socalfandabodys
12-24-2016, 09:46 AM
I know this is not a pro touring vehicle but, it would make a cool pit truck, parts hauler or tow rig. My other hobby has me involved in the 67-72 Truck world and I have a soft spot for factory 4x4's. I've never found one of these with protecto plate, build sheet, owners manual and SPID all intact. To top it off this is an extremely rare 68 4x4 Suburban. You rarely find a 67/68 slant nose 4x4 Suburban.
They only made around 5k 1967/68 4x4 Suburbans and most have been ran into the ground. You rarely see a slant nose 4x4 Suburban in survivor condition like this one. This Suburban is as close to 100% original and unmolested condition you will find. It still retains the tower clamps and canister oil filter! I have the original build sheet, protecto plate, owners manual, and SPID in good condition. Sold new in Washington about an hour away from where it currently resides. I have had the Suburban for the past year and a half. I have done quite a bit of work to it to get it to its current stage. The suburban did not run and had some minor rust issues when I purchased it. It still had the original plugs and wires! Below is a small list of what I have done to the Suburban
-Just picked it up from the glass shop. A new winshield with precision gasket and rear hatch glass with precision gasket were installed.
-Rockers were replaced due to minor pin holes but, if you know these 67-72 trucks there is no such thing as a rust free one. I had the rockers professionally replaced along with the lower kick panel area. Those areas were cleaned out of all the built up debree and sprayed with por 15 before having the new panels welded into place. I then had those areas fogged in to match the majority of the original paint.
-The roof rain gutter seam sealer was brittle and cracked so, I had that scraped out and resealed and the entire roof sprayed in white.
-New plugs, wires, originalcarburetor rebuilt, new distributor, coil, master cylinder, booster, wheel cylinders, brake hoses.
-Complete new M&H dash wiring harness and fuse box
I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting. This Suburban now runs and drives but, keep in mind it has never been restored. I prefer the survivor quality this one has as I've never seen another like it. The original rubber floor mat has been cleaned and I preserved it best I could. The original seats had covers on them for many years and have somewhat survived with just being dirty and some of the seams coming loose. Maybe someone can restitch the seams and clean them better? This Suburban is definitely not a show vehicle but, you can take it to that level with a solid foundation or put around town in it as is. The front drive shaft is currently out and I have new U Joints for it but, have not had time to install them. I currently work 14 days on/7 days off out of state so, lack of time and space are my reasons for letting this one go.
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
Price: $15k OBO
May take 502, 540 or 572 BBC Crate engine on part trade. Also looking for 68-72 Chevelle 12 bolt or Ford 9.
They only made around 5k 1967/68 4x4 Suburbans and most have been ran into the ground. You rarely see a slant nose 4x4 Suburban in survivor condition like this one. This Suburban is as close to 100% original and unmolested condition you will find. It still retains the tower clamps and canister oil filter! I have the original build sheet, protecto plate, owners manual, and SPID in good condition. Sold new in Washington about an hour away from where it currently resides. I have had the Suburban for the past year and a half. I have done quite a bit of work to it to get it to its current stage. The suburban did not run and had some minor rust issues when I purchased it. It still had the original plugs and wires! Below is a small list of what I have done to the Suburban
-Just picked it up from the glass shop. A new winshield with precision gasket and rear hatch glass with precision gasket were installed.
-Rockers were replaced due to minor pin holes but, if you know these 67-72 trucks there is no such thing as a rust free one. I had the rockers professionally replaced along with the lower kick panel area. Those areas were cleaned out of all the built up debree and sprayed with por 15 before having the new panels welded into place. I then had those areas fogged in to match the majority of the original paint.
-The roof rain gutter seam sealer was brittle and cracked so, I had that scraped out and resealed and the entire roof sprayed in white.
-New plugs, wires, originalcarburetor rebuilt, new distributor, coil, master cylinder, booster, wheel cylinders, brake hoses.
-Complete new M&H dash wiring harness and fuse box
I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting. This Suburban now runs and drives but, keep in mind it has never been restored. I prefer the survivor quality this one has as I've never seen another like it. The original rubber floor mat has been cleaned and I preserved it best I could. The original seats had covers on them for many years and have somewhat survived with just being dirty and some of the seams coming loose. Maybe someone can restitch the seams and clean them better? This Suburban is definitely not a show vehicle but, you can take it to that level with a solid foundation or put around town in it as is. The front drive shaft is currently out and I have new U Joints for it but, have not had time to install them. I currently work 14 days on/7 days off out of state so, lack of time and space are my reasons for letting this one go.
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
Price: $15k OBO
May take 502, 540 or 572 BBC Crate engine on part trade. Also looking for 68-72 Chevelle 12 bolt or Ford 9.