ts. She needs a lot of work... Obviously. But, I have many big plans for her, hopefully sooner than later. Plans including a built 454/TH400, NP203/NP205 Doubler, and Dana 60's... among all the little stuff... you guys know how it goes. Last edited by 1972SUPERBan; 10-09-2010 at 02:00 AM.

10-09-2010, 12:38 AM	#2
bigcow94 Snowfighter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 111	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" haven't been a huge fan of the rockstars but they look good on your rig! makes me wish i woulda held out for a four wheel drive.

10-09-2010, 12:53 AM	#3
1972SUPERBan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 10	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" I was never much of a fan of the Rockstars either.... But they do seem to fit this truck fairly well. The thought also crossed my mind... if I ended up not liking the wheels, they're in flawless condition... I could turn around and sell them for almost half of what I paid for the whole truck. But, I grew to like them. Obviously, once I go to 1-tons, a different wheel setup will go on..... I'd like to think this entire running gear setup will see itself under a 72 Blazer a few years down the road though.

10-09-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" Looks like it's going to be a good project - it suprisingly looks pretty good with those wheels on it. Very cool rig. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

10-09-2010, 07:32 PM	#5
bigcow94 Snowfighter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 111	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" seems to be the problem with wheels anymore. someone comes out with a new wheel, they look decent until everyone and the dog has a set on their vehicle. good luck with the project. i thought the one i picked up was pretty straight, but it fails in comparison to yours.

10-12-2010, 06:57 PM	#6
Crownliner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 29	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" I've totally seen this suburban in Queen Creek at San Tan Flats! I bought mine right before this one was for sale. I'm just finishing a very similar build, 500 hp 454, th400 etc.... It'll be fun!

10-30-2010, 12:33 AM	#8
mdgraham1973 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Peters Mo. Posts: 11	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" beautiful burban man!!! lookin for a 67-72 4x4 burban my self right now

10-30-2010, 01:04 AM	#9
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: The 1972 Suburban, which is lovingly called the "SuperBurban" Pretty cool! I think the 4x4 classic burbs look awesome, either in your current condition to fully restored. Oh, and you got my vote to go 8 lug! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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