Suburban K20 1986 Silverado - "Silvester" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kikkegek · 08-06-2010, 02:34 PM

Hi there,

I am Jochen. I Live in the Netherlands.

Just 14 weeks ago we imported a Suburban from California. We have repaired it and made it fit for Dutch roads and we now use it as our Daily Driver.

Stuff we did till now (sorry for my bad english every now and then):
- changed universal joints in stearing
- changed the upper and lower ball joints
- changed headlight to euro style
- installed Xenon headlights
- installed natural gas system for fuel
- installed small backupfueltank 20 liters
- changed distributorcap
- new spark plugs
- installed fence in the car for our dogs
- new tires (General Grabbers AT2 265, 75, R16)
- new spark plug wires (today)
- change dashlights to white LEDs
- changed cooling fan to "Flexfan"
- two new batteries
- installed Sony car stereo
- installed reverse parking sensors
- installed active holder for phone

in front of our door (look at that size, hahaha)

**scotts62** · 08-11-2010, 06:00 PM

Nice burb! Welcome from OKC! Or across the pond

Prerunner1982 · 08-11-2010, 06:43 PM

Welcome to our addiction... also from Oklahoma City.

Good looking "rig".

kikkegek · 08-12-2010, 02:02 AM

update!
changed the flasher to one that is compatible with LEDs and changed the front lights/flashers to LED. Now the front is alle white/bright (Xenon and white LED's).

Prerunner1982 · 08-12-2010, 06:30 PM

Nice and bright.

kikkegek · 08-13-2010, 04:24 AM

thanks man!

somebody told me that my 3/4 ton Sub should not be fitted with 8 bolt wheels. He thought this would only be on 1,0 ton models. Is he correct?

Prerunner1982 · 08-13-2010, 02:04 PM

No, the 3/4 tons have them as well. The axles just aren't as "beefy" as the 1 tons.

kikkegek · 08-13-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

No, the 3/4 tons have them as well. The axles just aren't as "beefy" as the 1 tons.

alrighty then, thank for the thumbs up!

kikkegek · 11-02-2010, 02:21 PM

Yesterday, monday, was the big day!

We confirmed something, we already knew for ten years!

The big YES of my wife is cristal clear in one of the pictures. I also said YES ofcourse.

We got married by a woman with the same name as our doughter "Jennifer".
what a coincidence.

And how often can you park your car in front of city hall.

Jochen, Brenda
en Jennifer

rjn72 · 11-02-2010, 07:37 PM

Congratulations, there is nothing better than the woman that is meant for you. I pray you are blessed with a long and happy life together. Congratulations again.

1ATony · 11-03-2010, 10:13 AM

welcome to the site

TheWhiteElephant · 11-18-2010, 11:22 PM

Great photos and a late congratulations. I wish I would have thought to take photos with my truck on our wedding.

**Clyde65** · 11-19-2010, 07:55 PM

Ok, forgive me but why do alot of folks buy trucks here and ship them over to Germany and the Netherlands and other places in Europe? I can completely understand why someone wants one of these old trucks, but shipping it all that way must be expensive and rough on the nerves.

kikkegek · 11-21-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Ok, forgive me but why do alot of folks buy trucks here and ship them over to Germany and the Netherlands and other places in Europe? I can completely understand why someone wants one of these old trucks, but shipping it all that way must be expensive and rough on the nerves.

wel...shipping is indeed kinda pricey! but if a car drove around in california for 25 year, it probably is still hard as a rock. Same with my car.

Bought it for 5950,-Euros .It had just arrived from America, California,. Already did 7.000,- worth of modifications and maintenance on it and I love it!

It has only 115.000 miles on it and we hope to drive it for at least 5-10 years...

You dont get so much car in Europe for this price And all cars in Europe are either SMALLLLLLL of UNAFFARDABLE!

For example I drive a Audi A3 Sportsback for work. Costs € 32.000,- delivered to the customer.

Jerry Jones · 11-21-2010, 02:28 PM

Very cool!

kikkegek · 11-21-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

Very cool!

thank you!

I see you are a "Chief Procrastinator"? what is that?

Jerry Jones · 11-21-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikkegek

thank you!

I see you are a "Chief Procrastinator"? what is that?

LOL, I put off until tomorrow what I could have done today...

kikkegek · 11-22-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

LOL, I put off until tomorrow what I could have done today...

oke. but why does one get this name on this forum? as prenium member and team member you would expect something like "addicted member" or something like that? but "procrastinator"? its a real tong-breaker for me!

Prerunner1982 · 11-24-2010, 08:59 PM

You can create your own user title...

mine.. HOOAH.. is a term used in the US Army. Basically means, yes, ok, I agree, or used as motivation..

Go to USER CP (at the top, blue tool bar.. it is 3rd from the left).
Then go to Edit Your Details.
Under Optional Information go to Custom User Title.

motornut · 11-26-2010, 08:35 AM

CONGRATS.....catching up on some reading here
never seen a gas tank go there
is it protected from side impact?
almost a saddle tank setup

kikkegek · 11-26-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motornut

CONGRATS.....catching up on some reading here
never seen a gas tank go there
is it protected from side impact?
almost a saddle tank setup

hello, thanks for the reply!

no there is no extra protection of any kind that I know of.

They told me that the "second gastank" in camperversions of the Burb are installed ina a similar way.

Anybody got pictures of these gas tanks that are installed on the side of the car?

motornut · 11-26-2010, 10:25 PM

maybe post those pics on a thread and ask
but even school buses have a iron bar cage around the tank
in the pic it appeared to be open being on the out side

Jacfourteen · 11-27-2010, 03:29 AM

Cool burb! Welcome to the site and congratulations!

West Texas Z · 12-02-2010, 02:13 PM

Here is the link to the turn signal cam swap that you asked for:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=396923

Good luck!

kikkegek · 12-02-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Here is the link to the turn signal cam swap that you asked for:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=396923

Good luck!

thanks man!
appreciate it!

08-06-2010, 02:34 PM	#1
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Suburban K20 1986 Silverado - "Silvester" Hi there, I am Jochen. I Live in the Netherlands. Just 14 weeks ago we imported a Suburban from California. We have repaired it and made it fit for Dutch roads and we now use it as our Daily Driver. Stuff we did till now (sorry for my bad english every now and then): - changed universal joints in stearing - changed the upper and lower ball joints - changed headlight to euro style - installed Xenon headlights - installed natural gas system for fuel - installed small backupfueltank 20 liters - changed distributorcap - new spark plugs - installed fence in the car for our dogs - new tires (General Grabbers AT2 265, 75, R16) - new spark plug wires (today) - change dashlights to white LEDs - changed cooling fan to "Flexfan" - two new batteries - installed Sony car stereo - installed reverse parking sensors - installed active holder for phone in front of our door (look at that size, hahaha) Last edited by 68Timber; 09-10-2012 at 06:56 PM.

08-11-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Nice burb! Welcome from OKC! Or across the pond __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-11-2010, 06:43 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Welcome to our addiction... also from Oklahoma City. Good looking "rig". __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 08-11-2010 at 06:43 PM.

08-12-2010, 02:02 AM	#4
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado update! changed the flasher to one that is compatible with LEDs and changed the front lights/flashers to LED. Now the front is alle white/bright (Xenon and white LED's). __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

08-12-2010, 06:30 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Nice and bright. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-13-2010, 04:24 AM	#6
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado thanks man! somebody told me that my 3/4 ton Sub should not be fitted with 8 bolt wheels. He thought this would only be on 1,0 ton models. Is he correct? __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

08-13-2010, 02:04 PM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado No, the 3/4 tons have them as well. The axles just aren't as "beefy" as the 1 tons. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-02-2010, 02:21 PM	#9
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Yesterday, monday, was the big day! We confirmed something, we already knew for ten years! The big YES of my wife is cristal clear in one of the pictures. I also said YES ofcourse. We got married by a woman with the same name as our doughter "Jennifer". what a coincidence. And how often can you park your car in front of city hall. Jochen, Brenda en Jennifer __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

11-02-2010, 07:37 PM	#10
rjn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: el paso, ar Posts: 139	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Congratulations, there is nothing better than the woman that is meant for you. I pray you are blessed with a long and happy life together. Congratulations again. __________________ JESUS IS LORD 87 crew cab V30 454/400

11-03-2010, 10:13 AM	#11
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado welcome to the site

11-18-2010, 11:22 PM	#12
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Great photos and a late congratulations. I wish I would have thought to take photos with my truck on our wedding. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

11-19-2010, 07:55 PM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Ok, forgive me but why do alot of folks buy trucks here and ship them over to Germany and the Netherlands and other places in Europe? I can completely understand why someone wants one of these old trucks, but shipping it all that way must be expensive and rough on the nerves. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-21-2010, 02:28 PM	#15
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Very cool! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#19
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado You can create your own user title... mine.. HOOAH.. is a term used in the US Army. Basically means, yes, ok, I agree, or used as motivation.. Go to USER CP (at the top, blue tool bar.. it is 3rd from the left). Then go to Edit Your Details. Under Optional Information go to Custom User Title. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 11-24-2010 at 09:02 PM.

11-26-2010, 08:35 AM	#20
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado CONGRATS.....catching up on some reading here never seen a gas tank go there is it protected from side impact? almost a saddle tank setup __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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11-26-2010, 10:25 PM	#22
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado maybe post those pics on a thread and ask but even school buses have a iron bar cage around the tank in the pic it appeared to be open being on the out side __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-27-2010, 03:29 AM	#23
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12-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#24
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Suburban K20 1986 Silverado Here is the link to the turn signal cam swap that you asked for: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=396923 Good luck! __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

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