My buddy was just selling a super clean bone stock '97ish burb that belonged to his late father in law. Big block low miles and all. If I woulda been ready to buy I would've got it for the wife.
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beags86
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1/2 ton?
I tell you what, I'm so glad I picked the one I did to start with. 3/4 ton so already had the 14bff with a BBC (sure it's a bone stock TBI 454 which isn't too much to write home about, but a big block none the less and still has somewhat respectable power for bone stock and 200k on the clock), also already has a 4l80e and 32 spline input floor shift 241. As I just proved this last weekend, it's very comfortable for road trips, and I also take it hunting all the time, which it's perfect for with front and rear heat, but also dependable with all the IFS cutout on a d60. I literally love using it all the time. So glad I built this one.
This is a very true statement. There are a bunch of them out here in the GMT400 platform that you can pick up for really cheap. I only paid $2900 for mine that was in very good shape mechanically and body wise. And again, that was for a 3/4 ton with a BBC too. And so far I haven't even touched the motor, trans, or t-case.
I originally was looking for a 96+ version to get a vortec and also cause I like the interiors of the 95+ GMT400's, but in the end, I'm actually really glad I got the one I did. Glad mine already had the floor shift 241 so I didn't have to deal with that, plus the interior in mine is actually pretty nice and the captain chairs in the middle has turned out to be very nice for the kids in the back. The only thing I really want is a little more power out of the BBC. But eventually down the road I will do a top end kit on this thing with heads, cam, and intake. Not now cause it runs totally fine, so I'm just gonna keep using it, but one day I'll do it
Good to know! Ya our rust bucket 06 was 2g, put fuel lines, brake lines and few other odds and ends into it basically to haul the kid, 2 big dogs and all of our gear on family trips or even just anytime around town with 2 big dogs and a kid, they require a lot of space! I grew up in a 97 burb, I'd still love one once we totally run this one into the ground. I will be going out west or down south for a rust free one for sure.
Took a quick camping/fishing trip to Warm Lake. We had all 5 of us, the dog, gear, and food packed into the Burb.
That's why I am building the burb, not the k5.
We have 3 kids and soon to have a dog, so...
I thought you had a pickup bed camper?
We do, but this was a spur of the moment decision to go up and do a real quick trip, so decided to keep it real simple and just throw the tent down. Also, since my camper currently does not have electric jacks (hand crank style currently), it really does take two people with my wife and I to get the camper loaded, and she messed up her shoulder a few weeks ago that we wanted her to take it easy, and cranking on camper jacks didn’t sound like a good idea. Plus, I want my kids to experience tent camping enough times so they don’t get spoiled with nice campers all the time, haha.
I have looked at swapping over to electric jacks, but man are they not cheap...almost as much for electric jacks as I paid for the whole camper
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I just figured that variety is the spice of life, and whats the point of having a sas big block burb just to take the slide in all the time.
When they say you can live out of a burb, we just proved it this weekend. I am a true believer that a well setup 3/4 ton burb is probably the most useful all around vehicle out there. I use this burb all the time
Amen to all of that brother
My wife has been bugging the crap out of me to go tent camping and we have a 33' toy hauler. I really wish I had a burb instead of my K5 now that there is 6 of us. I might have to take over her Yukon XL and do a build when she moves on to a different vehicle. It's close to a burb but being an '08 it's not very well built with lots of plastic crap. It could work though since it is already ours.
Campers and camp trailers are obviously very nice, but there is something to be said for the tent experience. My kids said over and over again that they loved sleeping in the tent and had a great time with it. So to me it's fun to do both.
Or you could just sell that '08 and either get a square burb or a GMT400 burb to build
I'm sorry, but I would avoid tent camping like the plague.
me too, I prefer a cot under the stars.
I bought a tent cot for trail camping.
I had one, sold it recently. I was getting claustrophobic in it and it’s too damn heavy and bulky for wheeling trips. Bought a big boy cot and I’m much more comfortable.
Hammock. The only way I'll camp if not in the camper. Nothing against tents, but I'm too old to sleep on the ground. I need a comfy bed. But with the kids I had a two room family tent that was massive. Queen size air mattress. Took forever to setup and take down. It was nice once it was up, but not helpful on multiple day trips where we move every day.
That's what we have for a tent.
It's more spacious than what I slept in for the Navy, so that doesn't bother.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
If i had a burb, I would let the kids sleep in the tent and I would sleep in the back.
Of course I have the RTT too. So there is always that.
Of course I have the RTT too. So there is always that.
