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Yup--got another newbie.
I've been into hot rods and enthusiasts vehicles for more than half my life. I spent 9 years working for magazines, and now work for Year One doing Media Relations.

I've wanted a vintage truck forever, and the stars recentlly aligned for me. I'll be flying out to KC with my 10 year old son to pick up a '62 Suburban and drive it back to Atlanta. The 'burb wil be my daily driver, and I'll hand the customized Dodge Dakota off to my wife for her daily.

Short-term plans for the Suburban are to keep it reliable, and upgrade it enough to pull my gasser '57 Chevy wagon by swapping the granny gear 4sd for a 833 4spd OD trans, front discs, and enjoy it. Later plans call for removing the dents, lowering the front, painting it 2-tone suede black and white to match my station wagon, and in the long long run, drop in a 500-inch Caddy with TH400.

But between now and Feb. 24th (when I fly out to pick it up), I've got to learn everything I can about the '62s!

Glad this place is here!!!
-Brad

from one newbie to another, "welcome"

Welcome to the bolt, Brad. Have a wonderful trip bringing that treasure home! Post some pictures for us and keep us posted on your project's progress.

welcome to the bolt from another GA. boy. have a good good trip .

And another. Have a great trip. Maybe you can hook up with a KC bolter or two.

Welcome to you and your truck Brad.This is the best page on the planet for information on just about everything especially old GM trucks.
Hobert

Welcome aboard Brad. Sounds like you got it covered with the Burb good luck.

Welcome, like everyone else has already said. The only think odd about a 62 is the torsion bar front suspension. If you plan anything too radical for it, you may have to swap it out with a 63 or newer. I've always been on the look out for a cherry 64 Suburban myself, congrat's on yours,
Scott

Thanks everyone.
Mine's not exactly what I'd call "Cherry." It's fairly rust-free, but definately shows its age.
And there's been a fair amount of "Drive by Braile" in its past. But it's a truck...and basic enough that it should be easy to keep on the road.
You'll see me on here a bunch asking questions.
-Brad

Brad,

Welcome! Also, be sure to check out the rest of the site and send Peggy some pics and a write up for our Gallery.

She's at [email protected]

Great to have you here!

Regards,
John

a few other places to check out as well:

http://www.chevytalk.com - 60-66 chevy trucks and vans

The above is fairly active and has a good amount of info. in past posts. Several guys over there have burbs, panels and carryalls.

Also, don't miss our Panels and Burbs section here at the 'Bolt.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com - 1960-1966 trucks message board (they also have a separate 60-66 parts board)

Not as active with the 60-66 trucks as chevytalk or the 'bolt but they are on there, lurking. The engine and drivatrain sections are really hopping with lots of informed members.

Welcome to the 'Bolt.

-W

Sounds like a fun road trip back home. Welcome to the SBP.

Brad -

E-mail me a pic of your truck and I'll host it for you...

[email protected]

When I actually go and get it at the end of this month, I will!
Thanks,
-Brad