1972 Suburban C20 (3/4 Ton)
This truck is an unmolested survivor from CA, the original owner used it to tow his boat to the lake each summer and logged only 60,000 miles on it during those first 30 years. The second owner sold me the truck after owning it for about a year, when he took a job relocation. I've owned it since 2003.
The truck does need some attention in a few areas, but it a remarkably solid foundation to start from. Anyone who has bought a rusty example already knows how expensive rust repair can be.
There is a small bit of rust just behind the rear PS wheel opening on the outer quarter panel, and there is a small hole at the bottom of the spare tire well. These are both minor issues...the view of the footwells and underside on a lift will confirm that the truck is VERY solid, original and untouched.
There is a body mount missing on one side, the rear tailgate rattles more than it should (I have new weatherstrips for the tailgate and hatch to resolve it) and the front seat has been recovered in a non-matching vinyl. The rear two seats have original fabric, so it should be easy to find the matching pattern. The truck came with embossed factory rubber mats throughout. They are a bit tender now, but they are complete.
The A/C was rebuilt by the previous owner, but the compressor seized last summer so it will need some attention before it can be run again.
The fuel sender wire is either disconnected or broken, so the tank always reads "F" even when empty!
I've towed with this truck to Moab, UT and back, and it towed the same load (in photos) all the way from CA to NH without issue. It's been a terrifically useful vehicle for hauling plywood, drywall and long 2x4s....
Please feel free to contact me with questions or more photos of anything specific.
$6800.00
And some pics:
And just for fun...here's a video clip from a Dyno day that we did a while back:
- CA Truck.... 85,000 original miles
- 350/350
- Factory Tow Package
- Dealer installed 50 gallon fuel tank
- Front and Rear A/C
- 3 rows of seats
- Tailgate style rear, not barndoor
- Two-Tone Green/White
- All exterior factory trim intact
- All interior panels and trim intact
- No rust in footwells (see photo)
This truck is an unmolested survivor from CA, the original owner used it to tow his boat to the lake each summer and logged only 60,000 miles on it during those first 30 years. The second owner sold me the truck after owning it for about a year, when he took a job relocation. I've owned it since 2003.
The truck does need some attention in a few areas, but it a remarkably solid foundation to start from. Anyone who has bought a rusty example already knows how expensive rust repair can be.
There is a small bit of rust just behind the rear PS wheel opening on the outer quarter panel, and there is a small hole at the bottom of the spare tire well. These are both minor issues...the view of the footwells and underside on a lift will confirm that the truck is VERY solid, original and untouched.
There is a body mount missing on one side, the rear tailgate rattles more than it should (I have new weatherstrips for the tailgate and hatch to resolve it) and the front seat has been recovered in a non-matching vinyl. The rear two seats have original fabric, so it should be easy to find the matching pattern. The truck came with embossed factory rubber mats throughout. They are a bit tender now, but they are complete.
The A/C was rebuilt by the previous owner, but the compressor seized last summer so it will need some attention before it can be run again.
The fuel sender wire is either disconnected or broken, so the tank always reads "F" even when empty!
I've towed with this truck to Moab, UT and back, and it towed the same load (in photos) all the way from CA to NH without issue. It's been a terrifically useful vehicle for hauling plywood, drywall and long 2x4s....
Please feel free to contact me with questions or more photos of anything specific.
$6800.00
And some pics:
And just for fun...here's a video clip from a Dyno day that we did a while back:
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Ok, maybe not Kelly's doings but a guess that this will become blazer funds so you can keep posting on the "might as well" thread?
