1972 3dr Suburban Build Thread

[38chevyhotrod]

Looks good, So you can sell me your other wheels.

[19723DR]

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Needs more offset in rear. But does give it a good look for sure.

Absolutly an awesome truck. The interior is very clean, and not too over the top, which I like. Two toning the center consol really made it look right.

Thanks.
Yes, my tires are sucked in a bit in the back, I think a 1 1/2 spacer would solve that. All four rims have the same offset.

I still have a few more things to finish on the burb, but that will have to wait. I plan on having a lot of fun when I do the Cheyenne's interior, it will be similar to the Suburban's.

Originally Posted by 38chevyhotrod

Looks good, So you can sell me your other wheels.

Thanks. Which ones? I know. Anyway the shipping would be killer.
I love both sets of my rims, I honestly don't think I could part with them. You are doing a great job on your Suburban, keep us posted.

[19723DR]

Well it's been almost a year since I did any work to the 'burb. Last week I pulled it out from under the tarp. I washed a years worth of dirt off, what a mess.

This week I pulled the old windshield out and installed a new one. I picked it up from a local glass place for 130 bucks. This one has been a real beast to install, but I managed to not crack this one. I also put the wheel adapters on. I've needed them for some time now, my rear wheels rub the inner wells when I turn hard.




I also fixed the grill. I took some 1/4 plastic, blue was all I had. I shaped the piece with a coaping saw and an angled grinder, then used body filler to smooth it out.

[19723DR]

I took some pictures with the Suburban and the Cheyenne together.














Plans are to remove the front lower bag brackets with cups and make new rear brackets. I will also modify the inner fenders so the tires will tuck.
I also need to finish up the air system.

[gmbpmidway]

great pictures. great progress

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by 19723DR

I also need to finish up the air system.

WHAT?!?!

The compressor and tank just sitting in the back wasn't finished???



It looks much better with the spacer in the back. I'm probably gonna do it the same way on mine.
And no, I haven't started yet. I know, I know. I will. I promise.

[19723DR]

Originally Posted by gmbpmidway

great pictures. great progress

Thanks. It's nice having a project you can take the whole family in.

Originally Posted by nuke1

gotta love the look of the two of them just sitting next to each other loving life and knowing they have a good home, awww family. well done

I am so lucky that I came across these two trucks. I know that both would have become parts trucks. It goes to show the potential these trucks have. And with an insane amount of work, a lot of patience, and some help from your friends, you can save a truck from the crusher.

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

WHAT?!?!

The compressor and tank just sitting in the back wasn't finished???



It looks much better with the spacer in the back. I'm probably gonna do it the same way on mine.
And no, I haven't started yet. I know, I know. I will. I promise.

I never said I was moving the tank and the compressor.
With all the empty space in the quarter panel, you'd think I could hide it in there.