My 72 Suburban project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 01-08-2006, 09:32 AM

This is my first post. I am just trying it out. If it goes through...this is my latest 72 project. It was found in a junk yard. No engine, trans, or front springs....obviosly 402!!! I had been looking for one that was stripped so I could do a throttle body/700R-4 swap. I wanted front and rear air and 3/4 ton for hauling. I paid $500 for the truck and bught a 100k mile 1990 model suburban on Ebay for $430 and swapped the engine, trans, complete wiring harness front to back. I used the existing fuel tank and added a fuel pump and return fuel line. I wanted the interior to be able to lay down for hauling...so I used a bucket seat combo out of another Suburban (91). I have not finished the inside yet...but I have front to rear carpet and the correct (NEW) seat upholstery for all the seats. Here are some other specs.

1972 3/4 ton...was a 402 (long gone)
1990 throttle body and 700R-4
Shortened original 1972 2 piece drive shaft
Dana 60 rear...its about a 345 ratio ???
Front and rear AC..I am upgrading to a Vintage air system this spring.
1991 bucket seats and matching fold down middle.
Close to the original green (new paint). I added the white top.
All new hardware, handles, knobs, bezzels.......
Interior is black and green.Original green door panels with new black armrests.
Black carpet, black seats, dash pad, visors, door lock pulls.
I have a set of white (match the roof) steel wheels with dog dish covers.

I also have a 72 4x4 blazer, 72 4x4 short, fleet, AC, tilt, tint, and a 72 GMC 5500 dump truck I use weekly...Lets see if this will post..trying picture now.

PanelDeland · 01-08-2006, 10:50 AM

Nice Burb and let me be the first to welcome you to the BB.We like pics!!!
If the interior comes out as nice as the rest you have one nice hauler.

RANDY COX · 01-08-2006, 11:08 AM

72FREAK That's a very nice burb you got there I to like the white top,Those late model wheels looks awsome on there,Amazing what a set of wheels will do for a vehicle,still looks good with the steelie whites too.You'll have to keep us posted with the rest of progress.Thanks,Randy.

Long Roof · 01-08-2006, 12:45 PM

Great looking burb. Welcome!

Aaron

86swb · 01-08-2006, 04:14 PM

Welcome to the best board anywhere. Nice Burb.

72LoBurb · 01-08-2006, 04:30 PM

Nice looking burb. And good job on saving it from being completely pillaged then crushed. And welcome from another newbie.

**Joesjunk** · 01-08-2006, 11:13 PM

Welcome!! What a great looking Burb!!! I really like the steel wheels and hub caps!!! Great color too!!

cheyenne10 · 01-14-2006, 12:23 AM

I likey. Very clean stock color with added touch of H2 wheels. I saw your other post mentioning $40/wheel. Is that the going rate? Also any mods to fit on those caps?

Oh yeah, any engine and trans pics to tease us with too? Does trans tow well as original or did you do some mods.

Sweet!!

phantom dually · 01-14-2006, 12:49 AM

very nice truck!!

*72CSTC5* · 01-14-2006, 04:07 AM

I am not one to compliment or comment on one's trucks very often but I love that suburban. Very nice job done.

72freak · 01-14-2006, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the compliment...Its no show truck but it turns a lot of heads. It was built because I have always had Suburbans, always been into the 67-72 trucks and it was time to start thinking about a different daily driver. My current Suburban (1987) has 300k miles on an un-opened engine. I wanted a 3/4 ton for hauling and AC was a must. I was tired of the bureaucracy involved in the JOKE the state call emmision testing and wanted a reliable vehicle that was over 25 years old, didnt require high insurance, high tag fees and all the other penalties we suffer for buying a new car and living in a metro area!!!!!!!. I toyed with buying a diesel or a vehicle with GVW over 8500 lbs. so I didnt have to deal with emmisions testing but I just threw in the towel and just built my own ride.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-14-2006, 11:33 PM

I would so rather drive that than my 95 Yukon - what a beauty you have!

72freak · 01-15-2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

I would so rather drive that than my 95 Yukon - what a beauty you have!

Thanks for the compliment...I have always had 67 to 72's is some form or fashion and my every day has been an 87 Suburban for 10 years.(300K and engine never opened) I got a wild hair back in 1999 and I bought a 1997 4 door 4x4 fully loaded, leather, black Tahoe with the 350 Vortec and 373 rears. I dont really know why...But I HATED it!!!! I kept it 4 months, sold it, and went back to the 1987 Suburban. I decided that since Chevy does not make a new engine worth owning any more (350) that when I wanted something new....I was just going to have to build it. I fugure the 87 might need some engine work in the next 100k miles so I might want to get the 72 finished so I have my new daily driver ready when I take the 87 off the road to work on. I need to finish the interior and climate control and it will be 100%

David

Deuce · 01-15-2006, 11:41 PM

Nice!! I LOVE the wheels!!

72freak · 01-16-2006, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Nice!! I LOVE the wheels!!

H-2 Wheels with Chevrolet dually rear center caps

72freak · 10-18-2016, 09:56 PM

Sold the Suburban somewhere around 2008. Just stumbled across it last week and bought it back...take 2!!

flashed · 10-18-2016, 10:19 PM

I would have bought it back too ,nice Rig .

**Hart_Rod** · 10-19-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Sold the Suburban somewhere around 2008. Just stumbled across it last week and bought it back...take 2!!

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72freak · 10-23-2016, 08:14 AM

Its still green!

flashed · 10-23-2016, 09:41 AM

So what is next to do now that it is clean ?

72freak · 10-23-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

So what is next to do now that it is clean ?

Heading to Cartersville for roof to be painted and then 2.5 drop spindles, 5 lug conversion, replacement 5 lug rear axle, rear drop springs, wheels and tires!

**HO455** · 10-23-2016, 11:29 AM

Nice Burb, good story, great color. What color on the roof? What kind of wheels?

72freak · 10-23-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Nice Burb, good story, great color. What color on the roof? What kind of wheels?

White as before and some style of torque thrust

**HO455** · 10-23-2016, 03:48 PM

Sounds like an excellent, but oddly familiar plan.

72freak · 11-27-2016, 06:53 PM

5 lug rear, C20-C10 Early classic drop spindles and rear drop springs all in house. Its time!

01-08-2006, 09:32 AM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	My 72 Suburban project This is my first post. I am just trying it out. If it goes through...this is my latest 72 project. It was found in a junk yard. No engine, trans, or front springs....obviosly 402!!! I had been looking for one that was stripped so I could do a throttle body/700R-4 swap. I wanted front and rear air and 3/4 ton for hauling. I paid $500 for the truck and bught a 100k mile 1990 model suburban on Ebay for $430 and swapped the engine, trans, complete wiring harness front to back. I used the existing fuel tank and added a fuel pump and return fuel line. I wanted the interior to be able to lay down for hauling...so I used a bucket seat combo out of another Suburban (91). I have not finished the inside yet...but I have front to rear carpet and the correct (NEW) seat upholstery for all the seats. Here are some other specs. 1972 3/4 ton...was a 402 (long gone) 1990 throttle body and 700R-4 Shortened original 1972 2 piece drive shaft Dana 60 rear...its about a 345 ratio ??? Front and rear AC..I am upgrading to a Vintage air system this spring. 1991 bucket seats and matching fold down middle. Close to the original green (new paint). I added the white top. All new hardware, handles, knobs, bezzels....... Interior is black and green.Original green door panels with new black armrests. Black carpet, black seats, dash pad, visors, door lock pulls. I have a set of white (match the roof) steel wheels with dog dish covers. I also have a 72 4x4 blazer, 72 4x4 short, fleet, AC, tilt, tint, and a 72 GMC 5500 dump truck I use weekly...Lets see if this will post..trying picture now. Attached Images

01-08-2006, 10:50 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: My 72 Suburban project Nice Burb and let me be the first to welcome you to the BB.We like pics!!! If the interior comes out as nice as the rest you have one nice hauler. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-08-2006, 11:08 AM	#3
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: My 72 Suburban project 72FREAK That's a very nice burb you got there I to like the white top,Those late model wheels looks awsome on there,Amazing what a set of wheels will do for a vehicle,still looks good with the steelie whites too.You'll have to keep us posted with the rest of progress.Thanks,Randy. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-08-2006, 12:45 PM	#4
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: My 72 Suburban project Great looking burb. Welcome! Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

01-08-2006, 04:14 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My 72 Suburban project Welcome to the best board anywhere. Nice Burb. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-08-2006, 04:30 PM	#6
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: My 72 Suburban project Nice looking burb. And good job on saving it from being completely pillaged then crushed. And welcome from another newbie.

01-08-2006, 11:13 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: My 72 Suburban project Welcome!! What a great looking Burb!!! I really like the steel wheels and hub caps!!! Great color too!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-14-2006, 12:23 AM	#8
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	Re: My 72 Suburban project I likey. Very clean stock color with added touch of H2 wheels. I saw your other post mentioning $40/wheel. Is that the going rate? Also any mods to fit on those caps? Oh yeah, any engine and trans pics to tease us with too? Does trans tow well as original or did you do some mods. Sweet!! __________________ Bob Last edited by cheyenne10; 01-14-2006 at 12:28 AM.

01-14-2006, 12:49 AM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: My 72 Suburban project very nice truck!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-14-2006, 04:07 AM	#10
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: My 72 Suburban project I am not one to compliment or comment on one's trucks very often but I love that suburban. Very nice job done.

01-14-2006, 04:00 PM	#11
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: My 72 Suburban project Thanks for the compliment...Its no show truck but it turns a lot of heads. It was built because I have always had Suburbans, always been into the 67-72 trucks and it was time to start thinking about a different daily driver. My current Suburban (1987) has 300k miles on an un-opened engine. I wanted a 3/4 ton for hauling and AC was a must. I was tired of the bureaucracy involved in the JOKE the state call emmision testing and wanted a reliable vehicle that was over 25 years old, didnt require high insurance, high tag fees and all the other penalties we suffer for buying a new car and living in a metro area!!!!!!!. I toyed with buying a diesel or a vehicle with GVW over 8500 lbs. so I didnt have to deal with emmisions testing but I just threw in the towel and just built my own ride.

01-14-2006, 11:33 PM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My 72 Suburban project I would so rather drive that than my 95 Yukon - what a beauty you have! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-15-2006, 11:41 PM	#14
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: My 72 Suburban project Nice!! I LOVE the wheels!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

10-18-2016, 09:56 PM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: My 72 Suburban project Sold the Suburban somewhere around 2008. Just stumbled across it last week and bought it back...take 2!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

10-18-2016, 10:19 PM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: My 72 Suburban project I would have bought it back too ,nice Rig .



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10-23-2016, 08:14 AM	#19
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: My 72 Suburban project Its still green! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

10-23-2016, 09:41 AM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: My 72 Suburban project So what is next to do now that it is clean ?

10-23-2016, 11:29 AM	#22
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,787	Re: My 72 Suburban project Nice Burb, good story, great color. What color on the roof? What kind of wheels? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-23-2016, 03:48 PM	#24
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,787	Re: My 72 Suburban project Sounds like an excellent, but oddly familiar plan. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-27-2016, 06:53 PM	#25
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: My 72 Suburban project 5 lug rear, C20-C10 Early classic drop spindles and rear drop springs all in house. Its time! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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