Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bs72burban · 02-12-2017, 02:41 AM

Finally able to track down my dads old suburban he sold over 20 years ago. Was able to get it back to my dad for his birthday today what a great feeling. Burban is exactly how it was when I was a kid.

Bigdav160 · 02-12-2017, 06:40 AM

Cool story.

We are all about the trucks. More information on the Suburban? More pictures? SPID?

goldenburb · 02-12-2017, 09:38 AM

Welcome to a great fourm. Your first post wow what a story
and Trust me Suburbans are addicting.

**LockDoc** · 02-12-2017, 10:46 AM

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Wow! What are the chances? Still looks good. Keep us updated on it. Oh, and we need more pics...

Welcome to the best 67-72 board on the net....

LockDoc

pwdcougar · 02-12-2017, 12:30 PM

Very cool! What a great son!

Paul

**1968k20** · 02-12-2017, 12:37 PM

That is awesome!

LuckyScott · 02-12-2017, 01:41 PM

Nice

bs72burban · 02-12-2017, 01:42 PM

Hey guys here is some more pictures of the burb'. Looking at a possible 4/6 drop thru ECE. Looking for possible wheel and tire combos any suggestions?

3drburb · 02-12-2017, 01:58 PM

Congratulations on finding it again. That doesn't happen often.

bs72burban · 02-12-2017, 02:29 PM

the story behind the burb my dad had started an automotive shop 20 years ago. My dad endend up selling it to make ends meet and has wanted it back ever since. This was the last truck my grandpa road in before he passed. Now 20 years later the shop is doing amazing and we got a little bit of our missing family back. Here is a picture with three generations.

04ls1gto · 02-12-2017, 04:25 PM

Awesome story, I really like how the suburban seems to be a family oriented vehicle. I get inspired every time my almost 4 year old asks me if we can go get ice cream in the green truck yet

Average Joe · 02-12-2017, 05:58 PM

Congrats guys!!!

Always cool to see more Burbs on the road in the Rogue Valley!!!
That looks familiar. Was it down by the old Eads storage facility in Medford for awhile?

bs72burban · 02-12-2017, 06:44 PM

Average joe yes it had been sitting down there for years. Here are the interior pics.

04ls1gto · 02-12-2017, 07:28 PM

Wow looks in great shape. Post a pic of the SPID on the glove box door. Looks pretty rust free, far from what I'm working with

bs72burban · 02-12-2017, 08:26 PM

New to this what's the SPID?

04ls1gto · 02-12-2017, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bs72burban

New to this what's the SPID?

It's the build sheet. Open the glove box and it should be on the inside of glove box door. It will show all options

bs72burban · 02-12-2017, 08:33 PM

Found it, here's what it shows.

Bigdav160 · 02-12-2017, 09:51 PM

Don't lower it.

It has G60 auxiliary overload springs. With the 3.73, It's set up to tow.

bs72burban · 02-14-2017, 12:35 AM

Why wouldn't you lower it I understand it's setup for towing but would be ok with a 4/6 drop?

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2017, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bs72burban

Why wouldn't you lower it I understand it's setup for towing but would be ok with a 4/6 drop?

Not sure but I don't think the overload springs will work with a drop....

LockDoc

02-12-2017, 02:41 AM	#1
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Finally able to track down my dads old suburban he sold over 20 years ago. Was able to get it back to my dad for his birthday today what a great feeling. Burban is exactly how it was when I was a kid. Attached Images

02-12-2017, 06:40 AM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Cool story. We are all about the trucks. More information on the Suburban? More pictures? SPID? __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-12-2017, 09:38 AM	#3
goldenburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: aurora colo Posts: 210	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Welcome to a great fourm. Your first post wow what a story and Trust me Suburbans are addicting. __________________ 70 c10 2wd crashed Suburban 67 c10 2wd sb truck 67 c10 4wd lb truck

02-12-2017, 10:46 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. - Wow! What are the chances? Still looks good. Keep us updated on it. Oh, and we need more pics... Welcome to the best 67-72 board on the net.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-12-2017, 12:30 PM	#5
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02-12-2017, 01:41 PM	#7
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Nice

02-12-2017, 01:42 PM	#8
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Hey guys here is some more pictures of the burb'. Looking at a possible 4/6 drop thru ECE. Looking for possible wheel and tire combos any suggestions? Attached Images

02-12-2017, 01:58 PM	#9
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Congratulations on finding it again. That doesn't happen often.

02-12-2017, 02:29 PM	#10
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. the story behind the burb my dad had started an automotive shop 20 years ago. My dad endend up selling it to make ends meet and has wanted it back ever since. This was the last truck my grandpa road in before he passed. Now 20 years later the shop is doing amazing and we got a little bit of our missing family back. Here is a picture with three generations. Attached Images

02-12-2017, 04:25 PM	#11
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Awesome story, I really like how the suburban seems to be a family oriented vehicle. I get inspired every time my almost 4 year old asks me if we can go get ice cream in the green truck yet

02-12-2017, 05:58 PM	#12
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Congrats guys!!! Always cool to see more Burbs on the road in the Rogue Valley!!! That looks familiar. Was it down by the old Eads storage facility in Medford for awhile? __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

02-12-2017, 06:44 PM	#13
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Average joe yes it had been sitting down there for years. Here are the interior pics. Attached Images

02-12-2017, 07:28 PM	#14
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Wow looks in great shape. Post a pic of the SPID on the glove box door. Looks pretty rust free, far from what I'm working with

02-12-2017, 08:26 PM	#15
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. New to this what's the SPID?



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02-12-2017, 08:33 PM	#17
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Found it, here's what it shows. Attached Images

02-12-2017, 09:51 PM	#18
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Don't lower it. It has G60 auxiliary overload springs. With the 3.73, It's set up to tow. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-14-2017, 12:35 AM	#19
bs72burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: medford, oregon Posts: 7	Re: Found my dads 1972 burban after 20 years. Why wouldn't you lower it I understand it's setup for towing but would be ok with a 4/6 drop?

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