My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 03-21-2010, 12:46 AM

It wont be much of a build but this thing will change a little so I figured I'd start a build thread. After selling some of the extra parts this week that came witht his thing you guys wouldnt believe how little $$ I have into this truck

I'll be changing some of the bag setup and painting it in a few weeks hopefully. I was going to start working on getting the rear lower today but with all the rain/snow we got I dont think I would have made it out of it's parking spot

. Anyway, here are some pictures of how it looks now. I should have some updates soon

Driveway Dreams · 03-21-2010, 12:58 AM

Glad to see you started a build thread for this bad boy. It's gonna be sweet!

Does your wife even know about this one yet?

cochino12 · 03-21-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Glad to see you started a build thread for this bad boy. It's gonna be sweet!

Does your wife even know about this one yet?

Well she know's there is/was a crew cab and she saw the suburban in the driveway but I think she is done asking questions. She is very understanding ha ha

*Stitch* · 03-21-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Well she know's there is/was a crew cab and she saw the suburban in the driveway but I think she is done asking questions. She is very understanding ha ha

sounds like my wife...lol...we're like the military...we have a don't ask don't tell policy...as long she doesn't ask where I got it or how much I paid for it, I don't have to tell her a lie...lol...I'm just kidding...like yours, mine's very understanding...

menace121978 · 03-21-2010, 08:10 AM

nice find Adam! a little paint and that is going to be 1 clean burb

Driveway Dreams · 03-21-2010, 11:05 AM

If you ever want to appreciate the understanding wife thing a little more just trade me for a week or two.

cochino12 · 03-21-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

If you ever want to appreciate the understanding wife thing a little more just trade me for a week or two.

I dont think Sarah would appreciate you offering to "trade" her for a week or two

oh wait, you must have meant trucks? hahahaa

79gmc5.3 · 03-21-2010, 02:47 PM

Nice start man. I think the "Square Burbs" are killer looking! That's going to be a nice build!

cochino12 · 03-26-2010, 10:29 PM

ok so no pictures with this update but I did get a chance to order new air hose, air tank, compressor, and some shorty headers. That should be everything I need to move the valves ... off the front fender so I can pull the inners and drop the front of this thing some more.

I was supposed to be working on someones stereo install all week but I've had family in town and a couple of snow storms have set me back, looks like I have a FULL day tomorrow to get it done by Sunday morning

I also picked up the rest of the coy's for the blazer, now all I need is the tires!!

cochino12 · 03-28-2010, 08:55 PM

I got a little bit done this weekend but still need my air line, other parts before I can do any real work. I did manage to get the wheels swapped out for the rally wheels that were on my blazer. I also got a pair of lowering shackles for the rear but I think I'll wait until I get the other stuff before putting them on.

I think it looks much better with the rally's (pardon the mud all over it still pretty wet here ha ha)

menace121978 · 03-28-2010, 09:38 PM

Looks much better Adam! its amazing what the wheels do for our style trucks. i can now say 'i'd roll it!'

Driveway Dreams · 03-29-2010, 12:02 AM

The rally wheels helped a ton! Just picture it painted. Can't wait to see it (next weekend).

Sorry again about today. Once I move it will be a lot easier.

cochino12 · 03-29-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Once I move it will be a lot easier.

??? Where are you moving?

Driveway Dreams · 03-29-2010, 10:46 PM

Well, if Sarah gets the job in south metro, we will move toward the Erie area. Or that direction anyway.
So, what color ideas do you have now?

cochino12 · 03-29-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Well, if Sarah gets the job in south metro, we will move toward the Erie area. Or that direction anyway.
So, what color ideas do you have now?

You should just move to Parker! That way I have someone to work on some of this stuff with, all my buddies are into Jeeps.

Not 100% sure on the colors yet but I'm thinking blue/white, blue/silver or just redo the factory colors. Maybe I'll post a poll to see what the masses think

I better decide quick because I'm putting the deposit down for the paint booth tomorrow.

Driveway Dreams · 03-29-2010, 11:40 PM

Dark Blue like we talked about over a Gunmetal Gray?

cochino12 · 03-29-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Dark Blue like we talked about over a Gunmetal Gray?

I think thats what I'll end doing, and the blaze will end up solid black.

Driveway Dreams · 03-29-2010, 11:51 PM

That'd be easy enough. I think it will look good. And the Blazer could look good in anything...even to bring back an early 90s neon graphics scheme.

cochino12 · 04-06-2010, 08:19 AM

So I think the truck A.D.D has kicked in again and I think I'm going to get rid of this suburban. I really want to finish my blazer and the money I get for this I can use for my bag setup/4 link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=4253

Unless of course it doesnt sell in the next couple weeks

cochino12 · 04-06-2010, 07:21 PM

Well that didnt take long, SOLD!!!

menace121978 · 04-06-2010, 09:56 PM

congrats Adam! now on to the blaze!!

Driveway Dreams · 04-06-2010, 11:16 PM

This guy has a problem!

Well kill this thread and get one going for the Blazer. You need the motivation to finish it. You only have a month and 9 days you know.

03-21-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban It wont be much of a build but this thing will change a little so I figured I'd start a build thread. After selling some of the extra parts this week that came witht his thing you guys wouldnt believe how little $$ I have into this truck I'll be changing some of the bag setup and painting it in a few weeks hopefully. I was going to start working on getting the rear lower today but with all the rain/snow we got I dont think I would have made it out of it's parking spot . Anyway, here are some pictures of how it looks now. I should have some updates soon Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-21-2010, 12:58 AM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban Glad to see you started a build thread for this bad boy. It's gonna be sweet! Does your wife even know about this one yet? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-21-2010, 08:10 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban nice find Adam! a little paint and that is going to be 1 clean burb __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-21-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban If you ever want to appreciate the understanding wife thing a little more just trade me for a week or two. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-21-2010, 02:47 PM	#8
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban Nice start man. I think the "Square Burbs" are killer looking! That's going to be a nice build! __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-26-2010, 10:29 PM	#9
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban ok so no pictures with this update but I did get a chance to order new air hose, air tank, compressor, and some shorty headers. That should be everything I need to move the valves ... off the front fender so I can pull the inners and drop the front of this thing some more. I was supposed to be working on someones stereo install all week but I've had family in town and a couple of snow storms have set me back, looks like I have a FULL day tomorrow to get it done by Sunday morning I also picked up the rest of the coy's for the blazer, now all I need is the tires!! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-28-2010, 08:55 PM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban I got a little bit done this weekend but still need my air line, other parts before I can do any real work. I did manage to get the wheels swapped out for the rally wheels that were on my blazer. I also got a pair of lowering shackles for the rear but I think I'll wait until I get the other stuff before putting them on. I think it looks much better with the rally's (pardon the mud all over it still pretty wet here ha ha) Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 03-28-2010 at 09:05 PM.

03-28-2010, 09:38 PM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban Looks much better Adam! its amazing what the wheels do for our style trucks. i can now say 'i'd roll it!' __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-29-2010, 12:02 AM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban The rally wheels helped a ton! Just picture it painted. Can't wait to see it (next weekend). Sorry again about today. Once I move it will be a lot easier. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-29-2010, 10:46 PM	#14
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban Well, if Sarah gets the job in south metro, we will move toward the Erie area. Or that direction anyway. So, what color ideas do you have now? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-29-2010, 11:40 PM	#16
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban Dark Blue like we talked about over a Gunmetal Gray? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-29-2010, 11:51 PM	#18
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban That'd be easy enough. I think it will look good. And the Blazer could look good in anything...even to bring back an early 90s neon graphics scheme. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-06-2010, 08:19 AM	#19
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban So I think the truck A.D.D has kicked in again and I think I'm going to get rid of this suburban. I really want to finish my blazer and the money I get for this I can use for my bag setup/4 link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=4253 Unless of course it doesnt sell in the next couple weeks __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-06-2010, 07:21 PM	#20
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban Well that didnt take long, SOLD!!! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-06-2010, 09:56 PM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban congrats Adam! now on to the blaze!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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04-06-2010, 11:16 PM	#22
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My very own build thread 85 Gmc Suburban This guy has a problem! Well kill this thread and get one going for the Blazer. You need the motivation to finish it. You only have a month and 9 days you know. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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