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jmack91z28 · 10-19-2012, 11:03 AM

Been visiting the site for years, just now decided to join. Owned and worked on chevys my whole life, just new to suburbans. Always wanted one and finally pulled the trigger on one. Found it on craigslist, payed $3700, probably over payed for it. It'll be ight.

It's an 89 model GMC 2500 4x4 4.10 gears 350 tbi with 65,000 on the rebuilt engine. TH400 tranny. Has rear heat and A/C. Three rows of seating. Power locks manual windows. 3" lift with 305 70 16 BF A/T's.

No rust really, just paint in bad shape and a few dents. Weatherstipping is shot but not leaking. Interior is real clean. Don't have pictures of it though.

68Timber · 10-19-2012, 11:34 AM

A 3/4 ton 4x4 square Burb with a small lift and no rust is worth a small premium to me, especially if the interior is nice enough. I've been thinking of trying Maaco once and have stopped by to look at some of their work. I can't see where you could go wrong for $500 to $800 on an old truck that will continue to get used. That's a nice ride, congrats on the score. Add some interior shots when you can.

Ski-me · 10-19-2012, 03:42 PM

Looks great man, love it! I don't think you overpaid either....especially if there's minimal rust!

Hey, you got one with the rare rear heat! Hardly any of those out there.

manimal · 10-19-2012, 04:13 PM

Very nice!

Mr. 250r · 10-19-2012, 06:14 PM

this is the second time i have seen that style rack on the roof was this some kind of conversion option or an aftermarket piece?

WarBeard · 10-19-2012, 11:28 PM

Very nice. I have an '89 v2500 as well. I wish mine had the cab marker lights and that roof rack looks killer.I paid 3k for mine so you are not to far off.

Roof rack is made by Conn-fer I believe.

Cherub · 10-21-2012, 08:47 AM

count me as jealous, ive been looking for a decent one down here in houston. All i seem to find are ones that have been mudded to all hell. Min rust and working drivetrain and a/c......id say you paid a fair price. Roof rack is killer!

jmack91z28 · 10-21-2012, 09:23 AM

Yeah the roof rack was built by a company in California. Based off how it was installed I'd say it was a dealer option most likely. I actually just pulled the thing off. If anyone wants it they can have it. That or I'm just gonna scrap it.

I'm going to pull the running boards too, if anyone wants them. That or scrap yard for me.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I'll try to get interior pics up monday.

I'm actually planning on doing a lot with this thing. I've got a 6.2 diesel I'm working on right now and a fresh 4l80e I want to swap in place of the current drivetrain.

My other truck is a chevy 94 k2500 with a big block and 4.10 gears, so that's the work truck. I want to make this burb a daily driver. With a NA 6.2 I figure I can average 17-18 mpg which would be great. My truck gets 7-8.. so you know.

68Timber · 10-21-2012, 10:12 AM

Love the diesel swap plans. It's hard to believe the 6.2 is desirable now when so many thought it a turd back when. I guess when you see them last so long and still knock out great mpg it's hard not to start respecting them.

jmack91z28 · 10-22-2012, 09:44 AM

Yeah I'm pretty excited about doing the 6.2 swap. It still is a turd, that hasn't changed. It's just that they are so simple, lightweight and cheap to build as opposed to a cummins or whatever major diesel. Good fuel mileage, and as long as you keep engine temps low, it'll last a long time.

Edahall · 10-22-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack91z28

Yeah I'm pretty excited about doing the 6.2 swap. It still is a turd, that hasn't changed. It's just that they are so simple, lightweight and cheap to build as opposed to a cummins or whatever major diesel. Good fuel mileage, and as long as you keep engine temps low, it'll last a long time.

A good free flowing exhaust system, exhaust headers, intake modifications and maybe some porting on the heads can fix that.

jmack91z28 · 10-22-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Edahall

A good free flowing exhaust system, exhaust headers, intake modifications and maybe some porting on the heads can fix that.

Yeah, I'm already dealing with bill heath on a NA camshaft for it and then Tim over at accurate diesel injection has already quoted me a stronger built IP. Larger plungers, higher pop pressure. Same with the injectors too.

Does a company make headers for an NA diesel or are you talking a custom fabbed deal?

68Timber · 10-22-2012, 04:28 PM

Link to 6.2 headers: http://www.stans-headers.com/gm_headers.htm

They're pretty pricey but guys seem to like them.

Edahall · 10-22-2012, 11:46 PM

You might also include in that list a timing gear drive.

DBLSPRT68 · 10-24-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack91z28

Yeah the roof rack was built by a company in California. Based off how it was installed I'd say it was a dealer option most likely. I actually just pulled the thing off. If anyone wants it they can have it. That or I'm just gonna scrap it.

Do you still have the roof rack?????????????? I'm local and would love to have it for my 90 V2500. Let me know. Sending a PM also. David

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-26-2012, 12:22 PM

Nice looking burb looks pretty clean from here. No rust is always a huge bonus. Sounds like a cool project have fun wrenching on it

DBLSPRT68 · 10-31-2012, 11:48 AM

I met Jason last week. Great guy! I got the roof rack and running boards for my 90 V2500. Many thanks and let me know if I can help. David

10-19-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
jmack91z28 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midland NC Posts: 118	New here and my new Suburban Been visiting the site for years, just now decided to join. Owned and worked on chevys my whole life, just new to suburbans. Always wanted one and finally pulled the trigger on one. Found it on craigslist, payed $3700, probably over payed for it. It'll be ight. It's an 89 model GMC 2500 4x4 4.10 gears 350 tbi with 65,000 on the rebuilt engine. TH400 tranny. Has rear heat and A/C. Three rows of seating. Power locks manual windows. 3" lift with 305 70 16 BF A/T's. No rust really, just paint in bad shape and a few dents. Weatherstipping is shot but not leaking. Interior is real clean. Don't have pictures of it though.

10-19-2012, 11:34 AM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: New here and my new Suburban A 3/4 ton 4x4 square Burb with a small lift and no rust is worth a small premium to me, especially if the interior is nice enough. I've been thinking of trying Maaco once and have stopped by to look at some of their work. I can't see where you could go wrong for $500 to $800 on an old truck that will continue to get used. That's a nice ride, congrats on the score. Add some interior shots when you can. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-19-2012, 03:42 PM	#3
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: New here and my new Suburban Looks great man, love it! I don't think you overpaid either....especially if there's minimal rust! Hey, you got one with the rare rear heat! Hardly any of those out there. __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

10-19-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: New here and my new Suburban Very nice! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-19-2012, 06:14 PM	#5
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: New here and my new Suburban this is the second time i have seen that style rack on the roof was this some kind of conversion option or an aftermarket piece? __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

10-19-2012, 11:28 PM	#6
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: New here and my new Suburban Very nice. I have an '89 v2500 as well. I wish mine had the cab marker lights and that roof rack looks killer.I paid 3k for mine so you are not to far off. Roof rack is made by Conn-fer I believe. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

10-21-2012, 08:47 AM	#7
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: New here and my new Suburban count me as jealous, ive been looking for a decent one down here in houston. All i seem to find are ones that have been mudded to all hell. Min rust and working drivetrain and a/c......id say you paid a fair price. Roof rack is killer! __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

10-21-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
jmack91z28 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midland NC Posts: 118	Re: New here and my new Suburban Yeah the roof rack was built by a company in California. Based off how it was installed I'd say it was a dealer option most likely. I actually just pulled the thing off. If anyone wants it they can have it. That or I'm just gonna scrap it. I'm going to pull the running boards too, if anyone wants them. That or scrap yard for me. Thanks for the compliments everyone. I'll try to get interior pics up monday. I'm actually planning on doing a lot with this thing. I've got a 6.2 diesel I'm working on right now and a fresh 4l80e I want to swap in place of the current drivetrain. My other truck is a chevy 94 k2500 with a big block and 4.10 gears, so that's the work truck. I want to make this burb a daily driver. With a NA 6.2 I figure I can average 17-18 mpg which would be great. My truck gets 7-8.. so you know.

10-21-2012, 10:12 AM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: New here and my new Suburban Love the diesel swap plans. It's hard to believe the 6.2 is desirable now when so many thought it a turd back when. I guess when you see them last so long and still knock out great mpg it's hard not to start respecting them. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-22-2012, 09:44 AM	#10
jmack91z28 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midland NC Posts: 118	Re: New here and my new Suburban Yeah I'm pretty excited about doing the 6.2 swap. It still is a turd, that hasn't changed. It's just that they are so simple, lightweight and cheap to build as opposed to a cummins or whatever major diesel. Good fuel mileage, and as long as you keep engine temps low, it'll last a long time.

10-22-2012, 04:28 PM	#13
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: New here and my new Suburban Link to 6.2 headers: http://www.stans-headers.com/gm_headers.htm They're pretty pricey but guys seem to like them. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-22-2012, 11:46 PM	#14
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: New here and my new Suburban You might also include in that list a timing gear drive. __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

10-26-2012, 12:22 PM	#16
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New here and my new Suburban Nice looking burb looks pretty clean from here. No rust is always a huge bonus. Sounds like a cool project have fun wrenching on it __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-31-2012, 11:48 AM	#17
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: New here and my new Suburban I met Jason last week. Great guy! I got the roof rack and running boards for my 90 V2500. Many thanks and let me know if I can help. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

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