The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Panels 'N Burbs wood in the 36 suburban.

Hi..I'm the new bolter...and just aquired the 6 suburban that was on Ebay yesterday...excited aobut starting this long project. How much wood is really in this suburban's main body..especially the rear where those doors are ? I don't have it in the flesh yet..but will in tow weeks. Then the fun begins. Body is rough but will all work out with patience. It;s the wood pieces that scare me a bit. thanks for any help...Bruce D.

You were quick to find the 'bolt! Nice score! The wood should not be too bad to make, most of it is looks to be in decent condition and at least good enough for patterns. You may want to consider using tube steel when replacing the wood. It will hold up better, last longer and will not be seen. If you insist on using wood, find someone that does the wood for Model A's or woody wagons. It won't be cheap, but it should be doable.

Contact Ron Brazell he once owned this one! .

That's going to be one awesome project.It's hard to believe the rear seats are still their.


Tim

Bowtietim posted this in another post:

KC WOOD MANUFACTURER Specializes in Early Chevy Wood. Give him a call or email him.

Fantastic news! I was hoping a fellow member would grab it! To answer your question here are the 36 paint codes.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/aclchip.aspx?image=1936-chevrolet-pg01.jpg

Tim Lederman (Tclederman) is also really good at hunting down paint codes / colors

Patrick

thanks a lot tim.... I have sent them an email..bruce d.

thanks a lot..I will call them..they helped me with my colors for my 36 pickup..we did it in Hollywood tan, same color that the suburban offered also. bruce

Bruce

There is A LOT of wood in the body. I helped a few guys out with patterns for the rear clam shell door a few years back with photos / dimensions from my '36 suburban.

If you need any running gear / suspension parts - I just sold mine to a street rodder who had no interest in axles, springs, steering column, engine, transmission, pedal assembly, etc.

I have a good running 206 as well if you want to keep it stock.

My burb is headed to Pensacola Florida - will probably pass yours on the freeway somewhere.

I have good shipping connections and could get you all these parts to Idaho pretty easily.

Ken Brown
Vancouver, WA

Ken thank you so much. I don't have it yet..so I don't what is needed. I know that it has been sored in the guy's two garages fo 46 years! I can only guess that it needs everything you mentioned..so PLEASE keep me in mind. My cell# is 208 610 4501.
I have a real good boat builder woodworker pal..but have no idea what will be needed. One of the bolters wrote that tube steel might be a better answer than the wood..(where it isn't seen.) Any thoughts? All seats are there thank God. Engine wise..will nkow in two weks..cross your fingers! ha! Thanks agian for your advice...Bruce D. Sandpoint Id.

I passed your question on to a similar 'burb owner in Detroit and he wanted to make sure I introduced you to the name of David Entler of PA. His work is very highly thought of and he has done complete wood packages for both Suburbans and Panels. David sent me some very impressive photos of his work as I was looking for a package for my '36 one and one-half ton. If you PM me, I can provide you with more contact information and copies of his photos.

I am pretty sure it was David Entler that I sent dimensions / photos to to complete the rear gate kit he was making for a '36 suburban - I believe that the kit cost upwards of $5k.

David J Entler Restorations
Glen Rock Pa.
717.235.2112.

Is there Wood under the body of the 36 Suburban for supports? thanks..Bruce D.

5,000 for just for the tailgate kit? Thats rediculous! In this poor economy..he won't be getting my business. Bruce

I talked with David E...and what a great help with inf on rust removel..the kit for whole suburban is about five G's ..mis read that I guess...no kit for tialgate..hope mine is in decent shape. Door kits are about 500. per door. Thanks for the help on this wood project. Bruce

Just saw this. That is a rare truck...Great Find! Lot's of work ahead, but it will be worth it. Post some pics when you get it home!

A 36 would have 100 percent steel doors. Cowl and door surrounding frames are wood framed similar to a 35.

i got kens suburban it should be here thursday i am going to take all the wood out and replace with metal. after i make my patterns if the wood is solid i will have no need for it.

thank you..just sent you an email...wood may be fair to...? been setting inside a long long time..we'll see....my address is Bruce Duykers 41 pine ridge road Sandpoint Idaho.83864

Interesting progression of information. If I remember right, Ken's suburban came from Idaho and now resides in Florida and the wood may come back to Idaho in another project! Lot's of collaboration on putting these projects back together too!

my wife wants me to stop working on my 35 truck and start on the suburban when it gets here she thinks i bought it for her to drive she said she will help finance it[ life is good here]

Here are some photos of what the wood looks like. A couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon and you'll be ready for business! 1935 Burb , Wood Photo 1 , Wood Photo 2 , and Wood Photo 3 . Enjoy

Hi Leonard - sounds like you have married well - my wife has been supportive of my habit for rust, but she has had enough of projects that don't make progress. After seeing what an ordeal that Old Sub's wife went through when he died this last winter, I decided it was time to start selling.

I hope you have a good way to get the skid off of your trailer - it was a challenge for me to load at my home.

Ken Brown

I was told recently that if 36 wood is in decent shape I could mix an epoxy res then thin it slightly and paint each wood part making it solid and hard as new..(pieces not seen of course) Window frames look good so hope the rest of it is not rotted.

Bruce - do some searching and reading on "wood epoxy saturation technique" [WEST system], it's a common wooden boat preservation/repair method, might find a shop in your area that can supply the right materials

Bill

Well..not quite...no wood from Ken's to my project..but may get some artillerys and motr, or some drive train stuff..won't know till mine gets here fri. Small world when it comes to restoring old rare classics!