The 'Burban Chronicles.....

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Average Joe

Oui Vey! It’s been a while since I posted anything on this. Time sure has a way of getting away from a feller. Not a whole lot has changed on her though. I’m sure the paint is a lil thinner and she has another 5-7 thousand miles on the clock. Pretty uneventful really. I guess that’s a good thing!

I did add a Linseed oil overhaul on the body. Pretty good bang fer the buck if you ask me. Gave her a nice satin sheen for a few months and smelled like Norm Abrams workshop!

The only other upgrade worth mentioning was the addition of a 31/10.5/15 tire on the rear. I wanted a 6 ply tire and the increase in tire diameter fits well with my low buck poor mans overdrive mantra. Lol

And since we all love pics, here are a few from this past summer.

As long as you and the family are enjoying it that is the main thing. Looks good,

LockDoc

[Average Joe]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

As long as you and the family are enjoying it that is the main thing. Looks good,

LockDoc

Thanks Leon.
I enjoy the heck out of it. The kids like riding in it when it’s not brutally hot. The wife ain’t crazy about it. I suspect she has gotten soft with new car amenities. Long term plans call for aftermarket front and rear AC to rectify some of the complaints.

[HO455]

Good to hear things are well down south in spite of all the craziness in the world today.

[Average Joe]

Originally Posted by HO455

Good to hear things are well down south in spite of all the craziness in the world today.

Yeah, it has been a weird spring and summer. We have been very fortunate in that we have been relatively unaffected. On the plus side, I have been able to see more of the kids than I normally would have. Gotta look for the silver lining!
Keep on keepin’ on!!

[c1971]

Nice job! I enjoy building low buck rides myself, along with using as many factory pieces as possible, sure makes emergencies easier to fix when away from home and being able to go to the auto parts stores for parts. I have a 1989 Suburban that I have owned for about 3 1/2 years and it became the family favorite for long distance travel.

[Average Joe]

Originally Posted by c1971

Nice job! I enjoy building low buck rides myself, along with using as many factory pieces as possible, sure makes emergencies easier to fix when away from home and being able to go to the auto parts stores for parts. I have a 1989 Suburban that I have owned for about 3 1/2 years and it became the family favorite for long distance travel.

Thank you sir!
I could not agree more. Yes there is comfort in knowing I can find replacement parts at just about any parts house.

My father in law had a 91 Suburban K1500? for about 10 years. Regrettably he sold it a few years back. It was insanely reliable and very functional. Great rigs!

[Average Joe]

Another year and a half has passed and no significant upgrades for the ‘Burb. She has been earning her keep as my daily driver and pulling the occasional trailer. I did inadvertently hit a deer New Year’s Day. I was able to massage most of the damage out for now but will have more work to do if I ever get serious about painting here.

Anyhow,
Here are some pics I’ve collected from her over the past 16 months or so. She truly is one of the best tools I own.