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Heliarcn 06-23-2016 10:02 PM

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Well, after several years of searching through the forums for invaluable information, I figured it's time to give back. I'm starting this build thread for my 1972 Suburban that I bought back in January. The plan is to restore the interior back to the original look with the correct highlander plaid and repaint the suburban in the original dark blue and white two tone. It's gonna run full Porterbuilt suspension and lay flat on the ground. Looking at LS3 or maybe a newer GM gen v motor. Here we go.

Instagram - 72_plaid_sub

Heliarcn 06-23-2016 10:04 PM

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Started the tear down a couple weeks ago.

Heliarcn 06-23-2016 10:08 PM

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More tear down.

Heliarcn 06-23-2016 10:16 PM

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Got the old motor and trans out.

Hart_Rod 06-24-2016 09:58 AM

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Nice burb!

Heliarcn 06-24-2016 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 7634090)
Nice burb!

Thanks Rob. Heres a shot of the frame out before the rivet party.

Heliarcn 06-28-2016 11:57 AM

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Making room for the new Porterbuilt stuff.

Heliarcn 06-28-2016 12:06 PM

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I cut an X in the top of the rivets with a cut off wheel and then drilled them with a 3/8" bit. I kept the bit sprayed with Aero Kroil and only used 2 bits to remove almost every rivet in the frame. This is not a bad way to go if you don't like using an air hammer/chisel.

Heliarcn 08-16-2016 01:43 AM

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More progress. Full Porterbuilt roller a couple weeks ago.

Heliarcn 08-16-2016 01:52 AM

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Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision. :hh::dohh:

Heliarcn 08-16-2016 01:56 AM

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Current situation. Modified the Porterbuilt LS mounts and got the L83 installed. Now I got to figure out the steering rack.

mcmlxix 08-16-2016 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Heliarcn (Post 7684617)
Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision. :hh::dohh:

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l83/

Type: 5.3L V8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 325 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Ignition system: coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery: direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 355 / 250 @ 5600 (gas – SAE certified)
380 / 283 @ 5600 (E85 – SAE certified)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 383 / 519 @ 4100 (gas – SAE certified)
416 / 564 @ 4100 (E85 – SAE certified)



http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/eng...arger-install/

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/952140...be-install.jpg

nastety92 08-16-2016 08:33 AM

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Really nice build. I would love to do something like this one day. Would you care to share how much $$ you dropped with Porterbuilt?

BB72CHEVKT 08-16-2016 10:31 AM

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Nice build.

lolife99 08-16-2016 10:35 AM

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subscribing to this one,...

bL.A.zer90045 08-16-2016 01:29 PM

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That's usually how *it*starts;)

Heliarcn 08-16-2016 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nastety92 (Post 7684728)
Really nice build. I would love to do something like this one day. Would you care to share how much $$ you dropped with Porterbuilt?

I didn't buy everything from PB directly, but I dropped about $6K with them. Picked up the narrowed PB arms from a board member here and saved about $400 off PBs price. Picked up the shocks and bags online and saved about $100.

tommys72 08-16-2016 03:13 PM

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I'll follow along...need lots of pics though, cause i cant read good...so they tell me

LsJuan 10-26-2016 02:29 AM

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LS swaps are bomb but are becoming a thing of the past. I will give you props for dealing with the new 5 gen :metal:

Red3+3 12-04-2016 07:10 PM

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NICE!
Just saw this... Subscribed!
I'm in the process of getting an L83 out of a 2014 Tahoe myself. Planning on getting it installed on my old 1982 Silverado Stepside (Has a 6.2l Diesel in it right now!).
Keep up the good work!

goldenburb 06-25-2017 11:28 AM

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I'll follow along...need lots of pics though, cause i cant read good...so they tell me

Thanks for service tommys72...


Saw your burb on Instagram. .....😱 😱.

Heliarcn 07-16-2017 12:50 AM

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Thanks for service tommys72...


Saw your burb on Instagram. .....😱 😱.

Yeah, I've kept up the Instagram account a lot better than the forum. I'm getting back into it now. Should have some updates soon.

Heliarcn 11-22-2017 02:17 PM

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Well, I've done a lot of work since my last post, just haven't had time to update here. Will try to do some more updates of the build soon.

Lots of pics and updates on my Instagram @72_plaid_sub

Heliarcn 11-22-2017 02:52 PM

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Starting this back up from last August when I last posted pics of the build.

Mounting the Gen V L83 and 6L80E trans to check the fit.

Heliarcn 11-22-2017 03:05 PM

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Installing the Hill's Rod & Custom front inner fender wells. Delmo at Delmo's Speed hooked me up with these extreme drop inner fenders to tuck a 22" wheel and tire combo.


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