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Hello everyone,
I just received my 1946 Suburban. It seems to be in really good shape. I am going to need to replace some of the wood in the rear windows, but overal it should be really nice when its done. Where can I post pictures for everyone to see how it looks?
Thanks, Russ

Congrats Russ. Looking forward to the pics. See ya around the garage.

Ok,
I'm going to try this. Hopefully this works. Enjoy the pictures!

http://s1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/rsweet68/



Thanks, Russ Sweet

I would really love to build one of these suburbans!!!

Not sure what your build plan is but I have a lot of resources about 41-46 Chevy trucks on my web page. www.46chevytruck.com

Thanks for the information. Would you know by chance where to look for the vin tags in these old Suburbans? The orginal tag is gone and I would like to do some more research on this vehicle.

Thanks, Russ Sweet

The i.D.# Plate is(should be) on the pass. side cowl,under the hood, attached w/2 screws.

Here is a photo showing location on side cowl.
Harold
http://s1117.photobucket.com/albums/k583/harold146/?action=view&current=IDPlatelocation.jpg

Just found another site to help you with the ID question.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/4611.htm
Harold

That's a great looking wagon!

I really like the Deco trucks, with the lift-up hoods and all.

What are the plans for the old bus?

Guys,
Thanks for all the information. I am not sure if I want to rebuild to original or build a street rod? Still thinking about it? I'm helping my wife build a 1948 Willys truck. Plan is for her to do most with with me teaching. Should be fun.

Russ

Looks like a good find. I have a 46 Burb as well in about the same condition.

I was lucky enough to find one with all the basic parts intact.

Some of the wood on the passenger side had to be rebuilt and I had filet the lower tailgate in order to rebuild the wood inside it. It is now welded back together.

Next I will tackle the lift gate which has a bullet hole that needs to be repaired.

How is the condition of your fuel tank? Mine had to be sealed with sloshing compound.

Dave Murray,
murraydave@aol.com

Hi Dave,
My fuel tank is completely rotten. It has a huge hole in the side. One of those things I will have to find or make which isn't to bad, I hope? I didn't realize there is wood in the tailgate? Mine also has bullet holes that need fixed. Everything else looks pretty good? The wood in the bed is partially rotted, but still has the inserts for the rear seats. The rear windows still have there cranks. The passenger door needs replaced. I will need to smooth some fenders front and back. All in all, it is in better shape than my 1935 truck was!

Russ

Russ

That is pretty neat right there!. I have an AD burb and a 45 pickup. I don't think I have ever seen clamshells on a Deco burb before. I think that the rear windows' ability to crank down is far superior to the AD burbs which have sliders.
I won't presume to tell you whether to restore or rod your truck. I can only offer what I would do with your truck. I am more of an original type of guy, but having said that, I would lean to toward more of an update for your burb. I'd go with a hot inline or small v-8. Buy a reproduction grill. Lower the truck (some-not into the weeds) and probably use some aftermarket artillery wheels or get some originals. Clean up the interior in a nice way with original style seating. Automatic transmission, 'cause this would be a good people carrier and maybe the ole lady will drive it. And I think I'd actually leave the exterior alone. It'll take a LOT of work to get the sheetmetal ready for some glossy paint. And flat paint would wreck it. And that patina can't be bought or faked. Stay away from cliches like red wheels and mexican blankets and you will have a REALLY cool people hauler there without blowing the bank account. Look forward to seeing what happens.

Do not throw away anything until you have the replacement you need.

I got lucky and found a replacement tank on ebay. It is a simple design so you can easily have one fabricated if you can not find another one.

The doors are different at the top from the Deco trucks but you may be able to take the top half of your door and marry it to the bottom half of a truck door depending on where and how bad the door really is.

My Burb was a school bus in NE Nebraska and since these are so rare I am keeping it almost stock. My major upgrades are disc brakes on the front, dual chamber master cylinder,3.43 rearend so I can get up to and maintain highway speeds and a 235 full pressure engine.

Russ,
If the tank is the same as a Pick Up there is one on EBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-1946-C...89813490?vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab09018f2
Harold