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| | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Happy New Year to all Fellow Stovebolters! Have any of you Suburban owners ever used or seen used ….. school bus seats in place of the ever elusive stock Suburban seats?
Thanks! Maddog
59 Suburban | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 | Another one! I have a '57 Suburban with '77 Camaro front clip, '86 Corvette rear and '93 TBI 350ci with th700r4 trans. And I love it! I certainly like the barn doors too, easier access to inside.
So, how many are we now, does anybody keep count?
'57 Chevy Suburban; '70 Chevy Impala.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 38 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 38 | Hi all
I have a 1961 Chevy suburban, originally 235 straight six with three on the tree. Changing to 283 with a 200 4R four speed auto, shifter still on the column. Barn doors, have newer chevy suburban seats, buckets for front and one bench (narrow) for the rear all with built in seat belts. If I knew how to post a pic I could show you a beautiful picture of it freshly painted and the roof of my garage sitting on the roof of the suburban when the garage collapsed due to snow load. Anyone want to buy a garage, its in not too bad shape, the suburban broke its fall, it never even hit the floor.
Dale
Remember, for every mile of road, there's two miles of ditch!
If you fall on your face, you're still moving forward.
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52 GMC 102
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Add me to the list I own a 42 burb.going with custom suspension 261 motor t5 transmission and open drive . | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 46 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 46 | Add me to the list. Just brought home a 1946 Burb!
Last edited by oldblue48; 08/02/2015 12:09 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 506 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 506 | I've had my 58 Burb for about 3 years. It is a solid CA truck with little rust and mostly original. A previous owner swapped in a 250 straight six. I swapped in a 3 speed overdrive from a 67 C-10. I replaced the non-op turn signal switch with an aftermarket unit and put electric wipers in place of the vacuum ones. Other than that it is original. It has very little rust and is almost 100% complete. It has all three seats, all the headliner bows, both visors, original heater and radio and every little trip piece imaginable.
Unfortunately, it is languishing in underground storage in Kansas City awaiting my return to the states next year.
Thanks
Larry
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 177 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 177 | i guess you can add me to the list just finnished my 36 and driving it. would post pic but i do not know how | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 18 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 18 | Count me in....
Mine is a '66 Suburban, factory A/C, Custom, factory clock on the dash, factory in dash Tach, barn doors, all three seats. This was a highly optioned Suburban.
I have owned it 14 years. Updated with a new Good Wrench 350-700R trans.
I just got back from a 5 week trip on all of Rt. 66 and following the 2015 Great Race.
I'd post a photo...but don't know how
You've got to love 'em !!!
Warren L. Seiz Phoenix,AZ
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 52 | Just got my '60 Burb back up the mountain in time for the car show! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 28 | More man hours, than I care to admit. 3yrs in a ground up. for my 52 Burb. Best part is all the Burb owners in this part of AZ.
52 suburban
48 Palace
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 96 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 96 | Arizona native here with a 52 GMC Army Ambulance/ Burban. No seats, no glass, no engine, no tranny, no radiator, most everything else though. Just getting started, LS 5.3 4l60e S10 Blazer 4x4 rearend Danforth front with S10 parts. Hope I live long enough to get to enjoy it!! Would like to contact other AZ Burb owners and pick your brains! | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 30 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2010 Posts: 30 | Was in Prescott two weeks ago for a few days. Loved it. Sorry I didn't see your post then; I'd have stopped and said 'Hello!'. My Burg is a '54 that I'm re-doing, frame off, with a SBC, AT, A/C, cruise and will tow a matching '54 bed/trailer. It'll have lots of options, chrome, stainless, fog and spotlights and a stainless old roof luggage rack, plus outside visor. Been working on it for 3 years. Will soon put body back on chassis, which has '79 Firebird IFS and posi rear. There are lots of we 'Burbmen out here. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Sounds nice, 54CarryAll
Please post photos as you move forward.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 58 | Wife owns a 58 Burb, had it on the road this year a few times but just locally. I'm chasing a dragging rear disc problem affecting the left rear side. Didn't know it was dragging as bad as it is until we made a longer run late summer.
It runs a 67 250 I6, T5, and a 8.5 inch 10-bolt posi rear. It was Ms January in the Burbs and Panels calendar, ...was it 2013 or 2014? Time flies. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 | we have a 59 Suburban. Daily driver for the last 15 years. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 35 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 35 | I have a 1952 1 ton Panel. I installed a 292, 14 bolt differential, cast iron headers, 2 barrel carb, Turbo 350 trans, power steering, 4 wheel power disc brakes. Love my panel! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 | ** One More Happy Suburban Owner Here ** Just recently purchased a 100 percent orig.53 with clam shell doors {wish it had barn doors} but beggars can't be choosey. Has not been on the road for many years. Bought it sight unseen with only pictures {hope there is not to many surprises}. Scheduled to arrive around Jan.25th. ** Would post pictures but can't figure out how to do it. My 53' Suburban http://s293.photobucket.com/user/Atlantic4x4/slideshow/1953%20Chevrolet%20Suburban
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | It would be nice to see photos, marzach
Congratulations, and, thanks. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Someone who's bored should go through this thread and get a count. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,065 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,065 | Well good golly miss molly. If we have that many 'Burb Bolters our there, I should be in a request for some calendar updates! We've got Alvin's.
AND I know, I am behind on the calendars but I am *almost* there. Some have new covers and one is completely done. I just have to get it fixed in the Hoo-Ya Shoppe and the slideshow in the Bolt Bucket. My big plan for tomorrow.
(You know, Paul may be able to search the site to get the number of Gallery entries that say "Suburban" ... Paul can get numbers on all kinds of stuff!)
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | Nice marzach!! It really helps when you have all of the pieces! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Looks good, marzach
Does it have the seats?
I have rear doors and find them to be convenient. However, I think the end-gates are far more interesting. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 | ** Has all seats but does have an issue with the middle seat cushion. I totally agree with you on rear doors verses the clamshells. ** | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 10 | I am currently building a 1950 burb with clam shell rear doors. Love this ride. Nwe'd restorable rears though. I know there has to be one of each out there.
Please place Want Ads in the Swap Meet | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
After you have made 5 posts, you will be able to post a Parts Wanted ad in the Swap Meet.
Welcome to Stovebolt.com
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 1 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 1 | I have two. 1955 and 1958. I'm looking for a clamshell door for the 1958.
Please place Want Ads in the Swap Meet
ghostrabbit
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 18 | Hi, I'm Kyron I live in Ventura and I'm working on getting my 52 clamshell on the road. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | a tad less then 80, some have been sold since the poll started, right Maddog..
plus the guy that started the poll has left the bldg for good..
and he had several...
hey Martin, did you get in on the count? or did I miss you..
this poll may have a degree of error of plus or minus
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Nope Fred, I missed it. '48 Suburban Street Rod. Photo in my signature line. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | I still own my '58 GMC Suburban carryall. Somehow I didn't chime in on this thread. Pics in the gallery.
Regards, Mark. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | thanks,
plus 2
lets just say 80 now.. and I must say
2 more really nice ones..
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Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 10 | I own am putting together a 1948 clam shell burb | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 47 | I'll add my '65 suburban with tailgate.
owned it since 1969, been parked for about the last 20 yrs.
it now drivable again, needs alot of tlc.
i love my dog's 1965 suburban.
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 215 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 215 | I'm here
49 and 66 clamshell
See me in gallery | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | this one nice..I spent a lot of time in the gallery looking, did not know you meant the DITY gallery
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Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Very nIce '49, Biglou
Thanks, joker, for posting the link
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Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | |
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