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*mike reeh* · 09-13-2003, 11:50 PM

Well here we are. I recently acquired a 91 suburban

2WD, silverado, 3/4Ton, 454/4L60, etc etc...

What else does everyone have?

mike reeh

**kwmech** · 09-14-2003, 12:20 AM

Bought my fathers sub. he special ordered it from the factory 1990 3/4 ton fully loaded 14 bolt full float rear and a d60 front 4.56s dual batteries front buckets heavy duty radiator/tow package. Wasn't gonna let that get away. So far I took the posi out of the rear and just went with an open and put an arb in the front with a 4'' lift. Added some alum rims with a set of 285/75r16s. A lot of people can't believe it has a 60f.

bigblock73 · 09-14-2003, 11:15 AM

Mike, weren't you going to part it out and give your PU a bunch of goodies??

-Jeff

*mike reeh* · 09-14-2003, 01:25 PM

Jeff- precisely! Its a goldmine of good parts... the blue captains chairs, console, all the glass, the 2 front power doors with pl/pw/pm, the serpentine 454, the rear full floater, any blue interior trim I could possibly want.... the the 91 front clip. the blue seatbelts,.. all that stuff I want/need... and its all in XLNT condition.. not to mention the rest of the stuff that I can sell.. its a parts seekers dream. But- im going to drive it for a while..

mike

gchemist · 09-14-2003, 08:43 PM

I have a 91 front end on my truck.

72MARIO · 09-14-2003, 11:01 PM

This use to be My Dailt Driver. I was on the way home from working at a Local Truck parts shop in kinda a hurry and went to pass a guy. He turned in front of me into his driveway. I totaled the old Burb bent the frame.... Yep not repairable.

BigRed · 09-14-2003, 11:01 PM

Cool, I finally fit in again.

Gotta 1986 Suburban Silverado 350/700R4 with towing package. In great shape minus a run-on and kickdown cable problem I've been having lately.

I'll post a pic tomorrow as I just waxed it!

**Ironhorse** · 09-21-2003, 09:05 AM

Guess I may as well join in the fun. Family rig is a 1991 Sub 4WD 1/2 ton. 350 TBI. Loaded to the hilt. Blue with custom body stripping with blue interior. Front captain's reclining buckets, standard center seat and 3rd seat. All cloth interior, no leather for me. Dual A/C, rear heat, tinted side glass including front driver's and passenger's window's including the wings (after market tint but nice) cruise, p/w, p/l, p/b, tilt, am/fm cassette, 4-core rad. my son and I installed, under- hood corded light (like that), roof rack, tow hooks, oil cooler, 700 R-4, receiver hitch, running boards, ralley wheels , 31 x 10.50's , custom interior overhead console with lighting, power mirrors, barn doors, custom center console. Will try and post some pics some time. Raining at the moment and the 'Burb needs a good bath. Gets maybe a solid 15-16 mpg but damn comfortable to drive.

eaglelox · 09-30-2003, 09:54 AM

here is my daily. dont know the gas milage, probably about 6

. family of 5 needs room to move. drive train works well. a little ruf on the eyes. x sherif burb.with some work it will be nice

the baron · 09-30-2003, 10:03 AM

Hi ,
I traded a while ago my 1979 Yamaha XS 650 SE for a 1987 Burb , 6.2 Diesel ( shot !) , 700R4 , 2WD , full electric , dual A/C ( shot !) , both front doors in bad shape ( corroded ) , grey cloth interior & three benches , two tone ( blue ) , 10 bolts RR axle

As my 1979 C10 is beyond repair , it will serve as a donor for this Burb.

The 6.2 / TH700 combo is already pulled out of the Burb
I'm now in the process of pulling out the C10 engine & tranny ( 350 Olds engine / TH400 ) to be put in the Burb.

Once the 6.2 / TH700R4 are sold , I'll have some cash to handle the body , I have some rust spots everywhere...

I could have use the Burb to fix the pick-up , but I need a more comfy vehicle , & I have to travel more than often with my Girl friend & my two kids

But I already told this on the 73-87 pick-up message board

I have no pic's for the moment but it will come...

Anyway , I prefer the look of a burb than the look of a Pick-up

The Baron

K9 Offroad · 10-11-2003, 04:06 PM

I bought a 85 Chevy 4x4 burb w/barn doors. In the process of swapping out the 350 and puttin in a 396 BB for more power

It's not much to look at, no major dents or rust just the old two tone brown paint, but it has no computer stuff

Just love these older burbs for their size and ease of fixin.

KShortell · 10-16-2003, 11:13 AM

1986 Suburban -- 1/2 ton 4x2

From the Carlisle All-GM Nationals 2003 (a really fun time!)

NAPCO ken · 10-16-2003, 03:53 PM

Here's my '77 Suburban, with newer style front end, 454/400/203, 12" National springs, Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear with discs, etc....

*mike reeh* · 10-17-2003, 11:54 PM

geez ken you dont mess around when it comes to 4x4s do you

mike

MIKE'67 · 10-21-2003, 04:32 AM

I recently purchased a '85 Suburban. I've had over a dozen 1967-1986 Chevy pickups over the years. When I saw this 'burb with a for sale sign I just had to check it out. This thing is great. It rides like a dream. I can pack up all the grand kids with the 3 seats or remove the rear and haul a full sheet of plywood. This was owned by a local mechanic. It's in great shape mechanically. The body is rust free since it's been in Alabama all it's life. The interior is perfect. It's the two tone blue and silver. It has the fiberglass rinning boards that go up over the wheel wells.

The other day I was in a small town and noticed another '85 Suburban. It was at a funeral home. The top had black vinal and it covered the rear windows. I'm not into hearses but that thing was sharp.

Nice to see there are others that appreciate these cowboy Cadillacs.

NAPCO ken · 11-03-2003, 04:48 PM

Not exactly a 73-91, but thought you guys might like to see my '64 GMC 4x4 Suburban....

MIKE'67 · 11-03-2003, 08:09 PM

I love it Ken. I had a '65 Chevy Suburban. Man I wish I had it today.

NAPCO ken · 11-04-2003, 04:15 PM

Here's my '60 GMC Sub 4x4...

NAPCO ken · 11-11-2003, 05:50 PM

And another...the "new" '79 K20 Suburban purchased last night for $1800...400 engine, TH400/203, runs great....

JayDubBlazer · 11-14-2003, 06:19 AM

I don't have a picture but mine is a 78 2wd with a 350. It is painted gold and cardinal with iowa state and cyclones painted on either sides and "nebraska sucks" painted on the back. I was drunk when I did the paint job so nebraska is spelt wrong. ha ha

Grim Reaper · 11-19-2003, 10:54 PM

Ahhh don't have any pictures on my new computer. I have a 1988 2wd 3/4 454, th400, 3.73 Silverado. Has 78k on it.

I also have a 75 GMC Jimmy trail truck

09-13-2003, 11:50 PM	#1
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	Suburban owners unite! Well here we are. I recently acquired a 91 suburban 2WD, silverado, 3/4Ton, 454/4L60, etc etc... What else does everyone have? mike reeh

09-14-2003, 08:43 PM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I have a 91 front end on my truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-14-2003, 11:01 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	This use to be My Dailt Driver. I was on the way home from working at a Local Truck parts shop in kinda a hurry and went to pass a guy. He turned in front of me into his driveway. I totaled the old Burb bent the frame.... Yep not repairable. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

09-14-2003, 11:01 PM	#7
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Cool, I finally fit in again. Gotta 1986 Suburban Silverado 350/700R4 with towing package. In great shape minus a run-on and kickdown cable problem I've been having lately. I'll post a pic tomorrow as I just waxed it! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

09-21-2003, 09:05 AM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Guess I may as well join in the fun. Family rig is a 1991 Sub 4WD 1/2 ton. 350 TBI. Loaded to the hilt. Blue with custom body stripping with blue interior. Front captain's reclining buckets, standard center seat and 3rd seat. All cloth interior, no leather for me. Dual A/C, rear heat, tinted side glass including front driver's and passenger's window's including the wings (after market tint but nice) cruise, p/w, p/l, p/b, tilt, am/fm cassette, 4-core rad. my son and I installed, under- hood corded light (like that), roof rack, tow hooks, oil cooler, 700 R-4, receiver hitch, running boards, ralley wheels , 31 x 10.50's , custom interior overhead console with lighting, power mirrors, barn doors, custom center console. Will try and post some pics some time. Raining at the moment and the 'Burb needs a good bath. Gets maybe a solid 15-16 mpg but damn comfortable to drive. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-14-2003, 12:20 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,634	Bought my fathers sub. he special ordered it from the factory 1990 3/4 ton fully loaded 14 bolt full float rear and a d60 front 4.56s dual batteries front buckets heavy duty radiator/tow package. Wasn't gonna let that get away. So far I took the posi out of the rear and just went with an open and put an arb in the front with a 4'' lift. Added some alum rims with a set of 285/75r16s. A lot of people can't believe it has a 60f.

09-14-2003, 11:15 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Mike, weren't you going to part it out and give your PU a bunch of goodies?? -Jeff

09-14-2003, 01:25 PM	#4
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	Jeff- precisely! Its a goldmine of good parts... the blue captains chairs, console, all the glass, the 2 front power doors with pl/pw/pm, the serpentine 454, the rear full floater, any blue interior trim I could possibly want.... the the 91 front clip. the blue seatbelts,.. all that stuff I want/need... and its all in XLNT condition.. not to mention the rest of the stuff that I can sell.. its a parts seekers dream. But- im going to drive it for a while.. mike

09-30-2003, 09:54 AM	#9
eaglelox Member Dude Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: reno,nv,usa Posts: 191	here is my daily. dont know the gas milage, probably about 6 . family of 5 needs room to move. drive train works well. a little ruf on the eyes. x sherif burb.with some work it will be nice Attached Images __________________ Steve 1978 K20 Burb, 4" lift, 33's, 350 Eaglelox@Hotmail.com

09-30-2003, 10:03 AM	#10
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Hi , I traded a while ago my 1979 Yamaha XS 650 SE for a 1987 Burb , 6.2 Diesel ( shot !) , 700R4 , 2WD , full electric , dual A/C ( shot !) , both front doors in bad shape ( corroded ) , grey cloth interior & three benches , two tone ( blue ) , 10 bolts RR axle As my 1979 C10 is beyond repair , it will serve as a donor for this Burb. The 6.2 / TH700 combo is already pulled out of the Burb I'm now in the process of pulling out the C10 engine & tranny ( 350 Olds engine / TH400 ) to be put in the Burb. Once the 6.2 / TH700R4 are sold , I'll have some cash to handle the body , I have some rust spots everywhere... I could have use the Burb to fix the pick-up , but I need a more comfy vehicle , & I have to travel more than often with my Girl friend & my two kids But I already told this on the 73-87 pick-up message board I have no pic's for the moment but it will come... Anyway , I prefer the look of a burb than the look of a Pick-up The Baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

10-11-2003, 04:06 PM	#11
K9 Offroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 6	I bought a 85 Chevy 4x4 burb w/barn doors. In the process of swapping out the 350 and puttin in a 396 BB for more power It's not much to look at, no major dents or rust just the old two tone brown paint, but it has no computer stuff Just love these older burbs for their size and ease of fixin.

10-16-2003, 11:13 AM	#12
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	1986 Suburban -- 1/2 ton 4x2 From the Carlisle All-GM Nationals 2003 (a really fun time!) __________________ Semper Paratus

10-16-2003, 03:53 PM	#13
NAPCO ken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 187	Here's my '77 Suburban, with newer style front end, 454/400/203, 12" National springs, Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear with discs, etc.... Attached Images __________________ ken '58 Chev NAPCO 4x4 short '60 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '60 GMC 3/4T stepside 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '90 Chev Suburban 4x4, dually, ZZ502 '77 GMC Suburban 4x4, one ton axles, 12" lift, 39.5"s '88 Chevy crewcab dually 4x4, 10" lift, 42"s (x6!) '03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon '79 Chev 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 400-400-203

10-17-2003, 11:54 PM	#14
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	geez ken you dont mess around when it comes to 4x4s do you mike

10-21-2003, 04:32 AM	#15
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	I recently purchased a '85 Suburban. I've had over a dozen 1967-1986 Chevy pickups over the years. When I saw this 'burb with a for sale sign I just had to check it out. This thing is great. It rides like a dream. I can pack up all the grand kids with the 3 seats or remove the rear and haul a full sheet of plywood. This was owned by a local mechanic. It's in great shape mechanically. The body is rust free since it's been in Alabama all it's life. The interior is perfect. It's the two tone blue and silver. It has the fiberglass rinning boards that go up over the wheel wells. The other day I was in a small town and noticed another '85 Suburban. It was at a funeral home. The top had black vinal and it covered the rear windows. I'm not into hearses but that thing was sharp. Nice to see there are others that appreciate these cowboy Cadillacs. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.



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11-03-2003, 04:48 PM	#16
NAPCO ken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 187	Not exactly a 73-91, but thought you guys might like to see my '64 GMC 4x4 Suburban.... Attached Images __________________ ken '58 Chev NAPCO 4x4 short '60 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '60 GMC 3/4T stepside 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '90 Chev Suburban 4x4, dually, ZZ502 '77 GMC Suburban 4x4, one ton axles, 12" lift, 39.5"s '88 Chevy crewcab dually 4x4, 10" lift, 42"s (x6!) '03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon '79 Chev 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 400-400-203

11-03-2003, 08:09 PM	#17
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	I love it Ken. I had a '65 Chevy Suburban. Man I wish I had it today. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

11-04-2003, 04:15 PM	#18
NAPCO ken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 187	Here's my '60 GMC Sub 4x4... Attached Images __________________ ken '58 Chev NAPCO 4x4 short '60 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '60 GMC 3/4T stepside 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '90 Chev Suburban 4x4, dually, ZZ502 '77 GMC Suburban 4x4, one ton axles, 12" lift, 39.5"s '88 Chevy crewcab dually 4x4, 10" lift, 42"s (x6!) '03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon '79 Chev 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 400-400-203

11-11-2003, 05:50 PM	#19
NAPCO ken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 187	And another...the "new" '79 K20 Suburban purchased last night for $1800...400 engine, TH400/203, runs great.... Attached Images __________________ ken '58 Chev NAPCO 4x4 short '60 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '60 GMC 3/4T stepside 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4, restored '90 Chev Suburban 4x4, dually, ZZ502 '77 GMC Suburban 4x4, one ton axles, 12" lift, 39.5"s '88 Chevy crewcab dually 4x4, 10" lift, 42"s (x6!) '03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon '79 Chev 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 400-400-203

11-14-2003, 06:19 AM	#20
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I don't have a picture but mine is a 78 2wd with a 350. It is painted gold and cardinal with iowa state and cyclones painted on either sides and "nebraska sucks" painted on the back. I was drunk when I did the paint job so nebraska is spelt wrong. ha ha __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-19-2003, 10:54 PM	#21
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Ahhh don't have any pictures on my new computer. I have a 1988 2wd 3/4 454, th400, 3.73 Silverado. Has 78k on it. I also have a 75 GMC Jimmy trail truck __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

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