[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SHTF Suburban (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 6/14/2011 9:34:31 AM EDT
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Here's one for PA22-400.
Saw this new body style armored Chevy Suburban over by the Green Bean. Had to snap a pic for PA22. 
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Meh, I like this one mo' betta': http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban002s.jpg But wait, what's that under teh hood? Why it's a Cummins 6BTA! 
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban003s.jpg  That is freakin sweet and I want one now. Makes my Jeep look like a pile. |
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That is an improvement over the plastic droop-snoot Quoted: Here's one for PA22-400. Saw this new body style armored Chevy Suburban over by the Green Bean. Had to snap a pic for PA22. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5832508080_ef0cb0e2cb_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/5832508076_333e054648_b.jpg Thanks  |
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bruteforce5......his is almost done.... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5848626588_595149caed.jpg LOVE that Burban Echo!!!! Unfortunately, those are hard to find with a non-perforated body up here in NH. |
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bruteforce5......his is almost done.... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5848626588_595149caed.jpg LOVE that Burban Echo!!!! Unfortunately, those are hard to find with a non-perforated body up here in NH. He's been working on it for a while....I built the bumpers....tire carrier, and running boards...whole thing is sprayed with bed-liner. I'm building a roof rack for mine....I'll post when done....may be a while. |
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Meh, I like this one mo' betta': http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban002s.jpg But wait, what's that under teh hood? Why it's a Cummins 6BTA!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban003s.jpg Sweet! I can't see too well in the picture, but it looks like they swapped in a solid axle instead of going with a drop bracket IFS lift? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: bruteforce5......his is almost done.... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5848626588_595149caed.jpg LOVE that Burban Echo!!!! Unfortunately, those are hard to find with a non-perforated body up here in NH. He's been working on it for a while....I built the bumpers....tire carrier, and running boards...whole thing is sprayed with bed-liner. I'm building a roof rack for mine....I'll post when done....may be a while. That is f'n sweet!! How much did it run to have the whole thing rhino lined? |
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He has a 454....tricked out.....all freshly rebuilt running gear....new tranny.....new transfer....new suspension....1" body lift... The bed-liner paint job....he did himself....the kits came from finish master....they run about $120 per kit.....5 kits IIRC. It's pretty bad ass....just too rich for my blood.... |
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I had this one a few years ago, well actually about 10 years ago. Gas got up to $1.69 and it took $60 to fill the 40 gallon tank, OUCH~! The good ole days now. I wish I still had it. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/burb31.jpg Loaded up for a dirtbike trip to Colorado. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/florissant.jpg LOL....it almost looks like the sign is mounted to the top of your ride.... 
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bruteforce5......his is almost done.... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5848626588_595149caed.jpg What year model is that and is it a 3/4 ton ? Looks pretty slick.....
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bruteforce5......his is almost done.... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5848626588_595149caed.jpg What year model is that and is it a 3/4 ton ? Looks pretty slick..... 89....and it is either 3/4 or 1 ton now....I know the spring pack is about 4" thick....and the diffs are HD... |
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I had this one a few years ago, well actually about 10 years ago. Gas got up to $1.69 and it took $60 to fill the 40 gallon tank, OUCH~! The good ole days now. I wish I still had it. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/burb31.jpg Loaded up for a dirtbike trip to Colorado. 
LOL....it almost looks like the sign is mounted to the top of your ride.... Nothing wrong with bringing your own clean restroom everywhere you go. Advertising that fact is a slightly different proposition...
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Most people fail to realize that vehicles painted with bed liner can/will still rust if you live in a rust belt state. I ran into that problem before. I have remedied that situation though. Prep your paint and coat with P.O.R.-15 THEN hit it with bed liner. Bed liner is all in the prep anyway. If it's not prepped right, it will come off pretty easily. If you want it real fancy, use Dupi-Color as it's inexpensive compared to most bed liners. Then you can spray your color of choice directly over it. As far as the P.O.R.-15, it will become one with the metal and not allow it to rust. I did my whole undercarriage of my XJ with it.
Echo, that Suburban is beautiful. I'm not a fan of GM's but that is truly a reliable piece of machinery. You could probably fit a Yugo in the back of that thing. |
| POR15 isn't even a guarantee really. All DeLorean frames were POR15 coated from the factory and mine was still rusty in many areas and I've seen more than 1 rotted beyond repair. It will help no doubt but short of an etch dip followed by a epoxy dip you'll never get 100% coverage and the rust will still creep in. Hell I even had rust issues with the body on my D. At some point iron dust got onto it and formed small rust dots. They washed off but the stain was still there and had to be rubbed out. |
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Most people fail to realize that vehicles painted with bed liner can/will still rust if you live in a rust belt state. I ran into that problem before. I have remedied that situation though. Prep your paint and coat with P.O.R.-15 THEN hit it with bed liner. Bed liner is all in the prep anyway. If it's not prepped right, it will come off pretty easily. If you want it real fancy, use Dupi-Color as it's inexpensive compared to most bed liners. Then you can spray your color of choice directly over it. As far as the P.O.R.-15, it will become one with the metal and not allow it to rust. I did my whole undercarriage of my XJ with it. Echo, that Suburban is beautiful. I'm not a fan of GM's but that is truly a reliable piece of machinery. You could probably fit a Yugo in the back of that thing. I wish it were mine.....it belongs to a buddy.....I don't know if his handle is active.....bruteforce5. |
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POR15 isn't even a guarantee really. All DeLorean frames were POR15 coated from the factory and mine was still rusty in many areas and I've seen more than 1 rotted beyond repair. It will help no doubt but short of an etch dip followed by a epoxy dip you'll never get 100% coverage and the rust will still creep in. Hell I even had rust issues with the body on my D. At some point iron dust got onto it and formed small rust dots. They washed off but the stain was still there and had to be rubbed out. Arggg, I forgot to add, my father-in-law was telling my to add zinc blocks to the under carriage. The rust will hit that and erode that instead of your vehicle. Then simply replace the blocks. I hear ya though. I am hoping for no rust on my XJ. I'm sure it will be running long after the body is gone. |
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Meh, I like this one mo' betta': http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban002s.jpg But wait, what's that under teh hood? Why it's a Cummins 6BTA!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban003s.jpg What does a swap like that run, price wise? And what kind of milage does it get. I'm really interested in that one. |
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Arggg, I forgot to add, my father-in-law was telling my to add zinc blocks to the under carriage. The rust will hit that and erode that instead of your vehicle. Then simply replace the blocks. I hear ya though. I am hoping for no rust on my XJ. I'm sure it will be running long after the body is gone. Hey, if it works for aircraft carriers and battleships, it ought to work for suburbans. |
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Meh, I like this one mo' betta': http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban002s.jpg But wait, what's that under teh hood? Why it's a Cummins 6BTA!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Suburban003s.jpg What does a swap like that run, price wise? And what kind of milage does it get. I'm really interested in that one. The interwebs are your friend: http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php |
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Ok I got a question about Suburbans.
Orginally I'd only consider them if they were diesel. Now I've found a Z71 model with a 5.7L V8, Auto, 4x4 with 217K miles on it. Very inexpensive (#3600) looks clean. Should I buy? It's a freaking tank, probably overkill for a BOV and I'm not sure I'd need the trailer anymore with something this large. Life expectancy on the engine & vehicle? Things I shold look out for? |
The 5.7L is the 350 is a small block chevy that was first sold in 1955(?) Parts are reasonably priced and you can buy new engines for under $3k. Search my screen name here and in cars-n-bikes. I have a few Suburban threads  I've got a good thread in the SF archives that goes over the Suburbans pretty good from when I was shopping for mine.Quoted: Ok I got a question about Suburbans. Orginally I'd only consider them if they were diesel. Now I've found a Z71 model with a 5.7L V8, Auto, 4x4 with 217K miles on it. Very inexpensive (#3600) looks clean. Should I buy? It's a freaking tank, probably overkill for a BOV and I'm not sure I'd need the trailer anymore with something this large. Life expectancy on the engine & vehicle? Things I shold look out for? be back later |
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POR15 isn't even a guarantee really. All DeLorean frames were POR15 coated from the factory and mine was still rusty in many areas and I've seen more than 1 rotted beyond repair. It will help no doubt but short of an etch dip followed by a epoxy dip you'll never get 100% coverage and the rust will still creep in. Hell I even had rust issues with the body on my D. At some point iron dust got onto it and formed small rust dots. They washed off but the stain was still there and had to be rubbed out. did you just say you have a DeLorean? Pics.
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Quoted: Ok I got a question about Suburbans. Orginally I'd only consider them if they were diesel. Now I've found a Z71 model with a 5.7L V8, Auto, 4x4 with 217K miles on it. Very inexpensive (#3600) looks clean. Should I buy? It's a freaking tank, probably overkill for a BOV and I'm not sure I'd need the trailer anymore with something this large. Life expectancy on the engine & vehicle? Things I shold look out for? Buying a truck with 217k is a gamble. All the little things will start going out along with all the big things if they have not already. Look for a 87-91 model, you should be able to get one with 100-175k for under 2k easily. They are easy to work on, fuel injected, and parts are everywhere. They are also solid axle, and longer than the Suburbans that came after them. |
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Buying a truck with 217k is a gamble. All the little things will start going out along with all the big things if they have not already. Look for a 87-91 model, you should be able to get one with 100-175k for under 2k easily. They are easy to work on, fuel injected, and parts are everywhere. They are also solid axle, and longer than the Suburbans that came after them. I don't need longer (indeed in my area that is a strike against it). However where are you guys finding these 87-91s with only 100K miles for under $2 grand? The one I found was a 97 and it had over 200K on it. |
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POR15 isn't even a guarantee really. All DeLorean frames were POR15 coated from the factory and mine was still rusty in many areas and I've seen more than 1 rotted beyond repair. It will help no doubt but short of an etch dip followed by a epoxy dip you'll never get 100% coverage and the rust will still creep in. Hell I even had rust issues with the body on my D. At some point iron dust got onto it and formed small rust dots. They washed off but the stain was still there and had to be rubbed out. did you just say you have a DeLorean? Pics.
Did have. I sold it when I came back over here contracting again to save on storage. It was and still is my dream car... they are underpowered turds with a list of drawbacks but man just soooo cool. On a suburban note... I'll try to get pics of my work truck later today. |
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POR15 isn't even a guarantee really. All DeLorean frames were POR15 coated from the factory and mine was still rusty in many areas and I've seen more than 1 rotted beyond repair. It will help no doubt but short of an etch dip followed by a epoxy dip you'll never get 100% coverage and the rust will still creep in. Hell I even had rust issues with the body on my D. At some point iron dust got onto it and formed small rust dots. They washed off but the stain was still there and had to be rubbed out. did you just say you have a DeLorean? Pics.
Did have. I sold it when I came back over here contracting again to save on storage. It was and still is my dream car... they are underpowered turds with a list of drawbacks but man just soooo cool. On a suburban note... I'll try to get pics of my work truck later today. Is it that tan super bigger than an excursion F350? |
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bruteforce5......his is almost done.... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5848626588_595149caed.jpg Very nice!!
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POR15 isn't even a guarantee really. All DeLorean frames were POR15 coated from the factory and mine was still rusty in many areas and I've seen more than 1 rotted beyond repair. It will help no doubt but short of an etch dip followed by a epoxy dip you'll never get 100% coverage and the rust will still creep in. Hell I even had rust issues with the body on my D. At some point iron dust got onto it and formed small rust dots. They washed off but the stain was still there and had to be rubbed out. did you just say you have a DeLorean? Pics.
Did have. I sold it when I came back over here contracting again to save on storage. It was and still is my dream car... they are underpowered turds with a list of drawbacks but man just soooo cool. On a suburban note... I'll try to get pics of my work truck later today. Is it that tan super bigger than an excursion F350? Tan what? Also, I got some pics of an older one but need to get time to crop and host them. |
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Quoted: Don't want to hijack this thread but what other year Surbubans would be good since the 87 to 90's aren't readily available? would really like a 3/4 ton... What do you mean they are not readily available? They are everywhere???? Anything from 73-86 will be carburated, but they are easy and relatively cheap to change over to efi. |
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Don't want to hijack this thread but what other year Surbubans would be good since the 87 to 90's aren't readily available? would really like a 3/4 ton... What do you mean they are not readily available? They are everywhere???? Anything from 73-86 will be carburated, but they are easy and relatively cheap to change over to efi. Not around here, atleast not that I have found.. |
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the suburban, full size blazer, and crew cab pickup trucks/chassis cab pickup trucks stayed with the old boxy bodystyle until 91 or so I think. As mentioned they started in 1973. Depending on model years you do get into games where the fenders and grills won't always match up. Some reading on coloradok5 will help you figure out anything you want to figure out. |
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Don't want to hijack this thread but what other year Surbubans would be good since the 87 to 90's aren't readily available? would really like a 3/4 ton... What do you mean they are not readily available? They are everywhere???? Anything from 73-86 will be carburated, but they are easy and relatively cheap to change over to efi. Not around here, atleast not that I have found.. look a little further North and West :) while the box style are getting a little tougher to locate, the 90'ish units are in Surplus... |
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Quoted: AFSOC, nice setup, would you explain all the designstions in your description? The 5.3 part I get, curious about all the other. 2000 5.3 LS, 4L60E G80 in an 8.625 2000 = year model 5.3 = 5.3L v8 gas engine 4L60E = 4 speed automatic transmission G80 = factory limited slip differential 8.625 = 8 5/8 inch rear axle Your Tahoe would probably have a list that is a lot like that too. Just have to read the code sheet in the glove box. I have a list of the codes that matter somewhere in my data...I could find it. |
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AFSOC, nice setup, would you explain all the designstions in your description? The 5.3 part I get, curious about all the other. 5.3 Liter LS Series engine Vehicle is an LT option package 4L60E is the Transmission G80 is the Locking differential. Laptop mount is a RAM Floor Liners are from Weathertech US Made... M4 Carbine next to driver, Mossberg Shotgun next to passenger Helmet is MSA "Gallet" MICH with cover and rails. Armor is multiple Green Vest is Israeli in origin Marom Dolphin with Point Blank Plates Level III Brown Vest is Eagle Low Viz Carrier with EASI BALCS Cut panels Level IIIA with the same plates as above (Shooter Cut) Handguns are a Glock 17 OD and a Beretta M9 Chest Rigs are Eagle SKD Universal Tactical Vests. Medical Pouches are the black ones ATS Tear Away models, Full Blowout kits. Generally 6 Magazines for the Primary and 4 for the secondary. In the rear were two additional M4s One with Good Glass. Two MWCs Two Gallons of Oil, 2 Gallons of Coolant, Shooters mat, Eagle AIII Molle Medical pack, Large Alice Pack, Spartan Bags, Couple Cases of MRE. Under the hood is an auxilliary battery ( I will post a tutorial soon on how to do that) Tint in the WAYBACK area is 5% along with the second row now, front is 35% (state mandate) Optima Batteries Spare belts and hoses recovery kit, Chains etc. There is a handy website http://www.compnine.com/vid.php just plug in your VIN and it will spew forth a list of your options and what they are. Complete with Gear Ratios and such. Also on the Instructional front, if you have armor that you plan to wear put that shit on and go out and drive around with that and a carbine strapped across your chest Practice getting into and out of the vehicle with it on... it is "Enlightening" |