Just became a 'Burb owner.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

laplander · 06-04-2009, 08:28 PM

I called the old owner and he received payment, so as soon as the shipper can pick it up, this '72 will be my new daily driver. What I know from the previuos owner, it's C20 that has got a 350/350 combo with Doug's headers and a new exhaust, two row seating and is going to get A/C installed as soon as it arrives. Here's a pic of it. does anyone know what color this is?
Nik

prairewolf · 06-04-2009, 08:43 PM

good find on the Sub, .... I am biased to 8-lug wheels and barn doors.

life is good, kent

laplander · 06-04-2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the compliment. I was looking for a tow vehicle and this fit the bill perfectly. I'll make it my own in no time. Do you if this would this have come with white dog dish caps or hubcaps? I've always liked the look of white wheels and white caps.

Nik

prairewolf · 06-04-2009, 09:01 PM

My Subs original caps are mostly white, I know there is a thread somewhere on this site with good pictures of stock hub caps.

Luis_gz06 · 06-04-2009, 10:03 PM

Nice Burb!! Looks like an aqua green color. But could be wrong. But still nice though.

Average Joe · 06-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Looks like a nice clean ol ride. Is that a second filler neck I spy in the picture? So did this come with factory AC and are you fixing it or are you adding a whole new setup? Just curious as my 67 has no AC and have thought about the aftermarket kits.

jimbug · 06-05-2009, 12:33 AM

congrats on joining the club!
enjoy thouroughly, and daily!

laplander · 06-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Joe

Looks like a nice clean ol ride. Is that a second filler neck I spy in the picture? So did this come with factory AC and are you fixing it or are you adding a whole new setup? Just curious as my 67 has no AC and have thought about the aftermarket kits.

It does have a second tank, but I'm going to be doing away with it. It came from the factory with no a/c, but since it's a requirement out in the desert, I'm going to go with either Vintage Air or Classic.

Average Joe · 06-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Let us know how it turns out and take lots of pictures.

1956cameo · 06-25-2009, 03:34 PM

That is one solid burb you found there! If you are wanting to keep that original paint on there for a while might I recommend something. Go to the parts store and get some Meguairs swirl, light scratch, and oxidation remover. My suburban has paint in about the same condition as yours, good shape but dull. I put some of that on there and buffed it by hand and it made the paint look like it just came off of the factory. I was able to buff my pass. door and front fender in about an hour by hand. Might be worth the effort.

decodan · 07-24-2009, 08:57 PM

Hey,
Why do you want to get rid of the second tank. I am trying to find one to add. 20 gallons does not get you very far especially if you are going to be towing. Might think twice before taking it out.

Looks real nice !

Just my 2 cents,
Dan

capev86 · 07-25-2009, 10:51 AM

nice rig.....

yes, i definitely agree on buffing out the factory color. and i'm not a fan of the aux tank either, especially with that ugly filler neck. classic performance products (got my big sway bars from them) has a 26 gallon upgrade tank. the biggest problem with the the 3/4 tons is most have a 4.57FD (ho52/eaton rear) and none have an overdrive. i am hoping to trade my guts w/ a guy with the 4.10 who wants to do a lot of offroading. also, my truck has the manual 3 speed saginaw with column shifter which i want to keep and augment with the rare OD unit that replaces the tail cone (no driveshaft cutting). if my truck was an auto, i would have just swapped in the 700r4. i want to keep my truck somewhat original and keeping the 3OT is the opposite of the route most guys take (swapping in an auto).

my truck has the original 307 w/ an electronic ignition conversion done to the stock distributor. i will be swapping in a 406sbc eventually which will give me a ton more trailering capacity. still need to find or build a trailer hitch that will handle 10-12,000 pounds (this is a 3/4 ton truck after all) and i have a wiring adapter, trailer harness and factory 84 gm brake controller from my dad's 87 burb going in. also replacing the dinky sport mirrors w/ 84 burb stainless towing mirrors and have a set of chrome teardrop roof lamps from my dad's old 72 burb that will be the icing on the cake....look like a big rig going down the road. will probably swap out the stock rear coils for the optional HD units because i am serious about heavy towing!

06-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Just became a 'Burb owner.... I called the old owner and he received payment, so as soon as the shipper can pick it up, this '72 will be my new daily driver. What I know from the previuos owner, it's C20 that has got a 350/350 combo with Doug's headers and a new exhaust, two row seating and is going to get A/C installed as soon as it arrives. Here's a pic of it. does anyone know what color this is? Nik Attached Images

06-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#2
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... good find on the Sub, .... I am biased to 8-lug wheels and barn doors. life is good, kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

06-04-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... Thanks for the compliment. I was looking for a tow vehicle and this fit the bill perfectly. I'll make it my own in no time. Do you if this would this have come with white dog dish caps or hubcaps? I've always liked the look of white wheels and white caps. Nik

06-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... My Subs original caps are mostly white, I know there is a thread somewhere on this site with good pictures of stock hub caps. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

06-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#5
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... Nice Burb!! Looks like an aqua green color. But could be wrong. But still nice though. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

06-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#6
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... Looks like a nice clean ol ride. Is that a second filler neck I spy in the picture? So did this come with factory AC and are you fixing it or are you adding a whole new setup? Just curious as my 67 has no AC and have thought about the aftermarket kits.

06-05-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
jimbug Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: phoenix, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... congrats on joining the club! enjoy thouroughly, and daily!

06-05-2009, 07:21 PM	#9
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... Let us know how it turns out and take lots of pictures.

06-25-2009, 03:34 PM	#10
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... That is one solid burb you found there! If you are wanting to keep that original paint on there for a while might I recommend something. Go to the parts store and get some Meguairs swirl, light scratch, and oxidation remover. My suburban has paint in about the same condition as yours, good shape but dull. I put some of that on there and buffed it by hand and it made the paint look like it just came off of the factory. I was able to buff my pass. door and front fender in about an hour by hand. Might be worth the effort.

07-24-2009, 08:57 PM	#11
decodan C-20 Long Stroker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frohna, MO Posts: 137	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... Hey, Why do you want to get rid of the second tank. I am trying to find one to add. 20 gallons does not get you very far especially if you are going to be towing. Might think twice before taking it out. Looks real nice ! Just my 2 cents, Dan __________________ "A Hand Shake Is Your Word." Decodan ************************ 1951 Chevrolet Suburban 1952 GMC Suburban 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr (Sorry, I know) 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr Parts Car, (better than what I originally started with) 2010 F-150 4WD 2015 Subaru Outback (what the hey, got to have one that is not a gas hog)

07-25-2009, 10:51 AM	#12
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Just became a 'Burb owner.... nice rig..... yes, i definitely agree on buffing out the factory color. and i'm not a fan of the aux tank either, especially with that ugly filler neck. classic performance products (got my big sway bars from them) has a 26 gallon upgrade tank. the biggest problem with the the 3/4 tons is most have a 4.57FD (ho52/eaton rear) and none have an overdrive. i am hoping to trade my guts w/ a guy with the 4.10 who wants to do a lot of offroading. also, my truck has the manual 3 speed saginaw with column shifter which i want to keep and augment with the rare OD unit that replaces the tail cone (no driveshaft cutting). if my truck was an auto, i would have just swapped in the 700r4. i want to keep my truck somewhat original and keeping the 3OT is the opposite of the route most guys take (swapping in an auto). my truck has the original 307 w/ an electronic ignition conversion done to the stock distributor. i will be swapping in a 406sbc eventually which will give me a ton more trailering capacity. still need to find or build a trailer hitch that will handle 10-12,000 pounds (this is a 3/4 ton truck after all) and i have a wiring adapter, trailer harness and factory 84 gm brake controller from my dad's 87 burb going in. also replacing the dinky sport mirrors w/ 84 burb stainless towing mirrors and have a set of chrome teardrop roof lamps from my dad's old 72 burb that will be the icing on the cake....look like a big rig going down the road. will probably swap out the stock rear coils for the optional HD units because i am serious about heavy towing!



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