Burb survivor

[Rustbucket]

hey jeannie this might be a good one for the archives:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172229360235?redirect=mobile

[TJ's GMC]

That's nice! Seems to have a 351E instead of a 305E like the poster says.

[Funky61]

First time I've seen a complete AIR smog pump system on the V6. Nice Looking suburban. So are the leaf springs an option?

[Ed Snyder]

Originally Posted by Funky61

First time I've seen a complete AIR smog pump system on the V6. Nice Looking suburban. So are the leaf springs an option?

I had to laugh, Henry, when the seller claimed "rare" leaf spring rear suspension. From 1963 on, all the GMCs came with rear leaves. He seems a little confused on a few things, calling it a Chevrolet in a couple of places, and saying it's a 305 when his own photo of the ID plate says it's a 351. And his claim that it's "likely the nicest original in the country" is definitely a stretch. I saw an unrestored '66 Burb that was way nicer than this one at a show a few years ago. And if I saw one, there are probably others somewhere in the country too that are nicer. My own '62 is in better shape than this eBay one.

[AZKen]

Dealer installed A/C but none of it is there? What? Isn't that the same thing as "It doesn't have A/C" ? Anyway, I thought they had funky on-dash vents then? I did get a 305 motor from CA with that same smog pump in a parts box. I think it was a CA thing for sure. It's not bad, if he really does have a bid at 17K, he should take it now. Right now.

Thanks to Rustbucket, sounds like we are bashing his intent. Not meant to. It IS a good one for the archives.

[Funky61]

Yes on the Archives-Keeper remarks. It has great photos of the floor that I need. I did not realize there was such gap (step area) on the passenger side.

[TJ's GMC]

Originally Posted by AZKen

Dealer installed A/C but none of it is there? What? Isn't that the same thing as "It doesn't have A/C" ? Anyway, I thought they had funky on-dash vents then? I did get a 305 motor from CA with that same smog pump in a parts box. I think it was a CA thing for sure. It's not bad, if he really does have a bid at 17K, he should take it now. Right now.

Thanks to Rustbucket, sounds like we are bashing his intent. Not meant to. It IS a good one for the archives.

I don't even see a place on the dash for A/C controls. Has the heat knobs and that's it.

[TJ's GMC]

Originally Posted by Ed Snyder

I had to laugh, Henry, when the seller claimed "rare" leaf spring rear suspension. From 1963 on, all the GMCs came with rear leaves. He seems a little confused on a few things, calling it a Chevrolet in a couple of places, and saying it's a 305 when his own photo of the ID plate says it's a 351. And his claim that it's "likely the nicest original in the country" is definitely a stretch. I saw an unrestored '66 Burb that was way nicer than this one at a show a few years ago. And if I saw one, there are probably others somewhere in the country too that are nicer. My own '62 is in better shape than this eBay one.

Anything to make it sell right for a higher price right? lol

[David R Leifheit]

Originally Posted by TJ's GMC

I don't even see a place on the dash for A/C controls. Has the heat knobs and that's it.

Because:
*Dealer installed A/C (missing compressor and underdash unit)

It would have been an underdash unit, totally self contained. All controls on the unit.
Basically what the ad says is it -had- A/C but had been removed.
Or it never had A/C since none of the system is there... so how could anyone tell?

[AZKen]

Even if they could tell from mounting holes, what value did it add to the ad and what value does it add to the truck? If he has original dealer paper work showing purchase/installation of Air, that's kind of good. If not, any under dash unit could have been there during any era of it's life. Done by PO.

As said, probably a good old honest guy with little knowledge of vintage trucks. Translation: stole it from a widow neighbor!
As you can tell, this is a dealer.