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dlong67 · 12-22-2012, 10:53 PM

Hi guys, just thougth I'd throw up a quick thread to introduce my project. I've been shopping 67-72 Suburbans for about 6 months and finally took the plunge a couple weeks ago with this one...

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=ca209...X.Photos&sff=1

I've got a MGB road racing car that I run with a vintage racing organization and figured I need a vintage tow rig to go with it. This one is a 1970 C10 2WD ex ambulance out of Texas with a later model 350 crate motor in it but otherwise is fairly stock. Future plans include disc brake upgrade, better wheel/tire combo, refresh of the springs/shocks, and then either an LS or DMAX swap. I'm working on the racecar right now trying to get it in to paint for the winter but will probably tear into the Suburban in a month or two and start a build thread.

I'm still reading the archives on this board and finding lots of good info. Any tips on disc brake swaps and powertrain swaps are more than welcome though.

71swb4x4 · 12-22-2012, 10:59 PM

Sounds like a great start.

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Yerboogieman · 12-23-2012, 05:15 PM

Yeah, I forgot my Skydrive password lol.

dlong67 · 12-23-2012, 06:03 PM

Sorry about that guys, didn't realize it required a login. Let's try this...

*project 67 sub* · 12-23-2012, 08:05 PM

looks pretty good to me, congratulations on the purchase. and welcome to the board from a so cal burb owner

BB72CHEVKT · 12-23-2012, 08:08 PM

Welcome. Nice burb.

rjsdad · 12-23-2012, 09:01 PM

Awesome!

**72 Super** · 12-23-2012, 09:37 PM

Welcome to the board. Good looking burb.

Ray

71swb4x4 · 12-23-2012, 11:08 PM

What do you need a build thread for, that one looks done.

Nice looking 'burb. Can't wait to see the changes.

**Already Gone** · 12-23-2012, 11:17 PM

Nice Burb. Throw a set of rallys on it and your ready to Rock and Roll !!

gearboxx70 · 12-23-2012, 11:37 PM

Very nice! I've always loved the suede look with chromies and whitewalls!
The easiest way to get discs (in the front) that I know of is to find a square body parts truck ('73-'87), and just swap over the whole suspension. It'll require changing the spring mounts on the rear end to the trailing arm mounts, and drilling a couple new holes up front for the new cross member. The whole cross member just drops out of the donor truck, and slides up into the burb!

Yerboogieman · 12-24-2012, 01:46 AM

Looks great. Love the wheels, paint, and white wall tires.

dlong67 · 12-24-2012, 09:05 AM

I like the look of the truck and don't want to change too much but for wheels I am thinking American Racing kidney beans in 20" diameter (see attached). The stance is pretty good but I think it was lowered by torching the springs because it's hitting the bump stops fairly often. I figured it's best to pick up one of the disc brake conversion kits that will get me discs, a 2" drop spindle and 5 lug conversion all in one shot. In the rear I may start off with springs then switch to bags a little later after I get the powertrain sorted out.

Do you guys have any particular vendors you recommend? I've found all the big names through the advertising on the site, just gotta decide who to spend my dollars with now.

Street Smart · 12-24-2012, 09:48 AM

Sharp truck, welcome amd enjoy! oh yea happy holidays!

smfdco1 · 12-26-2012, 12:09 AM

Good to see another 3 door "ambulance" being saved. These vehicles faithfully served many rescue squads as an affordable alternative to the "custom" raised roof offerings that were available at the time. Though cramped to work out of in the back they were far better than the station wagons that many replaced. The biggest things that I can remember while working out of them was aside from the typical electrical issues owners still face today on a quiet night you could almost hear them rust while sitting on the bay floor. Good luck on your project.

hotrodchevy1999 · 12-28-2012, 08:37 PM

nice looking suburban

BakeUSMC · 03-03-2013, 10:15 AM

Nice Burb, I am right over the mountain in Greeneville, TN. When it gets warm, we ought to get together for a show or cruise. People would be freaked out with a couple old suburbans rolling through.

jeffg1010 · 03-03-2013, 05:01 PM

Nice to see another Burb here in the Carolina's. Be sure to put June 8th on your calendar. The Hot Rod Power Tour ends here in Charlotte on the 7th and we are having a big forum get together in Mooresville on the 8th. Tons of 67-72 trucks... And more!
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dlong67 · 03-10-2013, 09:27 PM

I'm in for a few shows and cruises this summer. I'm about to pull the trigger on a disc brake swap, proper lowering kit (it's got cut springs right now), and upgrading the wheel/tire combo. Can't wait to start the transformation to getting it more like I want.

12-22-2012, 10:53 PM	#1
dlong67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 10	Took the Plunge Hi guys, just thougth I'd throw up a quick thread to introduce my project. I've been shopping 67-72 Suburbans for about 6 months and finally took the plunge a couple weeks ago with this one... https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=ca209...X.Photos&sff=1 I've got a MGB road racing car that I run with a vintage racing organization and figured I need a vintage tow rig to go with it. This one is a 1970 C10 2WD ex ambulance out of Texas with a later model 350 crate motor in it but otherwise is fairly stock. Future plans include disc brake upgrade, better wheel/tire combo, refresh of the springs/shocks, and then either an LS or DMAX swap. I'm working on the racecar right now trying to get it in to paint for the winter but will probably tear into the Suburban in a month or two and start a build thread. I'm still reading the archives on this board and finding lots of good info. Any tips on disc brake swaps and powertrain swaps are more than welcome though.

12-22-2012, 10:59 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Took the Plunge Sounds like a great start. Your photo link requires a sign in. You can upload pictures here, or use BB links to post them. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-23-2012, 05:15 PM	#3
Yerboogieman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Auburn, Wa Posts: 93	Re: Took the Plunge Yeah, I forgot my Skydrive password lol. __________________ -Taylor 1971 Chevy Suburban 4x4 Build Thread

12-23-2012, 06:03 PM	#4
dlong67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 10	Re: Took the Plunge Sorry about that guys, didn't realize it required a login. Let's try this... Attached Images

12-23-2012, 08:05 PM	#5
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Took the Plunge looks pretty good to me, congratulations on the purchase. and welcome to the board from a so cal burb owner

12-23-2012, 08:08 PM	#6
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Took the Plunge Welcome. Nice burb. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-23-2012, 09:01 PM	#7
rjsdad Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Paul, Ore. Posts: 145	Re: Took the Plunge Awesome!

12-23-2012, 09:37 PM	#8
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: Took the Plunge Welcome to the board. Good looking burb. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-23-2012, 11:08 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Took the Plunge What do you need a build thread for, that one looks done. Nice looking 'burb. Can't wait to see the changes. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-23-2012, 11:17 PM	#10
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: Took the Plunge Nice Burb. Throw a set of rallys on it and your ready to Rock and Roll !! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-23-2012, 11:37 PM	#11
gearboxx70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Grass Valley,CA Posts: 85	Re: Took the Plunge Very nice! I've always loved the suede look with chromies and whitewalls! The easiest way to get discs (in the front) that I know of is to find a square body parts truck ('73-'87), and just swap over the whole suspension. It'll require changing the spring mounts on the rear end to the trailing arm mounts, and drilling a couple new holes up front for the new cross member. The whole cross member just drops out of the donor truck, and slides up into the burb!

12-24-2012, 01:46 AM	#12
Yerboogieman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Auburn, Wa Posts: 93	Re: Took the Plunge Looks great. Love the wheels, paint, and white wall tires. __________________ -Taylor 1971 Chevy Suburban 4x4 Build Thread

12-24-2012, 09:05 AM	#13
dlong67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 10	Re: Took the Plunge I like the look of the truck and don't want to change too much but for wheels I am thinking American Racing kidney beans in 20" diameter (see attached). The stance is pretty good but I think it was lowered by torching the springs because it's hitting the bump stops fairly often. I figured it's best to pick up one of the disc brake conversion kits that will get me discs, a 2" drop spindle and 5 lug conversion all in one shot. In the rear I may start off with springs then switch to bags a little later after I get the powertrain sorted out. Do you guys have any particular vendors you recommend? I've found all the big names through the advertising on the site, just gotta decide who to spend my dollars with now. Attached Images

12-24-2012, 09:48 AM	#14
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Took the Plunge Sharp truck, welcome amd enjoy! oh yea happy holidays! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

12-26-2012, 12:09 AM	#15
smfdco1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mechanicsville Va. Posts: 33	Re: Took the Plunge Good to see another 3 door "ambulance" being saved. These vehicles faithfully served many rescue squads as an affordable alternative to the "custom" raised roof offerings that were available at the time. Though cramped to work out of in the back they were far better than the station wagons that many replaced. The biggest things that I can remember while working out of them was aside from the typical electrical issues owners still face today on a quiet night you could almost hear them rust while sitting on the bay floor. Good luck on your project.



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12-28-2012, 08:37 PM	#16
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Took the Plunge nice looking suburban __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

03-03-2013, 10:15 AM	#17
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: Took the Plunge Nice Burb, I am right over the mountain in Greeneville, TN. When it gets warm, we ought to get together for a show or cruise. People would be freaked out with a couple old suburbans rolling through. __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

03-03-2013, 05:01 PM	#18
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: Took the Plunge Nice to see another Burb here in the Carolina's. Be sure to put June 8th on your calendar. The Hot Rod Power Tour ends here in Charlotte on the 7th and we are having a big forum get together in Mooresville on the 8th. Tons of 67-72 trucks... And more! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

03-10-2013, 09:27 PM	#19
dlong67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 10	Re: Took the Plunge I'm in for a few shows and cruises this summer. I'm about to pull the trigger on a disc brake swap, proper lowering kit (it's got cut springs right now), and upgrading the wheel/tire combo. Can't wait to start the transformation to getting it more like I want.

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