pplumber...I've restored 2 Burbs a 49 & 52. They've both turned out great. But I've learned quite a bit about the pros and cons of Suburban restos. 1) What ever you project as to time and $$ to completion triple it. 2) Buy a complete or as near complete truck as possible (shop around,don't grap the 1st thing you see)...the cost will be a lot less in the long term. No or little rust... important! 3) Basic Parts are not a problem, the are readily available if you search. 4) If you're serious about using it for transportation put a modern drivetrain in your Burb... 5) Finding original 2nd & 3rd seats is near impossible and if you find them be prepared to spend a lot of $$. 6) Get professional help for body assembly..fit and finish on an AD front end is not a project for an amateur. 7) Consider and calculate seriously "make or buy" decisions on bodywork and drivetrain aspects of your resto. 8) Your doing this resto for your enjoyment...you're unlikely to recoup your effort and expense from this project if you decide to sell.(I've sold both of mine at a considerable loss...but that's the nature of our hobby). Good luck.
