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85raiderburban · 12-11-2015, 09:03 PM

First off I would like to say, my FIRST 73-91 Burb was an '85 GMC c1500 sierra classic black/silver two tone with a 305/700r4/3.73 (HD towing RPO). That, I dont have pictures of.

Now my current 'Burb (and hopefully till the grave) is an '80 C20 Silverado trim 454/th400/14 Bolt FF/3.73?(possibly 4.10?)
Factory exterior color was dark camel. Now its a light camel with chipping clearcoat.

The front grill is not original but looks clean. The original engine has been swapped to a '91 Gen V 454 but converted to Edelbrock intake & carb. I have a toggle switch for the external low pressure electric pump mounted near the tank. It has front and rear A.C., electric rear tailgate window, a quarts (clock?) gauge but NO 3RD ROW option. Thats a definite first for me.

85raiderburban · 12-11-2015, 10:03 PM

under the driver side (long tubes), the quarts guage and cold start at nightfall. The license plate light housing was damaged so i replaced with an LED bulb.

$140 ticket out here in AZ if a road pirate can't see your plate

85raiderburban · 12-15-2015, 04:10 AM

custom audio in the back cab and on another rainy day.

BodyDropInc · 12-16-2015, 03:57 AM

Whats up ladies and gents heres my 1990 gmc bagged on 22s smothies, i need to tub it front and back to make it lay. Any pics, info, links to build threads will greatly be appreciated

Nodnarb76 · 12-16-2015, 01:02 PM

My 1987 R20 Suburban.
LQ4 and 4L80E on the way!!

Electricduane · 12-16-2015, 01:27 PM

My 1989 GMC V2500 Suburban. 6.2 diesel. It had a "vegetable oil" kit on it, what a mess! I am removing and selling the kit. 4" block lift, new injector pump. Mediocre quality newer paint job. Rear A/C, 3rd row seat. I have big plans for it all. Best of all, CA smog exempt!!

Front Range · 12-16-2015, 09:11 PM

Good to see guys are still working on the Burbs, I never get tired of seeing what other people have built.

Nodnarb76 · 12-28-2015, 08:10 PM

I want to see more burbs!

USSkoval · 12-28-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 85raiderburban

under the driver side (long tubes), the quarts guage and cold start at nightfall. The license plate light housing was damaged so i replaced with an LED bulb.

$140 ticket out here in AZ if a road pirate can't see your plate

Um yeah... that's a clock

I see your Burb also has the '80-only optional front door speakers.

My '88 Burb was also a weird one with rear AC but no 3rd seat option. I added the 3rd seat though, Burbs are meant to haul people!

LiveAnimals · 12-29-2015, 02:37 PM

Some of my old Sub

bealaddison · 12-30-2015, 09:47 PM

Here is my '87 V20 Suburban. Just finished up a re-hash of it. Dana 60 front with cross-over steering. Corporate 14bolt with a Detroit locker. Lower mileage tbi350 backed by a sm465 mated to a np205 transfer case. 6in lift sitting on 37" Toyos/Nittos.

4 Wheelin Fudpucker · 01-02-2016, 03:17 AM

My 79 Burb had been beat before I ever saw it. It lasted two years, then the motor took a dump, and the rear is a screaming for attention. I took the 2 grand I had saved up, and bought this 78 instead.
Paint is darn near perfect. 6 inch lift, $1200 new tires and wheels, and runs like a dream.
I do need to get the wipers to work, and the heater core replaced, but I dot my monies worth.

87Skier · 01-02-2016, 09:11 AM

Got mine about 9 months ago. I suspect it was parked for a little while because it had a bad distributor. Needed new seatbelts, new drivers seat, some work on the interior. Added keyless entry, remote start, some fog lights behind the grill, updated to electronic speedometer.

Would like to repair the little bit of rust it has, clean up the few bumps and scrapes and paint it. As it sits, its pretty ugly, but it was cheap and it's reliable.

krazy_texan · 01-15-2016, 12:15 AM

here is my 1990 v1500 been my daily driver for 3 years now

**AsianBlazer** · 01-21-2016, 10:00 PM

My 1976 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic 1500 2 wheel drive, 454ci, th400. Has a 14 bolt rear end, tow package, front and rear air conditioning, cruise, tilt wheel. Bought it with 30k miles on the rebuilt 454 and have only driven it about 500 miles. Thinking about lowering it, new wheel/tire combo and just driving it, its nice and drives really well.

Nodnarb76 · 01-21-2016, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianBlazer

My 1976 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic 1500 2 wheel drive, 454ci, th400. Has a 14 bolt rear end, tow package, front and rear air conditioning, cruise, tilt wheel. Bought it with 30k miles on the rebuilt 454 and have only driven it about 500 miles. Thinking about lowering it, new wheel/tire combo and just driving it, its nice and drives really well.

Great looking Burb!, looks like it was stored in a time capsule.

DirtyLarry · 01-21-2016, 11:55 PM

Updated pictures of the Polar Bear Burb….now powered by an 8.1L

**AsianBlazer** · 01-22-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nodnarb76

Great looking Burb!, looks like it was stored in a time capsule.

Thanks Nonarb76! I've had to do some work to it, new hood and front passenger door, resprayed it the factory ppg 2188 "Hawaiin Blue", but added the white two-tone, looks period correct. New carpet, headliner, and stainless trim as well. Just a great driver, might sell it, might keep it!

1970SWB · 01-27-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nodnarb76

My 1987 R20 Suburban.
LQ4 and 4L80E on the way!!

I was considering using these wheels on my '84 but was told the backspacing is different, did you use spacers or are the wheels "tucked in"? What size tires are those? And lastly is yours 2wd or 4wd?

Thanks in advance. I have an '84 2wd, & use it to pull a 26' enclosed car trailer so I need to use the "E"-load range tires

**buffydores** · 05-13-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianBlazer

My 1976 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic 1500 2 wheel drive, 454ci, th400. Has a 14 bolt rear end, tow package, front and rear air conditioning, cruise, tilt wheel. Bought it with 30k miles on the rebuilt 454 and have only driven it about 500 miles. Thinking about lowering it, new wheel/tire combo and just driving it, its nice and drives really well.

This is such a gorgeous Suburban. Fabulous color. Great wood grain. Plush seating. I'd be proud running the roads in that.

**AsianBlazer** · 05-13-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

This is such a gorgeous Suburban. Fabulous color. Great wood grain. Plush seating. I'd be proud running the roads in that.

Thanks Buffydores! I appreciate the compliments, the color is the original 1976 GMC Hawaiian Blue, it's been a fun truck to goof around with, and it really is just a nice driver for being 40 years old!

Nodnarb76 · 05-13-2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970SWB

I was considering using these wheels on my '84 but was told the backspacing is different, did you use spacers or are the wheels "tucked in"? What size tires are those? And lastly is yours 2wd or 4wd?

Thanks in advance. I have an '84 2wd, & use it to pull a 26' enclosed car trailer so I need to use the "E"-load range tires

Sorry haven't checked this thread in a while.
There aren't any spacers on the wheels they fit perfect. Tires are 305/70/16 Nitto Terra grapplers. The truck is a 3/4 ton 2wd.

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**buffydores** · 05-22-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianBlazer

Thanks Buffydores! I appreciate the compliments, the color is the original 1976 GMC Hawaiian Blue, it's been a fun truck to goof around with, and it really is just a nice driver for being 40 years old!

The Hawaiian Blue is the best color. It's so rich and bright. Don't get too crazy on the mods, your rig is spectacular already.

85raiderburban · 08-21-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bisquik65

pic of 80 3/4 4x4

Damn that's a clean '80. i want those size tires. Looks bad ass

12-11-2015, 09:03 PM	#76
85raiderburban Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: between AZ & NV Posts: 67	my first 3/4 ton... First off I would like to say, my FIRST 73-91 Burb was an '85 GMC c1500 sierra classic black/silver two tone with a 305/700r4/3.73 (HD towing RPO). That, I dont have pictures of. Now my current 'Burb (and hopefully till the grave) is an '80 C20 Silverado trim 454/th400/14 Bolt FF/3.73?(possibly 4.10?) Factory exterior color was dark camel. Now its a light camel with chipping clearcoat. The front grill is not original but looks clean. The original engine has been swapped to a '91 Gen V 454 but converted to Edelbrock intake & carb. I have a toggle switch for the external low pressure electric pump mounted near the tank. It has front and rear A.C., electric rear tailgate window, a quarts (clock?) gauge but NO 3RD ROW option. Thats a definite first for me. Attached Images __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION '80 Suburban C20 (C6P) (Silverado) - '68 472 (Edelbrock 1813, PH8026 LT's, H pipe) / '91 4L80 (manual shift,vac modulator, 350 converter) / 14B FF 3.21 G80 34' s/ '96 GMT400 interior

12-11-2015, 10:03 PM	#77
85raiderburban Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: between AZ & NV Posts: 67	more pics... under the driver side (long tubes), the quarts guage and cold start at nightfall. The license plate light housing was damaged so i replaced with an LED bulb. $140 ticket out here in AZ if a road pirate can't see your plate Attached Images __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION '80 Suburban C20 (C6P) (Silverado) - '68 472 (Edelbrock 1813, PH8026 LT's, H pipe) / '91 4L80 (manual shift,vac modulator, 350 converter) / 14B FF 3.21 G80 34' s/ '96 GMT400 interior

12-15-2015, 04:10 AM	#78
85raiderburban Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: between AZ & NV Posts: 67	more pics... custom audio in the back cab and on another rainy day. Attached Images __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION '80 Suburban C20 (C6P) (Silverado) - '68 472 (Edelbrock 1813, PH8026 LT's, H pipe) / '91 4L80 (manual shift,vac modulator, 350 converter) / 14B FF 3.21 G80 34' s/ '96 GMT400 interior

12-16-2015, 03:57 AM	#79
BodyDropInc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mineral Wells Posts: 4	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Whats up ladies and gents heres my 1990 gmc bagged on 22s smothies, i need to tub it front and back to make it lay. Any pics, info, links to build threads will greatly be appreciated Attached Images

12-16-2015, 01:02 PM	#80
Nodnarb76 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 501	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! My 1987 R20 Suburban. LQ4 and 4L80E on the way!! Attached Images __________________ 1987 R20 Suburban LQ4/4L80e swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

12-16-2015, 01:27 PM	#81
Electricduane Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 107	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! My 1989 GMC V2500 Suburban. 6.2 diesel. It had a "vegetable oil" kit on it, what a mess! I am removing and selling the kit. 4" block lift, new injector pump. Mediocre quality newer paint job. Rear A/C, 3rd row seat. I have big plans for it all. Best of all, CA smog exempt!! Attached Images

12-16-2015, 09:11 PM	#82
Front Range Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 252	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Good to see guys are still working on the Burbs, I never get tired of seeing what other people have built. __________________ Folks that throw dirt on you aren't always trying to hurt you, and folks that pull you out of a jam aren't always trying to help you.

12-28-2015, 08:10 PM	#83
Nodnarb76 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 501	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! I want to see more burbs! __________________ 1987 R20 Suburban LQ4/4L80e swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

12-29-2015, 02:37 PM	#85
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Some of my old Sub __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

12-30-2015, 09:47 PM	#86
bealaddison Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Addison, Maine Posts: 31	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Here is my '87 V20 Suburban. Just finished up a re-hash of it. Dana 60 front with cross-over steering. Corporate 14bolt with a Detroit locker. Lower mileage tbi350 backed by a sm465 mated to a np205 transfer case. 6in lift sitting on 37" Toyos/Nittos. Attached Images __________________ '87 Chevy V20 Suburban 6in Lift, 37in Toyos/Nittos on 17x9 KMC Diesels 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6in Lift, 35in Toyos on 20x9 KMC Monsters

01-02-2016, 03:17 AM	#87
4 Wheelin Fudpucker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Washingrad Posts: 68	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! My 79 Burb had been beat before I ever saw it. It lasted two years, then the motor took a dump, and the rear is a screaming for attention. I took the 2 grand I had saved up, and bought this 78 instead. Paint is darn near perfect. 6 inch lift, $1200 new tires and wheels, and runs like a dream. I do need to get the wipers to work, and the heater core replaced, but I dot my monies worth. __________________ Happy as a pig in mud

01-02-2016, 09:11 AM	#88
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 711	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Got mine about 9 months ago. I suspect it was parked for a little while because it had a bad distributor. Needed new seatbelts, new drivers seat, some work on the interior. Added keyless entry, remote start, some fog lights behind the grill, updated to electronic speedometer. Would like to repair the little bit of rust it has, clean up the few bumps and scrapes and paint it. As it sits, its pretty ugly, but it was cheap and it's reliable. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

01-15-2016, 12:15 AM	#89
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! here is my 1990 v1500 been my daily driver for 3 years now Attached Images __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO Last edited by krazy_texan; 01-15-2016 at 12:22 AM.

01-21-2016, 10:00 PM	#90
AsianBlazer Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 132	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! My 1976 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic 1500 2 wheel drive, 454ci, th400. Has a 14 bolt rear end, tow package, front and rear air conditioning, cruise, tilt wheel. Bought it with 30k miles on the rebuilt 454 and have only driven it about 500 miles. Thinking about lowering it, new wheel/tire combo and just driving it, its nice and drives really well. Attached Images

01-21-2016, 11:55 PM	#92
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! Updated pictures of the Polar Bear Burb….now powered by an 8.1L __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram



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05-14-2016, 02:23 AM	#98
zaccaglin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 716	Re: The first ever 73-91 Burb post your ride thread! __________________ Zaccaglin 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350 Former Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208

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